Makiko Watanabe - Actor Profile

Makiko Watanabe

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Sep 14, 1968
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

About Makiko Watanabe

Makiko Watanabe (渡辺 真起子, Watanabe Makiko, September 14, 1968) is a Japanese actress and former fashion model from Tokyo. She is affiliated with Decade.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Makiko Watanabe reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Makiko Watanabe's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 64% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Makiko Watanabe remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in 孤独のグルメ 2020大晦日スペシャル~俺の食事に密はない、孤独の花火大作戦!~, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Makiko Watanabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Makiko Watanabe's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Makiko Watanabe.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Sugar Glass Bottle Fukuko Hit Similar →
2024 Happyend Yoko Hit Similar →
2024 Desert of Namibia Mari Hit Similar →
2023 Family - Hit Similar →
2023 Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room: The Movie Mariko Shirokane Hit Similar →
2022 Small, Slow But Steady Ms. Goto Hit Similar →
2022 Fragments of the Last Will - Super Hit Similar →
2022 Haw - Hit Similar →
2022 The Midnight Maiden War - Average Similar →
2021 In the Wake - Hit Similar →
2021 Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning Landlady Super Hit Similar →
2021 Tomorrow's Dining Table Yoriko Narita Hit Similar →
2020 孤独のグルメ 2020大晦日スペシャル~俺の食事に密はない、孤独の花火大作戦!~ - Super Hit Similar →
2020 The Asadas! Michiko Togawa Hit Similar →
2020 State of Emergency Delivery 2020 Super Hit Similar →
2020 The Calming Makiko Average Similar →
2020 Voices in the Wind Hiroko Hit Similar →
2019 37 Seconds Mai Hit Similar →
2018 A Banana? At This Time of Night? Takako Maeki Super Hit Similar →
2018 And Your Bird Can Sing Naoko Hit Similar →
2018 My Friend "A" Asako Shinozuka Hit Similar →
2017 The Lowlife Izumi Average Similar →
2017 Slight Fever Naoko Maeda Super Hit Similar →
2017 Foreboding Kasuya's wife Average Similar →
2017 Star Sand Yoshigami Hit Similar →
2017 Hello, Goodbye Saki Kobayashi Hit Similar →
2016 A Loving Husband Yohei's mother Hit Similar →
2016 64: Part 2 - Super Hit Similar →
2015 Tales of the Bizarre 25th Anniversary Spring Special: Popular Manga Artist Competition - Average Similar →
2014 Still the Water Misaki Hit Similar →
2013 Au revoir l'été Sakuko's Aunt Average Similar →
2013 Capturing Dad Sawa Average Similar →
2012 Odayaka Noriko Average Similar →
2012 Playback - Super Hit Similar →
2011 Himizu Sumida's Mother Hit Similar →
2010 Wandering Home - Average Similar →
2010 Heaven's Story Mina Hit Similar →
2009 Where Are You? Kawai's Mother Average Similar →
2009 White Night - Super Hit Similar →
2008 Love Exposure Kaori Super Hit Similar →
2007 The Rebirth Noriko Average Similar →
2007 My Sister, My Love - Average Similar →
2007 The Mourning Forest Wakako Hit Similar →
2007 Fourteen - Average Similar →
2005 Canary - Average Similar →
2004 Zebraman Yukiyo Ichikawa Average Similar →
2002 Perfect Blue: Yume Nara Samete Bando's Wife Average Similar →
1999 M/Other Aki Average Similar →
1997 2/Duo Yu's Friend Super Hit Similar →
1996 XX: Beautiful Prey Noriko Average Similar →

Makiko Watanabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Makiko Watanabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Makiko Watanabe is "孤独のグルメ 2020大晦日スペシャル~俺の食事に密はない、孤独の花火大作戦!~" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Makiko Watanabe acted in?

Makiko Watanabe has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Makiko Watanabe?

Other notable films include "Slight Fever", "Love Exposure", and "White Night".