Kumiko Akiyoshi - Actor Profile

Kumiko Akiyoshi

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 29, 1954
Birth Place: Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Kumiko Akiyoshi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Kumiko Akiyoshi reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 64% of Kumiko Akiyoshi'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 Brother and Sister, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Kumiko Akiyoshi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kumiko Akiyoshi's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Brother and Sister (1976) movie poster
★10.0

Brother and Sister: Members of a country family react differently to the return of daughter Mon from a town factory.While the men are angry

Brother and Sister

1976•Drama
★10.0
Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode (1990) movie poster
★10.0

Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode: Some of the greatest battles during the Age of Civil Wars were fought between the Uesugi and Takeda clans. Leading up to

Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode

1990•History
★10.0
Sugata Sanshiro (1977) movie poster
★10.0

Sugata Sanshiro: The story of Sanshiro Sugata, a young man who wants to learn the new art of judo. A wise teacher reveals to Sanshiro tha

Sugata Sanshiro

1977•Drama
★10.0
Elegy (1976) movie poster
★10.0

Elegy: In Hokkaido, Kunigama. Reiko (Akagi) met Katsura, on a quiet and lonely late autumn evening, before the harsh and fierce

Elegy

1976•Romance
★10.0
The Visas That Saved Lives (1992) movie poster
★10.0

The Visas That Saved Lives: Dramatization of the true story of Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Lithuanian Jews during Wo

The Visas That Saved Lives

1992

Full Filmography

Every movie Kumiko Akiyoshi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Family - Hit Similar →
2017 Karanukan - Flop Similar →
2014 Cold Yuriko Himura Flop Similar →
2013 The Intermission - Hit Similar →
2012 Furyō shōnen 3, 000-ri no sō-ban (atama) - Flop Similar →
2011 地球征服アパート物語 - Flop Similar →
2004 Translucent Tree Chigiri Yamazaki Flop Similar →
2003 The Blue Light Yuuko Kushimori Hit Similar →
2001 Desert Moon Keechie's Client Average Similar →
2001 Love Ghost Kazuko Shibayama Average Similar →
1999 The Nagaharu Yodogawa Story: A Cineaste's Life in Kobe Ryu Super Hit Similar →
1995 Deep River Mitsuko Hit Similar →
1994 Lesson - Flop Similar →
1993 Crimson Lotus - Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Visas That Saved Lives - Super Hit Similar →
1991 Saito Dosan: Rage of Power Miyoshino Hit Similar →
1990 Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode - Super Hit Similar →
1989 The Enchantment Miyako Shinohara Flop Similar →
1988 The Discarnates Fusako Harada Hit Similar →
1987 Tora-san Plays Daddy Takako Super Hit Similar →
1987 The Orphaned Geisha Yaeko Flop Similar →
1987 Night Train Satoko Okazaki Flop Similar →
1987 Taikoki - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Flakes of Snow - Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Horizon Sakura Hit Similar →
1983 Aitsu to lullaby - Hit Similar →
1982 Weekend Shuffle - Hit Similar →
1982 To Trap a Kidnapper - Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Shootout Tomoko Araki Hit Similar →
1982 Cute Devil Ryoko Akimoto Hit Similar →
1982 Farewell to the Land Junko Flop Similar →
1981 Kamikaze, the Adventurer Kei Kaneshiro Average Similar →
1981 Something Like It Elizabeth Flop Similar →
1980 Toward the Terra Physis (voice) Average Similar →
1977 Crocodile, Parrot and Fur Seal Nanako Super Hit Similar →
1977 Sugata Sanshiro Otomi Murai Super Hit Similar →
1977 Mount Hakkoda Sawa Takiguchi (Guide) Hit Similar →
1977 Suddenly, Like a Storm Yuki Kobayashi Super Hit Similar →
1976 Brother and Sister - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Permanent Blue - Super Hit Similar →
1976 The War of the 16 Year Olds Azuna Average Similar →
1976 The Corporation - Flop Similar →
1976 Light and Shade of Youth Kyoko Toda Super Hit Similar →
1976 Elegy Reiko Ando Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Perennial Weed Noriko Hit Similar →
1974 Statue in Fire - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Virgin Blues Mami Hatake Hit Similar →
1974 Aoba shigereru - Hit Similar →
1974 Younger Sister - Flop Similar →
1974 Red Paper Lantern - Hit Similar →

Kumiko Akiyoshi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kumiko Akiyoshi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kumiko Akiyoshi is "Brother and Sister" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Kumiko Akiyoshi acted in?

Kumiko Akiyoshi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kumiko Akiyoshi?

Other notable films include "Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode", "Sugata Sanshiro", and "Elegy".

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