What is Shigeru Kōyama's latest movie?

Shigeru Kōyama's most recent film is "Beyond Outrage" (2012).

Is Shigeru Kōyama a good actor?

Shigeru Kōyama has an average audience rating of 7.9/10 across 50 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Hajimete no Tabi, Roar of the Crowd, Whirlpool of Flesh.

Shigeru Kōyama

Q: What is the best movie of Shigeru Kōyama?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Shigeru Kōyama is "Hajimete no Tabi" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Shigeru Kōyama acted in?

Shigeru Kōyama has been featured in at least 50 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: May 10, 2026

50Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 16, 1929

Birth Place: Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Shigeru Kōyama Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Shigeru Kōyama'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 Hajimete no Tabi, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Shigeru Kōyama Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shigeru Kōyama's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

Hajimete no Tabi:

Hajimete no Tabi

1971

★10.0

★10.0

Roar of the Crowd: Based on the non-fiction books by Takushi Ono (the NHK announcer, not the gymnast) and Yoshinari Tobe.

Roar of the Crowd

1990•Drama

★10.0

★10.0

Whirlpool of Flesh: During the war a university professor meets a girl and marries her. Very soon however, it is apparent that their needs a

Whirlpool of Flesh

1964•Drama

★10.0

Surgical Designs in Flames (1986) movie poster

★10.0

Surgical Designs in Flames: A story of the skilled brain surgeon, Todo, whose talent and ambition are put to test through a series of high risk surg

Surgical Designs in Flames

1986•Drama

★10.0

★10.0

Mr. Rookie: Ohara Koji is no ordinary Rookie. He is the Hanshin Tigers' secret weapon. Who would have thought that after two major s

Mr. Rookie

2002

Full Filmography

Every movie Shigeru Kōyama has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2012	Beyond Outrage	Fuse	Hit	Similar →
2004	New Shadow Warriors IV: Jiraika 2	-	Hit	Similar →
2002	Mr. Rookie	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1999	Rainbow Cape	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1998	Diary of Early Winter Shower	Nomura	Super Hit	Similar →
1995	Onihei's Detective Records	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1995	Kura	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1995	Himeyuri no To	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1994	Lifetime Insecurity	Isami Kikukawa	Hit	Similar →
1994	47 Ronin	Jûnai Onodera	Hit	Similar →
1993	Kogarashi Monjirō Returns	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1993	Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2	Katsushi Sasabe	Super Hit	Similar →
1992	Midwinter Camellia	-	Hit	Similar →
1990	Roar of the Crowd	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1990	Seventeen Ninja	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1987	Yakuza Ladies 2	Iwaki	Super Hit	Similar →
1987	The Eccentric Shinza	Kato	Hit	Similar →
1987	Taikoki	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1986	The Sea and Poison	Gondo	Hit	Similar →
1986	The Hall of the Crying Deer	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1986	Surgical Designs in Flames	Yoshiaki Saito	Super Hit	Similar →
1983	Antarctica	Horigome Taicho	Hit	Similar →
1983	The Yoshida School	Ichiro Ota	Hit	Similar →
1982	The Shootout	Shuzo Morishita	Hit	Similar →
1982	Ah! Nomugi Pass — Fresh Green Edition	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1981	Willful Murder	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1980	Port Arthur	Aritomo Yamagata	Hit	Similar →
1979	The Man Who Stole the Sun	Nakayama	Hit	Similar →
1978	Monument to Holy Service	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	August Without Emperor	Shingo Shogaki	Hit	Similar →
1978	Shag	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1978	Queen Bee	Tsukumo	Super Hit	Similar →
1974	Kandagawa	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	The Battle of Okinawa	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1971	Hajimete no Tabi	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	The Militarists	Fumimaro Konoe	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	The Creature Called Man	Security Director	Super Hit	Similar →
1970	The Ambitious	Kaishu Katsu	Hit	Similar →
1968	Kill!	Tamiya Ayuzawa	Hit	Similar →
1968	Judge and Jeopardy	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1968	Good-bye Moscow	-	Hit	Similar →
1967	Japan's Longest Day	Susumu Kato - Imperial Household General Affairs Section	Hit	Similar →
1967	Samurai Rebellion	Geki Takahashi	Super Hit	Similar →
1965	Rokujō yukiyama tsumugi	-	Hit	Similar →
1965	Kwaidan	(segment "In a Cup of Tea") (uncredited)	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	Revenge	Okuno Magodayu	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	Whirlpool of Flesh	Tashiro	Super Hit	Similar →
1964	The Sound of Waves	-	Hit	Similar →
1961	Love and Life	Lee Tamado	Super Hit	Similar →
1959	Break Down that Wall	Bearded road worker	Super Hit	Similar →

Shigeru Kōyama - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shigeru Kōyama?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shigeru Kōyama is "Hajimete no Tabi" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shigeru Kōyama acted in?

Shigeru Kōyama has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shigeru Kōyama?

Other notable films include "Roar of the Crowd", "Whirlpool of Flesh", and "Surgical Designs in Flames".