Jirô Mitsuaki

Acting

Freshness: Feb 03, 2026

8Total Films

8.3 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Jirô Mitsuaki reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 8 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Sci-Fi

The majority of Jirô Mitsuaki's filmography leans towards the Sci-Fi 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 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Jirô Mitsuaki remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ikiru, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Jirô Mitsuaki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jirô Mitsuaki's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3

★8.3

Ikiru: Kanji Watanabe is a middle-aged man who has worked in the same monotonous bureaucratic position for decades. Learning he

Ikiru

1952•Drama

★7.6

★7.6

Godzilla: Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships are sunk near Odo Island. An expedition to the island led by Dr. Kyohei

Godzilla

1954•Thriller

★7.2

★7.2

Chûshingura: After their lord is tricked into committing ritual suicide, forty-seven samurai warriors await the chance to avenge thei

Chûshingura

1962•History

★6.4

★6.4

The Mysterians: In Japan, scientifically advanced invaders from the war-destroyed planet Mysteroid cause an entire village to vanish, th

The Mysterians

1957•Sci-Fi

★6.4

★6.4

Gorath: In 1976, a drifting star named Gorath is discovered to be on a collision course with Earth. Although it is smaller than

Gorath

1962•Sci-Fi

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Jirô Mitsuaki.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1965	Ironfinger	Man at Haneda Airport (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1962	Chûshingura	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	Gorath	Government Personnel	Average	Similar →
1958	The H-Man	GDSF officer (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1957	The Mysterians	Detective	Average	Similar →
1955	Mother and Son	(uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1954	Godzilla	Employee of Nankai Salvage Company (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1952	Ikiru	City Hall Executive (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →

Jirô Mitsuaki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jirô Mitsuaki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jirô Mitsuaki is "Ikiru" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Jirô Mitsuaki acted in?

Jirô Mitsuaki has been featured in at least 8 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jirô Mitsuaki?

Other notable films include "Godzilla", "Chûshingura", and "The Mysterians".