Masanobu Katsumura - Actor Profile

Masanobu Katsumura

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 21, 1963
Birth Place: Warabi, Saitama Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Masanobu Katsumura 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 Masanobu Katsumura'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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Masanobu Katsumura remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Doctor X: The Movie Final, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Masanobu Katsumura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masanobu Katsumura's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Doctor X: The Movie Final (2024) movie poster
★9.0

Doctor X: The Movie Final — The star-studded casts of the drama series come together for the highly anticipated movie adaptation of "Doctor X"! The

Doctor X: The Movie Final

2024•Comedy
★9.0
広重ぶるう (2024) movie poster
★9.0

広重ぶるう —

広重ぶるう

2024•TV Movie
★8.9
New Abarenbō Shōgun (2025) movie poster
★8.9

New Abarenbō Shōgun — The eighth shogun, Tokugawa Yoshimune, fights against evil rampant in Edo while blending in with the common people as To

New Abarenbō Shōgun

2025•TV Movie
★8.7
The Hotel Venus (2004) movie poster
★8.7

The Hotel Venus — In a strange alienated world there is a secret hotel in a shabby diner called the Venus Café, harboring some unusual peo

The Hotel Venus

2004•Drama
★7.5
Sonatine (1993) movie poster
★7.5

Sonatine — Murakawa, an aging Tokyo yakuza tiring of gangster life, is sent by his boss to Okinawa along with a few of his henchmen

Sonatine

1993•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Masanobu Katsumura.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Emergency Interrogation Room: The Final - Flop Similar →
2025 New Abarenbō Shōgun Tadasuke Ooka Super Hit Similar →
2024 Doctor X: The Movie Final - Super Hit Similar →
2024 Alibi Breaker Special Makimura Takumi Hit Similar →
2024 広重ぶるう - Super Hit Similar →
2023 Kubi Saito Toshimitsu Hit Similar →
2023 The Water Flows to the Sea Jingo Sakaki Hit Similar →
2023 Bankake ~ Metropolitan Police Department Automobile Police Unit - Flop Similar →
2023 Tiger Cave - Flop Similar →
2022 Lapis Lazuli and Crystals Shine When Illuminated Shuji Misumi Hit Similar →
2021 Masquerade Night Masaaki Sono Average Similar →
2021 Hell's Garden Taeko Hit Similar →
2021 The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood - Hit Similar →
2019 Giwaku - Average Similar →
2018 Kamen Rider Build The Movie: Be The One Kengo Inou · Kamen Rider Blood Hit Similar →
2018 Last Hold! - Average Similar →
2018 Butterfly Sleep Ishii Average Similar →
2018 4.50 from Paddington Chief Inspector Karaki Hit Similar →
2017 Blade of the Immortal - Hit Similar →
2017 Prison Break - Average Similar →
2016 Great evil does not go to sleep: The counterattack of the special investigation unit prosecutor Kotaro Terajima Hit Similar →
2016 Somebody's Xylophone Kotaro Oyomi Average Similar →
2016 Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special - Average Similar →
2015 Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen Ryuhei Average Similar →
2015 Genius Detective Mitarai: Abstruse Case File - Average Similar →
2014 Hoshi Shin'ichi Mystery Special - Flop Similar →
2013 The Complex Isao Ninomiya Flop Similar →
2012 Ramo Trip - Flop Similar →
2011 あゝ、荒野 - Flop Similar →
2011 Sukiyaki - Super Hit Similar →
2011 Noriko Goes to Seoul - Flop Similar →
2010 From Me to You Sawako's Father Hit Similar →
2010 Hebi no Hito - Hit Similar →
2010 Umizaru 3: The Last Message - Hit Similar →
2010 Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Goro Asakura Average Similar →
2009 Ju-On: Black Ghost Yokota Flop Similar →
2009 Zen - Hit Similar →
2007 Hero Tatsuo Egami / 江上達夫 Hit Similar →
2007 Kimi Ga Kureta Natsu - Flop Similar →
2007 Akanezora Beyond the Crimson Sky Kajiro Hit Similar →
2006 Tokyo Friends: The Movie Kazuo Sasakawa Average Similar →
2006 HERO SP Tatsuo Egami / 江上达夫 Average Similar →
2006 Returning the Favor Hiroaki Sakaki Hit Similar →
2005 Visas for Life Mitsuya Takigawa Average Similar →
2004 The Hotel Venus - Super Hit Similar →
1999 Keiho Sunaoka Average Similar →
1993 Sonatine Ryoji Super Hit Similar →
1991 Cover as Many Waves as Possible Ikemoto Super Hit Similar →
1991 神様のピンチヒッター - Flop Similar →
1990 The Reason Why I Became Ill - Flop Similar →

Masanobu Katsumura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masanobu Katsumura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masanobu Katsumura is "Doctor X: The Movie Final" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Masanobu Katsumura acted in?

Masanobu Katsumura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masanobu Katsumura?

Other notable films include "広重ぶるう", "New Abarenbō Shōgun", and "The Hotel Venus".