Hidekazu Akai - Actor Profile

Hidekazu Akai

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 17, 1959
Birth Place: Osaka, Japan

About Hidekazu Akai

Hidekazu Akai (赤井英和, Hidekazu Akai) is a Japanese actor and former Pro Boxer. After becoming a professional bpxer , Akai won the Junior Welterweight All Japan Rookie King Tournament by 3RKO against Ozaki Fujio in the 4th All Japan Rookie King final match. Since his debut, he had 12 straight KO wins.

Hidekazu Akai Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hidekazu Akai reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Hidekazu Akai's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Hidekazu Akai's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Dangerous Cops Again, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hidekazu Akai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hidekazu Akai's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Hidekazu Akai has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 The New King of Minami ~ Ginjiro's New Enemy is God! Hideo Sawaki Flop Similar →
2022 ナニワ金融道 3発目~大蛇市マネーウォーズ~ - Hit Similar →
2022 ナニワ金融道 2発目〜銭と泪と権利と女〜 - Hit Similar →
2022 Naniwa Kinyudo - Haibara knocks on the door of Imperial Finance! - Hit Similar →
2022 Flowers Blooming on the Shore Tetsuji Average Similar →
2021 Warship Boy Iwao Nomozaki Hit Similar →
2021 Japan Gangster War Chapter 9 - Flop Similar →
2020 Japan Gangster War Chapter 8 - Flop Similar →
2020 Japan Gangster War Chapter 7 - Flop Similar →
2020 Japan Gangster War Chapter 6 - Flop Similar →
2020 Japan Gangster War Chapter 5 - Flop Similar →
2019 Japan Gangster War Chapter 3 - Flop Similar →
2019 Japan Gangster War Chapter 4 - Flop Similar →
2019 Japan Gangster War - Hit Similar →
2019 Japan Gangster War Chapter 2 - Flop Similar →
2018 Chivalry's Lament 3 - Flop Similar →
2018 Chivalry's Lament 2 - Flop Similar →
2018 Chivalry's Lament - Flop Similar →
2018 Conquest 15 - Flop Similar →
2017 Conquest 13 - Flop Similar →
2017 Conquest 12 - Flop Similar →
2017 The Wild Ones: The Unorthodox Yakuza - Flop Similar →
2017 The King of Minami Returns: The Price of a Life - Flop Similar →
2016 CONFLICT II: Conclusion Yasuoka Hit Similar →
2016 The Book Peddler Fisherman Yamada Super Hit Similar →
2016 64: Part 2 Mochizuki Super Hit Similar →
2016 CONFLICT: Outbreak Yasuoka Hit Similar →
2016 64: Part 1 Mochizuki Super Hit Similar →
2016 Front and Back: Final Chapter - Hit Similar →
2015 Front and Back: Chapter 5 - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Hana's Miso Soup Yoichi Matsuo Average Similar →
2015 Front and Back: Chapter 4 - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Front and Back: Chapter 3 - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Front and Back: Chapter 2 - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Front and Back Shuichi Kijima Super Hit Similar →
2014 Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Spring Special - Average Similar →
2012 The Dangerous Slope - Average Similar →
2011 The King of Minami Returns: The Seal of Betrayal - Hit Similar →
2009 Yamagata Scream Shikashimatsu Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Haunted Samurai - Flop Similar →
2003 Akame 48 Waterfalls New World Average Similar →
2002 Ultraman Cosmos 2: The Blue Planet Yujiro Haruno Hit Similar →
2001 Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact Yujiro Haruno Hit Similar →
2000 A Class to Remember IV: Fifteen - Super Hit Similar →
1995 Maborosi Master Hit Similar →
1994 119 Nobuyuki Ishii Average Similar →
1991 Au Revoir, Mon Amour Noguchi Average Similar →
1990 Bad Guys Only - Flop Similar →
1989 Knockout Eiji Adachi Hit Similar →
1988 Dangerous Cops Again - Super Hit Similar →

Hidekazu Akai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hidekazu Akai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hidekazu Akai is "Dangerous Cops Again" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Hidekazu Akai acted in?

Hidekazu Akai has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hidekazu Akai?

Other notable films include "Front and Back", "Front and Back: Chapter 2", and "Front and Back: Chapter 3".

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