So Yamanaka - Actor Profile

So Yamanaka

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 30, 1972
Birth Place: Ibaraki, Japan

About So Yamanaka

So Yamanaka (山中聡) is a Japanese actor. He plays Yousuke Sakurada in Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters. He previously played Kamen Rider Kirameki in Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Senki and Shouichi Ashikawa in Kamen Rider Decade.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of So Yamanaka 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 So Yamanaka'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), So Yamanaka remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Asami Mitsuhiko: Genji Monogatari Satsujin Jiken, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best So Yamanaka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from So Yamanaka's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of So Yamanaka.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 MAD CATS Mune Kurosawa Flop Similar →
2023 My Brother, the Alien Mochizuki Average Similar →
2022 Asami Mitsuhiko: Genji Monogatari Satsujin Jiken - Super Hit Similar →
2022 大川と小川の時短捜査 - Flop Similar →
2021 Funny Bunny Hirohiko Araki Hit Similar →
2021 With You Who Wanted to be a Star : Another Story Washigami Yoji Flop Similar →
2020 The Town of Headcounts Paul Average Similar →
2016 Crime Mystery by Kosaku Asahina: Tragedy of Hanasaki Village Hiroshi Hanayagi Flop Similar →
2016 Himeanole Yuka's Neighbor Average Similar →
2015 Three Stories of Love Satoshi Average Similar →
2015 Munesue keiji no kuroi matsuri - Flop Similar →
2013 My Life Changed When I Went to a Sex Parlor Toru Sumiyoshi Flop Similar →
2013 Columbo of Shinano - Dead Person's Echo Nomoto Toshio Flop Similar →
2013 They're Back! Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Doubutsu Sentai Go-Busters Yousuke Sakurada Hit Similar →
2013 Suzuki Sensei Teacher Okada Super Hit Similar →
2011 Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Crazy 88 #5 Super Hit Similar →
2009 Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider W & Decade: Movie War 2010 Shouichi / Kamen RIder Agito Average Similar →
2009 Tales of the Bizarre: 2009 Spring Special (segment "Mayonaka no satsujinsha") Flop Similar →
2009 Okaimono - Flop Similar →
2009 Pandemic - Average Similar →
2008 Goth Akimoto Average Similar →
2008 Samurai Gangsters - Flop Similar →
2007 Hero - Hit Similar →
2007 Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 3, Part 2 - Flop Similar →
2007 Awakening - Flop Similar →
2006 Rainbow Song Director Tanabe Super Hit Similar →
2006 Haru, Bânîzu de - Flop Similar →
2005 Grave of the Fireflies - Super Hit Similar →
2005 Kamen Rider Hibiki The Movie: Hibiki & The Seven War Oni Kirameki Average Similar →
2005 A Stranger of Mine Yusuke Kanda Hit Similar →
2004 Onna no naka no futatsu no kao - Flop Similar →
2004 Kill Bill: Vol. 2 Crazy 88 Super Hit Similar →
2004 Red Moon - Average Similar →
2003 Karaoke Terror - Average Similar →
2003 A1012K Major Average Similar →
2003 Kill Bill: Vol. 1 Crazy 88 #5 Super Hit Similar →
2003 Cop Festival: New Beginning - Flop Similar →
2003 A Forest with No Name No. 23 Flop Similar →
2002 The Phantom of August - Flop Similar →
2002 Doing Time - Average Similar →
2002 Doing Time Kato Average Similar →
2001 Rain of Light - Flop Similar →
2001 Toki no kaori: Remember me Katori Flop Similar →
2001 Hush! Yuji Average Similar →
2001 Gips - Average Similar →
2001 Stake Out - Super Hit Similar →
2000 Not Forgotten Wakaki-hi no Kijima Flop Similar →
1999 The Exam Athelete A Flop Similar →
1999 Virgin Fantasy Police Officer Flop Similar →
1998 Ping Pong Bath Station - Average Similar →

So Yamanaka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of So Yamanaka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring So Yamanaka is "Asami Mitsuhiko: Genji Monogatari Satsujin Jiken" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has So Yamanaka acted in?

So Yamanaka has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by So Yamanaka?

Other notable films include "Kill Bill: Vol. 1", "Stake Out", and "Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair".