Hikaru Yamanouchi

Acting

Freshness: Feb 02, 2026

29Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 15, 1903

Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hikaru Yamanouchi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 29 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Hikaru Yamanouchi'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hikaru Yamanouchi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The New Road: Ryota, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hikaru Yamanouchi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hikaru Yamanouchi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

The New Road: Ryota: The eldest daughter of a noble family is in love with an aviator while being courted by a fellow aristocrat she thinks i

The New Road: Ryota

1936•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

The New Road: Akemi: The eldest daughter of a noble family is in love with an aviator while being courted by a fellow aristocrat she thinks i

The New Road: Akemi

1936•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Okoto and Sasuke: A period piece about the love of a wealthy blind woman, a teacher of koto and shamisen, and her devoted manservant. Base

Okoto and Sasuke

1935•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

Street Without End: Mikio Naruse’s final silent film is a gloriously rich portrait of a waitress, Sugiko, whose life, despite a host of male

Street Without End

1934•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

ABC Lifeline: Japanese silent film directed by Yasujirô Shimazu, originally released as a two-part movie on December 11, 1931.

ABC Lifeline

1931

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hikaru Yamanouchi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1948	The Most Beautiful Day of My Life	-	Flop	Similar →
1939	Warm Current	-	Flop	Similar →
1939	Lovers' Duet	Literary faculty member	Flop	Similar →
1938	Hotaru no hikari	-	Flop	Similar →
1937	The Lights of Asakusa	Arakawa	Average	Similar →
1936	The New Road: Ryota	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1936	The New Road: Akemi	-	Hit	Similar →
1936	Housewife Camellia	-	Flop	Similar →
1936	Family Meeting	Clerk B	Flop	Similar →
1935	Okoto and Sasuke	-	Hit	Similar →
1935	Mother's Love Letter	-	Flop	Similar →
1934	Osayo Koi Sugata	Ryoichi Uchida	Flop	Similar →
1934	Street Without End	Hiroshi Yamanouchi	Hit	Similar →
1934	Mother of the East	Naito	Flop	Similar →
1932	Tengoku ni musubu koi	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	My Brother's a Fool	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	Victory or Defeat	-	Flop	Similar →
1932	Passion	Michiro, Tokiko's brother	Flop	Similar →
1931	ABC Lifeline	-	Average	Similar →
1931	ABC Lifeline: Fujieda Chapter	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	Youth, Why Do You Cry?	Shuzo Katori	Flop	Similar →
1930	Record of Love and Desire	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	A Smiling Life	-	Flop	Similar →
1930	Reijin	Kosaka	Flop	Similar →
1930	Song of Youth	Shiro Kuroki	Flop	Similar →
1929	The Model of New Women	-	Flop	Similar →
1929	Scenes of Love	Young man	Flop	Similar →
1928	The Glory of the Shōwa Era	Masaru (son, as an adult)	Flop	Similar →
1926	A Mermaid on Land	-	Flop	Similar →

Hikaru Yamanouchi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hikaru Yamanouchi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hikaru Yamanouchi is "The New Road: Ryota" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Hikaru Yamanouchi acted in?

Hikaru Yamanouchi has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hikaru Yamanouchi?

Other notable films include "The New Road: Akemi", "Okoto and Sasuke", and "Street Without End".