Masahiko Nishimura - Actor Profile

Masahiko Nishimura

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
50Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 12, 1960
Birth Place: Toyama, Japan

Masahiko Nishimura Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Masahiko Nishimura reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 62% of Masahiko Nishimura'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 Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Masahiko Nishimura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masahiko Nishimura's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP (1999) movie poster
★8.5

Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP: Furuhata is called in to investigate a murder committed by the well-known Japanese boy band SMAP.

Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP

1999•Mystery
★8.5
The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor (2008) movie poster
★8.5

The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor: Keinosuke (Masakazu Tamura) is a ronin (wandering samurai) who lives on the streets although he is a nobleman. There’s j

The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor

2008•History
★8.3
Princess Mononoke (1997) movie poster
★8.3

Princess Mononoke: Ashitaka, a prince of the disappearing Emishi people, is cursed by a demonized boar god and must journey to the west to

Princess Mononoke

1997•Adventure
★8.3
I Want to Be a Shellfish (2008) movie poster
★8.3

I Want to Be a Shellfish: 1944, in the depths of World War II. Toyomatsu Shimizu is a completely typical barber from a remote sea-side town who li

I Want to Be a Shellfish

2008•TV Movie
★8.0
Best Wishes for Tomorrow (2007) movie poster
★8.0

Best Wishes for Tomorrow: A Japanese Class B war criminal sets out to take full responsibility for the execution of American Airmen.

Best Wishes for Tomorrow

2007•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Masahiko Nishimura has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Nemuri Kyoshiro - Flop Similar →
2022 The Hound of the Baskervilles: Sherlock the Movie Chizuo Hasukabe Hit Similar →
2022 Dreaming of the Meridian Arc - Super Hit Similar →
2021 The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood - Hit Similar →
2020 Apparel Designer - Hit Similar →
2019 The 47 Rōnin in Debt Chuzaemon Yoshida Average Similar →
2019 Samurai Shifters Shuzo Fujiwara Average Similar →
2019 Eien no Nispa Sajima Kageyu Flop Similar →
2018 What a Wonderful Family! 3 Konosuke Hirata Super Hit Similar →
2017 What a Wonderful Family! 2 Konosuke Hirata Hit Similar →
2017 The Blue Hearts (segment “Be Kind To Others”) Flop Similar →
2016 Great evil does not go to sleep: The counterattack of the special investigation unit prosecutor Nobutsuna Nakae Hit Similar →
2016 Samurai Hustle Returns Advisor Kenji Hit Similar →
2016 The Magnificent Nine - Average Similar →
2016 What a Wonderful Family! Konosuke Hirata Hit Similar →
2014 Clover Section Chief Matsushita Hit Similar →
2014 Out Burn Tetsuo Sawaki Super Hit Similar →
2014 Samurai Hustle Advisor Kenji Hit Similar →
2013 The Wind Rises Kurokawa (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2013 A Chair on the Plains - Flop Similar →
2013 Tokyo Family Koichi Hirayama Hit Similar →
2012 The Floating Castle Ujinaga Narita Hit Similar →
2011 Crossroads - Hit Similar →
2010 Abacus and Sword Yosohachi Nishihisashi Average Similar →
2010 Sakurada Gate Incident - Hit Similar →
2010 Love Scenario Toshio Gamou Average Similar →
2010 Saru Lock: The Movie Kanai Average Similar →
2009 The Unbroken Chuji Yaba Hit Similar →
2009 Black Current 屋代邦和 Flop Similar →
2009 Zen - Hit Similar →
2008 The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor - Super Hit Similar →
2008 I Want to Be a Shellfish Nemoto Super Hit Similar →
2008 AIBOU: The Movie Keisuke Shikatebukuro Hit Similar →
2008 Nodame Cantabile in Europe Tanioka Hajime Super Hit Similar →
2007 Off Highway 20 Akira Flop Similar →
2007 Best Wishes for Tomorrow Hidemi Machida Super Hit Similar →
2006 Detective Conan Drama Special 1: The Letter of Challenge Inspector Megure Average Similar →
2006 Hanada Shonenshi the Movie: Spirits and the Secret Tunnel Daijiro Hanada Flop Similar →
2005 Negotiator - Hit Similar →
2003 The Battling Angel Nakanishi Hit Similar →
2002 Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso Aikawa Flop Similar →
2002 Ghiblies: Episode 2 Nonaka-kun (Voice) Hit Similar →
1999 Godzilla 2000: Millennium - Hit Similar →
1999 The Black House Shigenori Komoda Average Similar →
1999 Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP Shintaro Imaizumi Super Hit Similar →
1997 Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald Tatsuhiko Ushijima Super Hit Similar →
1997 Woman in Witness Protection Detective Tachibana Average Similar →
1997 Princess Mononoke Kouroku (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Moonlight Serenade Assistant photographer Flop Similar →
1996 In Tomoko's Case Michihiro Tamura Flop Similar →

Masahiko Nishimura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masahiko Nishimura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masahiko Nishimura is "Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Masahiko Nishimura acted in?

Masahiko Nishimura has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masahiko Nishimura?

Other notable films include "The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor", "Princess Mononoke", and "I Want to Be a Shellfish".

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