Yu Yamada - Actor Profile

Yu Yamada

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
17Total Films
7.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 5, 1984
Birth Place: Okinawa, Japan

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Yu Yamada reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Yu Yamada'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 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Yu Yamada remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Eating Women, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Yu Yamada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yu Yamada's career based on audience ratings.

★7.4
Eating Women (2018) movie poster
★7.4

Eating Women — Follows the daily lives of 8 women with different backgrounds through what they eat and whom they date.

Eating Women

2018•Drama
★7.4
The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express (2001) movie poster
★7.4

The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express — When the head of the touring magician's group "Magical Fantasy" is murdered on a train while on his way to Hokkaido, you

The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express

2001•Mystery
★7.3
Nodame Cantabile: The Movie II (2010) movie poster
★7.3

Nodame Cantabile: The Movie II — Nodame and Chiaki mutually decide that it would be for the best if they parted ways for a while so Nodame can practice f

Nodame Cantabile: The Movie II

2010•Romance
★7.2
Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I (2009) movie poster
★7.2

Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I — Chiaki is an aspiring conductor who faces the challenge of leading an orchestra which is made up of substitutes. Nodame

Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I

2009•Romance
★5.5
Akihabara@DEEP (2006) movie poster
★5.5

Akihabara@DEEP — Set in Tokyo's otaku mecca Akihabara, "Akihabara@DEEP" tells the story of five otaku who drop out of society and end up

Akihabara@DEEP

2006•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Yu Yamada.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2018 Eating Women Tamami Nasuda Hit Similar →
2017 Shinjuku Swan II Ryoko Flop Similar →
2015 Shinjuku Swan Ryoko Average Similar →
2014 Genge Miki Hamada Flop Similar →
2012 My Departure Yuika Kagawa Flop Similar →
2010 Nodame Cantabile: The Movie II Son Rui Hit Similar →
2009 Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I Son Rui Hit Similar →
2009 チーム・バチスタ第2弾　ナイチンゲールの沈黙 - Flop Similar →
2009 Kanna's Big Success! Kanna Kannazuki Flop Similar →
2007 The Yakiniku Movie: Bulgogi Yori Average Similar →
2006 Akihabara@DEEP Akira Average Similar →
2005 Tales of the Bizarre: 2005 Fall Special - Flop Similar →
2005 Be-Bop High School 2 - Flop Similar →
2004 Dark Tales of Japan Mayu Ooki (segment "Sacrifice") Flop Similar →
2004 Kosuke Kindaichi: Inugami Family - Flop Similar →
2003 Route 58 - Flop Similar →
2001 The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express Kyoko Sendo / Momoe Sendo Hit Similar →

Yu Yamada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yu Yamada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yu Yamada is "Eating Women" with a rating of 7.4/10.

How many movies has Yu Yamada acted in?

Yu Yamada has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yu Yamada?

Other notable films include "The Files of Young Kindaichi: Murder on the Magic Express", "Nodame Cantabile: The Movie II", and "Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I".