Machiko Ono - Actor Profile

Machiko Ono

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 4, 1981
Birth Place: Nishiyoshino, Nara, Japan

About Machiko Ono

The Nara-born actress got an early start in the much praised and oft discussed The Taste of Tea before staying with the profession and graduating to adult roles. Before that, however, the youngest of four sisters had debuted in Suzaku after, legend has it, director Naomi Kawase spotted her cleaning shoe boxes at her junior high school. She has won several awards since.

Machiko Ono Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Machiko Ono 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 Machiko Ono's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 78% of Machiko Ono'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 Black Widow Business, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Machiko Ono Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Machiko Ono's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Machiko Ono has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Yakushima's Illusion Megumi Bento Merchants Super Hit Similar →
2025 Bullet Train Explosion Yuko Kagami Hit Similar →
2024 Ke no Hi no Kekeke Katase Kyoko Hit Similar →
2023 Confess to Your Crimes Teranaka Hatsumi Average Similar →
2023 The Dry Spell Kazumi Iwakiri Hit Similar →
2022 Thousand and One Nights Nami Tamura Average Similar →
2022 Sabakan Ryoko Hisada Super Hit Similar →
2022 Amiko Sayuri Super Hit Similar →
2022 Anime Supremacy! Kayako Arishina Average Similar →
2022 Mom's Celestial Robe of Feathers Haruko Super Hit Similar →
2022 Yoru no Agura: Ane to Ototo to Watashi haruko Hit Similar →
2021 Tomorrow's Dining Table Asumi Ishibashi Hit Similar →
2021 A Madder Red Ryoko Tanaka Hit Similar →
2021 A Family Yuka Kudo Hit Similar →
2020 The Smiling Man Akira Kamoi Hit Similar →
2019 Typhoon Family Miyoko Suzuki Hit Similar →
2018 Modest Heroes Mother (voice) Hit Similar →
2018 Dynamite Graffiti Tomiko Average Similar →
2017 The Miracles of the Namiya General Store Harumi Tamura Hit Similar →
2017 When Will You Return? Tomoko Ashimura Hit Similar →
2016 Museum Haruka Sawamura Hit Similar →
2016 Black Widow Business Tomomi Nakase Super Hit Similar →
2016 Too Young To Die! Kamei Naomi Hit Similar →
2016 Everest: The Summit of the Gods Kishi Average Similar →
2015 Terminal Saeko Yuki Average Similar →
2015 Being Good Masami Mizuki Super Hit Similar →
2015 Solomon's Perjury 2: Judgment Ryoko Fujino (adult) Hit Similar →
2015 Solomon's Perjury 1: Suspicion Ryoko Fujino (adult) Hit Similar →
2014 Hana's Miso Soup - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Pandora: Eternal life Natsumi Tashiro Hit Similar →
2014 Kiki's Delivery Service Osono Average Similar →
2014 The Tale of Nishino Manami Hit Similar →
2014 Saikō no Rikon: Special 星野结夏 Average Similar →
2013 The Apology King Office worker Hit Similar →
2013 Like Father, Like Son Midori Nonomiya Super Hit Similar →
2013 Detective in the Bar 2 Kawashima Yumiko Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Castle of Crossed Destinies - Average Similar →
2012 The Floating Castle Chiyo Hit Similar →
2012 Beyond Outrage Tatto Girl Hit Similar →
2011 At River's Edge Ikuhisa Hit Similar →
2008 Climber's High Chizuko Tamaki Average Similar →
2007 The Mourning Forest Machiko Hit Similar →
2006 Crickets Nurse Hit Similar →
2005 Funky Forest: The First Contact Miko Average Similar →
2004 The Taste of Tea Teacher Super Hit Similar →
2004 Crying Out Love in the Center of the World Sakutaro's Older Sister Hit Similar →
2003 Ramblers Atsuko Hit Similar →
2001 Gips Kazuko Hit Similar →
2001 Eureka Mikiko Super Hit Similar →
1997 Suzaku Michiru Tahara Hit Similar →

Machiko Ono - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Machiko Ono?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Machiko Ono is "Black Widow Business" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Machiko Ono acted in?

Machiko Ono has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Machiko Ono?

Other notable films include "Hana's Miso Soup", "Yakushima's Illusion", and "Eureka".

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