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Yôhachi Shimada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 27, 2026
10Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yôhachi Shimada reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 10 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Yôhachi Shimada's filmography leans towards the Action 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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yôhachi Shimada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yôhachi Shimada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yôhachi Shimada's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl (1999) movie poster
★6.8

Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl: In dreamlike mountain scenery, Toshiko makes a daring escape from her sexually warped Uncle Sonezaki. Fortunately, she m

Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl

1999•Crime
★6.5
Party 7 (2000) movie poster
★6.5

Party 7: Seven characters, introduced at the start of the film, get thrown together into the same hotel room: a thief who's stole

Party 7

2000•Action
★6.4
Smuggler (2011) movie poster
★6.4

Smuggler: To pay off his loan shark, failed actor Ryōsuke Kinuta is forced to smuggle dead bodies – and one live elite assassin –

Smuggler

2011•Action
★0.0
Road to the Don Theatrical Version (2003) movie poster
★0.0

Road to the Don Theatrical Version: A young yakuza experiences various conflicts, tactics, betrayals, rules, etc. in the gangster world, stands out in the o

Road to the Don Theatrical Version

2003
★0.0
Bad Money Hunting (2000) movie poster
★0.0

Bad Money Hunting: A man disappears, leaving a large amount of debt.

Bad Money Hunting

2000

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yôhachi Shimada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Smuggler Tanuma Average Similar →
2005 The King of Minami 32 - Flop Similar →
2003 Road to the Don Theatrical Version - Flop Similar →
2002 Hunter Will Seek You - Flop Similar →
2000 Party 7 Boss Dezaki Hit Similar →
2000 Bad Money Hunting - Flop Similar →
1999 Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl Michio Sonezaki Hit Similar →
1995 Villain Field - Flop Similar →
1991 Lone Wolf Cop: The Sex Doll Case - Flop Similar →
1986 Mofuku no niau hitozuma futari Driver Flop Similar →

Yôhachi Shimada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yôhachi Shimada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yôhachi Shimada is "Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Yôhachi Shimada acted in?

Yôhachi Shimada has been featured in at least 10 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yôhachi Shimada?

Other notable films include "Party 7", "Smuggler", and "Road to the Don Theatrical Version".