
Lily Franky
ActingAbout Lily Franky
Lily Franky (リリー・フランキー, born Masaya Nakagawa; 4 November 1963) is a Japanese illustrator, writer and actor. He has appeared in more than forty films since 2001.
Lily Franky Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lily Franky 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 Lily Franky's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 84% of Lily Franky'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 Sunny, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lily Franky Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lily Franky's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lily Franky has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Renoir | Keiji Okita | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | 1st Kiss | Tenma Ichiro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Slow Train | Katsumi Nikaido | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Harbin | Itō Hirobumi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | The Parades | Michael | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Cottontail | Kenzaburō | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Undercurrent | Michio Yamazaki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Analog | Tamiya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Call Me Chihiro | Utsumi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Bad City | Wataru Gojo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Last 10 Years | Kajiwara | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Prior Convictions | Fumio Toyama | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | That Day, Until the Curry Rice Is Made | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Every Trick In The Book | Maeda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | It's a Flickering Life | Hiroshi Izumi | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction | Mysterious Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Town Without Sea | Sho's Grandfather | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Ainu Mosir | Okada | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Sea of Revival | Onodera | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Gun | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sunny: Our Hearts Beat Together | Private detective Nakagawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Shoplifters | Osamu Shibata | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Sunny | Takeshi Oda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Miko Girl | Otori | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | blank13 | Masato Matsuda | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Last Shot in the Bar | Jinya Kitashiro | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Tornado Girl | Shu Koda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Satoshi: A Move for Tomorrow | Nobuo Mori | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kamoshirenai Joyûtachi - 2016 - | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | My Dad and Mr. Ito | Yasuaki Ito | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Scoop! | Chara-Gen | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | After the Storm | Koichiro Yamabe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Aka Medaka | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bakuman | Sasaki | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | AnoHana: The Flower We Saw That Day | Kenichi Fujiyoshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Fires on the Plain | Yasuda | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Boy and the Beast | Hyakushūbō (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Our Little Sister | Senichi Fukuda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Pieta in the Toilet | Touru Yokota | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | As the Gods Will | Homeless Man | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Planet Mizsa | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Judge! | Kagami | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Like Father, Like Son | Yudai Saiki | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Devil's Path | Takao Kimura | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | Radio | Tobimatsu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Bungo: Stories of Desire | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Helter Skelter | Kenichi-san | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Love Strikes! | Takuya Sumida | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Suspect X | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | All Around Us | Kanao Satou | Hit | Similar → |
Lily Franky - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lily Franky?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lily Franky is "Sunny" with a rating of 8.3/10.
How many movies has Lily Franky acted in?
Lily Franky has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lily Franky?
Other notable films include "Undercurrent", "That Day, Until the Curry Rice Is Made", and "Town Without Sea".




