Gannosuke Ashiya - Actor Profile

Gannosuke Ashiya

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 29, 1931
Birth Place: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gannosuke Ashiya 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 Gannosuke Ashiya'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gannosuke Ashiya remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gambler, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gannosuke Ashiya Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gannosuke Ashiya's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gannosuke Ashiya.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 Kyoto Yokai Map 6: A legend of love that transcends time and space and is revived at the Jidai Matsuri! A 1200-year-old beauty vs. a psychic detective - Flop Similar →
1994 Pom Poko Inugami Gyobu (voice) Hit Similar →
1993 Kyoto Yokai Map 5: A 900-Year-Old Beautiful Noh Mask Maker Who Lived in Sagano - Flop Similar →
1984 Sure Death - Average Similar →
1983 Ninja Gangsters IV: The Mysterious Golden Castle - Flop Similar →
1983 Ninja Gangsters III: The Missing Daimyo Procession - Flop Similar →
1982 The Dropout - Hit Similar →
1982 Ninja Gangsters 2: The Lullaby of Hell - Flop Similar →
1981 Tora-san's Love in Osaka Kisuke Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Wandering of the Naked General: The Kiyoshi Yamashita Story Kiyoshi Yamashita Flop Similar →
1981 Ninja Gangsters: Extorting from the Bad! - Flop Similar →
1981 Chie the Brat Shacho (voice) Hit Similar →
1981 Muddy River Shinoda Hit Similar →
1971 Monk's Paradise - Flop Similar →
1971 Okoma, the Orphan Gambler Katsuji Hanada Average Similar →
1969 Inferno of Torture Onikichi Average Similar →
1968 Ohyaku: The Female Demon Genji Hit Similar →
1968 Hot Springs Geisha Kuroshima Flop Similar →
1968 Nunnery Confidential - Flop Similar →
1966 Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom - Flop Similar →
1966 Dianas of the Campus - Flop Similar →
1966 Nothing But Bones - Flop Similar →
1965 New Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka Duel - Flop Similar →
1965 Yakuza G-Men - Flop Similar →
1965 Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O. - Flop Similar →
1965 The Third Contest - Hit Similar →
1965 Taking the Castle - Flop Similar →
1965 The Tattooed Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Spying Sorceress - Flop Similar →
1964 Bad Reputation: The Big Drum Ichiro Flop Similar →
1964 Gambler Jonen Super Hit Similar →
1963 Bad Reputation: Two Notorious Men in Tokyo - Flop Similar →
1963 For Love and Money - Flop Similar →
1963 Song Festival Inugami Tenzen Flop Similar →
1963 The Kingdom of Jirocho 2 - Flop Similar →
1963 Alone Across the Pacific - Hit Similar →
1963 The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 - Average Similar →
1963 Legends of Honor - Flop Similar →
1963 18 Roughs Moriyama Hit Similar →
1963 Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise - Flop Similar →
1962 Naite waratta hanayome - Flop Similar →
1962 Records of loyal vassals - Flop Similar →
1962 Gan-chan no keisatsu nikki - Flop Similar →
1962 A Country Boss Shigezo of Juso Flop Similar →
1961 続々々番頭はんと丁稚どん チャンポン旅行 - Flop Similar →
1961 Shin nitōhei monogatari medetaku gaisen no maki - Flop Similar →
1961 Zokuzoku bantōhan to detchidon - Flop Similar →
1960 Zoku bantōhan to detchidon - Flop Similar →
1960 Bantōhan to detchidon - Flop Similar →
1959 Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife - Flop Similar →

Gannosuke Ashiya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gannosuke Ashiya?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gannosuke Ashiya is "Gambler" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gannosuke Ashiya acted in?

Gannosuke Ashiya has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gannosuke Ashiya?

Other notable films include "Tora-san's Love in Osaka", "The Tattooed Lord", and "Muddy River".