Kiyoshiro Imawano - Actor Profile

Kiyoshiro Imawano

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
11Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 2, 1951
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Kiyoshiro Imawano Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kiyoshiro Imawano reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 36% of Kiyoshiro Imawano'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 Chicken Heart, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kiyoshiro Imawano Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kiyoshiro Imawano's career based on audience ratings.

★7.6
Chicken Heart (2002) movie poster
★7.6

Chicken Heart: Former boxer Iwano, teamed up with Sada and Maru, who live in the same apartment building, makes his daily living as a p

Chicken Heart

2002•Comedy
★6.9
The Happiness of the Katakuris (2002) movie poster
★6.9

The Happiness of the Katakuris: The Katakuri family has just opened their guest house in the mountains. Unfortunately their first guest commits suicide

The Happiness of the Katakuris

2002•Comedy
★6.5
Sakuran (2006) movie poster
★6.5

Sakuran: Kiyoha rises from the lowly courtesan ranks to the high class position of Oiran in the steamy red-light district of Yosh

Sakuran

2006•History
★6.5
1980 (2003) movie poster
★6.5

1980: A former idol becomes a teacher at the high school she graduated from, but her new career is threatened by an expose boo

1980

2003•Comedy
★6.3
The Great Yokai War (2005) movie poster
★6.3

The Great Yokai War: A young boy with a troubled home life becomes "chosen," and he stumbles into the middle of a great war of yōkai (a class

The Great Yokai War

2005•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Kiyoshiro Imawano has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2008 Then Summer Came - Flop Similar →
2006 Sakuran Oretachi Hit Similar →
2005 The Great Yokai War General Nurarihyon Average Similar →
2004 Otakus in Love Yukata Average Similar →
2003 1980 - Hit Similar →
2002 Chicken Heart Sada Super Hit Similar →
2002 The Happiness of the Katakuris Richard Sagawa Hit Similar →
2001 The Making Of The Katakuris - Average Similar →
2001 Futashika na melody himself Flop Similar →
1993 The Tomb & the Divorce Akiyuki Flop Similar →
1986 Death Powder Dr. Loo Average Similar →

Kiyoshiro Imawano - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kiyoshiro Imawano?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kiyoshiro Imawano is "Chicken Heart" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Kiyoshiro Imawano acted in?

Kiyoshiro Imawano has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kiyoshiro Imawano?

Other notable films include "The Happiness of the Katakuris", "Sakuran", and "1980".

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