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Shinjirō Asano

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 28, 1904

Shinjirō Asano Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shinjirō Asano reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Shinjirō Asano'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 I Want to Be a Shellfish, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shinjirō Asano Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shinjirō Asano's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shinjirō Asano has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1965 Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan - Average Similar →
1964 Shinobi No Mono 5: Return of Mist Saizo Ikkansai Kaieda Hit Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction - Average Similar →
1964 Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold - Hit Similar →
1964 Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure - Average Similar →
1963 A Samurai Never Tells a Lie Shibata Judayu Super Hit Similar →
1963 The Third Shadow Warrior - Hit Similar →
1963 The Third Will Doctor Sakagami Super Hit Similar →
1962 The Demon of Sendai's Castle - Flop Similar →
1962 Long Swords of the Loyal Forty-Seven - Flop Similar →
1962 Destiny's Son Shin'emon Takakura Hit Similar →
1962 The Pacific War and Himeyuri Corps - Super Hit Similar →
1959 The Ghost of Yotsuya Samon Hit Similar →
1958 I Want to Be a Shellfish - Super Hit Similar →
1958 Bloody History of Soldiers Tsuyoshi Inukai Flop Similar →
1958 Emperor & Empress Meiji and the Sino-Japanese War Foreign Minister Mutsu Flop Similar →
1956 The Boyhood of Dr. Noguchi - Flop Similar →
1955 Foul Play Hachiro Mochizuki Average Similar →
1952 Forty-Eight Man - Super Hit Similar →
1951 Trouble Over Swords and Women: Sword Light and Shooting Star - Flop Similar →
1951 Trouble Over Swords and Women: A Woman's Mind - Flop Similar →
1951 Yasubei Nakayama - Flop Similar →
1951 Conduct Report on Matashiro: The Devil Princess and Winter Rain Shôbei Flop Similar →
1951 Umon's Detective Stories: The One-Eyed Wolf - Flop Similar →
1939 Shunjû ittôryû - Super Hit Similar →
1937 Yoru no hato Toyotaro Hit Similar →
1936 Kunisada Chūji: Shinshū komoriuta - Flop Similar →

Shinjirō Asano - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shinjirō Asano?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shinjirō Asano is "I Want to Be a Shellfish" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shinjirō Asano acted in?

Shinjirō Asano has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shinjirō Asano?

Other notable films include "A Samurai Never Tells a Lie", "Forty-Eight Man", and "Shunjû ittôryû".

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