Minoru Tanaka - Actor Profile

Minoru Tanaka

Acting
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
21Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 29, 1972
Birth Place: Komaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

About Minoru Tanaka

Minoru Tanaka is a Japanese professional wrestler. Tanaka first gained prominence in Fujiwara Gumi and Battlarts before moving on to New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), where he became a four time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Champion, a five time IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion and the winner of the 2006 Best of the Super Juniors tournament. After leaving NJPW, he joined All Japan Pro Wrestling (AJPW), where he found continued success in the junior heavyweight and tag team ranks upon winning the World Junior Heavyweight Championship once and the All Asia Tag Team Championship twice. From 2013 to 2016, Tanaka worked for Wrestle-1. He is currently a freelancer, and primarily competes in Pro Wrestling Noah (Noah), where he has held the GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship twice. He is a former GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion, making him the second man (after Naomichi Marufuji) to hold all three major Japanese junior heavyweight singles titles as well as the only man to hold all five major junior heavyweight titles in Japan (counting the aforementioned tag team prizes).

Minoru Tanaka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Minoru Tanaka reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 19% of Minoru Tanaka'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 Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Minoru Tanaka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Minoru Tanaka's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Minoru Tanaka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Minoru Tanaka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Minoru Tanaka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Minoru Tanaka is "Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Minoru Tanaka acted in?

Minoru Tanaka has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Minoru Tanaka?

Other notable films include "The Best of the X Division Vol. 2", "NOAH: Naomichi Marufuji 20th Anniversary Show", and "TNA Lockdown 2006".

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