Tsutomu Kitagawa
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Tsutomu Kitagawa (喜多川 務, Kitagawa Tsutomu, born December 21, 1957) is a Japanese actor and stuntman who is mostly known for playing Godzilla for the "Millennium" (or "Shinsei") series. He also played King Ghidorah for Rebirth of Mothra III. He also played the costumed actor for the Blue (and occasionally, Black) Ranger in many of Toei Company's Super Sentai Series in the 1980s, better known in the United States as Power Rangers. Kitagawa graduated from Sakuragaoka High School before joining Sonny Chiba's Japan Action Club in January 1975. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tsutomu Kitagawa, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tsutomu Kitagawa reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Sci-Fi
The majority of Tsutomu Kitagawa's filmography leans towards the Sci-Fi 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 82% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tsutomu Kitagawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Making of Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S., which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tsutomu Kitagawa Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tsutomu Kitagawa's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tsutomu Kitagawa.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kamen Rider Gaim the Movie: The Great Soccer Match! The Golden Fruit Cup! | Oren's Unit | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects | Himself | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Making of Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Godzilla: Final Wars | Godzilla | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. | Gojira | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla | Gojira / Maser Tank Pilot | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Godzilla vs. Megaguirus | Godzilla | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Godzilla 2000: Millennium | Gojira | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Rebirth of Mothra III | Kingugidora | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Choushinsei Flashman: Big Rally! Titan Boy! | Bun / Blue Flash | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Choushinsei Flashman: The Movie | Bun / Blue Flash | Super Hit | Similar → |
Tsutomu Kitagawa - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tsutomu Kitagawa?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tsutomu Kitagawa is "Making of Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S." with a rating of 8.7/10.
How many movies has Tsutomu Kitagawa acted in?
Tsutomu Kitagawa has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tsutomu Kitagawa?
Other notable films include "Bringing Godzilla Down to Size: The Art of Japanese Special Effects", "Choushinsei Flashman: Big Rally! Titan Boy!", and "Choushinsei Flashman: The Movie".