Michiko Kawai - Actor Profile

Michiko Kawai

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
20Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jun 13, 1968
Birth Place: Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Michiko Kawai reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 20 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Michiko Kawai'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 25% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Michiko Kawai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Shomuni, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Michiko Kawai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michiko Kawai's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
Shomuni (1998) movie poster
★7.0

Shomuni: Based on the comic by Hiroyuki Yasuda

Shomuni

1998•Comedy
★6.9
What's for Dinner, Mom? (2017) movie poster
★6.9

What's for Dinner, Mom?: Two sisters Tae and Yo come back to their old house which is soon to be torn down. Clearing up the family mementos, Tae

What's for Dinner, Mom?

2017•Drama
★6.8
Sorry (2002) movie poster
★6.8

Sorry: Twelve year old Sei has hit puberty and is quickly becoming sexually aware, sometimes not as privately as he'd like; ere

Sorry

2002
★6.8
Fancy Dance (1989) movie poster
★6.8

Fancy Dance: Yohei, a punk rocker, becomes a Buddhist monk in order to inherit a mountain temple. Though initially rebelling against

Fancy Dance

1989•Comedy
★6.8
Wait and See (1998) movie poster
★6.8

Wait and See: A salaryman faces a major life change as his firm undergoes financial difficulties. To add to his troubles, a man claimi

Wait and See

1998•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Michiko Kawai.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 What's for Dinner, Mom? Kazueda Hitoto Hit Similar →
2016 Family Court Probation Officer, Akira Yamanobo Kozue Sugimura Flop Similar →
2007 Konna otona no onnanoko Yoshida Flop Similar →
2007 Watch Me Makiko Mikami Flop Similar →
2006 Kanashiki Tenshi Atsuko Sekikawa Flop Similar →
2002 Sorry Sei's Mother Hit Similar →
2002 The Sea Is Watching Osono Average Similar →
2000 Sleeping Bride Mitsu Fukuhara Flop Similar →
1998 Wait and See Nurse Hit Similar →
1998 Shomuni - Hit Similar →
1995 The detective whose path was crossed by a snake - Flop Similar →
1992 The Shadow Over Innsmouth Tamami Hadano Average Similar →
1989 Fancy Dance - Hit Similar →
1988 Just Two Of Us - Flop Similar →
1988 Memories of You - Flop Similar →
1987 Lover's Time Mariko / Noriko Flop Similar →
1986 They Were Eleven Frolbericheri Frol Average Similar →
1986 Maison Ikkoku - Apartment Fantasy Nanao Kozue Flop Similar →
1985 Like a Savage Hiromi Kudo Flop Similar →
1983 P. P. Rider Bruce Average Similar →

Michiko Kawai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michiko Kawai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michiko Kawai is "Shomuni" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Michiko Kawai acted in?

Michiko Kawai has been featured in at least 20 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michiko Kawai?

Other notable films include "What's for Dinner, Mom?", "Sorry", and "Fancy Dance".