Kodayu Ichikawa - Actor Profile

Kodayu Ichikawa

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 26, 1902
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kodayu Ichikawa 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 Kodayu Ichikawa'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kodayu Ichikawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Young Avenger, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kodayu Ichikawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kodayu Ichikawa's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kodayu Ichikawa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1961 Fûun Shinsengumi Matsudaira Katamori Flop Similar →
1960 Cases of Hanshichi Ikedaya Juemon Average Similar →
1960 Official with a Tattoo - Average Similar →
1960 Case of Umon: Hell’s Windmill - Average Similar →
1959 Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka - Flop Similar →
1959 A Spectacular Showdown - Average Similar →
1959 No Stronger Swords - Average Similar →
1958 The Purple Hood - Flop Similar →
1958 Isshin Tasuke: A World in Danger - Average Similar →
1958 The Barbarian and the Geisha (uncredited) Average Similar →
1958 The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Falcon Magistrate - Flop Similar →
1957 Shadow Over Fuji - Flop Similar →
1957 The Young Avenger - Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Fiery Magistrate - Flop Similar →
1956 The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations - Super Hit Similar →
1956 のんき侍大暴れ 大岡越前守 Flop Similar →
1956 Denshichi Torimonocho: Female Fox Palanquin 中村珊五郎 Flop Similar →
1956 流轉 杵屋六三郎 Flop Similar →
1956 Zangiku monogatari Shikan Nakamura Hit Similar →
1956 Swordsman of the Two Sword Style - Flop Similar →
1956 Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan - Hit Similar →
1955 Thief and Magistrate - Flop Similar →
1955 Meigetsu sataro gasa - Flop Similar →
1955 The Dawn of Judo - Flop Similar →
1955 牢獄の花嫁 - Flop Similar →
1955 The Dancer and Two Warriors - Flop Similar →
1955 The Further Adventures of Genta - Flop Similar →
1955 Hirado Pirates - Flop Similar →
1955 Life of Geisha - Flop Similar →
1955 八州遊侠伝 白鷺三味線 笹川繁蔵 Flop Similar →
1954 The Young Swordsman - Flop Similar →
1954 Fall of the Shogun's Militia Mizuno Izumi-no-kami Hit Similar →
1954 Nage Utasamon sanban tegara: Fukumen dokurotai - Flop Similar →
1954 Denshichi Torimonocho: Tattoo Woman Trouble 善平 Flop Similar →
1954 快盗三人吉三 阿部伊勢守 Flop Similar →
1954 Beautiful Gonpati 白井庄右衛門 Flop Similar →
1954 A Samurai's Love - Flop Similar →
1953 Always in My Heart Part 2 - Hit Similar →
1953 Hana no shôgai 水戸齋昭 Flop Similar →
1953 Always in My Heart - Hit Similar →
1953 Kisan Detective Story: The Mysterious Doll-Maker - Flop Similar →
1953 Great Edo Song Festival - Flop Similar →
1953 お役者小僧 市川小団次 Flop Similar →
1953 An Edoite Judge Ichikaku Yasokawa Flop Similar →
1952 Passion Fire 新見内膳 Flop Similar →
1952 治郎吉格子 重松左次兵衛 Flop Similar →
1952 Bored Hatamoto: The Imposter 松平左近将監 Flop Similar →
1951 Five Men of Edo Matsudaira Izu-no-kami Flop Similar →
1950 Somersault on the Way Denbei Flop Similar →

Kodayu Ichikawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kodayu Ichikawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kodayu Ichikawa is "The Young Avenger" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Kodayu Ichikawa acted in?

Kodayu Ichikawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kodayu Ichikawa?

Other notable films include "The Shogun’s Guard, Shinsengumi", "The Monster Cat of the Fifty-Three Stations", and "Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan".