What is Yu Shirota's latest movie?

Yu Shirota's most recent film is "Angel Flight THE MOVIE" (2026).

Is Yu Shirota a good actor?

Yu Shirota has an average audience rating of 4.3/10 across 39 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!, SPEC: Zero, Heat Island.

Yu Shirota

Q: What is the best movie of Yu Shirota?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Yu Shirota is "Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Yu Shirota acted in?

Yu Shirota has been featured in at least 39 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 16, 2026

39Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 26, 1985

Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Yu Shirota Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yu Shirota reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Yu Shirota'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 Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Yu Shirota Movies Ranked

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

★10.0

Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!! (2025) movie poster

★10.0

Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!: To celebrate Maury Yeston's 80th birthday, a dream collaboration of cast members from past productions of "Grand Hotel,"

Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!

2025

★7.9

★7.9

SPEC: Zero: High school student Saya Toma lost her parents and younger brother in an airplane accident. Detective Akio Kondo came

SPEC: Zero

2013•TV Movie

★7.5

★7.5

Heat Island: A gang of underground street fighters calling themselves "Guilty" think they've hit the mother load when they mug a thie

Heat Island

2007•Crime

★7.4

★7.4

Remain In Twilight: Six friends, who hanged out together during their high school days, gather again after 5 years for a friend's wedding. T

Remain In Twilight

2021•Comedy

★7.3

SPEC: Close~Incarnation (2013) movie poster

★7.3

SPEC: Close~Incarnation: Mysteries are revealed like the words "Simple Plan," "Third Secret of Fatima" and also the mysterious white man which ar

SPEC: Close~Incarnation

2013•Crime

Full Filmography

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

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2026	Angel Flight THE MOVIE	-	Flop	Similar →
2025	Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2025	Salaryman Kintarō: Sakigake hen	-	Flop	Similar →
2025	Salaryman Kintarō: Akatsuki hen	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	The Violence Action	Michitaka-kun	Average	Similar →
2022	The Confidence Man JP - Episode of the Hero -	Gérard Gonzales	Hit	Similar →
2021	Remain In Twilight	Matsuoka	Hit	Similar →
2020	The Untold Tale of the Three Kingdoms	Lu Bu	Flop	Similar →
2020	Not Quite Dead Yet	Security Guard	Average	Similar →
2018	The Forest of Wool and Steel	Masato Kamijo	Hit	Similar →
2017	Ajin: Demi-Human	Koji Tanaka	Hit	Similar →
2015	Elisabeth	Tod	Flop	Similar →
2015	Akegarasu	Aoi	Average	Similar →
2015	結婚に一番近くて遠い女	Tachibana Souichirou	Hit	Similar →
2014	This Mystery is Excellent! ~ Challenge from Bestseller Writer	-	Flop	Similar →
2014	Exam Hell: Broken and Murderous	Tanaka Hiroshi	Average	Similar →
2014	Black Butler	Charles Bennett Sato	Hit	Similar →
2013	SPEC: Close Reincarnation	Satoshi Chii	Hit	Similar →
2013	SPEC: Close~Incarnation	Satoshi Chii	Hit	Similar →
2013	SPEC: Zero	Satoshi Chii	Super Hit	Similar →
2013	GTO: The Graduation Special	Ryuji Danma	Hit	Similar →
2013	GTO: New Year's Special	Ryuji Danma	Hit	Similar →
2012	Nōhime: Wife of a Samurai	Oda Nobunaga	Flop	Similar →
2012	Arakawa Under the Bridge	Sister	Hit	Similar →
2010	The Negotiator: The Movie	Kyosuke Mariya	Average	Similar →
2009	A Good Husband	Takehito Nishida	Flop	Similar →
2009	Rookies the Movie: Graduation	Kei Shinjo	Flop	Similar →
2008	Nagaiki Kyousou	-	Flop	Similar →
2008	The Blue That Never Dies	Mitsunori Haneda	Average	Similar →
2007	Wild Knight: Succession Arc	-	Flop	Similar →
2007	Heat Island	Aki	Super Hit	Similar →
2007	Waruboro	-	Flop	Similar →
2007	Wild Knight: Battle Arc	-	Flop	Similar →
2006	Jun Bride	-	Flop	Similar →
2006	The Prince of Tennis	Kunimitsu Tezuka	Hit	Similar →
2004	Sailor Moon - New Legend of Kaguya Island	Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask	Flop	Similar →
2004	Sailor Moon - The Advent of Princess Kakyuu - The Second Stage Final	Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask / Prince Endymion	Flop	Similar →
2003	Sailor Moon - Starlights - Legend of the Shooting Stars	Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Kamen	Flop	Similar →
2003	Sailor Moon - Infinity Academy - Mistress Labyrinth (Revision)	Mamoru Chiba / Tuxedo Mask	Flop	Similar →

Yu Shirota - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yu Shirota?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yu Shirota is "Life's a Joy! Life Goes On!!" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yu Shirota acted in?

Yu Shirota has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yu Shirota?

Other notable films include "SPEC: Zero", "Heat Island", and "Remain In Twilight".