Keiko Koyanagi - Actor Profile

Keiko Koyanagi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
50Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 7, 1926
Birth Place: Mukden, Manchuria (now Shenyang, Liaoning province, China)

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Keiko Koyanagi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Keiko Koyanagi'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 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Keiko Koyanagi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Keiko Koyanagi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Keiko Koyanagi's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace (1953) movie poster
★8.0

Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace: Okoyo, the mistress of Lord Arima, fears that she is being replaced by a younger woman named Otaki. In a fit of jealousy

Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace

1953•Horror
★8.0
Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki (1954) movie poster
★8.0

Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki: The Lord of Okazaki is killed by his brother-in-law. Although the Lord's widow bears a child, she is also killed. Then,

Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki

1954•Horror
★8.0
Ugetsu (1953) movie poster
★8.0

Ugetsu: In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village

Ugetsu

1953•Fantasy
★7.8
Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) movie poster
★7.8

Chikamatsu Monogatari: When the wife of a 17th century Kyoto scroll-maker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pa

Chikamatsu Monogatari

1954•Drama
★7.7
Broken Swords (1969) movie poster
★7.7

Broken Swords: The tragic, yet exciting story of the friendship between Nakayama Yasubei, a member of the 47 Ronin, and Tange Tenzen, a

Broken Swords

1969•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Keiko Koyanagi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1986 Gonza the Spearman - Hit Similar →
1975 Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees - Hit Similar →
1971 Hiding-Place in the Storm - Flop Similar →
1970 Island of Horrors Oseki Flop Similar →
1969 Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay - Flop Similar →
1969 Blood End - Average Similar →
1969 Girl with Bamboo Leaves - Flop Similar →
1969 Broken Swords - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman Osato Hit Similar →
1968 Hoodlum Priest And The Gold Mint - Average Similar →
1968 The Funeral Racket - Flop Similar →
1968 Yokai Monsters: 100 Monsters Ôkubi Hit Similar →
1967 Zatoichi the Outlaw - Hit Similar →
1966 Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom - Flop Similar →
1966 Return of Giant Majin Shige Average Similar →
1965 Zatoichi and the Chess Expert - Hit Similar →
1965 Life of Matsu the Untamed Matsugorô's stepmother Flop Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure - Flop Similar →
1963 Bamboo Doll of Echizen - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance - Hit Similar →
1963 An Actor's Revenge - Hit Similar →
1963 Shinsengumi Chronicles - Hit Similar →
1962 Ghost Story: Crying in the Night Lantern - Flop Similar →
1962 Her Hidden Past Maid of Kashiwaya Hit Similar →
1962 Teppo Yasu no Shogai - Flop Similar →
1962 The Temple of Wild Geese Shizuko Hisama Hit Similar →
1961 Tabiwa Oiroke - Flop Similar →
1961 A Lustful Man - Flop Similar →
1961 Uta wa tōge o koete - Flop Similar →
1960 Bonchi - Hit Similar →
1960 A Woman's Testament - Average Similar →
1959 The Ghost of Yotsuya - Average Similar →
1958 Conflagration Woman on the street Hit Similar →
1958 The Ghost-Cat Cursed Wall - Hit Similar →
1957 Freelance Samurai - Flop Similar →
1957 Ishimatsu - The One-Eyed Swordsman Omasa Flop Similar →
1957 Jigoku bana - Flop Similar →
1956 Sisters of Gion - Flop Similar →
1956 Asataro the Crow - Flop Similar →
1956 Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan - Hit Similar →
1954 Chikamatsu Monogatari Okaya Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Woman in the Rumor Tayū Bisha Hit Similar →
1954 Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace - Super Hit Similar →
1953 A Geisha Geisha Super Hit Similar →
1953 Ugetsu Prostitute Super Hit Similar →
1951 Story of a Beloved Wife - Hit Similar →
1951 Claws of Iron - Flop Similar →
1951 Clothes of Deception - Hit Similar →
1949 A Fool's Love - Flop Similar →

Keiko Koyanagi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Keiko Koyanagi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Keiko Koyanagi is "Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Keiko Koyanagi acted in?

Keiko Koyanagi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Keiko Koyanagi?

Other notable films include "Terrible Ghost Cat of Okazaki", "Ugetsu", and "Chikamatsu Monogatari".