Nao Minamisawa

Acting

Freshness: Jan 20, 2026

16Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Born: Jun 15, 1990

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nao Minamisawa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nao Minamisawa'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 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nao Minamisawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nao Minamisawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nao Minamisawa's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills (2008) movie poster

★7.5

Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills — Based on a short story written by Shuhei Fujisawa (who also wrote Twilight Samurai, The Hidden Blade, Love and Honor), t

Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills

2008•History

★7.0

Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A (2018) movie poster

★7.0

Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A — Sequel movie to the live-action Saki TV series.

Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A

2018•Drama

★6.0

★6.0

Pygmalion's Love — Story about friendship and love: when Mika looses her memories about her lover Hyung-joon, her boyfriend's friend steps

Pygmalion's Love

2010•Romance

★6.0

Mameshiba Ichirô fûten no shibajirô (2013) movie poster

★6.0

Mameshiba Ichirô fûten no shibajirô — An unemployed middle-aged man, Shiba Jiro, who has been living at home for 38 years on his parents' back, breaks away fr

Mameshiba Ichirô fûten no shibajirô

2013•Comedy

★5.0

★5.0

Walking My Life — A 48-year-old company chief, Yukihiro Fujiyama (Koji Yakusho) goes to a hospital. There he discovered that he has got te

Walking My Life

2007•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nao Minamisawa.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Setoutsumi	Girl / Yu Utsumi	Flop	Similar →
2022	血の婚礼	-	Flop	Similar →
2018	Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A	Harue Akado	Hit	Similar →
2016	The Best Skilled Surgeon 2016	Shiori Misaki	Flop	Similar →
2015	The Driver	Rena Murase	Flop	Similar →
2014	Justice is Blind: The Moving Tale of a Vision-Impaired Lawyer	Natsumi Okochi	Flop	Similar →
2013	Moon Dream	-	Flop	Similar →
2013	Until I Become A Father	Watanabe Sachi	Flop	Similar →
2013	Mameshiba Ichirô fûten no shibajirô	-	Average	Similar →
2011	いま。/南沢奈央	-	Flop	Similar →
2010	Strangers in the City	Yukari Hirose	Flop	Similar →
2010	A Love Song To You	-	Flop	Similar →
2010	Pygmalion's Love	Mika	Average	Similar →
2008	The Red Thread	Takemiya Mei	Flop	Similar →
2008	Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Walking My Life	Haruka Fujiyama	Flop	Similar →

Nao Minamisawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nao Minamisawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nao Minamisawa is "Yamazakura, The Cherry Tree in the Hills" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Nao Minamisawa acted in?

Nao Minamisawa has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nao Minamisawa?

Other notable films include "Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A", "Pygmalion's Love", and "Mameshiba Ichirô fûten no shibajirô".