Koichi Iwaki

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

50Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 21, 1951

Birth Place: Nakano, Tokyo, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Koichi Iwaki 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: Action

The majority of Koichi Iwaki's filmography leans towards the Action 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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Koichi Iwaki remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Detonation: Violent Riders, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Koichi Iwaki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Koichi Iwaki's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

Detonation: Violent Riders (1975) movie poster

★8.0

Detonation: Violent Riders — Wild-hearted mechanic boy Iwaki falls in love with the innocent but gang tied Michiko.

Detonation: Violent Riders

1975•Action

★8.0

Kita no kuni kara '89 Kikyo —

Kita no kuni kara '89 Kikyo

1989•Drama

★7.9

★7.9

Anita — This long-awaited biopic provides a vivid account of the remarkable life of Anita Mui in and behind the limelight, chron

Anita

2021•Drama

★7.6

★7.6

Proof of the Man — When an American is murdered in a Japanese inn, Tokyo police detective Munesue follows the trail of the killer to New Yo

Proof of the Man

1977•Drama

★7.2

HiGH&LOW The Movie 2: End of Sky (2017) movie poster

★7.2

HiGH&LOW The Movie 2: End of Sky — Members of SWORD win against Wangan Rengogun, which is led by Kohaku. The city becomes peaceful again. Nevertheless, th

HiGH&LOW The Movie 2: End of Sky

2017•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Koichi Iwaki.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	The Rest of Our Lives	Kenji	Hit	Similar →
2021	The Mole Song: Final	Shuho Todoroki	Hit	Similar →
2021	Anita	Japanese Record Company President	Super Hit	Similar →
2019	Back Street Girls: Gokudoruzu	Manjiro Inugane	Average	Similar →
2017	巨悪は眠らせない特捜検事の標的	越村俊策みやびの夫	Flop	Similar →
2017	HiGH&LOW The Movie 2: End of Sky	Kimitatsu Kurosaki	Hit	Similar →
2017	Memoirs of a Murderer	Daisuke Tachibana	Hit	Similar →
2016	The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio	Shuho Todoroki	Hit	Similar →
2016	Cutie Honey: Tears	Doctor Kisaragi	Flop	Similar →
2013	The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji	Shuho Todoroki	Average	Similar →
2010	Zatoichi: The Last	Shimaji	Average	Similar →
2008	Kekkon shiyou yo	-	Average	Similar →
2007	Only You Can Hear Me	Toda	Average	Similar →
2007	Drift Falcon IV	-	Flop	Similar →
2007	Drift 3 Hawk	-	Flop	Similar →
2004	Silver Hawk	Akira Shiraishi	Flop	Similar →
2003	北の国から記憶前編	-	Flop	Similar →
2003	Yakuza Demon	Bunta Mutoh	Average	Similar →
2002	Kewaishi	-	Hit	Similar →
2001	Family 2	-	Flop	Similar →
2001	Family	Hideshi Miwa	Flop	Similar →
1999	The Killers from Paraiso	Seiji	Flop	Similar →
1997	Naniwa Chūshingura	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	Bad Guy Beach	-	Average	Similar →
1991	Last Run: 100 Million Yen's Worth of Love and Betrayal	Morita	Flop	Similar →
1990	Beretta M92F Bombshell	-	Flop	Similar →
1989	Kita no kuni kara '89 Kikyo	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1987	Passenger	Shinji Yagami	Flop	Similar →
1987	Kita no kuni kara '87 Hatsukoi	-	Average	Similar →
1986	South to the Horizon	Ryo Tomijima	Hit	Similar →
1985	The Second Is a Christian	Haruhiko	Flop	Similar →
1985	No More God, No More Love	-	Average	Similar →
1984	Kita no kuni kara '84 Natsu	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	She Cat	Shirley	Flop	Similar →
1983	Kawasaki Vice Squad	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	Kita no kuni kara '83 Fuyu	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	The Beast to Die	Youki	Flop	Similar →
1979	The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf	-	Average	Similar →
1979	White Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1979	No Grave for Us	Mitsuhiko Ishikawa	Average	Similar →
1977	Proof of the Man	Kyohei Kori	Super Hit	Similar →
1977	Doberman Cop	Chōei Mikawa	Average	Similar →
1976	Hell Riders	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Runaway Season	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Festival Champ	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	The Machine Gun Dragon	-	Average	Similar →
1976	Detonation! Violent Games	Kazama	Average	Similar →
1975	Detonation: Violent Riders	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1975	The Bullet Train	Akira Tôgô	Hit	Similar →
1975	A Violent School Revolution	-	Flop	Similar →

Koichi Iwaki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Koichi Iwaki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Koichi Iwaki is "Detonation: Violent Riders" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Koichi Iwaki acted in?

Koichi Iwaki has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Koichi Iwaki?

Other notable films include "Kita no kuni kara '89 Kikyo", "Anita", and "Proof of the Man".