Kōjirō Kusanagi - Actor Profile

Kōjirō Kusanagi

Acting
Updated: May 17, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 19, 1929
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

Kōjirō Kusanagi Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Kōjirō Kusanagi'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 Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kōjirō Kusanagi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kōjirō Kusanagi's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji (1994) movie poster
★10.0

Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji: The fourth head of the Masashimizu group suddenly died. It was good until his adopted son Haruhiko Ayanokoji, a lawyer,

Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji

1994
★10.0
Target (1980) movie poster
★10.0

Target: Two killers revenge a wirepuller of the underworld in Yokohama.

Target

1980•Drama
★10.0
The Forest of the Little Bear (1987) movie poster
★10.0

The Forest of the Little Bear: Hunting master Ginzo kills a man-eating bear. When he finds out the bear had a cub, Ginzo decides to raise the cub, but

The Forest of the Little Bear

1987•Drama
★10.0
Umi e, See You (1988) movie poster
★10.0

Umi e, See You: Team DANKAI are set to compete in the Paris-Dakar Rally, an off-road endurance race spanning thousands of miles and mult

Umi e, See You

1988•Drama
★9.0
Second Generation Young Boss (1969) movie poster
★9.0

Second Generation Young Boss: Takeshi Nanjo, a junior lieutenant in the navy whose father, the head of the Nanjo-gumi yakuza family, was killed, is fo

Second Generation Young Boss

1969•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Kōjirō Kusanagi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1996 Jigokudo Spiritual Press - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji - Super Hit Similar →
1993 Madadayo Man Who Bought the Land Hit Similar →
1991 Playtime Never Ends - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Be-Bop Highschool: The Power Yamamoto Super Hit Similar →
1988 Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad Kozo Numata (Episode 1) Super Hit Similar →
1988 Break Out Genji Ou Super Hit Similar →
1988 Umi e, See You - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Memories of You - Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Forest of the Little Bear - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Be-Bop High School: A Delinquent Student March Yamamoto Super Hit Similar →
1985 Let Him Rest in Peace Junichi Kamei Super Hit Similar →
1985 No More God, No More Love - Hit Similar →
1984 W's Tragedy Yoshikazu Kiuchi Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Fugitive Samurai - Hit Similar →
1983 Hometown - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Karate Cop Mr. Akiyoshi Super Hit Similar →
1981 Willful Murder - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Lowly Ronin - Super Hit Similar →
1981 The Hidden Trail of the Beasts Takita Super Hit Similar →
1980 Target Wang Super Hit Similar →
1980 An Ocean to Cross - Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Execution Game - Hit Similar →
1979 The Man Who Stole the Sun Technician of Phone Company Hit Similar →
1979 Dead Angle - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Nomugi Pass - Hit Similar →
1978 The Killing Game Manji Hanai Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Days of No Return - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Sixteen Years Old: Nymphets' Room Hideyuki Kusanagi Hit Similar →
1976 Truckster Goes to Hokkaido - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Shadow Hunters - Hit Similar →
1970 Sign of the Jack Kamioka Super Hit Similar →
1969 Second Generation Young Boss Genji Super Hit Similar →
1969 Woman Gambling Expert: Odd/Even Gambling Trip - Hit Similar →
1968 The Sands of Kurobe - Hit Similar →
1968 Slave Factory - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Spiders' The Noisy Parade Man with sunglasses Super Hit Similar →
1967 Juvenile Delinquent: Shout of the Rising Sun - Super Hit Similar →
1967 A Colt Is My Passport Hit man Hit Similar →
1966 The Front Line Showdown - Super Hit Similar →
1964 The Long Death - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Alone Across the Pacific - Hit Similar →
1962 Danger Pays Ken Serizawa Hit Similar →
1961 A Killer Without a Grave - Hit Similar →
1960 The Warped Ones Shinji Kumaki Hit Similar →
1960 The Day of Youth - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Intimidation Shinji Kumaki Hit Similar →
1960 Ryuji, the Gun Slinger Goro Ishii Super Hit Similar →
1959 Woman from the Sea - Super Hit Similar →
1957 Harbor Rats - Super Hit Similar →

Kōjirō Kusanagi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kōjirō Kusanagi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kōjirō Kusanagi is "Yakuza Lawyer Haruhiko Ayanokoji" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kōjirō Kusanagi acted in?

Kōjirō Kusanagi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kōjirō Kusanagi?

Other notable films include "Target", "The Forest of the Little Bear", and "Umi e, See You".

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