Masaru Shiga - Actor Profile

Masaru Shiga

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 13, 1942
Birth Place: Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan

About Masaru Shiga

Japanese actor and singer.

Masaru Shiga Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 58% of Masaru Shiga'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 The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Masaru Shiga Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masaru Shiga's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Masaru Shiga has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2009 Road to New Don 6 - Flop Similar →
2009 Road to New Don 5 - Flop Similar →
2009 Road to New Don 4 - Flop Similar →
2006 Hula Girls Goro Kumano Hit Similar →
2003 Bokunchi - My House - Hit Similar →
2002 Deadly Outlaw: Rekka Hideaki Asai Hit Similar →
2002 Don Woman 3 - Flop Similar →
2001 Don Woman 2 - Flop Similar →
2001 Jitsuroku Yozakura Ginji 2 - Flop Similar →
2001 Don Woman - Flop Similar →
2000 Another Battle - Average Similar →
2000 Debt King Part VII: Millennium - Flop Similar →
1998 King of Sha-kin 4 - Average Similar →
1998 King of Sha-kin 3 - Average Similar →
1998 Friendship - Super Hit Similar →
1997 King of Sha-kin Shozo Mizusawa Hit Similar →
1994 The Man Who Shot the Don - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Gokudo Steak III - Flop Similar →
1990 1750 Days of Turbulence - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Be-Bop High School: A Dunce Rhapsody Motomura Super Hit Similar →
1979 A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun - Super Hit Similar →
1979 Dead Angle - Super Hit Similar →
1979 No Grave for Us Eiichi Takimoto Average Similar →
1977 Japanese Godfather: Ambition Saburo Murakami Super Hit Similar →
1977 Doberman Cop Kidnapper Ono Hit Similar →
1977 Karate for Life - Hit Similar →
1977 Nuns That Bite Sakuzo Average Similar →
1977 The General and His Empire of Joy - Flop Similar →
1977 Japan's Don - Hit Similar →
1976 Kawachi Rascal Is Spurred On Isamu Gondo Super Hit Similar →
1976 Yakuza Graveyard Shinichi Arai Hit Similar →
1976 The Great Okinawa Yakuza War - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Violent Panic: The Big Crash - Average Similar →
1975 Story of a Nymphomaniac Sailor Flop Similar →
1974 The Rapacious Jailbreaker Kitagawa Toshio Hit Similar →
1974 Code of Wolves - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Sex and Fury Chin Average Similar →
1972 Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades - Hit Similar →
1972 The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Evil Boss vs. Henchmen - Average Similar →
1970 Silk Hat Boss Garimatsu Super Hit Similar →
1969 Brothers Serving Time - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Yakuza Awaits - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Return of the Outlaw - Super Hit Similar →
1968 A History of the Japanese Underworld - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Gambler: Victory Without Death - Average Similar →
1967 Gamblers: The Dragon Tattoo - Flop Similar →
1967 Eighteen Years in Prison - Super Hit Similar →

Masaru Shiga - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masaru Shiga?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masaru Shiga is "The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Masaru Shiga acted in?

Masaru Shiga has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masaru Shiga?

Other notable films include "The Scoundler vs. The Viper Brothers", "The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers", and "Friendship".

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