Etsuko Shihomi - Actor Profile

Etsuko Shihomi

Acting
40Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 29, 1955
Birth Place: Okayama, Japan

About Etsuko Shihomi

Etsuko Shihomi (also known as Sue Shihomi) is a former Japanese actress and martial artist best known for her roles in 1970s action films. Born in 1955, she was a protégé of Sonny Chiba and a key member of the Japan Action Club. Shihomi gained fame as the lead in the "Sister Street Fighter" film series, showcasing her impressive martial arts skills. She also appeared in other notable films such as "The Street Fighter" (1974) and "The Executioner" (1974). Shihomi retired from acting in the 1980s, leaving behind a legacy as one of Japan’s pioneering female action stars.

Best Etsuko Shihomi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Etsuko Shihomi's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8
The Decisive Power of Aikido (1975) movie poster
★7.8

The Decisive Power of Aikido — It is about the life of Ueshiba - the founder of aikido. We can see how he decided to develop aikido and how he did it.

The Decisive Power of Aikido

1975•History
★7.5
Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy (1986) movie poster
★7.5

Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy — During his travels, Tora-san comes across a traditional theater he used to visit, and discovers that one of his old frie

Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy

1986•Comedy
★7.0
Shogun's Samurai (1978) movie poster
★7.0

Shogun's Samurai — Following the death of the second Tokugawa shogun, it is revealed that he was poisoned by retainers of his son Iemitsu i

Shogun's Samurai

1978•Action
★7.0
Shanghai Rhapsody (1984) movie poster
★7.0

Shanghai Rhapsody — Set in the 1930s in the international city of Shanghai, the film follows the extravagant life and times of a group of ja

Shanghai Rhapsody

1984•Comedy
★7.0
Karate Warriors (1976) movie poster
★7.0

Karate Warriors — Sakata protects a little boy while coping with rival gangs.

Karate Warriors

1976•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Etsuko Shihomi.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1986 Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy Miho Super Hit Similar →
1986 Atami Murder Case Tomoko Mizuno Flop Similar →
1986 Cabaret Bar maid Flop Similar →
1985 The Second Is a Christian Kyoko Flop Similar →
1984 The Audition Reiko Nanase Flop Similar →
1984 Shanghai Rhapsody - Hit Similar →
1984 Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy Crimson Rose Flop Similar →
1983 Legend of the Eight Samurai Inusaka Keno Tanetomo Average Similar →
1983 Kabamaru the Ninja Boy - Flop Similar →
1982 Fall Guy Actress Average Similar →
1982 I Are You, You Am Me Mitsuko Ono Hit Similar →
1982 Ninja Gangsters 2: The Lullaby of Hell - Flop Similar →
1981 Roaring Fire Chihiro Average Similar →
1981 The Moon Mask Rider Ikuko Flop Similar →
1980 Shogun's Ninja Ai-Lian Average Similar →
1979 Peman 80 - Flop Similar →
1979 The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi Kindaichi's Neighbor Average Similar →
1978 Message from Space Emeralida Average Similar →
1978 Shogun's Samurai Yagyu Akane Hit Similar →
1977 Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye Kyoko Nanbu Average Similar →
1977 Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon Lam Ling Flop Similar →
1977 Soul of Chiba Lihua Average Similar →
1976 Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist Kiku Nakagawa Average Similar →
1976 Festival Champ - Flop Similar →
1976 Karate Warriors Fisherwoman Hit Similar →
1976 Dragon Princess Yumi Higaki Average Similar →
1975 The Decisive Power of Aikido - Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Return of Sister Street Fighter Li Koryu Average Similar →
1975 Karate Bullfighter Geisha Hit Similar →
1975 The Bullet Train Telephone Operator Hit Similar →
1975 The Great Chase Shinobu Yashiro Hit Similar →
1975 13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats Maki Hyuga (13-kaidan no Maki) Hit Similar →
1975 The Killing Machine Miho Tomoda Flop Similar →
1974 The Executioner II: Karate Inferno Yoshiko Average Similar →
1974 Sister Street Fighter: Hanging by a Thread Li Koryu Average Similar →
1974 The Street Fighter's Last Revenge Huǒ Fèng Average Similar →
1974 Sister Street Fighter Li Koryu Hit Similar →
1974 The Street Fighter Nachi Shikenbaru Hit Similar →
1973 Bodyguard Kiba 2 Maki Average Similar →
1973 Murderous Love - Flop Similar →

Etsuko Shihomi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Etsuko Shihomi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Etsuko Shihomi is "The Decisive Power of Aikido" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Etsuko Shihomi acted in?

Etsuko Shihomi has been featured in at least 40 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Etsuko Shihomi?

Other notable films include "Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy", "Shogun's Samurai", and "Shanghai Rhapsody".