Kotaro Shiga - Actor Profile

Kotaro Shiga

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
49Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 31, 1948
Birth Place: Hyogo, Japan

About Kotaro Shiga

Kotaro Shiga (志賀 廣太郎, Shiga Kōtarō, August 31, 1948 – April 20, 2020) was a Japanese actor and theater educator who was active since the 1990s until around 2020. Kotaro was born in Hyogo, Japan. He was a part-time lecturer at Toho Gakuen College of Art, majoring in theater. He was a member of Japanese theater company Seinen-dan (青年団). He was affiliated with l'être.

Kotaro Shiga Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kotaro Shiga reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 27% of Kotaro Shiga'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 Rose Color's Buko, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kotaro Shiga Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kotaro Shiga's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kotaro Shiga has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special - Flop Similar →
2018 Summer Blooms Yukio Kazama Hit Similar →
2017 Kohaku - Flop Similar →
2017 Gintama - Hit Similar →
2017 Hirugao Professor Sakagami Flop Similar →
2017 Haruta & Chika Toshio Iwai Hit Similar →
2016 Sing My Life Jirou Nakata Hit Similar →
2015 The Curtain Rises - Average Similar →
2014 Rose Color's Buko President of Takahimaya Super Hit Similar →
2014 Kiki's Delivery Service Zoo Director Average Similar →
2014 Kamen Teacher: The Movie - Flop Similar →
2014 Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel - Flop Similar →
2014 Judge! Karaoke Manager Hit Similar →
2013 Mame Daifuku Monogatari - Flop Similar →
2013 Au revoir l'été City Councilor Average Similar →
2013 Tales of the Bizarre: 2013 Autumn Special - Average Similar →
2013 Flower of Shanidar - Average Similar →
2013 Mameshiba Ichirô fûten no shibajirô - Average Similar →
2012 Odayaka Shinji Average Similar →
2012 Theatre 1 Himself Flop Similar →
2011 Love Come - Flop Similar →
2010 Wandering Home Ito Average Similar →
2010 Saraba Itoshi no Daitoryo - Flop Similar →
2010 When You Love And When You Are Loved - Average Similar →
2010 Sawako Decides Tadao Average Similar →
2009 I Give My First Love to You English Teacher Hit Similar →
2009 Go Find a Psychic! Mr. Saotome Average Similar →
2009 Mameshiba Cubbish Puppy Shigeo Shiba Average Similar →
2009 Okaimono - Flop Similar →
2009 The SanMei-sama: 5 seconds before they go wow. - Flop Similar →
2008 Human Comedy in Tokyo - Average Similar →
2008 Maison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen Mr. Ichinose Hit Similar →
2008 Restaurant UFO - Flop Similar →
2008 The SanMei-sama Spin-off: Seven quotes from the parfait old man to save you in life's pinch. - Flop Similar →
2008 The SanMei-Sama: Our Summer Wind - Flop Similar →
2007 Yellow Tears Hayashida Flop Similar →
2007 The SanMei-Sama: With all due respect, i love you - Flop Similar →
2006 Ryoichi & Kiyoshi - Flop Similar →
2006 Unfair: Code Breaking - Hit Similar →
2006 The SanMei-sama: Spring is a crunchy bite! - Flop Similar →
2005 Blue Swallow Pawn Shop Owner Hit Similar →
2005 Funky Forest: The First Contact Minami Average Similar →
2005 The SanMei-sama - Flop Similar →
2004 Survive Style 5+ Taxi Driver Hit Similar →
2004 The Taste of Tea Teacher Gashi Super Hit Similar →
2004 極限推理コロシアム - Flop Similar →
2001 Smap Short Films - Flop Similar →
1999 After Life Kenji Yamamoto Hit Similar →
1998 Tokyo Notes Teruo Kushimoto (curator) Flop Similar →

Kotaro Shiga - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kotaro Shiga?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kotaro Shiga is "Rose Color's Buko" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Kotaro Shiga acted in?

Kotaro Shiga has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kotaro Shiga?

Other notable films include "The Taste of Tea", "I Give My First Love to You", and "Survive Style 5+".

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