Masaya Nihei - Actor Profile

Masaya Nihei

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
49Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 4, 1940
Birth Place: Nagatachō, Tokyo, Japan

Masaya Nihei Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Masaya Nihei reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 67% of Masaya Nihei'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 Fifty-Fifty, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Masaya Nihei Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Ultraman Monster Legend: The 40 Year Old Truth Mitsuhiro Ide Flop Similar →
1997 Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow Photographer Hit Similar →
1996 Ultraman Zearth Photographer Super Hit Similar →
1996 Revive! Ultraman - Average Similar →
1989 Ultraman: Terror on Route 87 Mitsuhiro Ide Super Hit Similar →
1987 Mighty Jack - Flop Similar →
1984 Fireflies in the North Tomosaburo Kumagai Average Similar →
1982 Lady on 6th Street: Taste of Honey Asai Flop Similar →
1979 Ultraman: Great Monster Decisive Battle Mitsuhiro Ide Average Similar →
1979 Akio Jissoji's Ultraman Mitsuhiro Ide Super Hit Similar →
1978 Dynamite Don-Don Inukai Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Extravagant Cops - Flop Similar →
1977 Hakunetsu Dead Heat - Flop Similar →
1973 Order of the Salaryman - Flop Similar →
1972 Red Target - Average Similar →
1971 Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Miyamoto Musashi VI: Swords of Death - Hit Similar →
1970 Japan's No. 1 Mischievous Man - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Dodes'ka-den 4th Man Calling Out Hit Similar →
1970 Melody of Rebellion - Hit Similar →
1967 Ultraman: Monster Movie Feature Mitsuhiro Ide Hit Similar →
1967 Botchan shain seishun wa ore no monoda! - Flop Similar →
1967 The Age of Assassins Pappy Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Birth of Ultraman Mitsuhiro Ide Average Similar →
1966 The Man from Planet Alpha - Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Stranger Within a Woman - Hit Similar →
1965 Campus A Go-Go Nishina Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Crazy Adventure - Hit Similar →
1965 We Will Remember Hideaki Washio Super Hit Similar →
1965 The Retreat from Kiska - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Samurai Assassin Ronin Hit Similar →
1964 A Keg of Powder Seinen Miyaji Super Hit Similar →
1964 You Can Succeed, Too - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Oh, Bomb! Tatsumi Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman - Average Similar →
1963 Samurai Pirate Rebel Average Similar →
1963 Young Guy in Hawaii 江口敏 Hit Similar →
1963 Fifty-Fifty - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Warring Clans - Hit Similar →
1962 Anything For Success - Hit Similar →
1962 Mount Hakone - Hit Similar →
1962 Our Failures - Flop Similar →
1962 Operation Sewer Rats (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1962 Gorath Itô Hit Similar →
1961 The Witness Killed - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Hiroshi Moriya Sandogasa: I Want to Weep Jari-Matsu (a follower of Danjima) Super Hit Similar →
1961 Hidden Fangs - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Merciless Trap - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Blueprint of Murder - Average Similar →

Masaya Nihei - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Masaya Nihei?

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

How many movies has Masaya Nihei acted in?

Masaya Nihei has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Masaya Nihei?

Other notable films include "Japan's No. 1 Shocked Man", "We Will Remember", and "The Witness Killed".

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