Kiichi Nakai - Actor Profile

Kiichi Nakai

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 18, 1961
Birth Place: Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan

About Kiichi Nakai

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kiichi Nakai (born 18 September 1961) is a Japanese actor. His father, Keiji Sada, also a movie actor, died when Nakai was only two years old. Nakai started his acting career while he was still in university and was awarded the Rookie of the Year of Japan Academy Awards in 1981. He won the Japan Academy Best Supporting Actor award in 1994 (for 47 Ronin) and Best Actor award in 2003 (for Mibu gishi den (When the Last Sword is Drawn). He also won the award for best supporting actor at the 19th Hochi Film Award for 47 Ronin. In 2003 he played a Japanese delegate to a Chinese emperor of the Tang dynasty in Warriors of Heaven and Earth. Though a few of his lines are in Japanese, most are in Mandarin. His older sister, Kie Nakai, is also an actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Kiichi Nakai, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Kiichi Nakai Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 98% of Kiichi Nakai'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 Ryoma's Wife, Her Husband and Her Lover, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kiichi Nakai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kiichi Nakai's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Kiichi Nakai has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 YUKIKAZE - Super Hit Similar →
2024 Silence of the Sea Suiken Super Hit Similar →
2023 We Make Antiques! Osaka Dreams Norio Koike Super Hit Similar →
2022 Dreaming of the Meridian Arc - Super Hit Similar →
2020 劇場の灯を消すな!PARCO劇場編 - Hit Similar →
2020 We Make Antiques! Kyoto Rendezvous Norio Koike Super Hit Similar →
2019 Hit Me Anyone One More Time Keisuke Kuroda Hit Similar →
2018 We Make Antiques! Norio Koike Super Hit Similar →
2017 Flower and Sword Nobunaga Oda Super Hit Similar →
2016 Good Morning Show Shingo Sumida Super Hit Similar →
2016 Ken San Narrator Hit Similar →
2014 Snow on The Blades Kingo Shimura Hit Similar →
2014 Time Never Stops Ryosuke Saigo Super Hit Similar →
2012 Tenchi: The Samurai Astronomer Mitsukuni Mito Hit Similar →
2011 A Ghost of a Chance Osano Hit Similar →
2010 Railways Hajime Tsutsui Hit Similar →
2008 The Magic Hour Toru Iwata Super Hit Similar →
2007 Hero Akihiko Takida Hit Similar →
2007 Dororo Kagemitsu Daigo Hit Similar →
2006 Moyuru Toki: The Excellent Company - Hit Similar →
2005 Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Kenichi Takata (voice) Hit Similar →
2003 When the Last Sword Is Drawn Kanichiro Yoshimura Hit Similar →
2002 Ryoma's Wife, Her Husband and Her Lover - Super Hit Similar →
2001 The Firefly - Super Hit Similar →
2001 Darkness in the Light Makoto Sasano Hit Similar →
2000 Tales of the Unusual (segment "Samurai Cellular") Hit Similar →
2000 Shinsengumi - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Falling into the Evening Shibata Hit Similar →
1998 Begging for Love Fumio Chin Hit Similar →
1998 Love Letter - Super Hit Similar →
1994 47 Ronin Matashiro Irobe Hit Similar →
1993 Marriage Masahiko Tendo Super Hit Similar →
1993 Moving Kenichi Super Hit Similar →
1992 Unmei no gyakuten: Nusuma reta kigyô himitsu! - Hit Similar →
1992 Gekashitsu Kiyonaga Super Hit Similar →
1991 Yakuza Warfare - Super Hit Similar →
1990 1750 Days of Turbulence - Super Hit Similar →
1990 Tokyo Heaven Fumio Amamiya Hit Similar →
1988 Those Swell Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Princess from the Moon Otomo-no-Dainagon or Minister of the Military Average Similar →
1987 Actress Heinosuke Gosho Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Greatest Man in the World Nise Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Hall of the Crying Deer - Super Hit Similar →
1986 Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies Kenjiro Shimada Hit Similar →
1986 Big Joys, Small Sorrows - Hit Similar →
1985 The Empty Table Otohiko Kidoji Hit Similar →
1984 Make-Up Kusaka Super Hit Similar →
1984 F2 Grand Prix Nakano Super Hit Similar →
1983 Tora-san Goes Religious? Kazumichi Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Imperial Navy Masato Odagiri Hit Similar →

Kiichi Nakai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kiichi Nakai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kiichi Nakai is "Ryoma's Wife, Her Husband and Her Lover" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kiichi Nakai acted in?

Kiichi Nakai has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kiichi Nakai?

Other notable films include "Time Never Stops", "The Greatest Man in the World", and "Make-Up".

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