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Kenji Sonoda

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 16, 1927
Birth Place: Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Kenji Sonoda Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kenji Sonoda reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Kenji Sonoda'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 The Adventures of Chuji, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kenji Sonoda Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kenji Sonoda's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
The Adventures of Chuji (1957) movie poster
★10.0

The Adventures of Chuji: Chuji Kunisada runs into strange adventures which tests his skill as a samurai as he untangles intrigue and murder again

The Adventures of Chuji

1957
★9.0
The Performers (1970) movie poster
★9.0

The Performers: Seijuro Fujihana, head master of the Fujihana dance school, is a proud and lonely artist. And because of his character,

The Performers

1970
★8.5
By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him (1966) movie poster
★8.5

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him: Immigrant gangs terrorize a Japanese town with their threats, loud jazz, and tasteless fashion sense, and only the tough

By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him

1966•Crime
★8.0
Rebellion of Japan (1967) movie poster
★8.0

Rebellion of Japan: Suzuko, a woman in her twenties who has a brother with political problems (due to communist reprisals), lives for over f

Rebellion of Japan

1967•Drama
★7.7
The Last Samurai (1974) movie poster
★7.7

The Last Samurai: The film follows the story of Sugi Toranosuke, a ronin, who returns to his home town of Edo many years after his attempt

The Last Samurai

1974•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kenji Sonoda has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1978 The Beauty in the Bathroom - Flop Similar →
1976 Outlaw Cop - Flop Similar →
1974 The Last Samurai - Super Hit Similar →
1974 It's a Psychic, Gather Everyone! - Flop Similar →
1973 Miyamoto Musashi - Hit Similar →
1972 Journey Into Solitude Kichizô Hit Similar →
1972 Beyond the Rainbow - Flop Similar →
1971 Human Target - Flop Similar →
1970 Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive - Hit Similar →
1970 Rainbow Over Paris Prisoner Flop Similar →
1970 Tora-san's Grand Scheme - Super Hit Similar →
1970 The Performers Gangster Super Hit Similar →
1969 Watch Out, Crimson Bat! - Hit Similar →
1968 Black Lizard - Hit Similar →
1968 The Shy Deceiver - Hit Similar →
1968 Blackmail Is My Life - Hit Similar →
1967 The X from Outer Space - Flop Similar →
1967 Rebellion of Japan - Super Hit Similar →
1966 By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Gamblers' Luck - Hit Similar →
1965 Samurai Spy - Average Similar →
1962 Kyūjin ryokō - Flop Similar →
1958 Confronting Fear - Flop Similar →
1958 Love in the Deep - Flop Similar →
1957 Akuma no kao - Flop Similar →
1957 The Adventures of Chuji - Super Hit Similar →
1956 Namida no hanamichi 三平 Flop Similar →

Kenji Sonoda - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kenji Sonoda?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kenji Sonoda is "The Adventures of Chuji" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kenji Sonoda acted in?

Kenji Sonoda has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kenji Sonoda?

Other notable films include "The Performers", "By a Man's Face Shall You Know Him", and "Rebellion of Japan".

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