Yū Fujiki - Actor Profile

Yū Fujiki

Acting
Freshness: Jan 22, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 2, 1931

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yū Fujiki 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 Yū Fujiki'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 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yū Fujiki remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in I Want to Be a Shellfish, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yū Fujiki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yū Fujiki's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
I Want to Be a Shellfish (1959) movie poster
★10.0

I Want to Be a Shellfish: On a post-war peaceful day in Japan, Toyomatsu Shimizu, a barber as well as a good father and husband, is suddenly arres

I Want to Be a Shellfish

1959
★8.4
Farewell Rabaul (1954) movie poster
★8.4

Farewell Rabaul: A squadron of Japanese fighter pilots realise that they are never going to win the war when they understand that Japanes

Farewell Rabaul

1954•Romance
★8.3
Admiral Yamamoto (1968) movie poster
★8.3

Admiral Yamamoto: As Japan joins in a political pact with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is appointed supreme co

Admiral Yamamoto

1968•War
★8.1
Yearning (1964) movie poster
★8.1

Yearning: War widow Reiko rebuilds and runs the grocery shop in the house of her husband's family. Many years later, their busines

Yearning

1964•Drama
★8.0
The Hidden Fortress (1958) movie poster
★8.0

The Hidden Fortress: In feudal Japan, during a bloody war between clans, two cowardly and greedy peasants, soldiers of a defeated army, stumb

The Hidden Fortress

1958•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yū Fujiki.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 9 Souls Restaurant Owner Average Similar →
2002 Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create: 'The Hidden Fortress' Self Super Hit Similar →
1995 Sanctuary - Average Similar →
1991 Danger Point: The Road to Hell - Super Hit Similar →
1991 Rainbow Kids President of Wakayama Broadcasting Average Similar →
1983 Double Bed Man in TV drama Flop Similar →
1983 Time and Tide - Super Hit Similar →
1981 At This Late Date, the Charleston Mr. Okonogi Average Similar →
1981 Station Ichiro Mikami Average Similar →
1981 Kamikaze, the Adventurer - Average Similar →
1970 Get Your Sky, Young Guy - Average Similar →
1970 Space Amoeba Promotion Division Manager (uncredited) Average Similar →
1969 Travels of Lord Mito Yadayû Ôno Flop Similar →
1969 Young Guy Graduates - Average Similar →
1968 Admiral Yamamoto Staff Officer Fujii Super Hit Similar →
1967 Two in the Shadow Ishikawa Super Hit Similar →
1967 Japan's Longest Day Colonel Seike - Military Aide to the Emperor Hit Similar →
1966 The War of the Gargantuas (uncredited) Average Similar →
1966 The Thin Line - Hit Similar →
1964 Mothra vs. Godzilla Jiro Nakamura Hit Similar →
1964 Yearning Mr. Nomizo Super Hit Similar →
1963 Atragon Yoshito Nishibe Hit Similar →
1963 Young Guy in Hawaii 常吉 Average Similar →
1963 King Kong vs. Godzilla Kinzaburo Furue (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1962 Chûshingura - Hit Similar →
1962 King Kong vs. Godzilla Kinzaburo Furue Hit Similar →
1962 College Champ - Average Similar →
1962 Long Way to Okinawa - Flop Similar →
1962 Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II - Flop Similar →
1962 Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū - Flop Similar →
1962 Kanpai! Sararīman shokun - Flop Similar →
1962 Shimizu Port Salaryman - Flop Similar →
1961 The End of Summer Maruyama Rokutarou Super Hit Similar →
1961 Daredevil in the Castle Danuemon Hanawa Hit Similar →
1960 The Gambling Samurai Gentetsu Shimizu Average Similar →
1960 When a Woman Ascends the Stairs Matsui Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Three Treasures Okabi Flop Similar →
1959 Room for Let Nishihara Average Similar →
1959 I Want to Be a Shellfish - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Sazae-san's Marriage - Flop Similar →
1958 The Hidden Fortress Guard (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1958 Sazae's Engagement Trip - Flop Similar →
1958 Little Peach Okada Average Similar →
1957 The Lower Depths Unokichi Hit Similar →
1957 Good Luck to These Two - Average Similar →
1957 Throne of Blood Washizu samurai Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Lonely Swordsman (Part 1) - Flop Similar →
1955 Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple Denshichiro Yoshioka Hit Similar →
1954 Ghost Man Kenzo Tatebe Hit Similar →
1954 Farewell Rabaul (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →

Yū Fujiki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yū Fujiki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yū Fujiki is "I Want to Be a Shellfish" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yū Fujiki acted in?

Yū Fujiki has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yū Fujiki?

Other notable films include "Farewell Rabaul", "Admiral Yamamoto", and "Yearning".