Nenji Kobayashi - Actor Profile

Nenji Kobayashi

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 7, 1941
Birth Place: Katsuragi, Wakayama, Japan

About Nenji Kobayashi

Toshiji Kobayashi (小林 稔侍, Kobayashi Toshiji, born on February 7, 1941), known by his stage name, Nenji Kobayashi (alternative reading of 稔侍), is a Japanese actor. He won the award for best supporting actor at the 23rd Japan Academy Prize for Poppoya.

Nenji Kobayashi Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Nenji Kobayashi'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 Political Game, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Nenji Kobayashi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nenji Kobayashi's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Nenji Kobayashi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Tokyo Taxi - Super Hit Similar →
2019 Tora-san, Wish You Were Here - Super Hit Similar →
2011 Toire no kamisama - Super Hit Similar →
2009 Giwaku Fukutaro Shirakawa Super Hit Similar →
2008 The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor - Super Hit Similar →
2006 Love and Honor Sakunosuke Higuchi Super Hit Similar →
2004 The Hidden Blade Kôda Hit Similar →
2002 The Twilight Samurai Choubei Kusaka Super Hit Similar →
2001 The Firefly - Super Hit Similar →
2000 A Class to Remember IV: Fifteen Hideo Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Stupid Teacher - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Abunai Deka Forever The Movie - Super Hit Similar →
1997 Free and Easy 9 Tsunetaro Baba Super Hit Similar →
1995 A Brief Message from the Heart - Super Hit Similar →
1994 47 Ronin - Hit Similar →
1990 Flower Season - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Bakayarō! 2: I Want to Be Happy Ryosuke Okada (Episode 1) Super Hit Similar →
1989 The Political Game - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Bakayaro! I'm Plenty Mad Noboru Takahashi (Episode 4) Super Hit Similar →
1988 Stay or go? - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Umi e, See You Mizuki Super Hit Similar →
1987 Paper Lantern - Super Hit Similar →
1986 A Homance Fukuoka Super Hit Similar →
1986 Desperate Pursuit Sano Super Hit Similar →
1986 His Motorbike, Her Island News Reporter Super Hit Similar →
1985 Demon Toshio Super Hit Similar →
1983 Choji Snack Bar Kozeki Super Hit Similar →
1983 The Ballad of Narayama Tsune Super Hit Similar →
1982 The Longest Tunnel - Super Hit Similar →
1982 Gate of Youth 2 Ryoji Kimoto Super Hit Similar →
1977 Japan's Don - Hit Similar →
1976 Truckster Goes to Hokkaido - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Military Comfort Woman - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Yakuza Skirmishes - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Gang Warfare - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Under the Flag of the Rising Sun - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Armed Organization - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Gambler's Counterattack Yamano Saburo Super Hit Similar →
1970 Thugs of Shinjuku - Super Hit Similar →
1970 A Hoodlum At The Risk Of His Life - Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Private Police - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Japan Organized Crime Boss Hamanaka-gumi Member Super Hit Similar →
1969 The Domain: Flower and Dragon Shunji Super Hit Similar →
1969 Brutal Tales of Chivalry 5: Man With The Karajishi Tattoo - Super Hit Similar →
1968 The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Secret Information Thug A Super Hit Similar →
1968 Prison Boss - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Abashiri Prison: Challenge to the Evil - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Gang's Upward Strategy - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Prison Walls of Abashiri 3 - Super Hit Similar →

Nenji Kobayashi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nenji Kobayashi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nenji Kobayashi is "The Political Game" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Nenji Kobayashi acted in?

Nenji Kobayashi has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nenji Kobayashi?

Other notable films include "Flower Season", "Gate of Youth 2", and "The Longest Tunnel".

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