
Masaaki Takarai
ActingMasaaki Takarai Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Masaaki Takarai reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Masaaki Takarai's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 50% of Masaaki Takarai'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 Swing Girls, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Masaaki Takarai Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Masaaki Takarai's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Masaaki Takarai has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | One-Percenter | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Once Upon a Time in Tokyo | Jiro | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | Crazy Samurai Musashi | Yoshioka Clan Member | Average | Similar → |
| 2020 | Osaka Girl | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Terminal Trust | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Departures | Orchestra Member | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Cricket Girl | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Lady Red Rose | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2004 | Swing Girls | Teacher Kubota | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Spirit of the Dead | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1999 | Revenge | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Dimension Travelers | Yamazawa Norio | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | That's Cheating! The Biggest Plan in History? | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Shall We Dance? | Farewell Party Participant Dancer | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | August in the Water | Ukiya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Love Worker Sharaba Ya Ranko | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | School Teacher | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Sumo Do, Sumo Don't | Haruo Yamamoto | Hit | Similar → |
Masaaki Takarai - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Masaaki Takarai?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masaaki Takarai is "Swing Girls" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Masaaki Takarai acted in?
Masaaki Takarai has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Masaaki Takarai?
Other notable films include "Departures", "Shall We Dance?", and "Osaka Girl".




