Chōichirō Kawarasaki - Actor Profile

Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 11, 1939
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

About Chōichirō Kawarasaki

Kawarasaki Choichiro was a Japanese actor born in Musashino Town, Tokyo. He graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Musashi High School and dropped out of Waseda University's Department of Literature. He is the eldest son of Kawarazaki Chojuro IV. His wife is Ito Eiko. His younger brothers are Kawarazaki Jiro and Kawarazaki Kenzo. At the age of 64, he died of acute heart failure.

Chōichirō Kawarasaki Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Chōichirō Kawarasaki 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 Chōichirō Kawarasaki's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Chōichirō Kawarasaki'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 My Phoenix, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Chōichirō Kawarasaki Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Chōichirō Kawarasaki's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Chōichirō Kawarasaki has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1995 Sharaku Santō Kyōden Hit Similar →
1993 Lone Wolf and Cub: The Final Conflict Chamberlain giving shelter to Ogami Itto Super Hit Similar →
1992 Faraway Sunset - Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Strange Tale of Oyuki Take-san Super Hit Similar →
1991 Rhapsody in August Noboru Hit Similar →
1991 War and Youth Kappei Hayase Hit Similar →
1990 Takeshi: Childhood Days Tatsuo Kazama (Uncle of Shinji) Super Hit Similar →
1989 My Phoenix Kisaku Anayama Super Hit Similar →
1988 Shiro and Marilyn Gentaro Tamashiro Hit Similar →
1987 River of Fireflies - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Gonza the Spearman Jinbei Iwaki Hit Similar →
1985 Yume-Chiyo - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Serial Killer: Coldblooded - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Manon Kuwashiro Super Hit Similar →
1981 This Is Noriko - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Gassan Karasu Hit Similar →
1979 Vengeance Is Mine Pawnshop Owner Super Hit Similar →
1978 Panic in High School Ogata Hit Similar →
1978 Double Clutch - Hit Similar →
1975 Let's Go, Grandma! - Super Hit Similar →
1975 Invitation of Lust Yazawa Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Gate of Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Red Paper Lantern - Hit Similar →
1974 Himiko Mimaki Hit Similar →
1973 Long Journey into Love - Hit Similar →
1971 Follow the Girls Teruo Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Gentle Japanese Shaka Super Hit Similar →
1970 Live Today, Die Tomorrow! - Hit Similar →
1969 The Girl I Abandoned - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Profound Desires of the Gods Kametaro Futori Hit Similar →
1965 Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro Kichijiro Hayashi Hit Similar →
1965 Cold Rice, Osan, Chan - Hit Similar →
1965 The Tattooed Lord Yoyoshi Super Hit Similar →
1964 Cruel Story of the Shogunate's Downfall - Hit Similar →
1964 The Ninja Hunt Yajirô Amano Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Sharks - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Great Killing - Hit Similar →
1964 Fighting Tatsu, the Rickshaw Man - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple Kichijiro Hayashi Hit Similar →
1963 13 Assassins Makino Yoshio Super Hit Similar →
1963 A Prisoner in Search of Daughter - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Miyamoto Musashi III: Birth of Two Sword Style Hayashi Kichijiro Hit Similar →
1963 Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai - Hit Similar →
1963 Tokaido Fullhouse - Hit Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights - Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Carpenter and Children - Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Mad Fox Sakuragi Miya Hit Similar →
1961 Fine Man - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Samurai Knights - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Lord of Steel Heart Kojiro Super Hit Similar →

Chōichirō Kawarasaki - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Chōichirō Kawarasaki?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Chōichirō Kawarasaki is "My Phoenix" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Chōichirō Kawarasaki acted in?

Chōichirō Kawarasaki has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Chōichirō Kawarasaki?

Other notable films include "Faraway Sunset", "This Is Noriko", and "The Gentle Japanese".

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