Shinobu Terajima - Actor Profile

Shinobu Terajima

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 28, 1972
Birth Place: Kyoto, Japan

About Shinobu Terajima

Shinobu Terajima is a Japanese actress. Her feature films include Akame 48 Waterfalls (2003) and Vibrator (2003). For her role in Caterpillar (2010), Terajima won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 60th Berlin Film Festival while her performance in Oh Lucy! (2017) earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress.

Shinobu Terajima Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shinobu Terajima reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 52% of Shinobu Terajima'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 Sotoba Komachi, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shinobu Terajima Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Shinobu Terajima's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Shinobu Terajima has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Hokusai's Daughter - Super Hit Similar →
2025 Kokuho Sachiko Ogaki Super Hit Similar →
2024 Hakkenden Ohaku Hit Similar →
2024 The Parades Kaori Super Hit Similar →
2022 The Night Before Upheaval - Hit Similar →
2022 2 Women Miharu (Jakkou) Osanai Flop Similar →
2022 The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn Tenma Keiko Super Hit Similar →
2021 Intolerance Asako Kusakabe Super Hit Similar →
2021 Arc Ema Hit Similar →
2021 It's a Flickering Life Ayumu Average Similar →
2021 The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood - Hit Similar →
2021 Earwig and the Witch Bella Yaga (voice) Average Similar →
2021 A Family Aiko Kimura Hit Similar →
2020 Sakura Tsubomi Hasegawa Super Hit Similar →
2018 Dare to Stop Us Maeda's mama Hit Similar →
2018 Nomitori Samurai Omine Average Similar →
2018 Oh Lucy! Setsuko Kawashima / Lucy Hit Similar →
2017 Dear Etranger Yuka Hit Similar →
2017 Star Sand Gima Hit Similar →
2016 The City of Betrayal Tomoko Hashimoto Flop Similar →
2016 My Uncle Setsuko Haruyama Average Similar →
2016 実録ドラマスペシャル 女の犯罪ミステリー - Flop Similar →
2016 The Shell Collector Painter Izumi Flop Similar →
2014 A Samurai Chronicle - Hit Similar →
2013 Sotoba Komachi Old woman Super Hit Similar →
2013 R100 Whipping Queen Average Similar →
2013 Sue, Mai & Sawa: Righting the Girl Ship Sawako-san Hit Similar →
2012 Japan's Tragedy Tomoko Hit Similar →
2012 The Millennial Rapture Oryuunooba Flop Similar →
2012 Helter Skelter Michiko Hata Hit Similar →
2012 11.25 The Day He Chose His Own Fate Yoko Hiraoka Flop Similar →
2010 Caterpillar Shigeko Kurokawa Average Similar →
2010 The Fallen Angel Tsuneko Hit Similar →
2009 A Lush Life Kyoko Flop Similar →
2008 Happy Flight Reiko Yamazaki Average Similar →
2008 Kitaro and the Millennium Curse Nami/Mermaid Flop Similar →
2007 Chacha: The Princess of Heaven Ogou Super Hit Similar →
2007 Love Never to End Fuyuka Irie Flop Similar →
2006 Akihabara@DEEP Fujiko Watarai Average Similar →
2006 It's Only Talk Yuko Average Similar →
2005 Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles Rie Takata Hit Similar →
2005 Yamato - Average Similar →
2005 Until the Lights Come Back Reiko Average Similar →
2005 Tokyo Tower Kimiko Kawano Hit Similar →
2004 Quill: The Life of a Guide Dog Mitsuko Nii Hit Similar →
2003 Vibrator Rei Hayakawa Average Similar →
2003 Akame 48 Waterfalls Aya Average Similar →
2003 Get Up! Kaori Fujisawa Hit Similar →
1998 Yukon Sawa Hatanaka Flop Similar →
1998 Amagi Pass - Flop Similar →

Shinobu Terajima - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shinobu Terajima?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shinobu Terajima is "Sotoba Komachi" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Shinobu Terajima acted in?

Shinobu Terajima has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Shinobu Terajima?

Other notable films include "Chacha: The Princess of Heaven", "Sakura", and "Kokuho".

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