Koji Yakusho
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Kōji Hashimoto (橋本 広司, Hashimoto Kōji, born 1 January 1956), known professionally as Kōji Yakusho (役所 広司, Yakusho Kōji), is a Japanese actor. He is known internationally for his starring roles in Shall We Dance? (1996), 13 Assassins (2010), The Third Murder (2017), The Blood of Wolves (2018), Under the Open Sky (2020) and The Days (2023). For his performance in Perfect Days (2023), he was awarded the Best Actor award in the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
Koji Yakusho Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Koji Yakusho reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Koji Yakusho's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Koji Yakusho'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 Eternal Monument, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Koji Yakusho Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Koji Yakusho's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Koji Yakusho has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scarlet | Claudius (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Wim Wenders: Der ewig Suchende | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Snowflowers: Seeds of Hope | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Hakkenden | Bakin Takizawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window | Sōsaku Kobayashi (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Perfect Days | Hirayama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Família | Seiji Kamiya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai | Kawai Tsugunosuke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Belle | Suzu's Father (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Under the Open Sky | Mikami Masao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Whistleblower | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mirai | Grandfather (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Blood of Wolves | Shogo Ogami | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Oh Lucy! | Takeshi Komori / Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Third Murder | Takashi Misumi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sekigahara | Tokugawa Ieyasu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mifune: The Last Samurai | Self - Actor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Boy and the Beast | Kumatetsu (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Samurai Chronicle | Toda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Kiyosu Conference | Katsuie Shibata | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Chronicle of My Mother | Kosaku | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai | Kageyu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Last Ronin | Magozaemon Senoo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 13 Assassins | Shinzaemon Shimada | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Toad's Oil | Takuro Yazawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Gelatin Silver, Love | Client | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tokyo Sonata | Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Paco and the Magical Book | Onuki | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Common Ground: Under Construction Notes | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | I Just Didn't Do It | Masayoshi Arakawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Babel | Yasujiro Wataya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Memoirs of a Geisha | Nobu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | University of Laughs | Mutsuo Sakisaka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Doppelgänger | Michio Hayasaki | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Choice of Hercules | Atsuyuki Sassa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Séance | Sato | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pulse | Ship Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Eureka | Makoto Sawai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Charisma | Goro Yabuike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Cure | Kenichi Takabe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bounce Ko Gals | Oshima | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Eel | Takuro Yamashita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sleeping Man | Kamimura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Shall We Dance? | Shohei Sugiyama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Crimson Lotus | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Tampopo | White Suit Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Eternal Monument | Ootaka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Willful Murder | Journalist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Twelve Months | Young soldier (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
Koji Yakusho - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Koji Yakusho?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Koji Yakusho is "Eternal Monument" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Koji Yakusho acted in?
Koji Yakusho has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Koji Yakusho?
Other notable films include "Common Ground: Under Construction Notes", "Snowflowers: Seeds of Hope", and "Whistleblower".