Taku Kido - Actor Profile

Taku Kido

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
24Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 3, 1937
Birth Place: Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan

Taku Kido Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Taku Kido reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 24 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Taku Kido's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Taku Kido'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 Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Taku Kido Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Taku Kido's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset (1976) movie poster
★9.0

Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset: Tora-san arrives in Shibamata on Mitsuo's first day of school only to find that on his account, Mitsuo was embarrassed.

Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset

1976•Comedy
★8.5
Tora-san's Pure Love (1976) movie poster
★8.5

Tora-san's Pure Love: When Tora-san's infatuation with his nephew's school teacher causes family turmoil, he leaves on his travels again. When

Tora-san's Pure Love

1976•Comedy
★8.0
Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again (1975) movie poster
★8.0

Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again: Tora-san visits Hokkaido and is reunited with Lily. Now divorced, she plans to resume her singing career and renews her

Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again

1975•Comedy
★7.8
Tora-san, the Good Samaritan (1971) movie poster
★7.8

Tora-san, the Good Samaritan: After a quarrel with his mother, Torajiro sets off to find a bride.

Tora-san, the Good Samaritan

1971•Comedy
★7.6
The Last Samurai (1974) movie poster
★7.6

The Last Samurai: The film follows the story of Sugi Toranosuke, a ronin, who returns to his home town of Edo many years after his attempt

The Last Samurai

1974•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Taku Kido has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1983 Lanterns on Blue Waters - Flop Similar →
1982 Suspicion Reporter Hit Similar →
1981 Call from Darkness - Average Similar →
1980 Writhing Tongue - Average Similar →
1979 The Three Undelivered Letters - Average Similar →
1979 Oh, My Son! - Average Similar →
1978 The Demon - Average Similar →
1978 August Without Emperor - Hit Similar →
1978 The Beauty in the Bathroom - Flop Similar →
1976 Tora-san's Pure Love - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Outlaw Cop - Flop Similar →
1975 Visitor After Dark - Flop Similar →
1975 Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Last Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Stray Dog - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Miyamoto Musashi - Hit Similar →
1971 Human Target Detective Takada (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1971 Tora-san, the Good Samaritan - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Tora-san's Shattered Romance - Hit Similar →
1970 Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive - Hit Similar →
1970 Tora-san's Grand Scheme - Hit Similar →
1969 Watch Out, Crimson Bat! - Hit Similar →
1965 Samurai Spy - Average Similar →

Taku Kido - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Taku Kido?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Taku Kido is "Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Taku Kido acted in?

Taku Kido has been featured in at least 24 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Taku Kido?

Other notable films include "Tora-san's Pure Love", "Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again", and "Tora-san, the Good Samaritan".

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