Takayuki Yamada
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Takayuki Yamada (山田 孝之 Yamada Takayuki, born October 20, 1983) is a Japanese actor and singer. He has two elder sisters and one son. At age 15, he was discovered by talent agency Stardust and made his debut in his acting career in the TV drama Psychometrer Eiji 2 in 1999. One of his first big roles was starring as Matsumoto Sakutaro in Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu in the 2004 TBS series. In 2005, he made his name known with the movie Densha Otoko. His recent projects include Taiyou no Uta and the Japanese movie The Letter (Tegami) with co-star Erika Sawajiri. Description above from the Wikipedia article Takayuki Yamada, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Takayuki Yamada reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Takayuki Yamada's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 64% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Takayuki Yamada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Isle of Dogs, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Takayuki Yamada Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Takayuki Yamada's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Takayuki Yamada.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good News | Shinichi Ishida | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback | Takashi Otomo (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Faceless | Detective Matanuki | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | 11 Rebels | Masa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Imaginary | Jinzan (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Six Singing Women | Uwajima Ryo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Step | Kenichi Takeda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Dragon Quest: Your Story | Pankraz (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hard-Core | Ukon Gondo | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | 50 First Kisses | Daisuke Yuge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Isle of Dogs | Junior Scientist 1 (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon | Batman (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1 | Anjuro Katagiri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Gintama | Elizabeth (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Prison Break | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ushijima the Loan Shark The Final | Kaoru Ushijima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Someone | Sawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ushijima the Loan Shark Part 3 | Kaoru Ushijima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Terra Formars | Ichiro Hiruma | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie | Denjiro Tahara | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bakuman | Akira Hattori | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Monsterz | Shuichi Tanaka | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ushijima the Loan Shark Part 2 | Kaoru ushijima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji | Shun Tsukihara | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Devil's Path | Shuichi Fujii | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | I'll Give It My All ... Tomorrow | Shuichi Ichinosawa | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Lesson of the Evil | Tetsuro Shibahara | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Floating Castle | Yoshitsugu Otani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Bungo: Stories of Desire | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ushijima the Loan Shark | Kaoru Ushijima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Arakawa Under the Bridge | Hoshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | UNFAIR: the answer | Katsuaki Murakami | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Gantz: Perfect Answer | Masamitsu Shigeta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Milocrorze: A Love Story | Besson Kumagai / Tamon / Ovreneli Vreneligare | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Oba: The Last Samurai | Toshio Kitami | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Gantz | Masamitsu Shigeta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Vengeance Can Wait | Banjo Takai | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | 13 Assassins | Shinrokuro Shimada | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Seaside Motel | Yosuke Asakura | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | MW | Yutaro Garai | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto | Akira Abe | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Crows Zero II | Tamao Serizawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | 252: Signal of Life | Makoto Shigemura | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit | Satoshi Iizuka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Crows Zero | Tamao Serizawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Maiko Haaaan!!! | Student on field trip (cameo) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Say Hello for Me | Satoshi Toyama | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Letters | Naotaka Takeshima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Train Man | Densha otoko | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Cat Returns | Lune (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
Takayuki Yamada - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Takayuki Yamada?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takayuki Yamada is "Isle of Dogs" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Takayuki Yamada acted in?
Takayuki Yamada has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Takayuki Yamada?
Other notable films include "The Imaginary", "The Floating Castle", and "Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback".