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Yasuo Tanaka

Acting
Updated: Apr 16, 2026
16Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 6, 1932
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Yasuo Tanaka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yasuo Tanaka reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 25% of Yasuo Tanaka'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 Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yasuo Tanaka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yasuo Tanaka's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie (1981) movie poster
★7.6

Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie: It has been six months since the tragic accident in Joe and Rikiishi's fight. Joe believes he has overcome Rikiishi's de

Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie

1981•Action
★6.8
Fist of the North Star (1986) movie poster
★6.8

Fist of the North Star: After a nuclear holocaust tears the world apart, mankind is forced to the harshness of not only the oppression of others

Fist of the North Star

1986•Animation
★6.8
Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms (1992) movie poster
★6.8

Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms: Beginning during the Yellow Turban rebellion that initiated the downfall of the ruling Han dynasty. At the start of the

Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms

1992•Animation
★6.6
Drifting Clouds (1982) movie poster
★6.6

Drifting Clouds: Retired samurai Kumosuke lives quietly, not to say idly, in Edo (old Tokyo) with his wife and two children, a young boy

Drifting Clouds

1982•Animation
★6.3
Sangokushi: The Distant Land (1994) movie poster
★6.3

Sangokushi: The Distant Land: Third movie of the Sangokushi animated film trilogy. The movie covers the longest time span of the three films, from Liu

Sangokushi: The Distant Land

1994•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Yasuo Tanaka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 Sangokushi: The Distant Land Ma Liang (voice) Average Similar →
1992 Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms Yuan Shao (voice) Hit Similar →
1988 Crying Freeman 1: Portrait of a Killer Sergeant Average Similar →
1988 Samurai Gold Governor D(voice) Flop Similar →
1987 Bats & Terry Coach (voice) Flop Similar →
1986 Phoenix: Karma Chapter - Average Similar →
1986 The Scarred Man Warden (ep 1) (voice) Flop Similar →
1986 Fist of the North Star Z Gang / Additional Voices (voice) Hit Similar →
1985 Twinkle Nora Rock Me! Administration Director (voice) Flop Similar →
1984 Beaten by Black Rain City Council Member (voice) Average Similar →
1984 Lensman Blakeslee (voice) Average Similar →
1982 Future War 198X Koiso (voice) Average Similar →
1982 Drifting Clouds Sadahachi (voice) Hit Similar →
1981 Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Call of the Wild: Howl, Buck Hans (voice) Average Similar →
1980 The Tomb of Dracula Torgo Nia / Radio broadcaster (voice) Average Similar →

Yasuo Tanaka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yasuo Tanaka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yasuo Tanaka is "Tomorrow's Joe 2: The Movie" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Yasuo Tanaka acted in?

Yasuo Tanaka has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yasuo Tanaka?

Other notable films include "Fist of the North Star", "Great Conquest: The Romance of Three Kingdoms", and "Drifting Clouds".

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