Yousuke Saito - Actor Profile

Yousuke Saito

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 11, 1951
Birth Place: Nagoya, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yousuke Saito 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 Yousuke Saito'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yousuke Saito remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Tora-san's Love in Osaka, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yousuke Saito Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yousuke Saito's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Tora-san's Love in Osaka (1981) movie poster
★8.5

Tora-san's Love in Osaka: When his travels bring him to Osaka, Tora-san falls in love with a local geisha. He helps her to track down her estrange

Tora-san's Love in Osaka

1981•Comedy
★8.0
Half a Confession (2004) movie poster
★8.0

Half a Confession: Half a Confession introduces itself as a thriller and abruptly changes gears, transforming into a tale of morality with

Half a Confession

2004•Drama
★7.4
All Around Us (2008) movie poster
★7.4

All Around Us: Kanao, a courtroom portrait artist, observes crimes, scandals and the decline of Japanese values without passing judgeme

All Around Us

2008•Drama
★7.1
The Cat Returns (2002) movie poster
★7.1

The Cat Returns: Young Haru rescues a cat from being run over, but soon learns it's no ordinary feline; it happens to be the Prince of th

The Cat Returns

2002•Adventure
★7.0
Kamen Rider: THE NEXT (2007) movie poster
★7.0

Kamen Rider: THE NEXT: Bent on the destruction of the human race, the secret underground organization Shocker secretly planned to plunge the wo

Kamen Rider: THE NEXT

2007•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yousuke Saito.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Crazy Samurai Musashi - Average Similar →
2018 Farewell Family - Flop Similar →
2017 Blossoming Into a Family Ishikawa family head Flop Similar →
2015 Dragon Black - Hit Similar →
2014 Tokyo Slaves - Flop Similar →
2014 Samurai Cat: The Movie Heihachi Aikawa Hit Similar →
2013 Yokohama Story Section manager Kobayashi Flop Similar →
2011 Life Back Then - Flop Similar →
2010 GARO: Red Requiem Makai Priest Akaza Flop Similar →
2010 Here Comes the Bride, My Mom! Yoshio Sasaki Flop Similar →
2009 The Code Detective 523 Average Similar →
2008 Je t'aime: I Am a Beast - Flop Similar →
2008 Cursed Songs 2: Nu-Meri - Flop Similar →
2008 Cafe Isobe Shibata Hit Similar →
2008 All Around Us - Hit Similar →
2008 The Scissors Massacre Mitsuzo Sawada Average Similar →
2007 Kamen Rider: THE NEXT Vice-Principal Hit Similar →
2006 Kanashiki Tenshi - Flop Similar →
2004 Half a Confession - Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Cat Returns Toto (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 Hush! Aritomo Average Similar →
2001 Saiaku - Flop Similar →
2001 Love Ghost Teacher Average Similar →
2000 Pinch Runner Maho's Father Flop Similar →
1999 The King of Minami: The Price of Restructuring - Flop Similar →
1999 Kunoichi Financial Road - Flop Similar →
1998 Bonds Masashi Fuda Flop Similar →
1998 Amagi Pass - Flop Similar →
1996 Super Scandal - Flop Similar →
1996 Moon Angel - Flop Similar →
1995 Broken Heart - Flop Similar →
1994 Ie Naki Ko - Average Similar →
1994 Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla Dr. Susumu Okubo Hit Similar →
1992 Erotic Liaisons Shiga Flop Similar →
1992 Sosuke Loses His Lover Manager Flop Similar →
1992 The Shadow Over Innsmouth - Average Similar →
1991 Noh Mask Murders Detective Kurata Average Similar →
1990 Ready to Shoot Baba Flop Similar →
1989 Tokyo: The Last War Second Lieutenant Mori Average Similar →
1989 Gunhed Boxer Flop Similar →
1988 Dokudami Tenement - Flop Similar →
1988 Remembrance Machida Average Similar →
1988 Remembrance Shigeaki Machida Average Similar →
1987 The Goodbye Girls Ryuuta Nishiyama Flop Similar →
1987 Whisper of the Spirits - Flop Similar →
1985 The Demon Within Mystery Man Average Similar →
1985 Scent of a Spell Yoichi Kuwano Average Similar →
1981 Sailor Suit and Machine Gun Detective Hit Similar →
1981 Tora-san's Love in Osaka - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Disciples of Hippocrates - Average Similar →

Yousuke Saito - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yousuke Saito?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yousuke Saito is "Tora-san's Love in Osaka" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Yousuke Saito acted in?

Yousuke Saito has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yousuke Saito?

Other notable films include "Half a Confession", "All Around Us", and "The Cat Returns".