What is Ken Kensei's latest movie?

Ken Kensei's most recent film is "The Next Vigilante" (2013).

Is Ken Kensei a good actor?

Ken Kensei has an average audience rating of 5.0/10 across 16 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Letters from Iwo Jima, Bloodmoon, My Sassy Girl.

Ken Kensei

Q: What is the best movie of Ken Kensei?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Ken Kensei is "Letters from Iwo Jima" with a rating of 7.5/10.

Q: How many movies has Ken Kensei acted in?

Ken Kensei has been featured in at least 16 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 10, 2026

16Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Birth Place: Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Ken Kensei Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Ken Kensei reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Ken Kensei'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 Letters from Iwo Jima, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Ken Kensei Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ken Kensei's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) movie poster

★7.5

Letters from Iwo Jima: The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the p

Letters from Iwo Jima

2006•Action

★6.8

★6.8

Bloodmoon: Ken O'Hara is a "Mindhunter" - a serial killer specialist enlisted to find the mass murderer intent on killing the stron

Bloodmoon

1997•Action

★6.7

★6.7

My Sassy Girl: A guy has his life planned out until he is wooed, groomed and then dumped by an elusive woman.

My Sassy Girl

2008•Comedy

★6.6

★6.6

Black Rain: Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their

Black Rain

1989•Drama

★6.3

★6.3

I'll Remember April: Four young boys find a shipwrecked Japanese sailor during World War II and struggle with the decision to save him.

I'll Remember April

1999•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Ken Kensei has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2013	The Next Vigilante	Sensei	Flop	Similar →
2011	The Ride of Tom & Valkyrie	Musashi	Flop	Similar →
2009	The Flying Scissors	Samurai	Flop	Similar →
2008	My Sassy Girl	Kendo Instructor	Hit	Similar →
2006	Letters from Iwo Jima	Maj. General Hayashi	Super Hit	Similar →
2001	Town & Country	Translator	Flop	Similar →
1999	I'll Remember April	Commander Tashima	Average	Similar →
1997	Bloodmoon	Master Welling	Hit	Similar →
1995	The Hunted	Sujin	Average	Similar →
1994	Dead Funny	Yoshi	Flop	Similar →
1993	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III	Honor Guard #4	Average	Similar →
1992	Wind	Swami	Average	Similar →
1991	Other People's Money	Japanese Businessman #2	Average	Similar →
1990	Cadillac Man	Japanese Buyer #4	Average	Similar →
1989	Black Rain	Masahiro's Son	Hit	Similar →
1989	Slaves of New York	Kiochi	Flop	Similar →

Ken Kensei - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ken Kensei?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ken Kensei is "Letters from Iwo Jima" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Ken Kensei acted in?

Ken Kensei has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ken Kensei?

Other notable films include "Bloodmoon", "My Sassy Girl", and "Black Rain".