Hiroyuki Watanabe - Actor Profile

Hiroyuki Watanabe

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 8, 1955
Birth Place: Mito, Ibaraki, Japan

About Hiroyuki Watanabe

Hiroyuki Watanabe was a Japanese actor. He primarily acted in dramas, of which a handful are tokusatsu series. One of his latest roles was as Taiga Saejima in the tokusatsu series GARO. He also played Kamen Rider Gaoh in the Kamen Rider Den-O movie, Kamen Rider Den-O: I'm Born!.

Hiroyuki Watanabe Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 80% of Hiroyuki Watanabe'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 True Record of an Ando Gang Side-Story: Starving Wolf's Rules, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Hiroyuki Watanabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hiroyuki Watanabe's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Hiroyuki Watanabe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Dead Fishes Junpei Saeki Super Hit Similar →
2022 Ginji The Speculator - Hit Similar →
2022 Storage Man Yoshihiko Koga Hit Similar →
2022 The World of Shura 2 組長 円月 Super Hit Similar →
2022 The World of Shura leader Engetsu Super Hit Similar →
2021 Tears of Persephone Old Gentleman Super Hit Similar →
2020 Labyrinth of Cinema Fukao Asano Hit Similar →
2019 GARO - Under the Moonbow Taiga Saejima Super Hit Similar →
2019 In Full Bloom Tetsuro Tokugawa Hit Similar →
2019 Day and Night - Average Similar →
2018 Jet Black 2 - Hit Similar →
2018 Jet Black - Hit Similar →
2018 Miracle in Kasama Naoki Fujioka Average Similar →
2016 Samurai Hustle Returns Sandayu Morosaka Hit Similar →
2016 CONFLICT II: Conclusion Hyodo Hit Similar →
2016 CONFLICT: Outbreak Hyodo Hit Similar →
2013 Tenshin Kuki Ryuichi Average Similar →
2013 GARO and the Wailing Dragon Taiga Saejima Hit Similar →
2011 Karate-Robo Zaborgar Chief Inspector Nitta Average Similar →
2010 Sakurada Gate Incident - Hit Similar →
2009 Geharha: The Dark and Long-Haired Monster SDF Commander Super Hit Similar →
2007 Detective Story - Average Similar →
2007 Kamen Rider Den-O The Movie: I'm Born! Gaou · Kamen Rider Gaoh Hit Similar →
2007 The Insects Unlisted in the Encyclopedia - Hit Similar →
2006 GARO Special: Beast of the Demon Night Taiga Saejima Super Hit Similar →
2006 LoveDeath - Hit Similar →
2005 Shibuya Story - Super Hit Similar →
2005 Cromartie High School: The Movie Freddy Average Similar →
2004 The Motive Police Hit Similar →
2004 Tange Sazen : The Jar Worth One Million Ryo - Average Similar →
2002 True Record of an Ando Gang Side-Story: Starving Wolf's Rules Noboru Andô from 1945-63 Super Hit Similar →
2001 Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack Yutaka Hirose Super Hit Similar →
2001 Go Heat Man! - Super Hit Similar →
2001 Jesus is My Boss Tetsuya Shida Super Hit Similar →
2001 Ultraman Gaia: Once Again Gaia Akio Ishimuro Super Hit Similar →
1999 Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris Colonel Ono Hit Similar →
1999 Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna & Ultraman Gaia: The Battle in Hyperspace Commander Akio Ishimuro Hit Similar →
1998 Ring Hayatsu Hit Similar →
1996 Reborn from Hell II: Jubei's Revenge Jûbei Yagyû Average Similar →
1996 Gamera 2: Attack of Legion Colonel Ono Super Hit Similar →
1996 Kagerô 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1995 Yakuza Ladies: Blood Ties Tokuichi Murakami Average Similar →
1995 Gamera: Guardian of the Universe Colonel Ono Hit Similar →
1994 Shinjuku Outlaw - Hit Similar →
1986 The Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Yume-Chiyo - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Barrow Gang BC - Super Hit Similar →
1983 It's All Right, My Friend Hachi Average Similar →
1982 Cute Devil Koji Hit Similar →
1982 On the Road Tetsuro Tomishima Super Hit Similar →

Hiroyuki Watanabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hiroyuki Watanabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hiroyuki Watanabe is "True Record of an Ando Gang Side-Story: Starving Wolf's Rules" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hiroyuki Watanabe acted in?

Hiroyuki Watanabe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hiroyuki Watanabe?

Other notable films include "On the Road", "Kagerô 2", and "The Samurai".

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