Michiyo Aratama - Actor Profile

Michiyo Aratama

Acting
Updated: Apr 20, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 15, 1930
Birth Place: Nara, Nara, Japan

About Michiyo Aratama

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Michiyo Aratama (新珠 三千代, Aratama Michiyo, 15 January 1930 – 17 March 2001) was a Japanese actress who appeared in leading and supporting roles in such films as Hiroshi Inagaki's Chushingura, Kihachi Okamoto's Samurai Assassin and Sword of Doom, and Masaki Kobayashi's Kwaidan, Hymn to a Tired Man and The Human Condition trilogy. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michiyo Aratama, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Michiyo Aratama Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Michiyo Aratama reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Michiyo Aratama'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 I Want to Be a Shellfish, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michiyo Aratama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michiyo Aratama's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Michiyo Aratama has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 The Walking Major Mother Yamada Flop Similar →
1970 Tora-san, His Tender Love Oshizu Hit Similar →
1969 Devil's Temple Aizen Hit Similar →
1969 Sky Scraper! - Flop Similar →
1968 Hymn to a Tired Man Yosiko Super Hit Similar →
1968 Hymn to a Tired Man Yoshiko Hide Super Hit Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Yuriko Hara Hit Similar →
1966 The Sword of Doom Ohama Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Stranger Within a Woman Masako Tashiro Hit Similar →
1965 A Trap Michiko Kôno Hit Similar →
1965 Cold Rice, Osan, Chan - Average Similar →
1965 Kwaidan First Wife (segment "The Black Hair") Super Hit Similar →
1965 Samurai Assassin Okiku / Princess Kiku Hit Similar →
1964 Brand of Evil Asai Setsuko Super Hit Similar →
1964 3 Gents in the Snow Country - Flop Similar →
1963 The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman Natsuko Average Similar →
1963 The Life of a Horse-Trader - Flop Similar →
1963 The Hidden Profile - Average Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 Heso no taisho - Flop Similar →
1962 Three Gentlemen Return from Hong Kong - Average Similar →
1962 Whirlpool of Love - Flop Similar →
1962 Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II - Flop Similar →
1962 Shimizu Port Salaryman - Flop Similar →
1961 The End of Summer Fumiko Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Gambler's Code Okinu Hit Similar →
1961 The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer Michiko Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Masterless 47 Geisha Kayoji Flop Similar →
1960 The Akasaka Sisters: Soft Touch of Night Akie Narumi Flop Similar →
1960 The Twilight Story - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Victory and Defeat Sayoko Takamatsu Flop Similar →
1960 The Gambling Samurai Niko Enzo Average Similar →
1960 The Gambling Samurai Toku Average Similar →
1959 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Michiko Super Hit Similar →
1959 I Want to Be a Shellfish Fusae Shimizu Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love Michiko Super Hit Similar →
1958 Conflagration Mistress of the floral art Hit Similar →
1958 Summer Clouds - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Aoi Secret Book Asayo Flop Similar →
1958 A Boy and Three Mothers The Real Mother Flop Similar →
1956 Suzaki Paradise: Red Light District Tsutae Hit Similar →
1956 Crossroad Harumi Oki Flop Similar →
1956 The Balloon Kumiko Yamana Average Similar →
1955 Policeman's Diary, Part 2 - Average Similar →
1955 The Samurai of Edo - Average Similar →
1955 The Heart Shizu, Nobuchi's wife Hit Similar →
1955 Three Faces - Flop Similar →
1955 Till We Meet Again Kyoko Yamana Average Similar →
1955 Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf - Flop Similar →
1953 Wife Yoshimi Niemura Hit Similar →

Michiyo Aratama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michiyo Aratama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michiyo Aratama is "I Want to Be a Shellfish" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Michiyo Aratama acted in?

Michiyo Aratama has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michiyo Aratama?

Other notable films include "The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer", "The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity", and "The Human Condition I: No Greater Love".

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