Takeshi Kaga - Actor Profile

Takeshi Kaga

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
49Total Films
9.3 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 12, 1950
Birth Place: Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

About Takeshi Kaga

Takeshi Kaga, real name Shigekatsu Katsuta, is a well-known stage and movie actor in Japan who is best known internationally for his portrayal of Chairman Kaga in the Japanese television show Iron Chef produced by Fuji TV.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Takeshi Kaga reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 49 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Takeshi Kaga'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Takeshi Kaga remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in AIBOU: The Movie IV, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Takeshi Kaga Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Takeshi Kaga's career based on audience ratings.

★9.3
AIBOU: The Movie IV (2017) movie poster
★9.3

AIBOU: The Movie IV — A mysterious international crime organization makes a demand of 900 million yen from the Japanese government for the rel

AIBOU: The Movie IV

2017•Crime
★8.0
Mio's Cookbook (2020) movie poster
★8.0

Mio's Cookbook — When Mio was young, she lost her parents in a great flood and also became separated from her best friend Noe. Afterwards

Mio's Cookbook

2020•Drama
★7.7
Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017) movie poster
★7.7

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale — In 2026, a new machine called the Augma is developed to compete against the NerveGear and its successor, the Amusphere.

Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale

2017•Animation
★7.6
Lingering Spirits (2014) movie poster
★7.6

Lingering Spirits — Gajirou Honda is a self-centered man who only cares about money and women. When he’s involved in a car accident, he enco

Lingering Spirits

2014•Drama
★7.3
Sinbad - The Flying Princess and the Secret Island (2015) movie poster
★7.3

Sinbad - The Flying Princess and the Secret Island — Sinbad: Sora Tobu Hime to Himitsu no Shima is an upcoming Japanese animated family adventure film inspired by Arabian Ni

Sinbad - The Flying Princess and the Secret Island

2015•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Takeshi Kaga.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Gosh!! - Flop Similar →
2025 ミュージカル「ある男」 - Flop Similar →
2025 生きがい IKIGAI - Flop Similar →
2021 SIGNAL: The Movie – Cold Case Investigation Unit Shinjiro Itagaki Average Similar →
2021 Gyoro Goes to the Theatre (voice) Flop Similar →
2020 Mio's Cookbook Uneme Super Hit Similar →
2019 Listen to the Universe Masayuki Onodera Hit Similar →
2018 Cinema Fighters OMI Nisuke Flop Similar →
2018 Under the Black Dress Jinsuke Omi Flop Similar →
2017 Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Professor Shigemura Super Hit Similar →
2017 AIBOU: The Movie IV Maku Ryu Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Exchange Letter Ryuzo Kameyama Flop Similar →
2016 Sinbad - Night at High Noon and the Wonder Gate Captain Razak (voice) Average Similar →
2015 Sinbad - The Flying Princess and the Secret Island Captain Razak (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 Lingering Spirits Johnny Myochin Super Hit Similar →
2013 A Tale of Samurai Cooking Naomi Maeda Hit Similar →
2013 Chicken Race Kamiya Tsukasa Average Similar →
2013 The After-Dinner Mysteries Shinnosuke Unabara (ship captain) Average Similar →
2012 Akko's Secret Kito Average Similar →
2012 波の塔 유키 츠네오 Flop Similar →
2011 Kaibutsu-kun: The Movie Kaibutsu Daioh Flop Similar →
2011 Ninja Kids!!! - Average Similar →
2011 Andalusia: Revenge of the Goddess Yosuke Ando Hit Similar →
2009 Zero Focus Gisaku Murota Average Similar →
2009 The Laughing Policeman Masazumi Ishioka Flop Similar →
2009 Making of Death Note Self/Soichiro Yagami Flop Similar →
2009 Black Current 日置啓吾 Flop Similar →
2008 K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces Mysterious Gentleman Average Similar →
2007 Monkey Magic - Flop Similar →
2006 Death Note: The Last Name Soichiro Yagami Hit Similar →
2006 Death Note Soichiro Yagami Hit Similar →
2006 Moyuru Toki: The Excellent Company - Flop Similar →
2005 Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black Kiriko (voice) Average Similar →
2005 Samurai Commando Mission 1549 Takeshi Matoba / Oda Nobugana Flop Similar →
1999 Pokémon the Movie 2000 Gelardan (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow Alien Benzene (voice) Hit Similar →
1996 The Bridge Club Tatsuo Yamaki Flop Similar →
1996 Ultraman Zearth Akuma Ogami / Alien Benzene Hit Similar →
1993 Graduation Journey: I Came from Japan - Flop Similar →
1988 The Yen Family Hajime Kimura Average Similar →
1986 Cabaret Takigawa Flop Similar →
1984 Mahjong Horoki Dosa Ken Hit Similar →
1983 Kanei Command Performance - Flop Similar →
1983 A Hunter's Diary Ichiro Honda Flop Similar →
1983 Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi hissatsu no shiraha - Flop Similar →
1982 Suspicion Katsuo Toyosaki Hit Similar →
1982 Fossilized Wilderness - Flop Similar →
1981 Island of the Evil Spirits Kousuke Kindaichi Average Similar →
1980 The Beast to Die Sanada Flop Similar →

Takeshi Kaga - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takeshi Kaga?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takeshi Kaga is "AIBOU: The Movie IV" with a rating of 9.3/10.

How many movies has Takeshi Kaga acted in?

Takeshi Kaga has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Takeshi Kaga?

Other notable films include "Mio's Cookbook", "Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale", and "Lingering Spirits".