Kumiko Akiyoshi - Actor Profile

Kumiko Akiyoshi

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 29, 1954
Birth Place: Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kumiko Akiyoshi 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 Kumiko Akiyoshi'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 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kumiko Akiyoshi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kumiko Akiyoshi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kumiko Akiyoshi's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode: Some of the greatest battles during the Age of Civil Wars were fought between the Uesugi and Takeda clans. Leading up to

Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

1990•History
★9.0
Tora-san Plays Daddy (1987) movie poster
★9.0

Tora-san Plays Daddy: A playboy-gambler friend of Tora-san’s dies and, abandoned by his mother, his little boy suddenly turns up in Shibamata.

Tora-san Plays Daddy

1987•Comedy
★8.0
Taikoki (1987) movie poster
★8.0

Taikoki: Rising from the lowliest of country samurai to the heights of power as Taiko, Toyotomi Hideyoshi is one of the pivotal f

Taikoki

1987•Drama
★7.4
The Blue Light (2003) movie poster
★7.4

The Blue Light: Shuichi Kushimori is a 17 year old high school student who lives happily with his mother and stepsister. One day, withou

The Blue Light

2003•Crime
★7.0
Deep River (1995) movie poster
★7.0

Deep River: A group of Japanese tourists try to forget their pasts and find themselves in India.

Deep River

1995•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kumiko Akiyoshi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Family - Hit Similar →
2019 Smiles Leading To Happiness - Flop Similar →
2017 Karanukan - Flop Similar →
2014 Cold Yuriko Himura Flop Similar →
2013 The Intermission - Hit Similar →
2012 Furyō shōnen 3, 000-ri no sō-ban (atama) - Flop Similar →
2011 地球征服アパート物語 - Flop Similar →
2004 Translucent Tree Chigiri Yamazaki Flop Similar →
2003 The Blue Light Yuuko Kushimori Hit Similar →
2002 Seventeen - Flop Similar →
2001 Desert Moon Keechie's Client Average Similar →
2001 Love Ghost Kazuko Shibayama Average Similar →
1999 The Nagaharu Yodogawa Story: A Cineaste's Life in Kobe Ryu Flop Similar →
1995 Deep River Mitsuko Hit Similar →
1994 Lesson - Flop Similar →
1993 Crimson Lotus - Hit Similar →
1993 Date Masamune: The One-Eyed Dragon - Flop Similar →
1991 Saito Dosan: Rage of Power Miyoshino Hit Similar →
1990 Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode - Super Hit Similar →
1989 The Enchantment Miyako Shinohara Flop Similar →
1988 The Discarnates Fusako Harada Average Similar →
1987 Tora-san Plays Daddy Takako Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Orphaned Geisha Yaeko Flop Similar →
1987 Night Train Satoko Okazaki Flop Similar →
1987 Taikoki - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Flakes of Snow - Flop Similar →
1983 Aitsu to lullaby - Flop Similar →
1982 Weekend Shuffle - Flop Similar →
1982 To Trap a Kidnapper - Average Similar →
1982 The Shootout Tomoko Araki Flop Similar →
1982 Cute Devil Ryoko Akimoto Hit Similar →
1982 Farewell to the Land Junko Flop Similar →
1981 Kamikaze, the Adventurer Kei Kaneshiro Average Similar →
1981 Something Like It Elizabeth Flop Similar →
1980 Toward the Terra Physis (voice) Average Similar →
1977 Crocodile, Parrot and Fur Seal Nanako Flop Similar →
1977 Sugata Sanshiro Otomi Murai Flop Similar →
1977 Mount Hakkoda Sawa Takiguchi (Guide) Average Similar →
1977 Suddenly, Like a Storm Yuki Kobayashi Flop Similar →
1976 Brother and Sister - Flop Similar →
1976 Permanent Blue - Flop Similar →
1976 The War of the 16 Year Olds Azuna Average Similar →
1976 The Corporation - Flop Similar →
1976 Light and Shade of Youth Kyoko Toda Flop Similar →
1975 The Perennial Weed Noriko Average Similar →
1974 Statue in Fire - Flop Similar →
1974 Virgin Blues Mami Hatake Flop Similar →
1974 Aoba shigereru - Flop Similar →
1974 Younger Sister - Flop Similar →
1974 Red Paper Lantern - Average Similar →

Kumiko Akiyoshi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kumiko Akiyoshi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kumiko Akiyoshi is "Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kumiko Akiyoshi acted in?

Kumiko Akiyoshi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kumiko Akiyoshi?

Other notable films include "Tora-san Plays Daddy", "Taikoki", and "The Blue Light".