Sōji Shibata

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

33Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Sōji Shibata reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 33 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Sōji Shibata'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 39% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Sōji Shibata remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sansho the Bailiff, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Sōji Shibata Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Sōji Shibata's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

Sansho the Bailiff: In medieval Japan, a woman and her children journey to find the family's patriarch, who was exiled years earlier.

Sansho the Bailiff

1954•Drama

★7.8

Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) movie poster

★7.8

Chikamatsu Monogatari: When the wife of a 17th century Kyoto scroll-maker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pa

Chikamatsu Monogatari

1954•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Miss Oyu: Shinnosuke is introduced to Shizu as a prospective marriage partner, but he falls in love with her widowed sister Oyu. C

Miss Oyu

1951•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

Samurai Vendetta: Two amiable samurai wind up on opposite sides of the vendetta between Lord Asano's retainers and the family of Lord Kira

Samurai Vendetta

1959•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Rampaging Dog: Abare inu is a 1965 action-comedy film directed by Kazuo Mori. It is the fourth film in the series.

Rampaging Dog

1965•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Sōji Shibata.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1972	Zatoichi at Large	-	Hit	Similar →
1971	Wakaki hi no kōdōkan	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	The Curse of the Ghost	-	Average	Similar →
1969	出獄四十八時間	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	A Certain Killer	-	Hit	Similar →
1965	Rampaging Dog	-	Hit	Similar →
1963	Shinobi no Mono 3: Resurrection	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Tale of Zatoichi Continues	-	Hit	Similar →
1962	The Notorious Man's Return	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	Third Generation's Loyalty Offering	-	Flop	Similar →
1962	The Temple of Wild Geese	Shōji Yasui	Hit	Similar →
1962	Keshin	-	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Radiant Prince	-	Average	Similar →
1961	Three Young Samurai	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	The Blind Menace	-	Hit	Similar →
1960	Jirocho Fuji 2: The Chivalrous	-	Average	Similar →
1960	Yûrei koban	-	Flop	Similar →
1959	Samurai Vendetta	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	The Ghost of Yotsuya	-	Average	Similar →
1959	Jirocho Fuji	-	Hit	Similar →
1959	Gambler and the Princess	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	Akado Suzunosuke and the Vacuum Slash of the Asuka School	-	Flop	Similar →
1957	The Tower of Nanzenji aka Return to Manhood	-	Flop	Similar →
1956	Travel Chronicles of Yaji and Kita	-	Flop	Similar →
1955	Shippu no Seitarou	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	Chikamatsu Monogatari	Worker	Super Hit	Similar →
1954	Zenigata Heiji: Ghost Lord	-	Flop	Similar →
1954	Sansho the Bailiff	Sado Man	Super Hit	Similar →
1953	Princess Finds Her Prince	-	Flop	Similar →
1951	Miss Oyu	Book-keeper	Hit	Similar →
1950	Song of Love	-	Flop	Similar →
1949	The Invisible Man Appears	Ota	Average	Similar →
1946	Taki no shiraito	-	Flop	Similar →

Sōji Shibata - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Sōji Shibata?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sōji Shibata is "Sansho the Bailiff" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Sōji Shibata acted in?

Sōji Shibata has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Sōji Shibata?

Other notable films include "Chikamatsu Monogatari", "Miss Oyu", and "Samurai Vendetta".