Yu Shimaka - Actor Profile

Yu Shimaka

Acting
Updated: Apr 11, 2026
30Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: May 6, 1949

Yu Shimaka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yu Shimaka reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 30 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 47% of Yu Shimaka'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 Kagemusha, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yu Shimaka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yu Shimaka's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
Kagemusha (1980) movie poster
★7.8

Kagemusha: Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging

Kagemusha

1980•Action
★7.8
Porco Rosso (1992) movie poster
★7.8

Porco Rosso: In Italy in the 1930s, sky pirates in biplanes terrorize wealthy cruise ships as they sail the Adriatic Sea. The only pi

Porco Rosso

1992•Animation
★7.6
Transformers: Scramble City (1986) movie poster
★7.6

Transformers: Scramble City: Taking place after the Second Season of Transformers, Scramble City is a story in which the Cybertrons have built a secr

Transformers: Scramble City

1986•Animation
★7.4
Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes (2000) movie poster
★7.4

Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes: Police officers around Tokyo are being murdered by an unknown assailant. When Ran witnesses an attempt on the life of on

Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes

2000•Animation
★7.3
Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey (2004) movie poster
★7.3

Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey: Nobita, believing he and Doraemon had done a good deed by saving stray cats and dogs and sending them back in time by 30

Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey

2004•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Yu Shimaka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion I - Initiation Ryouga Senba Hit Similar →
2014 Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Goofy Goof (voice) Hit Similar →
2013 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Goofy (voice) (archive sound) Hit Similar →
2012 Doraemon: Nobita and the Island of Miracles – Animal Adventure Lock (voice) Hit Similar →
2008 Lupin the Third: Green vs Red Police Superintendent (voice) Average Similar →
2004 Crayon Shin-chan: Invoke a Storm! The Kasukabe Boys of the Evening Sun Bar Master (voice) Hit Similar →
2004 Doraemon: Nobita in the Wan-Nyan Spacetime Odyssey Policemen (voice) Hit Similar →
2003 Lupin the Third: Operation: Return the Treasure Additional Voices Hit Similar →
2002 Crayon Shin-chan: A Storm-invoking Splendor! The Battle of the Warring States Samurai General (voice) Hit Similar →
2001 Lupin the Third: Alcatraz Connection Additional Voices Average Similar →
2000 Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes Osamu Narasawa (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 Bakumatsu no Spasibo Alexander Mozhaysky (voice) Flop Similar →
1996 Lupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini Shopkeeper (voice) Average Similar →
1996 Violinist of Hamelin: The Movie Boss Monster (voice) Flop Similar →
1995 Bio Hunter Boss Average Similar →
1992 Porco Rosso Mamma Aiuto Gang (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Spirit of Wonder: Miss China's Ring Shop Owner (voice) Flop Similar →
1991 Monkey Punch's Alice - Flop Similar →
1991 Lupin the Third: Napoleon's Dictionary German Delegate (voice) Average Similar →
1991 Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water - The Motion Picture Chief Engineer (voice) Flop Similar →
1990 Ajin Senshi Dobos (voice) Flop Similar →
1990 Lupin the Third: The Hemingway Papers Lopez (voice) Average Similar →
1987 Lupin the Third: The Fuma Conspiracy Squad Leader (voice) Hit Similar →
1987 Bats & Terry Sera (voice) Flop Similar →
1986 Galaxy Investigation 2100: Border Planet Barish (voice) Flop Similar →
1986 Transformers: Scramble City Bruticus / Onslaught / Thundercracker (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1984 Bagi, the Monster of Mighty Nature Driver (voice) Flop Similar →
1983 The Green Cat Black Guy (voice) Average Similar →
1982 Space Adventure Cobra: The Movie (voice) Hit Similar →
1980 Kagemusha Jingoro Hara Super Hit Similar →

Yu Shimaka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yu Shimaka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yu Shimaka is "Kagemusha" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Yu Shimaka acted in?

Yu Shimaka has been featured in at least 30 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yu Shimaka?

Other notable films include "Porco Rosso", "Transformers: Scramble City", and "Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes".

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