Nao Omori
ActingAbout Nao Omori
Nao Omori (大森 南朋, Ōmori Nao) is a Japanese actor and musician, with his most notable role as Ichi in Ichi the Killer directed by Takashi Miike. He is the son of Japanese actor Akaji Maro. Nao is sometimes credited under the romanization Nao Ohmori. He was given the Best Supporting Actor award at the 2004 Yokohama Film Festival.
Nao Omori Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Nao Omori reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Nao Omori's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Nao Omori'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 The Whispered City, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Nao Omori Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nao Omori's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Nao Omori has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | A Moon in the Ordinary | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Blank Canvas: My So-Called Artist's Journey | Akiko's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Broken Rage | Detective Fukuda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kubi | Hashiba Hidenaga | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Shin Kamen Rider | Kumo Augment-01 (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Dr. Coto's Clinic | Takashi Sakano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Goodbye Cruel World | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Living in the Sky | Yoshida | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | First Love | Ōtomo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | This Old Road -KONOMICHI- | Hakushu Kitaharai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | BORDER Redemption | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Outrage Coda | Ichikawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Parasyte: Part 2 | Kuramori | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Parasyte: Part 1 | Kuramori | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Legal High 2 SP | Kazuma Kujou | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | As the Gods Will | Takumi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Oh Brother, Oh Sister! | Keisuke Sakai | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Ask This of Rikyu | Hideyoshi Toyotomi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Helter Skelter | Procecutor Asada | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Chips | Kurosawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Always: Sunset on Third Street '64 | Tomioka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | From Up on Poppy Hill | Akio Kazama (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Happy Together –All About My Dog– | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Golden Slumber | Higuchi Nobuyuki | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Vulture | Masahiko Washizu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | USB | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Fish Story | Okazaki | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Achilles and the Tortoise | Art Dealer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tokyo! | Hiroshi (segment "Interior Design") | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | The Witch of the West Is Dead | Dad | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Nagai Nagai Satsujin | Yusaku Miyazaki | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | I Just Didn't Do It | Koji Yamada | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Tekkonkinkreet | Chocola (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Tears for You | Doctor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Su-ki-da | Teacher | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | LoveDeath | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Breathe In, Breathe Out | Yutaka Tadokoro | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Crying Out Love in the Center of the World | Airport Boarding Counter Employee | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Hana & Alice | Audition Acting Guidance | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kaleidoscope | Man Investigating Kaede | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Iden & Tity | Toshi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Dolls | Matsumoto's Colleague | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Drive | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete | Toshihiko Horibe | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Shangri-La | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Harmful Insect | Man at Love Hotel | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Ichi the Killer | Ichi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | By Player | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Whispered City | Takato | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Monday | Guest at Funeral | Hit | Similar → |
Nao Omori - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nao Omori?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nao Omori is "The Whispered City" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Nao Omori acted in?
Nao Omori has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nao Omori?
Other notable films include "A Moon in the Ordinary", "The Vulture", and "USB".