Yukijiro Hotaru - Actor Profile

Yukijiro Hotaru

Acting
Freshness: Feb 01, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 27, 1951
Birth Place: Saitama, Japan

About Yukijiro Hotaru

Born 1951 in Saitama, Japan, Yukijiro Hotaru (螢雪次朗) is a Japanese actor. He is best known for the role of Gonza Kurahashi in the Garo television franchise.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yukijiro Hotaru 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 Yukijiro Hotaru'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 54% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yukijiro Hotaru remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Project GMK: The Day Shusuke Kaneko Fought Godzilla, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yukijiro Hotaru Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yukijiro Hotaru's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yukijiro Hotaru.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Sin Clock Otani Super Hit Similar →
2022 Goodbye Cruel World - Hit Similar →
2021 Inubu: The Dog Club Naoyuki Kume Average Similar →
2020 Nezura 1964 Nagano Average Similar →
2020 Coming Home Haruo Kumai Hit Similar →
2020 AI Amok - Hit Similar →
2019 GARO - Under the Moonbow Gonza Kurahashi Super Hit Similar →
2019 From Miyamoto to You - Average Similar →
2019 Japan Gangster War - Hit Similar →
2018 The Great Buddha Arrival Detective Osaki Average Similar →
2018 Samurai Sensei Toyo Yoshida Average Similar →
2018 When I Get Home, My Wife Always Pretends to Be Dead Shinichi Hit Similar →
2018 Sakura Guardian in the North - Super Hit Similar →
2018 Rokuroku: The Promise of the Witch - Average Similar →
2017 The Last Recipe chinese husband Hit Similar →
2016 Crying Clown's Wedding Shinobu Katsumata Super Hit Similar →
2016 Somebody's Xylophone - Average Similar →
2015 125 Years Memory Takeshita Super Hit Similar →
2014 The Vancouver Asahi - Hit Similar →
2014 The Little House Liquor Store Old Man Hit Similar →
2013 GARO and the Wailing Dragon Kiria (voice) Hit Similar →
2012 It's a Beautiful Life - Irodori Shigeru sugaya Hit Similar →
2012 There Is a Lie in Every Woman - Super Hit Similar →
2010 Wandering Home Yoshida Average Similar →
2010 SP: The Motion Picture Shinchi Tananbe Super Hit Similar →
2010 Looking Up at the Half-Moon Dr. Natsume's boss Average Similar →
2009 The Summit: A Chronicle Of Stones to Serenity Kinsaku Iwamoto Average Similar →
2009 The Code - Average Similar →
2008 Climber's High Jo Oimura Average Similar →
2007 A Tale of Mari and Three Puppies - Super Hit Similar →
2006 Murder of the Inugami Clan Kokichi Inugami Hit Similar →
2006 GARO Special: Beast of the Demon Night Gonza Super Hit Similar →
2002 Project GMK: The Day Shusuke Kaneko Fought Godzilla Himself Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Choice of Hercules - Super Hit Similar →
2000 Crossfire Hasaba Average Similar →
1999 Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris Tsutomu Osako Hit Similar →
1997 Cure Ichiro Kuwano Super Hit Similar →
1997 Moon Over Tao: Makaraga A Keeper For Arms Average Similar →
1997 Haunted School 3 Policeman Hit Similar →
1996 Gamera 2: Attack of Legion Tsutomu Osako Hit Similar →
1995 Molester Diary: A Man Who Kept Stroking Ass 2 - Average Similar →
1995 Mechanical Violator Hakaider Man in Brain Processing Room Average Similar →
1995 Gamera: Guardian of the Universe Inspector Tsutomu Osako Hit Similar →
1995 Molester Diary: A Man Who Kept Stroking Ass - Average Similar →
1994 Zëiram 2 Kamiya Average Similar →
1994 True Story! 82 Days with Amemiya Family Self Average Similar →
1991 Zëiram Kamiya Average Similar →
1990 Let's Go to the Hospital Sada Average Similar →
1986 Time Adventure: 5 Seconds Til Climax Okano (Detective) Average Similar →
1986 No More Comics! - Average Similar →

Yukijiro Hotaru - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yukijiro Hotaru?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yukijiro Hotaru is "Project GMK: The Day Shusuke Kaneko Fought Godzilla" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yukijiro Hotaru acted in?

Yukijiro Hotaru has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yukijiro Hotaru?

Other notable films include "GARO - Under the Moonbow", "Sin Clock", and "Sakura Guardian in the North".