Naritoshi Hayashi - Actor Profile

Naritoshi Hayashi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
9.8 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 14, 1931
Birth Place: Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Naritoshi Hayashi 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 Naritoshi Hayashi'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 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Naritoshi Hayashi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lord Tadanao, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Naritoshi Hayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Naritoshi Hayashi's career based on audience ratings.

★9.8
Lord Tadanao (1960) movie poster
★9.8

Lord Tadanao —

Lord Tadanao

1960•Action
★8.0
The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations (1956) movie poster
★8.0

The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations — A power struggle in the fief of Okazaki causes the death of Namiji, a nobleman's daughter. As her fiancé seeks revenge,

The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations

1956•Horror
★7.8
Tampopo (1985) movie poster
★7.8

Tampopo — In this humorous paean to the joys of food, a pair of truck drivers happen onto a decrepit roadside shop selling ramen n

Tampopo

1985•Comedy
★7.0
Bonchi (1960) movie poster
★7.0

Bonchi — Kikuji is the scion of an Osaka merchant family whose traditional power is matrilineal. Instructed by his overbearing mo

Bonchi

1960•Comedy
★7.0
Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan (1956) movie poster
★7.0

Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan — It is brother against brother in this tale of love and betrayal within the famed Yagyu clan. In one of their earliest fi

Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan

1956•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Naritoshi Hayashi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1985 Tampopo Accompanying Man Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Deserted City Benkei Hit Similar →
1963 An Actor's Revenge Mukuzu Hit Similar →
1962 Long Swords of the Loyal Forty-Seven - Flop Similar →
1962 Sabakareru Echizen no kami - Flop Similar →
1961 The Casebooks of Zenigata Heiji: The Beautiful Shark - Flop Similar →
1961 Mito Komon’s Journey to Ezo - Flop Similar →
1960 Samurai Save The Virgin Kumagoro Flop Similar →
1960 Lord Tadanao - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous - Average Similar →
1960 The Demon of Mount Oe Urabe-no-Suetake Average Similar →
1960 Bonchi - Hit Similar →
1960 The Two Musashis - Flop Similar →
1959 The Ghost of Yotsuya Yomoshichi Average Similar →
1959 Jirocho Fuji - Hit Similar →
1959 Ojo-kichiza - Flop Similar →
1959 Hebihime sama - Flop Similar →
1958 Akado Suzunosuke: The Defeat of the Skull Mask Gang - Flop Similar →
1958 Ambush at Iga Pass - Flop Similar →
1958 Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion Nichirô Flop Similar →
1958 Hana no yukyo-den - Flop Similar →
1958 Megitsune Buro - Flop Similar →
1958 Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Birdman with 3 Eyes - Flop Similar →
1958 Shogun's Holiday - Flop Similar →
1958 Hanatarō Jumon - Flop Similar →
1958 Princess Tsuki - Flop Similar →
1957 Akado Suzunosuke vs. the One-Legged Devil - Flop Similar →
1957 Demonfire Palanquin - Flop Similar →
1957 Secret of Naruto - Hit Similar →
1957 Akado Suzunosuke vs. the Devil in Crescent Moon Tower - Flop Similar →
1957 Akado Suzunosuke Destroys the Devil Mask Gang - Flop Similar →
1957 The Tower of Nanzenji aka Return to Manhood - Flop Similar →
1957 Akado Suzunosuke: Monster in the Moonlight - Flop Similar →
1957 Fighting Letter for 29 People - Flop Similar →
1957 Akadô Suzunosuke - Flop Similar →
1957 An Osaka Story Yoshitaro Flop Similar →
1957 Daiei Studio is Bustling - Flop Similar →
1956 Fighting Fire Fighter - Flop Similar →
1956 Flowery Hood 2 - Flop Similar →
1956 Tsukigata Hanpeita Tetsunosuke Mamiya Hit Similar →
1956 The Fiery Magistrate - Flop Similar →
1956 Travel Chronicles of Yaji and Kita - Flop Similar →
1956 Flowery Hood - Flop Similar →
1956 The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Flowery Brothers - Flop Similar →
1956 Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan - Hit Similar →
1955 Taira Clan Saga Taira Torodai Hit Similar →
1955 A Girl Isn't Allowed to Love - Flop Similar →
1941 Iemitsu and Hikoza Tokugawa Takechiyo Flop Similar →
1941 A Man of the Arts - Flop Similar →

Naritoshi Hayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Naritoshi Hayashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Naritoshi Hayashi is "Lord Tadanao" with a rating of 9.8/10.

How many movies has Naritoshi Hayashi acted in?

Naritoshi Hayashi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Naritoshi Hayashi?

Other notable films include "The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations", "Tampopo", and "Bonchi".