Kōji Wada - Actor Profile

Kōji Wada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 19, 2026
50Total Films
9.5 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 28, 1944
Birth Place: Mito, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan

About Kōji Wada

Actor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kōji Wada reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Kōji Wada's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kōji Wada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Lord Mito, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kōji Wada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kōji Wada's career based on audience ratings.

★9.5
Lord Mito (1978) movie poster
★9.5

Lord Mito — One of Japan’s most popular historical characters, former Vice-Shogun Tokugawa Mitsukuni, whose travels around the natio

Lord Mito

1978•Adventure
★7.6
Proof of the Man (1977) movie poster
★7.6

Proof of the Man — When an American is murdered in a Japanese inn, Tokyo police detective Munesue follows the trail of the killer to New Yo

Proof of the Man

1977•Drama
★7.0
We Sell It Because It Sells (1969) movie poster
★7.0

We Sell It Because It Sells — Young bartender operates secret sex club as a profitable side business.

We Sell It Because It Sells

1969
★6.9
New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss (1976) movie poster
★6.9

New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss — The eighth sequel of the series by the successful “Fukasaku and Bunta” collaboration revolves around the men of a lesser

New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss

1976•Drama
★6.8
Tokyo Knights (1961) movie poster
★6.8

Tokyo Knights — A college student takes over the family business in the field of organised crime.

Tokyo Knights

1961•Crime

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kōji Wada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Jirocho of Shimizu 4: The Cold Wind of the North, the Revenge of the Righteous - Flop Similar →
1982 Burst City Kikukawa's Subordinate Average Similar →
1982 Jirocho of Shimizu 2: Journey Through Winds and Clouds - Flop Similar →
1981 Shogun's Harem: The Mansion of Evil Spirits Shogun Ieshige Flop Similar →
1978 Lord Mito Genpachiro Tsurugi Super Hit Similar →
1977 Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye Masahiko Tate Average Similar →
1977 Proof of the Man - Super Hit Similar →
1977 A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness Furusawa Flop Similar →
1976 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss Tsutomu Nakamichi Hit Similar →
1975 The International Gang of Kobe Tamotsu Maehara Average Similar →
1974 The Street Fighter's Last Revenge Takera Kunigami Average Similar →
1970 Stray Cat Rock: Delinquent Girl Boss Michio Yagami Average Similar →
1969 The Cleanup - Flop Similar →
1969 We Sell It Because It Sells - Hit Similar →
1969 Prisoner of Lust Jun Nakata Flop Similar →
1969 Aisuru ashita - Flop Similar →
1969 Whirlwind Of Love - Flop Similar →
1969 Outlaw: Kill! Isao Uno Hit Similar →
1969 Youth Bell - Flop Similar →
1968 Lost Virgin Junzô Miki Flop Similar →
1968 Monument to the Girl's Corps Second Lieutenant Ohta Flop Similar →
1968 Outlaw: Heartless Kenji Sawada Hit Similar →
1968 Eternal Love - Flop Similar →
1967 Return to Kanto Prison Heiji Flop Similar →
1967 Aruhi watashi wa - Flop Similar →
1967 Gappa, the Triphibian Monster Mashida Average Similar →
1966 Goodbye Mr. Tears - Flop Similar →
1966 Carmen from Kawachi Akira Sakata Average Similar →
1966 The Tale of Genji Chujo Tono Flop Similar →
1965 Adventure With Him - Flop Similar →
1965 Loss of Innocence - Flop Similar →
1964 Four Young Sisters Keiichi Nozawa Average Similar →
1964 Gate of Flesh Abe Hit Similar →
1963 Bright Sea Ichiro Asanuma Flop Similar →
1963 Ore wa Jigoku no Butaichou - Flop Similar →
1962 The Guys Who Put Money on Me Seiji Fujikura Flop Similar →
1962 Kenjū wa samishī otoko no uta sa - Flop Similar →
1962 Sun and Stars - Flop Similar →
1962 Quick Draw Sanshiro - Flop Similar →
1962 Black Dice - Flop Similar →
1962 Angel and the Outlaw - Flop Similar →
1961 The Wind-of-Youth Group Crosses the Mountain Pass Shintaro Average Similar →
1961 Whistling in the Darkness - Flop Similar →
1961 Living by Karate Eiji Kaizu Average Similar →
1961 Tokyo Knights Koji Hit Similar →
1960 My Hometown is the Wild West - Flop Similar →
1960 Fighting Delinquents Sadao Matsudaira Average Similar →
1960 Wakai toppū - Flop Similar →
1960 The Poem of the Blue Star - Flop Similar →
1960 Tatsumaki kozō - Flop Similar →

Kōji Wada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kōji Wada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kōji Wada is "Lord Mito" with a rating of 9.5/10.

How many movies has Kōji Wada acted in?

Kōji Wada has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kōji Wada?

Other notable films include "Proof of the Man", "We Sell It Because It Sells", and "New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 3: Last Days of the Boss".