Naoko Kubo - Actor Profile

Naoko Kubo

Acting
Updated: Apr 19, 2026
50Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 24, 1932
Birth Place: Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

Naoko Kubo Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Naoko Kubo 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 Naoko Kubo's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 28% of Naoko Kubo'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 Young Lord Yakuza, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Naoko Kubo Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Naoko Kubo's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
Young Lord Yakuza (1961) movie poster
★8.3

Young Lord Yakuza: Young Lord Taihei goes to Edo to find the lost family treasure, a plover incense burner, under the disguise of a ronin.

Young Lord Yakuza

1961•Drama
★8.0
Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon (1962) movie poster
★8.0

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon: This movie depicts a familiar samurai Tange Sazen story realistically. Tange loses one of his eyes and arms in an attemp

Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon

1962•Drama
★7.5
Black Thief (1964) movie poster
★7.5

Black Thief: Organized thieves battle against the Shogun’s ruthless ruling in attempt to get back their land.

Black Thief

1964•Action
★7.0
Greed in Broad Daylight (1961) movie poster
★7.0

Greed in Broad Daylight: After a successful robbery the culprits, from very different backgrounds, at once turn on each other.

Greed in Broad Daylight

1961•Drama
★7.0
The Escape (1962) movie poster
★7.0

The Escape: Film about the 2-26 Incident.

The Escape

1962•Thriller

Full Filmography

Every movie Naoko Kubo has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1989 Cherry Blossoms Aiko Flop Similar →
1987 Mighty Jack - Flop Similar →
1984 Beauty in the Flames - Flop Similar →
1981 Samurai Reincarnation Yajima no tsubone Average Similar →
1969 Prison Break - Hit Similar →
1969 Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie - Flop Similar →
1967 The Hoodlum Priest Oen Hit Similar →
1967 Code Between Brothers 5 Omino Hit Similar →
1967 The Shogun and His Mistresses O-sume Flop Similar →
1967 Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps Oen Average Similar →
1967 Underworld series - Pardon My Violent Ways - Flop Similar →
1966 Kingdom of Samurai - Flop Similar →
1966 Return of Gun Dog - Flop Similar →
1965 The Hoodlum Brothers - Flop Similar →
1965 Twilight of Tokyo Chiharu Kawamura Flop Similar →
1964 Black Thief - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Female - Flop Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction - Average Similar →
1964 Zatoichi's Flashing Sword Okuni Hit Similar →
1964 Black Challenger - Flop Similar →
1964 The Flower and the Angry Waves - Hit Similar →
1964 Warrior of the Wind Osei Hit Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure - Average Similar →
1963 Cases of Umon: The Woman with an Umbrella Osen Flop Similar →
1963 Tokaido Fullhouse Ocho Hit Similar →
1962 Hell's Kitchen - Average Similar →
1962 Ganko Oyaji to Edokko Shain - Flop Similar →
1962 Keepers of Order - Flop Similar →
1962 The Thinking Leaf - Flop Similar →
1962 Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon Ofuji Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Escape - Hit Similar →
1962 Love School - Flop Similar →
1962 South Pacific Waves Are High - Flop Similar →
1961 Greed in Broad Daylight Aki Hit Similar →
1961 Yagyu Chronicles 3: The Valley of Outlaws Omon Average Similar →
1961 The Cave of the Vampire Bats - Average Similar →
1961 Young Lord Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1961 腕まくり七色娘 - Flop Similar →
1961 Red Flowers of Hell - Flop Similar →
1960 Devotion to Railway Kazuko Morihara Average Similar →
1960 Challenge Beneath the Waves - Flop Similar →
1960 The Sand City in Manchuria - Hit Similar →
1960 The Man of Seven Faces Tomeko Kawakita Average Similar →
1960 The Second Bullet is Marked - Average Similar →
1959 Four Hours of Terror Midori Ono Average Similar →
1958 Queen Bee's Anger Yuri Kaidô Flop Similar →
1958 Ghost in the Regiment Akiko Tazawa Flop Similar →
1958 Queen Bee Oryu Flop Similar →
1954 Koina no Ginpei - Flop Similar →
1953 Love Letter - Hit Similar →

Naoko Kubo - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Naoko Kubo?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Naoko Kubo is "Young Lord Yakuza" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Naoko Kubo acted in?

Naoko Kubo has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Naoko Kubo?

Other notable films include "Tange Sazen: Heavenly Clouds, Earthly Dragon", "Black Thief", and "Greed in Broad Daylight".

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