Mikiya Sanada - Actor Profile

Mikiya Sanada

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
15Total Films
7.3 Highest Rated
Born: May 4, 1974
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Mikiya Sanada Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mikiya Sanada reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 15 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 13% of Mikiya Sanada'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 Battle Royale, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mikiya Sanada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mikiya Sanada's career based on audience ratings.

★7.3
Battle Royale (2000) movie poster
★7.3

Battle Royale: In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under

Battle Royale

2000•Drama
★6.9
Outrage (2010) movie poster
★6.9

Outrage: When a tough yakuza gangster is betrayed by his bosses, it means all out war. Bodies pile up as he takes out everyone in

Outrage

2010•Action
★5.5
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (2018) movie poster
★5.5

The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side: A police detective Shoukokuji Ryuuya from the first section of Metropolitan Police Department is tasked to investigate t

The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side

2018•Mystery
★4.2
The War and a Woman (2013) movie poster
★4.2

The War and a Woman: Set towards the end of World War II, Nomura (Masatoshi Nagase) is a writer who is in despair. A woman works in bar and i

The War and a Woman

2013•Drama
★3.4
The Suicide Manual (2003) movie poster
★3.4

The Suicide Manual: After a group suicide, two journalists investigate the cycle of suicides caused by spirits bound by the Suicide Manual.

The Suicide Manual

2003•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Mikiya Sanada has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side Sasaki Average Similar →
2013 The War and a Woman disabled soldier Flop Similar →
2011 Hahamusume maruhi chijou: Kaikan meromero Kôhei Nagai Flop Similar →
2010 Ne midare hitozuma no imôto Shin'ya Asada Flop Similar →
2010 Outrage Youth of Sannokai Headquarters (uncredited) Hit Similar →
2010 Seiran shisutâ: Morechau insui Hatanaka Hideto Flop Similar →
2009 Chikan densha: Shinobi yubi wa yume kibun Shuji Noda Flop Similar →
2006 Chikan densha: Hikai itazura shigi Toru Aoyama Flop Similar →
2005 Chikan densha: Ecchina chijo ni goyôjin! Fuyuki Kameyama Flop Similar →
2005 Sensual Ward: Wet Red Lips - Flop Similar →
2004 Twitch: You Are My Toy Shinichi Flop Similar →
2003 The Suicide Manual Umezawa Flop Similar →
2002 The T-Back Game - Flop Similar →
2002 Drifting Young Lady: Cruising Rape - Flop Similar →
2000 Battle Royale Soldier Hit Similar →

Mikiya Sanada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mikiya Sanada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mikiya Sanada is "Battle Royale" with a rating of 7.3/10.

How many movies has Mikiya Sanada acted in?

Mikiya Sanada has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mikiya Sanada?

Other notable films include "Outrage", "The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side", and "The War and a Woman".

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