Katsuya Ishimaru

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

29Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Katsuya Ishimaru 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 Katsuya Ishimaru'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 34% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Katsuya Ishimaru remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Katsuya Ishimaru Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Katsuya Ishimaru's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5 (1954) movie poster

★9.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5: Fifth film in the 'Travels of Lord Mito' franchise.

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5

1954

★8.3

Lord Mito: All Star Version (1960) movie poster

★8.3

Lord Mito: All Star Version: In 1691 a terrible fire broke out in Denmacho, Yotsuya, burning down the towns around it, up to the shores of Shibaura.

Lord Mito: All Star Version

1960

★7.4

Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji (1955) movie poster

★7.4

Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji: Tragicomic road movie set during the Edo period. It follows a samurai, his two servants – including spear-carrier Genpac

Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji

1955•Drama

★7.3

★7.3

Miyamoto Musashi: In this first episode, we are introduced to Takezo, what Musashi used to be before he became the man of legend. His begi

Miyamoto Musashi

1961•History

★7.2

★7.2

Castle of Flames: In 17th century Japan, Young Lord Masato returns after years abroad to find everything changed: his peace-loving father

Castle of Flames

1960•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Katsuya Ishimaru.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1962	Abekobe dōchū	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Restoration Fire	-	Hit	Similar →
1961	Whistling Drifter	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Ninjutsu tsukai to sannin musume: onna kitsune henka	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Spear of Heroism	-	Average	Similar →
1961	Vampire Monster Mansion	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Miyamoto Musashi	-	Hit	Similar →
1961	Ninjutsu-tsukai to sennin masume	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	Flowers on the Road	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Castle of Flames	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Furisode Mansion	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Lord Mito: All Star Version	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1960	The Adventures of Jirokichi: A thousand coins	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Shingo's Original Challenge, Part 3	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Souls in the Moonlight III	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	The Unleashed Lord	-	Flop	Similar →
1958	Drenched Swallow Gonpachi	-	Average	Similar →
1958	Souls in the Moonlight II	Yohei	Hit	Similar →
1957	The Eleventh Hour	Noda	Hit	Similar →
1957	Lord Mito	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Red peonies on the skin	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Tales of Young Genji Kuro	-	Hit	Similar →
1957	Sedge Hat	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	神変美女桜	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Happy Wanderer	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Kuroda Affair	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji	-	Hit	Similar →
1954	Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1953	Merciless Blade Part 2	-	Flop	Similar →

Katsuya Ishimaru - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Katsuya Ishimaru?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Katsuya Ishimaru is "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.5" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Katsuya Ishimaru acted in?

Katsuya Ishimaru has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Katsuya Ishimaru?

Other notable films include "Lord Mito: All Star Version", "Bloody Spear at Mount Fuji", and "Miyamoto Musashi".