Masaya Katō - Actor Profile

Masaya Katō

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 27, 1963
Birth Place: Nara, Japan

About Masaya Katō

Masaya Katō (born April 27, 1963) is a Japanese actor and seiyū from Nara in the Kansai region.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Masaya Katō Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Masaya Katō'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 Check, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Masaya Katō Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Masaya Katō's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Check (1991) movie poster
★10.0

Check: Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gamb

Check

1991•Drama
★9.0
Gekashitsu (1992) movie poster
★9.0

Gekashitsu: In the Meiji era, Countess Kibune must undergo surgery to save her life, but she refuses to receive anesthesia because s

Gekashitsu

1992•Drama
★9.0
Broken Heart (1995) movie poster
★9.0

Broken Heart: Eight love stories start and end in an amusement park. In the neon-lit amusement park, budding romances unfold, along w

Broken Heart

1995•Romance
★9.0
Balloon (1990) movie poster
★9.0

Balloon: Youngsters find work as part-time festival street vendors and flourish in work, friendship and love.

Balloon

1990•Drama
★8.8
Abunai Deka Forever The Movie (1998) movie poster
★8.8

Abunai Deka Forever The Movie: Taka and Yuji are searching for a mercenary for the international terrorist organization "The Network" when the head of

Abunai Deka Forever The Movie

1998•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Masaya Katō has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Kaede - Super Hit Similar →
2025 One Last Throw Kanemoto Tomoaki Hit Similar →
2025 Suzuki=Bakudan Yugo Hasebe Super Hit Similar →
2024 Kingdom: Return of the Great General Shi Shi (Si Shi) Hit Similar →
2024 Ultraman Blazar The Movie: Tokyo Kaiju Showdown Retsu Haruno (flashback) Hit Similar →
2024 Let's Go Karaoke! Akira Tanaka Hit Similar →
2023 Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny Shi Shi (Si Shi) Super Hit Similar →
2023 SEE HEAR LOVE - Super Hit Similar →
2022 ナニワ金融道 3発目～大蛇市マネーウォーズ～ - Hit Similar →
2022 ナニワ金融道 2発目〜銭と泪と権利と女〜 - Hit Similar →
2022 Naniwa Kinyudo - Haibara knocks on the door of Imperial Finance! - Hit Similar →
2022 Fool's Blues Daikon Hit Similar →
2022 Kingdom 2: Far and Away Si Shi Hit Similar →
2022 Bad City Kenji Hirayama Hit Similar →
2021 Warship Boy Genkai Sakamoto Hit Similar →
2020 Sakura Masao Mizoguchi Super Hit Similar →
2020 Hope Teranuma Toshitsugu Super Hit Similar →
2020 We Make Antiques! Kyoto Rendezvous Naoya Arashiyama Super Hit Similar →
2019 Kingdom Shi Shi (Si Shi) Hit Similar →
2019 Okinawan Blue - Hit Similar →
2018 Uta Monogatari: Cinema Fighters Project Hanada (segment "Genkou no Hate") Hit Similar →
2018 The Final Parting Yuji Uemura Hit Similar →
2017 HiGH&LOW The Movie 2: End of Sky Ryuichiro Katsunari Hit Similar →
2016 RE:BORN Defence Force Commander Hit Similar →
2016 Sanada 10 Braves Yukimura Sanada Super Hit Similar →
2015 Double Meaning: Chain Reaction - Super Hit Similar →
2014 FLARE Ensai Ymazaki Hit Similar →
2013 Double Meaning: Yes or No? Kaoru Mikami Super Hit Similar →
2011 Double Meaning Kaoru Mikami Super Hit Similar →
2009 Shinjuku Incident Toshinari Eguchi Hit Similar →
2007 The Signs of Love Yoshiro Nakajima Hit Similar →
2006 Unfair: Code Breaking - Hit Similar →
2004 Fighter in the Wind Kato Hit Similar →
2003 Gozu - Hit Similar →
2003 Aragami Aragami Hit Similar →
2000 Brother Shirase Hit Similar →
1998 Abunai Deka Forever The Movie Date Super Hit Similar →
1995 Broken Heart - Super Hit Similar →
1994 The Seventh Floor Mitsuru Hit Similar →
1994 The Mystery of Rampo Waiter at Hotel Hit Similar →
1992 Talking Head Yamashita Hit Similar →
1992 Gekashitsu Takamine Super Hit Similar →
1991 Check Ryuzo Kayama Super Hit Similar →
1991 Savage City: Angel Whisper - Hit Similar →
1990 1750 Days of Turbulence - Super Hit Similar →
1990 Balloon - Super Hit Similar →
1989 You'll Fall For Me Kyousuke Dazai Hit Similar →
1989 Four Days of Snow and Blood Tadashi Sakai Hit Similar →
1988 Crazy Boys - Hit Similar →
1988 Shiro and Marilyn Daisuke Nakazato Hit Similar →

Masaya Katō - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masaya Katō?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Masaya Katō is "Check" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Masaya Katō acted in?

Masaya Katō has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masaya Katō?

Other notable films include "Gekashitsu", "Broken Heart", and "Balloon".

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