Emi Wakui - Actor Profile

Emi Wakui

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
43Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 8, 1970
Birth Place: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

About Emi Wakui

Emi Wakui is a Japanese actress. She has won three Japanese Academy Awards: the 1994 Best Actress award for her performance in Rainbow Bridge, and the 1992 awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Newcomer for her performance as Seiko Kawashima in My Sons.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Emi Wakui reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 43 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Emi Wakui'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 21% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Emi Wakui remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Emi Wakui Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Emi Wakui's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Emi Wakui.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Fly Me to the Saitama: From Biwa Lake with Love - Average Similar →
2023 Deadly Professional 2023 Okiku no Hanagoten Flop Similar →
2022 Radiation House: The Movie Nagisa Omori Flop Similar →
2022 Hissatsu Shigotonin 2022 Hanagoten no Okiku Flop Similar →
2021 The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window Noriko Mikado Hit Similar →
2020 God of Novels - Average Similar →
2020 必殺仕事人2020 - Flop Similar →
2019 Strawberry Song - Hit Similar →
2019 必殺仕事人2019 - Flop Similar →
2018 I Want to Eat Your Pancreas Sakura's Mother (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2018 必殺仕事人2018 - Flop Similar →
2017 Last Cop the Movie Kanako Suzuki Flop Similar →
2016 必殺仕事人2016 - Flop Similar →
2015 必殺仕事人2015 - Flop Similar →
2015 Again Yuko Tachihara Flop Similar →
2014 Boat to the Moon Rio Mizusawa Flop Similar →
2014 必殺仕事人2014 - Flop Similar →
2013 必殺仕事人2013 - Flop Similar →
2012 Double Face: gisō keisatsu-hen - Hit Similar →
2012 Double Face: Sen'nyû sôsa hen - Hit Similar →
2012 Hissatsu Shigotonin 2012 Hanagoten no Okiku Flop Similar →
2012 Robo-G Saitou Harue Hit Similar →
2011 Princess Toyotomi - Average Similar →
2010 The Lady Shogun and Her Men Hisamichi Kanou Average Similar →
2010 Hissatsu shigotonin 2010 - Flop Similar →
2010 Hissatsu Shigotonin 2010 - Flop Similar →
2009 Anmitsu Hime 2 - Flop Similar →
2008 The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor - Super Hit Similar →
2008 Nadeshiko Tai - Flop Similar →
2008 Anmitsu Hime Tencha Flop Similar →
2007 Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 Hanagoten no Okiku Flop Similar →
2006 Tsubakiyama's Send Back Maya Average Similar →
2006 Japan Sinks Kaori Onodera Average Similar →
2005 MAKOTO - Flop Similar →
2004 School Wars: Hero Etsuko Yamagami Flop Similar →
2004 The Taste of Tea Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2004 Tange Sazen : The Jar Worth One Million Ryo - Flop Similar →
1995 Birthday Present - Flop Similar →
1993 Rainbow Bridge - Flop Similar →
1992 Angel, My Song Is Your Song - Flop Similar →
1991 My Sons Seiko Kawashima Super Hit Similar →
1991 All's Quiet on the Recruit Front - Flop Similar →
1989 Beppin Town Machiko Nakajima Flop Similar →

Emi Wakui - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Emi Wakui?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Emi Wakui is "The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Emi Wakui acted in?

Emi Wakui has been featured in at least 43 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Emi Wakui?

Other notable films include "I Want to Eat Your Pancreas", "My Sons", and "The Taste of Tea".