Michiyo Aratama - Actor Profile

Michiyo Aratama

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 15, 1930
Birth Place: Nara, Nara, Japan

About Michiyo Aratama

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Michiyo Aratama (新珠 三千代, Aratama Michiyo, 15 January 1930 – 17 March 2001) was a Japanese actress who appeared in leading and supporting roles in such films as Hiroshi Inagaki's Chushingura, Kihachi Okamoto's Samurai Assassin and Sword of Doom, and Masaki Kobayashi's Kwaidan, Hymn to a Tired Man and The Human Condition trilogy. Description above from the Wikipedia article Michiyo Aratama, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Michiyo Aratama Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Michiyo Aratama'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 Three Faces, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Michiyo Aratama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Michiyo Aratama's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Michiyo Aratama has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1976 Human Revolution II - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Hymn to a Tired Man Yosiko Super Hit Similar →
1968 Hymn to a Tired Man Yoshiko Hide Super Hit Similar →
1968 Devils-in-Law - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Five Gents Prefer Geisha Suzuko (Bar Madam) Super Hit Similar →
1967 Three Faces of Love Fujiyo Shindo Super Hit Similar →
1967 Discover Japan with the 5 Gents Suzuko (Bar Madam) Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Sword of Doom Ohama Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Stranger Within a Woman Masako Tashiro Hit Similar →
1965 President's Ninja Trick Book Part II Sumie (Bar Marimo Madame) Super Hit Similar →
1965 Kwaidan First Wife (segment "The Black Hair") Super Hit Similar →
1965 Five Gents' Trick Book - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Samurai Assassin Okiku / Princess Kiku Hit Similar →
1964 Brand of Evil Asai Setsuko Super Hit Similar →
1964 3 Gents in the Snow Country - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Company President Travels Abroad Part II Kiyoko (Madam of Sakura-tei, Hawaii) Super Hit Similar →
1963 Company President Travels Abroad Kiyoko (Madam of Sakura-tei, Hawaii) Super Hit Similar →
1962 Get Married, Mother Mitsuyo Kawamoto Super Hit Similar →
1962 Heso no taisho - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Three Gentlemen from Tokyo - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Shimizu Port Salaryman Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Shimizu Port Salaryman - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The End of Summer Fumiko Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Gambler's Code Okinu Hit Similar →
1961 Moonlight in the Rain - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Playboy President Geisha Hyōtan Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Masterless 47 – Part II - Super Hit Similar →
1961 The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer Michiko Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Masterless 47 Geisha Kayoji Super Hit Similar →
1960 Jiyūgaoka fujin - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Twilight Story - Super Hit Similar →
1960 New Third Class Executive: Husband Education Akiko Hakoda Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Dangerous Kiss - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Victory and Defeat Sayoko Takamatsu Super Hit Similar →
1960 New Third Class Executive: Fortune Teller Akiko Hakoda Super Hit Similar →
1960 New Third Class Executive: Travel, Women and Drinking Akiko Hakoda (Secretary) Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity Michiko Super Hit Similar →
1959 New Third-Class Executive Akiko Hakoda Super Hit Similar →
1959 I Want to Be a Shellfish Fusae Shimizu Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Human Condition I: No Greater Love Michiko Super Hit Similar →
1958 Summer Clouds - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Young Beast - Super Hit Similar →
1958 All About Marriage Keiko Kakiuchi Super Hit Similar →
1956 Called to the Stand - Super Hit Similar →
1956 The Baby Carriage Tomoko Aizawa Super Hit Similar →
1955 Policeman's Diary, Part 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Three Faces - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Casebook of Dandy Sashichi: Blind Wolf - Super Hit Similar →
1953 Wife Yoshimi Niemura Hit Similar →
1951 Swords and Brocade - Super Hit Similar →

Michiyo Aratama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Michiyo Aratama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Michiyo Aratama is "Three Faces" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Michiyo Aratama acted in?

Michiyo Aratama has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Michiyo Aratama?

Other notable films include "Heso no taisho", "The Masterless 47", and "3 Gents in the Snow Country".

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