Koichi Wakata - Actor Profile

Koichi Wakata

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
3Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 1, 1963

About Koichi Wakata

Koichi Wakata is a Japanese engineer and an astronaut. Wakata retired from JAXA in 2024 after a career in spaceflight spanning nearly two decades. He logged over 500 days in space across five missions: three aboard the Space Shuttle, one on the Soyuz, and one on the Crew Dragon.

Koichi Wakata Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Koichi Wakata reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Koichi Wakata'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 The Wonderful: Stories from the Space Station, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Koichi Wakata Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Koichi Wakata has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 The Wonderful: Stories from the Space Station Self Hit Similar →
2014 Live from Space Self Flop Similar →
2002 Space Station 3D Self - Mission Specialist, STS-92 Average Similar →

Koichi Wakata - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Koichi Wakata?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Koichi Wakata is "The Wonderful: Stories from the Space Station" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Koichi Wakata acted in?

Koichi Wakata has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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