What is Mitsuyo Asaka's latest movie?

Mitsuyo Asaka's most recent film is "I Am Nipponjin" (2006).

Is Mitsuyo Asaka a good actor?

Mitsuyo Asaka has an average audience rating of 1.9/10 across 9 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Beijing Watermelon, Fine, with Occasional Murders, New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion.

Mitsuyo Asaka

Q: What is the best movie of Mitsuyo Asaka?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Mitsuyo Asaka is "Beijing Watermelon" with a rating of 6.3/10.

Q: How many movies has Mitsuyo Asaka acted in?

Mitsuyo Asaka has been featured in at least 9 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 19, 2026

9Total Films

6.3 Highest Rated

Born: Feb 20, 1928

Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

About Mitsuyo Asaka

One of three female stars of post-war chanbara theatre (with Oe Michiko and Yoko Fuji)

Mitsuyo Asaka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mitsuyo Asaka reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Mitsuyo Asaka'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 Beijing Watermelon, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Mitsuyo Asaka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mitsuyo Asaka's career based on audience ratings.

★6.3

★6.3

Beijing Watermelon: Shunzo is a popular greengrocer in a town near Tokyo. His life, and the lives of his wife Michi, and their two children,

Beijing Watermelon

1989•Drama

★6.0

Fine, with Occasional Murders (1984) movie poster

★6.0

Fine, with Occasional Murders: Kanako returns from the USA to a troubled mother who witnessed a man leaving a murder scene and is consequently under pe

Fine, with Occasional Murders

1984•Comedy

★4.9

New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion (1976) movie poster

★4.9

New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion: Once again we focus on Nami Matsushima. This time she has a sister who goes missing and after getting too caught up in d

New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion

1976•Thriller

★0.0

The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords (1964) movie poster

★0.0

The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords: The second film in the "Suruga yukyoden" series, in which Shintaro Katsu plays Jirocho Shimizu. The film features Omasa,

The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords

1964•Crime

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★0.0

Sachiko no sachi: Based on the manga of the same name by Kazuo Kamimura.

Sachiko no sachi

1976•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Mitsuyo Asaka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2006	I Am Nipponjin	-	Flop	Similar →
2005	Life on the Longboard	-	Flop	Similar →
2004	Eagle of the Decotora 2: Aizu, Kitakata, and the Humanity Road!	-	Flop	Similar →
1989	Beijing Watermelon	Hatsuko Iida	Average	Similar →
1984	Fine, with Occasional Murders	Namiko Kitazato, mother	Average	Similar →
1976	Sachiko no sachi	Okami	Flop	Similar →
1976	New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion	Fusako Suzuki	Flop	Similar →
1971	やるぞみておれ為五郎	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords	-	Flop	Similar →

Mitsuyo Asaka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mitsuyo Asaka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mitsuyo Asaka is "Beijing Watermelon" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has Mitsuyo Asaka acted in?

Mitsuyo Asaka has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mitsuyo Asaka?

Other notable films include "Fine, with Occasional Murders", "New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion", and "The Life of a Chivalrous Man in Suruga: Broken Swords".