Mariko Akama - Actor Profile

Mariko Akama

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
25Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 26, 1970
Birth Place: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Mariko Akama Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mariko Akama reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Mariko Akama's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 40% of Mariko Akama'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 Make the Devil Laugh, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mariko Akama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mariko Akama's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Make the Devil Laugh (2022) movie poster
★8.0

Make the Devil Laugh: Kazuma kills his father in order to protect his mother and younger sister from violence. He begins life at a halfway hou

Make the Devil Laugh

2022•Drama
★8.0
Yakuza (2020) movie poster
★8.0

Yakuza:

Yakuza

2020
★7.5
Reminiscence Journey (2022) movie poster
★7.5

Reminiscence Journey: A 48-year-old unsuccessful actor confronts his past when he undergoes hypnosis after a mysterious teenager hands him a n

Reminiscence Journey

2022•Drama
★7.5
Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction (2021) movie poster
★7.5

Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction: Hayami Teruya is a dedicated salaryman who does a workman like job as the chief editor for a magazine. He has personal c

Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction

2021•Drama
★7.0
The Pretenders (2021) movie poster
★7.0

The Pretenders: It depicts two high school girls trying to change the atmosphere of the world with their ideas by setting up a camera in

The Pretenders

2021•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Mariko Akama has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Numb - Flop Similar →
2026 #Spread - Flop Similar →
2025 Yukiko a.k.a - Flop Similar →
2023 Takano Tofu - Hit Similar →
2023 Orange Lamp - Flop Similar →
2022 Reminiscence Journey [Fumiya's mother] Super Hit Similar →
2022 Hell Dogs Sayoko Kumazawa Hit Similar →
2022 Make the Devil Laugh - Super Hit Similar →
2022 Bldg. N - Average Similar →
2021 The Pretenders - Hit Similar →
2021 Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction - Super Hit Similar →
2020 Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
2020 Care Nin 2: The Flower in Your Heart Yuka Kinoshita Flop Similar →
2018 Killing for the Prosecution Odajima's Wife Average Similar →
2018 Watashino Jinsei Nanoni - Hit Similar →
2017 Goodbye, Grandpa! - Flop Similar →
2016 Kid Mon: Real Name Unknown - Average Similar →
2015 If Tomorrow Comes Junko Matsui Flop Similar →
2014 Piano in a Storeroom - Flop Similar →
2013 Greatful Dead Kyoko Saejima Average Similar →
2013 Enoshima Prism Yoshie Kijima Flop Similar →
2012 Chronicle of My Mother - Hit Similar →
2011 The 11 Words Murder Tadashida Yamamori Hit Similar →
1998 Murderous Intent in the Pacific Honda Eri Flop Similar →
N/A Red Spyder Liles - Flop Similar →

Mariko Akama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mariko Akama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mariko Akama is "Make the Devil Laugh" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Mariko Akama acted in?

Mariko Akama has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mariko Akama?

Other notable films include "Yakuza", "Reminiscence Journey", and "Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction".

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