Kan Mikami - Actor Profile

Kan Mikami

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
38Total Films
8.4 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 20, 1950
Birth Place: Kodomari, Aomori, Japan

About Kan Mikami

Kan Mikami is a Japanese folk singer-songwriter, his music, heavily influenced by American blues, was popular in Japan in the 1970s. He re-wrote the lyric of the song "Yume wa Yoru Hiraku" for his cover version in 1972. Mikami also acted in cinema and is notable for collaborations with Shūji Terayama and his avant-garde theater Tenjō Sajiki

Kan Mikami Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kan Mikami reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Kan Mikami'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 Waiting in the Dark, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kan Mikami Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kan Mikami's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kan Mikami has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 The Way of the Siren - Flop Similar →
2022 The Setting Sun Mokichi Average Similar →
2021 Aoi-chan Won't Let Me Do It - Flop Similar →
2021 名建築で昼食を スペシャル 横浜編 - Hit Similar →
2018 The German - Flop Similar →
2016 Hana-Dama: Phantom Goro Yamashita Average Similar →
2011 Eclair Hige no keisatsukan Flop Similar →
2010 Box: The Hakamada Case Elementary school teacher Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Most Beautiful Night In The World Gonza Average Similar →
2006 Waiting in the Dark - Super Hit Similar →
2005 Two Wives: The Lewd Scent of the Bedroom Ken'ichi Flop Similar →
2003 Iden & Tity - Super Hit Similar →
1995 Seduction Artist ★ KEN - Flop Similar →
1993 Bokyo - Flop Similar →
1992 The Pregnant Woman Boss Ichikawa Flop Similar →
1992 Tokyo Decadence Topazu Average Similar →
1992 Sentimental Mask - Flop Similar →
1989 Four Days of Snow and Blood Kiichi Dogome Hit Similar →
1988 Embracing and Getting Wet - Flop Similar →
1987 This Story of Love - Flop Similar →
1986 Baby Elephant Story: The angel who descended to earth Kikuo Yokoyama (Akimoto's sidecar driver/Army Sergeant) Flop Similar →
1983 Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence Lieutenant Itō Hit Similar →
1982 Room of Shame Chizuko's new man Flop Similar →
1981 This Is Noriko - Flop Similar →
1980 Woman's Trail: Wet Path Man Average Similar →
1979 Angel's Desire - Flop Similar →
1979 Hurricane Rape Iwakichi Iwata Flop Similar →
1978 New - No Longer Human - Flop Similar →
1976 The Great Okinawa Yakuza War - Hit Similar →
1976 A Savage Beast Goes Mad Singer Average Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss Tah-boh Hit Similar →
1976 Competition: Married Couples Secret Technique Mikami Flop Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Hit Similar →
1975 Iku iku maito gai - Seishun no mon Mon - Flop Similar →
1975 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss Akira Kobayashi/Shigeru Sasaki Hit Similar →
1975 Housewife's Experience: Tenement Apartment 2 Kôichi Mikami Flop Similar →
1975 Hometown Woman Exploration: Pink Valley Bunzo, peasant Flop Similar →
1974 Pastoral: To Die in the Country Ushi Super Hit Similar →

Kan Mikami - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kan Mikami?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kan Mikami is "Waiting in the Dark" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Kan Mikami acted in?

Kan Mikami has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kan Mikami?

Other notable films include "Box: The Hakamada Case", "Iden & Tity", and "Pastoral: To Die in the Country".

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