Ruriko Asaoka - Actor Profile

Ruriko Asaoka

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 2, 1940
Birth Place: Xinjing, Manchukuo, China

About Ruriko Asaoka

Ruriko Asaoka (浅丘 ルリ子 Asaoka Ruriko), born 2 July 1940 in Xinjing, Manchukuo (now Changchun, Jilin, China), is a Japanese actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ruriko Asaoka, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Ruriko Asaoka Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 92% of Ruriko Asaoka'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 Sugata Naki Tsuisekisha, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Ruriko Asaoka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Ruriko Asaoka's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Ruriko Asaoka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2019 Tora-san, Wish You Were Here Lily Super Hit Similar →
2011 Dendera Kayu Saito Super Hit Similar →
2006 The Professor and His Beloved Equation Widow Hit Similar →
2002 Mokuyo Kumikyoku - Super Hit Similar →
1997 Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version Lily Super Hit Similar →
1995 Tora-san to the Rescue Lily Super Hit Similar →
1994 47 Ronin Riku Hit Similar →
1986 The Hall of the Crying Deer - Super Hit Similar →
1980 Tora-san's Tropical Fever Lily Super Hit Similar →
1975 Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again Lily Super Hit Similar →
1973 Men and War III: The Final Chapter Yukiko Godai Average Similar →
1973 Tora-san's Forget Me Not Lily Super Hit Similar →
1972 Shadow Hunters Chitose Hit Similar →
1971 Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow Yukiko Godai Average Similar →
1970 Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny Yukiko Godai Hit Similar →
1970 Incident at Blood Pass Okuni Hit Similar →
1969 Vixen Michi Hit Similar →
1969 The Girl I Abandoned - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Safari 5000 - Hit Similar →
1969 Goyokin Oriha Hit Similar →
1968 Sun Above, Death Below - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Man of a Stormy Era - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Dice and Swords - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Japan's No. 1 Best Man - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Velvet Hustler - Hit Similar →
1967 Hawk of the Harbour - Super Hit Similar →
1967 Asia-Pol Sachiko Hit Similar →
1967 Thirst for Love Etsuko Hit Similar →
1966 Challenge for Glory - Super Hit Similar →
1966 The Harbor of No Return Saeko Mizusawa Hit Similar →
1966 The Tale of Genji Lady Murasaki Super Hit Similar →
1965 A Story Written with Water Yumiko Hashimoto Average Similar →
1964 The Flame of Devotion Kiyono Kusaka Hit Similar →
1964 Red Handkerchief - Hit Similar →
1963 Alone Across the Pacific Youth's Sister Hit Similar →
1962 A Man With Dragon Tattoos - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Danger Pays Tomoko Akiyama Hit Similar →
1962 Fresh Leaves Sumiko Hashimoto Hit Similar →
1962 I Hate But Love Noriko Sakakita Hit Similar →
1962 Sugata Naki Tsuisekisha - Super Hit Similar →
1961 Pacific Porters - Super Hit Similar →
1960 The Rambler Rides Again - Super Hit Similar →
1960 Tokyo Mighty Guy Hideko Matsuda Hit Similar →
1960 Ryuji, the Gun Slinger Midori Ishii Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Rambling Guitarist Yuki Hit Similar →
1959 Friendship of Jazz Chiaki Tomooka Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Boy Who Came Back Kazue Sugita Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Eagle and the Hawk Akiko Average Similar →
1957 This Day's Life - Super Hit Similar →
1955 Tales of Ginza Ruriko Hit Similar →

Ruriko Asaoka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Ruriko Asaoka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ruriko Asaoka is "Sugata Naki Tsuisekisha" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Ruriko Asaoka acted in?

Ruriko Asaoka has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Ruriko Asaoka?

Other notable films include "The Rambler Rides Again", "Friendship of Jazz", and "Mokuyo Kumikyoku".

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