Yukihiro Takahashi - Actor Profile

Yukihiro Takahashi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
29Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 6, 1952
Birth Place: Meguro, Tokyo, Japan

About Yukihiro Takahashi

Yukihiro Takahashi (Japanese: 高橋 幸宏) Was a Japanese musician, singer, record producer and actor, who was best known internationally as the drummer, lead vocalist, & 2nd keyboardist of the Yellow Magic Orchestra and as the former drummer of the Sadistic Mika Band. Takahashi's main movie roles were primarily with Japan's visionary film director Nobuhiko Obayashi, notably April Fish and Labyrinth of Cinema.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yukihiro Takahashi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Yukihiro Takahashi's filmography leans towards the Music 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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yukihiro Takahashi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Y.M.O. Film: Propaganda, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yukihiro Takahashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yukihiro Takahashi's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yukihiro Takahashi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era Self Flop Similar →
2023 Yukihiro Takahashi - Trail of Creation Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2020 Labyrinth of Cinema Grandpa / Fanta Hit Similar →
2019 No Smoking Self Hit Similar →
2017 Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda Self Hit Similar →
2012 Yellow Magic Orchestra - YMONHK Self Flop Similar →
2010 Norwegian Wood Gatekeeper Average Similar →
2009 POSTYMO / Yellow Magic Orchestra himself Flop Similar →
2009 20th Century Boys 3: Redemption Billy Hit Similar →
2009 Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist Self Flop Similar →
2006 MOONRIDERS THE MOVIE: PASSION MANIACS - Flop Similar →
2003 VisualYMO:the Best - Flop Similar →
1999 Complete Hurrah Self Flop Similar →
1993 TV-YMO Self Flop Similar →
1993 YMO – Live At Budokan 1980 self Flop Similar →
1992 Hurrah: Yellow Magic Orchestra - Flop Similar →
1992 YMO – Hi-Tech Video Crime Self Flop Similar →
1988 The Discarnates Script Reading Average Similar →
1986 Yukihiro Takahashi – Japan Tour '86 Self Flop Similar →
1986 April Fish Shohei Nemoto Flop Similar →
1985 Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1984 The Island Closest to Heaven Jiro Katsuragi Average Similar →
1984 A Y.M.O. Film: Propaganda Self Super Hit Similar →
1983 YMO JAPAN TOUR at Nippon Budokan Self - Drums Average Similar →
1983 Boys Will Be Boys - Flop Similar →
1983 YMO: Winter Live '81 Self Flop Similar →
1983 It's All Right, My Friend Prison Guard Flop Similar →
1981 Yellow Magic Orchestra - Winter Live 1981 Self Flop Similar →
N/A Technodon in Tokyo Dome - Flop Similar →

Yukihiro Takahashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yukihiro Takahashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yukihiro Takahashi is "A Y.M.O. Film: Propaganda" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Yukihiro Takahashi acted in?

Yukihiro Takahashi has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yukihiro Takahashi?

Other notable films include "Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda", "No Smoking", and "Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto".