Katsuhisa Namase

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

50Total Films

8.9 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 13, 1960

Birth Place: Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Katsuhisa Namase reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Katsuhisa Namase'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 84% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Katsuhisa Namase remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in New Abarenbō Shōgun, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Katsuhisa Namase Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Katsuhisa Namase's career based on audience ratings.

★8.9

★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

★8.5

★8.5

Black Showman: Fukuyama plays the extremely unique protagonist Kamio Takeshi, who has outstanding magic that has made him famous in Las

Black Showman

2025•Mystery

★8.4

★8.4

Strawberry Night: Reiko Himekawa (Yuko Takeuchi) is a female detective at the Metropolitan Police Department. Reiko doesn't come from an e

Strawberry Night

2010•TV Movie

★8.0

★8.0

Legal High SP: Kazuhiko Kogure, who is a 2nd grade student in middle school, falls off from one of the school's rooftop. There were oth

Legal High SP

2013•Drama

★8.0

★8.0

Yamagata Scream: High school seniors Mikayo, Chuko and Kei are forced to join a historical research club to fulfill a graduation requirem

Yamagata Scream

2009•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Katsuhisa Namase.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Black Showman	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2025	Beethoven Fabrication	Breuning	Super Hit	Similar →
2025	New Abarenbō Shōgun	Tatsugoro	Super Hit	Similar →
2023	Bad Lands	Takagi	Hit	Similar →
2023	The Water Flows to the Sea	Kenzo Naruse	Hit	Similar →
2022	The Man Who Can't Defraud	Kijima Genichiro	Hit	Similar →
2020	Godai - The Wunderkind	Hidetaka Godai	Hit	Similar →
2020	The Confidence Man JP – Episode of the Princess –	Ho Namushen	Hit	Similar →
2020	The Smiling Man	Hajime Inoue	Hit	Similar →
2020	Kaiji: Final Game	Kotaro Sakazaki	Hit	Similar →
2019	Kamen Rider Zi-O the Movie: Over Quartzer	Junichirou Tokiwa	Hit	Similar →
2019	The Confidence Man JP - The Movie -	-	Hit	Similar →
2019	Fortress of Skulls	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Masquerade Hotel	Kenji Kurihara	Hit	Similar →
2018	My Hero Academia: Two Heroes	David Shield (voice)	Super Hit	Similar →
2017	Mixed Doubles	Jane Esmeralda	Hit	Similar →
2016	Shippu Rondo	police officer	Average	Similar →
2014	Legal High 2 SP	Choichiro Miki	Hit	Similar →
2014	Airport 2013	-	Average	Similar →
2014	The Snow White Murder Case	Mizutani	Average	Similar →
2014	Trick Shinsaku Special 3	-	Average	Similar →
2014	Trick the Movie: Last Stage	Kenzo Yabe	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	I'll Give It My All ... Tomorrow	Osamu Miyata	Average	Similar →
2013	Legal High SP	Miki Chouichirou	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	Strawberry Night: After the Invisible Rain	-	Hit	Similar →
2013	Strawberry Night	Hiromitsu Ioka	Hit	Similar →
2012	Soup	Kenichi Shibuya	Hit	Similar →
2011	Ranma ½	Soun Tendo	Hit	Similar →
2011	Kaiji 2: The Ultimate Gambler	Sakazaki	Hit	Similar →
2011	Once in a Blue Moon	Kaoru Urabe	Hit	Similar →
2011	Hayabusa	enthusiastic fan of Hayabusa	Hit	Similar →
2011	Happy Together –All About My Dog–	Miura	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Strawberry Night	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Sakurada Gate Incident	Taiichiro Takahashi	Hit	Similar →
2010	A Lone Scalpel	Mutsuo Nomoto	Hit	Similar →
2010	Trick Shinsaku Special 2	Kenzo Yabe	Hit	Similar →
2010	Trick the Movie: Psychic Battle Royale	Kenzo Yabe	Hit	Similar →
2009	The Chef of South Polar	Mr. Moto	Hit	Similar →
2009	Yamagata Scream	Shigejiro Gamakatsu	Super Hit	Similar →
2009	Gokusen: The Movie	Goro Sawatari	Hit	Similar →
2008	20th Century Boys: Beginning of the End	Donkey	Hit	Similar →
2006	Trick: The Movie 2	Kenzo Yabe	Hit	Similar →
2006	Suite Dreams	Takashi Seo	Average	Similar →
2005	Trick Shinsaku Special	-	Hit	Similar →
2004	Kamikaze Girls	Pachinko Parlor Manager	Hit	Similar →
2003	Shara	Taku	Average	Similar →
2002	Trick: The Movie	Kenzo Yabe	Hit	Similar →
2000	Keizoku: Unsolved Mysteries - Beautiful Dreamer	-	Average	Similar →
1999	Keizoku Special: Phantom	Toyama Kintaro	Super Hit	Similar →
1999	Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris	Yawata Marine Insurance representative	Hit	Similar →

Katsuhisa Namase - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Katsuhisa Namase?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Katsuhisa Namase is "New Abarenbō Shōgun" with a rating of 8.9/10.

How many movies has Katsuhisa Namase acted in?

Katsuhisa Namase has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Katsuhisa Namase?

Other notable films include "Black Showman", "Strawberry Night", and "Legal High SP".