Gannosuke Ashiya - Actor Profile

Gannosuke Ashiya

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 29, 1931
Birth Place: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Gannosuke Ashiya Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Gannosuke Ashiya reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 54% of Gannosuke Ashiya'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 Nothing But Bones, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Gannosuke Ashiya Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gannosuke Ashiya's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Gannosuke Ashiya has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1994 Kyoto Yokai Map 6: A legend of love that transcends time and space and is revived at the Jidai Matsuri! A 1200-year-old beauty vs. a psychic detective - Flop Similar →
1994 Pom Poko Inugami Gyobu (voice) Hit Similar →
1993 Kyoto Yokai Map 5: A 900-Year-Old Beautiful Noh Mask Maker Who Lived in Sagano - Flop Similar →
1990 Sea of ​​Wandering - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Sure Death - Hit Similar →
1983 Ninja Gangsters IV: The Mysterious Golden Castle - Flop Similar →
1983 Ninja Gangsters III: The Missing Daimyo Procession - Flop Similar →
1982 The Dropout Seiji Shimamura Hit Similar →
1982 Ninja Gangsters 2: The Lullaby of Hell - Flop Similar →
1981 Tora-san's Love in Osaka Kisuke Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Wandering of the Naked General: The Kiyoshi Yamashita Story Kiyoshi Yamashita Flop Similar →
1981 Ninja Gangsters: Extorting from the Bad! - Flop Similar →
1981 Chie the Brat Shacho (voice) Hit Similar →
1981 Muddy River Shinoda Hit Similar →
1971 Monk's Paradise - Hit Similar →
1971 Okoma, the Orphan Gambler Katsuji Hanada Hit Similar →
1969 Inferno of Torture Onikichi Average Similar →
1968 Ohyaku: The Female Demon Genji Hit Similar →
1968 Hot Springs Geisha Kuroshima Flop Similar →
1968 Nunnery Confidential - Average Similar →
1966 Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom - Hit Similar →
1966 Nothing But Bones - Super Hit Similar →
1965 New Kurama Tengu: Gojozaka Duel - Average Similar →
1965 Yakuza G-Men - Flop Similar →
1965 Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O. - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Third Contest - Hit Similar →
1965 Taking the Castle - Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Tattooed Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Spying Sorceress - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Bad Reputation: The Big Drum Ichiro Super Hit Similar →
1964 Gambler Jonen Super Hit Similar →
1963 Bad Reputation: Two Notorious Men in Tokyo - Hit Similar →
1963 For Love and Money - Flop Similar →
1963 Song Festival Inugami Tenzen Flop Similar →
1963 The Kingdom of Jirocho 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Alone Across the Pacific - Hit Similar →
1963 The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 - Hit Similar →
1963 Legends of Honor - Super Hit Similar →
1963 18 Roughs Moriyama Hit Similar →
1963 The Confusing Journey of Jirocho - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Bad Reputation: Imposter's Paradise - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Naite waratta hanayome - Flop Similar →
1962 Records of loyal vassals - Flop Similar →
1962 A Country Boss Shigezo of Juso Flop Similar →
1961 続々々番頭はんと丁稚どん チャンポン旅行 - Flop Similar →
1961 Shin nitōhei monogatari medetaku gaisen no maki - Flop Similar →
1961 Zokuzoku bantōhan to detchidon - Flop Similar →
1960 Zoku bantōhan to detchidon - Flop Similar →
1960 Bantōhan to detchidon - Flop Similar →
1959 Sazae-san, the Wayward Wife - Flop Similar →

Gannosuke Ashiya - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gannosuke Ashiya?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gannosuke Ashiya is "Nothing But Bones" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gannosuke Ashiya acted in?

Gannosuke Ashiya has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gannosuke Ashiya?

Other notable films include "Hoodlum Soldier and the C.O.", "Tora-san's Love in Osaka", and "Legends of Honor".

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