Kanae Kobayashi - Actor Profile

Kanae Kobayashi

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 7, 1907
Birth Place: Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

Kanae Kobayashi Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 84% of Kanae Kobayashi'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 Asataro the Crow, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kanae Kobayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kanae Kobayashi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kanae Kobayashi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1978 Empire of Passion - Hit Similar →
1976 In the Realm of the Senses Old Geisha Kikuryû Hit Similar →
1975 Death at an Old Mansion Onao Average Similar →
1973 Coup d'Etat - Hit Similar →
1973 The Water Was So Clear - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance Bereaved Woman's Servant Hit Similar →
1971 Women's Prison for Torture - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman Shige Hit Similar →
1970 Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival - Hit Similar →
1970 Ghost of Kasane Swamp Osei, the brothel madam Hit Similar →
1969 Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay - Flop Similar →
1969 Blood End - Average Similar →
1969 Tenchu! - Hit Similar →
1967 Zatoichi Challenged - Hit Similar →
1967 Zatoichi the Outlaw - Hit Similar →
1966 Zatoichi's Pilgrimage - Hit Similar →
1966 The Betrayal - Average Similar →
1966 Zatoichi's Vengeance Tamekichi's mother Hit Similar →
1966 Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess - Hit Similar →
1965 Zatoichi and the Chess Expert Widow Tarozaemon Hit Similar →
1965 Life of Matsu the Untamed Tea shop woman Super Hit Similar →
1965 Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan - Average Similar →
1963 Shinobi no Mono 2: Vengeance - Hit Similar →
1963 New Tale of Zatoichi Old lady going deaf Hit Similar →
1962 The Tale of Zatoichi Kane the innkeeper Hit Similar →
1962 Her Hidden Past Sakai family maid Hit Similar →
1961 A Lustful Man - Average Similar →
1961 Shikaku yashiki - Super Hit Similar →
1961 晴小袖 - Hit Similar →
1961 Kojiro's Turning Swallow Cut - Average Similar →
1960 What Price Love? - Hit Similar →
1960 Bonchi - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Sudden Attack of the Christian Lord - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Gambler and the Princess - Hit Similar →
1958 The Gay Masquerade - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Conflagration - Hit Similar →
1957 The Tower of Nanzenji aka Return to Manhood - Hit Similar →
1957 An Osaka Story - Average Similar →
1956 Asataro the Crow - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Hidden Story of the Yagyu Clan - Super Hit Similar →
1954 Chikamatsu Monogatari Otatsu Super Hit Similar →
1954 The Woman in the Rumor Oharu Hit Similar →
1953 Ghost-Cat of Arima Palace - Super Hit Similar →
1953 A Geisha Hairdresser Super Hit Similar →
1951 Story of a Beloved Wife - Hit Similar →
1951 Miss Oyu Nanny Hit Similar →
1948 The Grand Master Saya Super Hit Similar →
1945 最後の攘夷党 - Hit Similar →
1943 The Life of Matsu the Untamed - Hit Similar →
1940 Miyamoto Musashi - Dai-ichi-bu: Kusawake no hitobito - Dai-ni-bu: Eitatsu no mon - Hit Similar →

Kanae Kobayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kanae Kobayashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kanae Kobayashi is "Asataro the Crow" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kanae Kobayashi acted in?

Kanae Kobayashi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kanae Kobayashi?

Other notable films include "Life of Matsu the Untamed", "Shikaku yashiki", and "The Gay Masquerade".

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