Meichō Soganoya - Actor Profile

Meichō Soganoya

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
49Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 3, 1908
Birth Place: Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Meichō Soganoya reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Meichō Soganoya'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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Meichō Soganoya remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Doterai Man, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Meichō Soganoya Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Meichō Soganoya's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Doterai Man (1975) movie poster
★9.0

Doterai Man: Business is a game! A theatrical version of the TV drama that became a social phenomenon starring Teruhiko Saigo. Set in

Doterai Man

1975•Drama
★8.7
Eighteen Years in Prison (1967) movie poster
★8.7

Eighteen Years in Prison: A former soldier is caught working the black market and sent to prison while his partner escapes and goes on to become a

Eighteen Years in Prison

1967•Drama
★7.2
Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive (1970) movie poster
★7.2

Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive: Oichi the Blind helps a woman escape the clutches of a high government official to go off with the man she loves. The of

Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive

1970•Action
★7.2
Big Time Gambling Boss (1968) movie poster
★7.2

Big Time Gambling Boss: Tokyo, 1934. The boss of the clan that controls gambling agonizes and some of his followers propose to Nakai to take his

Big Time Gambling Boss

1968•Drama
★7.0
Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man (1964) movie poster
★7.0

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man: Richshaw man Tatsu has wandered to Osaka from Tokyo. He has quarrels with Kimiyakko, a geisha, and throws her into the r

Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man

1964•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Meichō Soganoya.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 Make-Up Umezendo Flop Similar →
1983 The Geisha - Average Similar →
1979 Heaven Sent - Flop Similar →
1979 The Fixer - Average Similar →
1979 Japanese Ghost Story Masterpiece Theater: The Purple Kengyō Vampire - Flop Similar →
1976 Tsuma to onna no aida Noguchi Flop Similar →
1975 Doterai Man - Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Blossom and the Sword Kinzô Nagata Hit Similar →
1971 The Gambling Nun - Flop Similar →
1970 Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder - Hit Similar →
1970 Zenigeba - Flop Similar →
1970 Nani ga nandemo Tamegorō - Flop Similar →
1970 A Lively Geisha - Flop Similar →
1970 Dawn of Judo - Flop Similar →
1970 Kigeki: Ohi Kaenasutte! - Flop Similar →
1970 Kanto Street Peddlers: Royal Temple Duel Nadao Komagichi: Flop Similar →
1970 Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive Kamecho Hit Similar →
1969 Gokudô Petenshi - Flop Similar →
1969 Konto 55: Grandson of a Ninja - Flop Similar →
1969 猛烈社員 スリゴマ忍法 - Flop Similar →
1969 Koi no otome kawa - Flop Similar →
1968 Mappira shain yūkyōden - Flop Similar →
1968 Kawachi fūten zoku - Flop Similar →
1968 Industrial Spy Yozo Kawanishi Average Similar →
1968 Nunnery Confidential - Flop Similar →
1968 Ninja's Mark Doi Ooinokami Average Similar →
1968 Big Time Gambling Boss Uichirô Nishio Hit Similar →
1967 Everybody, Let's Go! Miyata Flop Similar →
1967 The Kanto Region Is Also Expanding - Flop Similar →
1967 若社長レインボー作戦 - Flop Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Three Generations of Yakuza - Flop Similar →
1965 True Osaka Grit - Flop Similar →
1965 Young Guy at Sea マーケット店長 Average Similar →
1965 Hoodlum Match - Flop Similar →
1965 The Boss - Flop Similar →
1964 Red Diamond Genichiro Mori Flop Similar →
1964 Female Ninja Magic Ieyasu Tokugawa Hit Similar →
1964 The Glamorous Ghost Kitamura Yoshinosuke Average Similar →
1964 Japan's No. 1 Braggart Masuzaemon Masuda Flop Similar →
1964 Shingo's Final Duel - Flop Similar →
1964 Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man - Hit Similar →
1964 Fools at Work Mantis Flop Similar →
1962 A Country Boss Sushi shop proprietor Flop Similar →
1961 Kanbi no san-tō shain Tsunekichi Flop Similar →
1961 Osaka Tough - Flop Similar →
1960 Adventures of Princess Anmitsu - Flop Similar →
1959 The Bride from Japan Hatsue's father Flop Similar →
1959 The Adventures of Kantaro - Flop Similar →

Meichō Soganoya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Meichō Soganoya?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Meichō Soganoya is "Doterai Man" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Meichō Soganoya acted in?

Meichō Soganoya has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Meichō Soganoya?

Other notable films include "Eighteen Years in Prison", "Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive", and "Big Time Gambling Boss".