Akiko Kudō

Acting

Freshness: Jan 16, 2026

18Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1944

Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Akiko Kudō

Japanese actress.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Akiko Kudō reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Akiko Kudō'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 39% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Akiko Kudō remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in A Scarred Life, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Akiko Kudō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Akiko Kudō's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

A Scarred Life — Set in Osaka, during the devastated time of post-war Japan, this is a tale of the yakuza who set about rebuilding after

A Scarred Life

1971•Drama

★7.2

★7.2

A Wad of Notes — A lone gambler tries to keep a yakuza family from taking over a festival in Kitakyushu. After away from his hometown for

A Wad of Notes

1970•Action

★7.1

Sympathy for the Underdog (1971) movie poster

★7.1

Sympathy for the Underdog — A yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.

Sympathy for the Underdog

1971•Drama

★7.0

The Gambler's Counterattack (1971) movie poster

★7.0

The Gambler's Counterattack — Aiba is a gang boss who has just got out of jail, and finds everything has changed. His old gang has broken up, and only

The Gambler's Counterattack

1971•Drama

★6.6

The Man Without a Map (1968) movie poster

★6.6

The Man Without a Map — A private detective is hired to find a missing man by his wife. While his search is unsuccessful, the detective's own li

The Man Without a Map

1968•Mystery

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Akiko Kudō.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1984	Branded Female Convicts	-	Flop	Similar →
1975	Iku iku maito gai - Seishun no mon Mon	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	New Abashiri Prison Story: Honor and Humanity, Ammunition That Attracts the Storm	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Woman His Prey	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Organized Crime: Killer's Glory	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	The Kanto Scarlet Cherry Gang	Koteru	Average	Similar →
1971	The Gambler's Counterattack	Yamano Midori	Hit	Similar →
1971	The Viper Brothers Rage Again	-	Flop	Similar →
1971	A Scarred Life	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	A Modern Yakuza: Broken Code	-	Average	Similar →
1971	Sympathy for the Underdog	Terumi Higa	Hit	Similar →
1970	Whipmaster: Ballad of Murder	Maya	Hit	Similar →
1970	A Wad of Notes	Sen	Hit	Similar →
1970	Gambler's Code - Loyalty Offering	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Japan's Violent Gangs: Degenerate Boss	-	Flop	Similar →
1970	Code Between Brothers: All New	-	Average	Similar →
1970	Rise and Fall of Chivalry	-	Hit	Similar →
1968	The Man Without a Map	-	Hit	Similar →

Akiko Kudō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Akiko Kudō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Akiko Kudō is "A Scarred Life" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Akiko Kudō acted in?

Akiko Kudō has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Akiko Kudō?

Other notable films include "A Wad of Notes", "Sympathy for the Underdog", and "The Gambler's Counterattack".