Yu Shirota - Actor Profile

Yu Shirota

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
38Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 26, 1985
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yu Shirota reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 38 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yu Shirota'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 39% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yu Shirota remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yu Shirota Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yu Shirota's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!! (2025) movie poster
★10.0

Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!: To celebrate Maury Yeston's 80th birthday, a dream collaboration of cast members from past productions of "Grand Hotel,"

Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!

2025
★8.0
SPEC: Zero (2013) movie poster
★8.0

SPEC: Zero: High school student Saya Toma lost her parents and younger brother in an airplane accident. Detective Akio Kondo came

SPEC: Zero

2013•TV Movie
★7.5
Heat Island (2007) movie poster
★7.5

Heat Island: A gang of underground street fighters calling themselves "Guilty" think they've hit the mother load when they mug a thie

Heat Island

2007•Crime
★7.4
Remain In Twilight (2021) movie poster
★7.4

Remain In Twilight: Six friends, who hanged out together during their high school days, gather again after 5 years for a friend's wedding. T

Remain In Twilight

2021•Comedy
★7.3
SPEC: Close~Incarnation (2013) movie poster
★7.3

SPEC: Close~Incarnation: Mysteries are revealed like the words "Simple Plan," "Third Secret of Fatima" and also the mysterious white man which ar

SPEC: Close~Incarnation

2013•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yu Shirota.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!! - Super Hit Similar →
2025 Salaryman Kintarō: Sakigake hen - Flop Similar →
2025 Salaryman Kintarō: Akatsuki hen - Flop Similar →
2022 The Violence Action Michitaka-kun Average Similar →
2022 The Confidence Man JP - Episode of the Hero - Gérard Gonzales Hit Similar →
2021 Remain In Twilight Matsuoka Hit Similar →
2020 The Untold Tale of the Three Kingdoms Lu Bu Average Similar →
2020 Not Quite Dead Yet Security Guard Average Similar →
2018 The Forest of Wool and Steel Masato Kamijo Hit Similar →
2017 Ajin: Demi-Human Koji Tanaka Hit Similar →
2015 Elisabeth Tod Flop Similar →
2015 Akegarasu Aoi Average Similar →
2015 結婚に一番近くて遠い女 Tachibana Souichirou Hit Similar →
2014 This Mystery is Excellent! ~ Challenge from Bestseller Writer - Flop Similar →
2014 Exam Hell: Broken and Murderous Tanaka Hiroshi Average Similar →
2014 Black Butler Charles Bennett Sato Hit Similar →
2013 SPEC: Close Reincarnation Satoshi Chii Hit Similar →
2013 SPEC: Close~Incarnation Satoshi Chii Hit Similar →
2013 SPEC: Zero Satoshi Chii Super Hit Similar →
2013 GTO: The Graduation Special Ryuji Danma Hit Similar →
2013 GTO: New Year's Special Ryuji Danma Hit Similar →
2012 Nōhime: Wife of a Samurai Oda Nobunaga Flop Similar →
2012 Arakawa Under the Bridge Sister Hit Similar →
2010 The Negotiator: The Movie Kyosuke Mariya Average Similar →
2009 A Good Husband Takehito Nishida Flop Similar →
2009 Rookies the Movie: Graduation Kei Shinjo Flop Similar →
2008 Nagaiki Kyousou - Flop Similar →
2008 The Blue That Never Dies Mitsunori Haneda Average Similar →
2007 Wild Knight: Succession Arc - Flop Similar →
2007 Heat Island Aki Super Hit Similar →
2007 Waruboro - Flop Similar →
2007 Wild Knight: Battle Arc - Flop Similar →
2006 Jun Bride - Flop Similar →
2006 The Prince of Tennis Kunimitsu Tezuka Hit Similar →
2004 Sailor Moon - New Legend of Kaguya Island Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask Flop Similar →
2004 Sailor Moon - The Advent of Princess Kakyuu - The Second Stage Final Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask / Prince Endymion Flop Similar →
2003 Sailor Moon - Starlights - Legend of the Shooting Stars Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Kamen Flop Similar →
2003 Sailor Moon - Infinity Academy - Mistress Labyrinth (Revision) Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask Flop Similar →

Yu Shirota - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yu Shirota?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yu Shirota is "Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yu Shirota acted in?

Yu Shirota has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yu Shirota?

Other notable films include "SPEC: Zero", "Heat Island", and "Remain In Twilight".