What is Kanako Higashi's latest movie?

Kanako Higashi's most recent film is "Boy Sprouted" (2022).

Is Kanako Higashi a good actor?

Kanako Higashi has an average audience rating of 4.8/10 across 12 films on movieMx, with standout performances in The Albino's Trees, My Long Awaited Love Story, Love Strikes!.

Kanako Higashi

Q: What is the best movie of Kanako Higashi?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Kanako Higashi is "The Albino's Trees" with a rating of 8.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Kanako Higashi acted in?

Kanako Higashi has been featured in at least 12 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 14, 2026

12Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 14, 1982

Kanako Higashi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kanako Higashi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 12 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 42% of Kanako Higashi'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 The Albino's Trees, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Kanako Higashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kanako Higashi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

The Albino's Trees: A poignant moral dilemma unfolding against lush mountainous landscapes, The Albino’s Trees follows Yuku (Ryohei Matsuoka

The Albino's Trees

2016•Drama

★7.9

My Long Awaited Love Story (2017) movie poster

★7.9

My Long Awaited Love Story: Riko is 27, working as a love simulation game designer, and she no longer has big expectations for a man in her life. On

My Long Awaited Love Story

2017•Romance

★7.6

★7.6

Love Strikes!: Set one year after the drama series "Moteki." 31-year-old Yukiyo Fujimoto doesn't have money, dreams or a girlfriend. H

Love Strikes!

2011•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

The Vancouver Asahi: In pre-WWII Vancouver, second-generation Japanese immigrants had it tough. Daily, they faced discrimination, hatred and

The Vancouver Asahi

2014•Drama

★6.6

Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (2014) movie poster

★6.6

Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter: Frustrated with her mundane life, a Tokyo office worker becomes obsessed with a fictional movie that she mistakes for a

Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter

2014•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kanako Higashi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Boy Sprouted	-	Flop	Similar →
2019	Shell and Joint	Sakura Sakurada	Flop	Similar →
2017	My Long Awaited Love Story	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	The Albino's Trees	Nagi	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Octopus	Actress	Flop	Similar →
2014	Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter	Michi	Hit	Similar →
2014	The Vancouver Asahi	-	Hit	Similar →
2012	Bayside Shakedown the Final: The New Hope	Policewoman	Average	Similar →
2012	Petrel Hotel Blue	-	Flop	Similar →
2011	Love Strikes!	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2010	Underwear Affair	-	Flop	Similar →
2009	Genkai in a Black Company	-	Flop	Similar →

Kanako Higashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kanako Higashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kanako Higashi is "The Albino's Trees" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Kanako Higashi acted in?

Kanako Higashi has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kanako Higashi?

Other notable films include "My Long Awaited Love Story", "Love Strikes!", and "The Vancouver Asahi".