Yukitaro Hotaru

Acting

Freshness: Feb 01, 2026

12Total Films

7.5 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yukitaro Hotaru reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yukitaro Hotaru'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yukitaro Hotaru remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Gateway to Glory, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yukitaro Hotaru Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yukitaro Hotaru's career based on audience ratings.

★7.5

★7.5

Gateway to Glory: A young man leaves his widowed mother on her improverished farm and makes his career in the Japanese navy.

Gateway to Glory

1969•War

★6.1

★6.1

Gamera vs. Gyaos: Unusual volcanic activity in Japan awakens Gyaos, a bloodthirsty flying monster with the power to slice things in half w

Gamera vs. Gyaos

1967•Action

★5.0

★5.0

Song of the Devil: Bakyo is a talented but unsuccessful rakugo artist. The very successful Rokyu wants to take Bakyo under his wings, but B

Song of the Devil

1975•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

Back Stairways: A young man named Kijima who works as a pianist in a small bar is surprised when one of the customers asks if he won't p

Back Stairways

1965

★0.0

★0.0

Muchana Yakko: A comedy directed by Koji Shima about a men's game. Reckless and exciting, definitely worth watching! Miyoshi Oki was b

Muchana Yakko

1964

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yukitaro Hotaru.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1975	Song of the Devil	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	新・与太郎戦記	-	Flop	Similar →
1969	Gateway to Glory	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1969	Record of a Girls' High School Doctor: Fainting	-	Flop	Similar →
1968	Woman Gambler and the Nun	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Let's Dance Tonight	Writer	Flop	Similar →
1967	Gamera vs. Gyaos	Hachiko	Average	Similar →
1965	Zero-Fighters	-	Flop	Similar →
1965	Back Stairways	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Muchana Yakko	-	Flop	Similar →
1964	Kill Before Being Killed	-	Flop	Similar →
1963	She Came For Love	-	Flop	Similar →

Yukitaro Hotaru - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yukitaro Hotaru?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yukitaro Hotaru is "Gateway to Glory" with a rating of 7.5/10.

How many movies has Yukitaro Hotaru acted in?

Yukitaro Hotaru has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yukitaro Hotaru?

Other notable films include "Gamera vs. Gyaos", "Song of the Devil", and "Back Stairways".