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Akio Joe

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
42Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 19, 1966
Birth Place: Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Akio Joe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Akio Joe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 42 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Akio Joe'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 The Brutal Hopelessness of Love, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Akio Joe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Akio Joe's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
The Brutal Hopelessness of Love (2007) movie poster
★8.5

The Brutal Hopelessness of Love: Famous movie actress Nami is being interviewed by a magazine reporter about her new film in which the plot resembles her

The Brutal Hopelessness of Love

2007•Drama
★7.4
Sleepless Town (1998) movie poster
★7.4

Sleepless Town: Kenichi is a half-Japanese, half-Chinese man of the underworld. You can sell him anything except children's organs. His

Sleepless Town

1998•Drama
★7.4
Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) movie poster
★7.4

Swallowtail Butterfly: The struggles of a group of outcasts living in "Yentown", in an alternate-future Japan.

Swallowtail Butterfly

1996•Drama
★7.3
The Case of Hana & Alice (2015) movie poster
★7.3

The Case of Hana & Alice: After transferring to Ishinomori Middle School, Tetsuko "Alice" Arisugawa overhears her classmates discussing a strange

The Case of Hana & Alice

2015•Animation
★7.2
Give It All (1998) movie poster
★7.2

Give It All: Etsuko - a typical Japanese high school student, who's unlucky in love, an academic failure, and plain bored with life.

Give It All

1998•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Akio Joe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 欲望の街 No.12 オンラインカジノと銃弾 - Flop Similar →
2026 City of Desire No.11: The Mechanism Behind Sexual Harassment Business Schemes - Flop Similar →
2025 City of Desire No.10: Generative AI Romance Scam - Flop Similar →
2025 City of Desire No.9: Stolen Identity Number - Flop Similar →
2025 City of Desire No.8: Justice Called Slush Money - Flop Similar →
2025 City of Desire No.7: The Dark Part-Time Job Called a Courier - Flop Similar →
2024 City of Desire No. 6 Trans Honor - Flop Similar →
2024 City of Desire No. 5 Drifting Dotonbori Kids 金原猛 Flop Similar →
2023 City of Desire No.2 - The Dark Fixer - Flop Similar →
2023 City of Desire No.1 - The Road to Retribution - Flop Similar →
2023 ヌーのコインロッカーは使用禁止 - Flop Similar →
2021 There's no honor or any of that shit! - Flop Similar →
2020 Japan Gangster War Chapter 6 - Flop Similar →
2019 Japan Gangster War - Hit Similar →
2019 Japan Gangster War Chapter 2 - Flop Similar →
2017 Manhunt Gangster in Japanese wine bar Average Similar →
2017 Conquest 10 - Flop Similar →
2017 Conquest 9 - Flop Similar →
2016 Conquest 8 - Flop Similar →
2016 Conquest 7 - Flop Similar →
2016 Conquest 6 - Flop Similar →
2015 The Case of Hana & Alice (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 Tokyo Tribe - Hit Similar →
2013 Chinpira 2 - Flop Similar →
2013 Don's Road 7 - Flop Similar →
2013 Don's Road 6 - Flop Similar →
2012 Hiromi-Kun! The Road to National Bancho - Flop Similar →
2011 Goku-Oni - Hit Similar →
2011 Yakuza Requiem: The Men's Requiem - Flop Similar →
2011 Outlaws Kameda Flop Similar →
2009 Shadow Negotiator - Naniwa's Legends of Compassion - Flop Similar →
2007 The Brutal Hopelessness of Love Yamagami Super Hit Similar →
2004 Hana & Alice Festival Uncle Hit Similar →
2000 Otoko Michi 3 - Flop Similar →
1999 The Accomplice - Average Similar →
1998 Chaka: The Lonely Hitman - Flop Similar →
1998 Give It All Kumada Hit Similar →
1998 Sleepless Town - Hit Similar →
1998 Blood - Flop Similar →
1997 The Revenge: A Visit from Fate Nagata Hit Similar →
1996 Last Bronx ~Tokyo Bangaichi~ Saburo Zaimoku Flop Similar →
1996 Swallowtail Butterfly - Hit Similar →

Akio Joe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akio Joe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akio Joe is "The Brutal Hopelessness of Love" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Akio Joe acted in?

Akio Joe has been featured in at least 42 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Akio Joe?

Other notable films include "Sleepless Town", "Swallowtail Butterfly", and "The Case of Hana & Alice".

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