Kōju Ran - Actor Profile

Kōju Ran

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: May 2, 1941
Birth Place: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kōju Ran 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 Kōju Ran'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 4% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kōju Ran remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Headlights in the Rain, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kōju Ran Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kōju Ran's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kōju Ran.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 The Curse M Kinu Takahashi Flop Similar →
2004 A Tonkatsu Diner Tama Flop Similar →
2001 Office Lady Sisters: I Want to Sleep with You - Flop Similar →
1999 Horny Couple: Wants to Sip - Flop Similar →
1986 Homocula likes white blood, aim for the eyes - Flop Similar →
1986 Have You Seen the Barefoot God? Etsuko Average Similar →
1985 Nuclear Gypsies - Flop Similar →
1984 Turkish March: Castle of Dreams Mitsuko Ôtsuka Flop Similar →
1981 Sex Instruction: Deadly Pressure Point Torture - Flop Similar →
1979 Bôkan: Shojo o osou - Flop Similar →
1979 The Fighting Rascal - Flop Similar →
1978 Porno: Chan-chaka-chan - Average Similar →
1977 Semi-dokyumento: kankō basu - nure nure jakku - Flop Similar →
1977 Joshi daigaku maruhi report: Nikutai nyûgaku-shiki - Flop Similar →
1976 New Ghost Story Heretic Lust: Oiwa's Vengeful Ghost Umeko Flop Similar →
1976 Demodori: Nikutai no uzuki - Flop Similar →
1976 Semi-dokyumento: Maruhi onna niku ichiba - Flop Similar →
1975 Semi-dokyumento: Nippon chikan go jû-nen-shi - Flop Similar →
1975 Môretsu poruno rettô - Flop Similar →
1974 Semi-dokyumento: Maruhi panma Mama Flop Similar →
1974 Occult Sex Lady of the night Hit Similar →
1974 Maruhi Hong Kong jin niku ichiba Liu Mingmin Flop Similar →
1974 Poruno da yo! Zen'in shûgô: Maruhi waisetsu shûdan - Flop Similar →
1972 Kinpatsu musume to erogotoshi - Flop Similar →
1972 Jokosei hana hiraku 17-sai - Flop Similar →
1972 Woman's Body Archipelago Reconstruction - Flop Similar →
1972 The Siren's Song O-Toki Flop Similar →
1972 Headlights in the Rain Yasuyo(ヤスヨ) Super Hit Similar →
1972 Love Hunter Keiko Flop Similar →
1971 Castle Orgies Otowa(音羽) Flop Similar →
1971 Lustful Japanese Sex Night Story - Flop Similar →
1970 Shiroi Chibusa no Senritsu - Flop Similar →
1969 Hiden: Haragei 18-ban - Flop Similar →
1969 Competitive Female Yakuza: 28 Sexual - Flop Similar →
1969 Mibôjin geshuku - Flop Similar →
1969 Kōshoku-Ichidai Muhōmatsu - Flop Similar →
1969 Shojo sei no mezame - Average Similar →
1969 Jôji no Atoshimatsu - Flop Similar →
1969 Writhing Hill Secret Club - Flop Similar →
1969 Onna no Gokumon - Flop Similar →
1968 Confessions of a Lovelace: At Lust's End Mari Kanô Flop Similar →
1968 Tokyo Bath Harem Tsuru Flop Similar →
1968 White Pleasure - Flop Similar →
1968 Hana to hebi yori: niku no shiiku - Flop Similar →
1968 Sex Chinen Flop Similar →
1968 0-gō fujin no kokuhaku yori: Kōshoku hiwa - Flop Similar →
1968 Nikutai no yokkyu - Flop Similar →
1968 Shikidô jingi - Flop Similar →
1968 Fujo Zansatsu - Flop Similar →
1968 Yorokobi no sex Maki Flop Similar →

Kōju Ran - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kōju Ran?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kōju Ran is "Headlights in the Rain" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Kōju Ran acted in?

Kōju Ran has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kōju Ran?

Other notable films include "Occult Sex", "Have You Seen the Barefoot God?", and "Shojo sei no mezame".