Kanako Fukaura - Actor Profile

Kanako Fukaura

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
23Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 4, 1960
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Kanako Fukaura Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kanako Fukaura reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 23 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 48% of Kanako Fukaura'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 Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kanako Fukaura Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kanako Fukaura's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love (1997) movie poster
★10.0

Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love: Morihara was left a widower 8 years ago when his wife passed away. He attends his first mixer party under the guidance o

Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love

1997•Romance
★8.5
More Painful than Rain (2005) movie poster
★8.5

More Painful than Rain: Ayami, who works in the marketing department of an advertising agency, is about to turn 30 and is beginning to think tha

More Painful than Rain

2005
★7.8
The Twilight Samurai (2002) movie poster
★7.8

The Twilight Samurai: Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a me

The Twilight Samurai

2002•Drama
★7.3
Dog Star (2002) movie poster
★7.3

Dog Star: A seeing-eye dog (Shiro) is granted one wish by his former owner. He chooses to become a human for a short time so he ca

Dog Star

2002•Comedy
★7.3
LoveDeath (2006) movie poster
★7.3

LoveDeath: A man and a woman are together on the 'Chrysalis Day', the fatal day everything in your life will be decided depends on

LoveDeath

2006•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Kanako Fukaura has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 北アルプス山岳救助隊・紫門一鬼８　白馬八方尾根　雪どけの叫び - Flop Similar →
2006 弁護士 灰島秀樹 - Flop Similar →
2006 LoveDeath - Hit Similar →
2005 More Painful than Rain - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Dark Tales of Japan Tomoko (segment "Spiderwoman") Average Similar →
2003 BORDER LINE - Flop Similar →
2002 The Twilight Samurai Yae Iinuma Super Hit Similar →
2002 Dog Star - Hit Similar →
2001 Gift of the Magi - Flop Similar →
2001 Hush! Mrs. Tadokoro Average Similar →
2001 Inugami Momoyo Bonomiya Flop Similar →
2000 Battle Royale Bus Guide Hit Similar →
2000 Senrigan - Hit Similar →
1999 The Boys Wanted to See Fireworks from the Side - Average Similar →
1998 Heisei Zankeiden: The Lion Roars! - Flop Similar →
1998 Shinjuku Boy Detectives Tomoko Kanzaki Flop Similar →
1997 Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love - Super Hit Similar →
1997 Account of the Ando Gang: Tale of a Scarface - Hit Similar →
1995 Fireworks, Should We See It from the Side or the Bottom? Norimichi's Mother Hit Similar →
1995 Phantom of the Toilet Hiroshi's Mother Average Similar →
1994 Motorcycle Girl - Hit Similar →
1991 Legendary Panty Mask - Average Similar →
1988 So What - Hit Similar →

Kanako Fukaura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kanako Fukaura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kanako Fukaura is "Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kanako Fukaura acted in?

Kanako Fukaura has been featured in at least 23 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kanako Fukaura?

Other notable films include "More Painful than Rain", "The Twilight Samurai", and "Dog Star".

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