Yôko Namikawa - Actor Profile

Yôko Namikawa

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
22Total Films
8.3 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 7, 1950
Birth Place: Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yôko Namikawa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 22 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yôko Namikawa'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 14% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yôko Namikawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thousand Cranes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yôko Namikawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yôko Namikawa's career based on audience ratings.

★8.3
Thousand Cranes (1969) movie poster
★8.3

Thousand Cranes: The entangled relations between the son of a seductive tea-ceremony teacher and the women in his father's life. Based on

Thousand Cranes

1969•Romance
★6.6
Mission: Iron Castle (1970) movie poster
★6.6

Mission: Iron Castle: The Shinobi-no-Mono series was so successful that Daiei Studios dipped into the well one more time, making the best 60′s

Mission: Iron Castle

1970•Action
★6.5
The House of Wooden Blocks (1968) movie poster
★6.5

The House of Wooden Blocks: On his return from school, young Ichiro finds his father in bed with his adopted sister, Namie. Enraged, he decides to o

The House of Wooden Blocks

1968•Drama
★5.8
The Magoichi Saga (1969) movie poster
★5.8

The Magoichi Saga: Lord Oda Nobunaga gains control of nearly all of Japan and tries to enlist the aid of Magoichi and his 3.000 gunners.

The Magoichi Saga

1969•Action
★4.7
Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay (1969) movie poster
★4.7

Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay: Getting an opportunity to meet with another half-Caucasian swordsman, Kyoshiro finds himself involved in a series of dan

Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay

1969•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yôko Namikawa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1970 The Killer's Killer - Flop Similar →
1970 The All-Out Game Kyoko Imai Flop Similar →
1970 Sex Revolution Setsuko Komatsu Flop Similar →
1970 Way Out, Way In - Flop Similar →
1970 Born Fighter Ofuji Flop Similar →
1970 Mission: Iron Castle - Hit Similar →
1969 新・与太郎戦記 - Flop Similar →
1969 Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay - Flop Similar →
1969 Second Generation Young Boss Keiko Flop Similar →
1969 The Falcon Fighters Keiko Flop Similar →
1969 The Magoichi Saga Kano Average Similar →
1969 Record of a Girls' High School Doctor: Pregnancy 2 - Flop Similar →
1969 Dump, Hip, Bump: Give it to me Guys! - Flop Similar →
1969 Thousand Cranes Yukiko Inamura Super Hit Similar →
1969 Record of an Apprentice Nurse: Red Uniform - Flop Similar →
1969 Record of a Girls' High School Doctor: Fainting - Flop Similar →
1968 The Diary of a Sex Counsellor 2 - Flop Similar →
1968 The House of Wooden Blocks - Hit Similar →
1968 Record of a Girls' High School Doctor: First Time - Flop Similar →
1968 High School Geisha - Flop Similar →
1968 Green Sex Harumi Nakane Flop Similar →
1968 Record of a Girls' High School Doctor: Pregnancy - Flop Similar →

Yôko Namikawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yôko Namikawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yôko Namikawa is "Thousand Cranes" with a rating of 8.3/10.

How many movies has Yôko Namikawa acted in?

Yôko Namikawa has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yôko Namikawa?

Other notable films include "Mission: Iron Castle", "The House of Wooden Blocks", and "The Magoichi Saga".