Man Kato

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

12Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Mar 29, 1960

Birth Place: Sendai, Miyagi, Japan

About Man Kato

Man Kato (加藤満) is a Japanese actor born 1960 in Sendai.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Man Kato reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Man Kato'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Man Kato remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Choice of Hercules, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Man Kato Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Man Kato's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

The Choice of Hercules (2002) movie poster

★8.0

The Choice of Hercules: When radicals from Japan's Red Army took a woman hostage in the resort town of Karuizawa, Nagano in 1972, Officer Atsuyu

The Choice of Hercules

2002•Drama

★7.8

★7.8

125 Years Memory: Two historical incidents that deepened the friendship between Japan and Turkey are connected in this story of friendship

125 Years Memory

2015•History

★7.4

★7.4

Intolerance: A teenage girl's accidental death incites a media frenzy and causes her harsh father to turn his rage against those he b

Intolerance

2021•Drama

★7.4

★7.4

Motherhood: Sayaka, a high school student, kills herself but the reason behind her suicide is unknown. She appeared to have led a no

Motherhood

2022•Drama

★6.8

★6.8

Recall: A woman was killed by a truck wheel, which flew off while the vehicle was in motion. As the freight company which owns t

Recall

2018•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Man Kato.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	警視庁強行犯係樋口顕－炎上－	-	Flop	Similar →
2023	Unification of Japan Gaiden: Yamazaki Ichimon 9 — Tales of the Unusual Yamazaki Family	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	Motherhood	[Rumiko's father-in-law]	Hit	Similar →
2021	Somebody's Flowers	-	Flop	Similar →
2021	Intolerance	-	Hit	Similar →
2019	Fake Plastic Planet	-	Average	Similar →
2018	Recall	Masahito Takamori	Hit	Similar →
2015	125 Years Memory	Nobu's Husband	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	Free and Easy 17	-	Average	Similar →
2005	Akechi Kogoro vs. Kindaichi Kosuke	Yoshimoto	Flop	Similar →
2002	The Choice of Hercules	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	Kogarashi Monjirō Returns	-	Flop	Similar →

Man Kato - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Man Kato?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Man Kato is "The Choice of Hercules" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Man Kato acted in?

Man Kato has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Man Kato?

Other notable films include "125 Years Memory", "Intolerance", and "Motherhood".