Akiko Kana - Actor Profile

Akiko Kana

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
41Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 8, 1956
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Akiko Kana Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Akiko Kana reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Akiko Kana's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 7% of Akiko Kana's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Swordsman For Hire, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Akiko Kana Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Akiko Kana's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Akiko Kana has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Agitator Takako Higuchi Average Similar →
2000 Today is closed again - Flop Similar →
2000 Nagisa Tamie Sugita Hit Similar →
2000 Shura ga Yuku 9 - Flop Similar →
1998 Romantic Lake Mashuko Murders - Flop Similar →
1997 奄美殺人珊瑚礁 - Flop Similar →
1995 Yakuza Ladies: Blood Ties Misa Hyodo Average Similar →
1995 江戸むらさき特急 - Flop Similar →
1994 Lifetime Insecurity - Flop Similar →
1992 The Edo Murders: Sasachi's Greatest Triumph - Flop Similar →
1992 Tokugawa Ieyasu: The Conqueror of Japan - Flop Similar →
1991 One Armed Swordsman - Tange Sazen The Legendary Blades - Flop Similar →
1990 KILL THEM ALL Snow Flop Similar →
1990 Balloon - Flop Similar →
1989 Swordsman For Hire - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Yakuza Ladies Yasuko Koito Flop Similar →
1986 Death Shadows - Average Similar →
1985 Beauty with a mysterious scar - Flop Similar →
1984 Choshichiro's Edo Diaries: The Yagyu Conspiracy Akane Flop Similar →
1983 A Madcap Corporation Hiroko Kuroda Flop Similar →
1983 Secret of the Forbidden Valley - Flop Similar →
1983 The Geisha Maruko Average Similar →
1983 Ghost Story: The House Where Butterflies Live - Average Similar →
1983 Ninja Gangsters IV: The Mysterious Golden Castle - Flop Similar →
1983 A Hunter's Diary Kyoko Honda Flop Similar →
1983 Jirocho of Shimizu 4: The Cold Wind of the North, the Revenge of the Righteous - Flop Similar →
1982 Shadow Conspirator - Flop Similar →
1982 A Ghost Love Story of Japan - Flop Similar →
1982 The Imperial Japanese Empire - Flop Similar →
1982 Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather Tsuru Average Similar →
1982 Kaidan botandōrō - Flop Similar →
1981 Samurai Reincarnation Hosokawa Gracia Average Similar →
1980 The Woman - Flop Similar →
1980 Four Seasons: Natsuko Haruko Flop Similar →
1979 Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kaidan Botan Dōrō - Flop Similar →
1979 Gaki taishō kōshinkyoku - Flop Similar →
1976 The Inugami Family Kikuno Aonuma Hit Similar →
1976 Barefoot Gen Osako Flop Similar →
1975 The School of Chaos - Flop Similar →
1975 The River of the Stranger - Flop Similar →
1974 The Tattered Banner - Flop Similar →

Akiko Kana - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akiko Kana?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akiko Kana is "Swordsman For Hire" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Akiko Kana acted in?

Akiko Kana has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Akiko Kana?

Other notable films include "The Inugami Family", "Nagisa", and "Agitator".

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