Naoko Watanabe - Actor Profile

Naoko Watanabe

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
39Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 21, 1959
Birth Place: Suginami, Tokyo, Japan

Naoko Watanabe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Naoko Watanabe reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 74% of Naoko Watanabe'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 Kennosuke-sama, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Naoko Watanabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Naoko Watanabe's career based on audience ratings.

★8.5
Kennosuke-sama (1990) movie poster
★8.5

Kennosuke-sama: Kennosuke, an old-fashioned samurai kid in midcentury Tokyo, gets invited on his first-ever date by his classmate Oden.

Kennosuke-sama

1990•Animation
★8.5
Chibi Maruko-chan (2019) movie poster
★8.5

Chibi Maruko-chan: Chibi Maruko chan is the nickname of a sweetly obnoxious 9-year-old girl. She tricks her grandfather, ponders for hours

Chibi Maruko-chan

2019•Animation
★7.9
Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018) movie poster
★7.9

Dragon Ball Super: Broly: Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet

Dragon Ball Super: Broly

2018•Action
★7.6
Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks (1993) movie poster
★7.6

Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks: It has been thirteen years since the Androids began their killing rampage and Son Gohan is the only person fighting back

Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks

1993•Animation
★7.6
Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song (1992) movie poster
★7.6

Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song: Momoko's teacher asks the third grade to draw a picture based on their favorite song, to enter in a contest. She picks a

Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song

1992•Animation

Full Filmography

Every movie Naoko Watanabe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Chibi Maruko-chan Tamae Honami (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Dragon Ball Super: Broly Gine (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2015 Chibi Maruko-chan: The Boy from Italy Tamae Honami (voice) Average Similar →
2013 Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! Marron / Chi-Chi (voice) Hit Similar →
2013 Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods Puar / Chi-Chi (voice) Hit Similar →
2010 Dragon Ball Z: Plan to Eradicate the Super Saiyans - Hit Similar →
2008 Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! Chichi / Puar / Marron (voice) Hit Similar →
1996 Dragon Ball: The Path to Power Puar (voice) Hit Similar →
1995 Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn Chi-Chi (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1993 Dragon Ball Z: Bojack Unbound Chi Chi / Puar (voice) Hit Similar →
1993 Dragon Ball Z: Broly - The Legendary Super Saiyan Chi-Chi (voice) Hit Similar →
1993 Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks Chichi / Puar (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song Tamae Honami (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Scramble Wars Catty (voice) Average Similar →
1992 Dragon Ball Z: Super Android 13! Puar (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 Kitty-Cat Fantasia Shiro (voice) Flop Similar →
1991 Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge Chichi (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 Dragon Ball Z: Lord Slug Chi Chi (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 Leda - The Fantastic Adventure of Yohko Omuka (voice) Hit Similar →
1990 Transformers: Zone Akira (voice) Average Similar →
1990 Kennosuke-sama Oden (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1990 Dragon Ball Z: The Tree of Might Puar (voice) Hit Similar →
1990 The Curse of Kazuo Umezu Masami Hit Similar →
1989 Gall Force: Earth Chapter Catty (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1989 Blue Flames - Flop Similar →
1989 Rhea Gall Force Narrator Average Similar →
1988 Fairy King Sylphide (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1988 Gall Force 3: Stardust War Caty (voice) Average Similar →
1988 Vampire Princess Miyu Miyu Yamano Hit Similar →
1988 Dragon Ball: Mystical Adventure Puar (voice) Hit Similar →
1988 Ten Little Gall Force Catty (voice) Flop Similar →
1988 Dragon Ball: Goku & Traffic Safety Puar Flop Similar →
1987 Gall Force 2: Destruction Catty (voice) Average Similar →
1987 Saint Seiya: Evil Goddess Eris Miho (voice) Hit Similar →
1987 Dragon Ball: Sleeping Princess in Devil's Castle Puar (voice) Hit Similar →
1987 Maps: Legendary Space Wanderer Tsukime (voice) Hit Similar →
1986 Dragon Ball: Curse of the Blood Rubies Pûaru (voice) Hit Similar →
1986 Gall Force: Eternal Story Catty (voice) Hit Similar →
1985 Memoru in the Pointed Hat: Marielle's Jewelbox (voice) Hit Similar →

Naoko Watanabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Naoko Watanabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Naoko Watanabe is "Kennosuke-sama" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Naoko Watanabe acted in?

Naoko Watanabe has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Naoko Watanabe?

Other notable films include "Chibi Maruko-chan", "Dragon Ball Super: Broly", and "Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks".

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