Eiken Shoji

Acting

Freshness: Jan 29, 2026

25Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 6, 1923

Birth Place: Yamagata Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Eiken Shoji reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 25 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Eiken Shoji'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Eiken Shoji remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in That Guy and I, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Eiken Shoji Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Eiken Shoji's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

★10.0

That Guy and I: Asada Keiko and Kurokawa Saburo are two young college students. When Keiko visits Saburo's house, she meets his father K

That Guy and I

1961•Romance

★8.0

★8.0

The Soundless Cry: Shinichi is not only poor, he is also deaf, and leads a joyless life with his sick mother. His one happiness is his frie

The Soundless Cry

1965•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Miniature: Ginko, a poor cobbler's daughter, becomes a geisha to support her family. She passes from one geisha house to the next,

Miniature

1953•Drama

★7.1

Children of Hiroshima (1952) movie poster

★7.1

Children of Hiroshima: Shows the devastation caused by the atomic bomb, and by use of a fictional storyline, portrays the struggle of the ordin

Children of Hiroshima

1952•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Jungle Block: A young doctor falls into a despair of developments. He plans to revenge the disgrace inflicted upon his sister, whose e

Jungle Block

1960•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Eiken Shoji.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2012	Shuuchakueki: Twilight express no koi	-	Flop	Similar →
1993	Aoi bara satsujin jiken	Furuya	Flop	Similar →
1987	Seiko Matsuda's Sweet Memories	-	Flop	Similar →
1987	Yume Camera 2	-	Flop	Similar →
1984	不倫　この愛が裁けますか	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Yoshida School	Jōtarō Kawakami	Flop	Similar →
1974	My Way	-	Average	Similar →
1968	The Sands of Kurobe	-	Hit	Similar →
1967	Burning Clouds	Akiyama	Flop	Similar →
1967	Spy on the Masked Car	-	Flop	Similar →
1966	I Love The Sun	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	A Chain of Islands	Kawakita	Average	Similar →
1965	Witness Chair	Hattori Administrative Officer	Average	Similar →
1965	The Soundless Cry	Detective Tajima	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	Whirlpool of Flesh	Oikawa	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Hunter's Diary	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Long Death	-	Flop	Similar →
1963	Acacia no Ame ga Yamu Toki	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Sun and Stars	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	That Guy and I	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1960	Wait for Tomorrow	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Jungle Block	-	Hit	Similar →
1954	Cape Ashizuri	-	Flop	Similar →
1953	Miniature	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1952	Children of Hiroshima	-	Hit	Similar →

Eiken Shoji - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Eiken Shoji?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Eiken Shoji is "That Guy and I" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Eiken Shoji acted in?

Eiken Shoji has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Eiken Shoji?

Other notable films include "The Soundless Cry", "Miniature", and "Children of Hiroshima".