Akira Nagoya - Actor Profile

Akira Nagoya

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 8, 1930
Birth Place: Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

About Akira Nagoya

Akira Nagoya was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator who specialized in playing comical roles. He's well know for playing Yūtarō Asahina in the Tokusatsu superhero series Ultraman Taro. After graduating from junior high school in 1949, he entered the Tokyo Broadcasting Company (NHK) training school as a third-year student. His classmates included Hisashi Katsuta and Kazue Takahashi, who later became active as voice actors. In 1959, he joined the Bungakuza theatre company; in 1963, he participated in the founding of the theatre company Kumo. When Kumo disbanded in 1975, he moved on to work as a freelance theatre artist, appearing on stages such as Jijinkai and Komatsuza.

Akira Nagoya Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Akira Nagoya reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 80% of Akira Nagoya'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 Hajimete no Tabi, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Akira Nagoya Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Akira Nagoya's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Akira Nagoya has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 Round About Midnight Homeless Man Hit Similar →
1999 Yakuza Ladies: Red Murder - Average Similar →
1998 Love Letter - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Yakuza Ladies: Decision - Super Hit Similar →
1997 Woman in Witness Protection Director Hatano Average Similar →
1997 Princess Mononoke Cowherd (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1993 Bokyo - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Basara: The Princess Goh - Hit Similar →
1989 Lone Wolf & Child: Assassin on the Road to Hell Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1988 Free and Easy - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Kaito Ruby Forensic Examiner Hit Similar →
1987 The Great Department Store Robbery - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Ellie My Love - Flop Similar →
1987 A Tale of Young Elopement Ryuukichi Super Hit Similar →
1984 Mahjong Horoki Jyoushuu Tora Hit Similar →
1984 Eve in a Summer Dress - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Time and Tide - Hit Similar →
1982 Lullaby of Death Furuya Average Similar →
1982 Suspicion Iwasaki Hit Similar →
1982 Lovers Lost Katsu-san Average Similar →
1981 Station Takada Average Similar →
1980 Mister, Missus, Miss Lonely Sakio Hanamori Super Hit Similar →
1976 A Portrait of Shunkin Zensuke(善助) Super Hit Similar →
1976 Human Revolution II - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Invitation of Lust Matsuoka Super Hit Similar →
1974 Aoba shigereru - Hit Similar →
1974 Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters Section Chief Akazawa Super Hit Similar →
1974 Kandagawa - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Return of Ultraman: Terror of the Waterspout Monsters Narrator Hit Similar →
1971 First-Decade Boss vs. Second-Decade Staff: Mon-Fri-Fri Takahashi, Club Min Manager Super Hit Similar →
1971 Return of Ultraman Narrator Average Similar →
1971 Follow the Girls Ichiro Super Hit Similar →
1971 Hajimete no Tabi - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Flying Phantom Ship Hayato's Father (voice) Average Similar →
1969 A Thousand and One Nights Sailor (voice) Hit Similar →
1969 The Tempters: Smile After Tears - Hit Similar →
1968 Young Challengers - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Monsieur Zivaco Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1967 Birth of a Fighter - Hit Similar →
1965 Fort Graveyard Nezu Average Similar →
1965 We Will Remember - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Sweet Sweat Jiro Super Hit Similar →
1964 Could I But Live - Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Symbol of a Man Saiga Hit Similar →
1963 High and Low Detective Yamamoto Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Wanderer's Notebook - Hit Similar →
1962 Akitsu Hot Springs Shimamura Hit Similar →
1960 The Twilight Story - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Dotanba - Average Similar →
1955 Nobuko Rides on a Cloud Driver Super Hit Similar →

Akira Nagoya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akira Nagoya?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akira Nagoya is "Hajimete no Tabi" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Akira Nagoya acted in?

Akira Nagoya has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Akira Nagoya?

Other notable films include "Comedy: Love and Justice Among Cheaters", "First-Decade Boss vs. Second-Decade Staff: Mon-Fri-Fri", and "We Will Remember".

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