Shinobu Yaguchi - Actor Profile

Shinobu Yaguchi

Directing
Updated: May 17, 2026
3Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 30, 1967
Birth Place: Isehara, Kanagawa, Japan

About Shinobu Yaguchi

Shinobu Yaguchi is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He specializes in feel-good "zero to hero" films, where a group of people take up an unlikely activity, face a number of obstacles, but finally succeed.[citation needed] His film Waterboys was particularly successful and led to a TV series which entered its third season in 2005. He was awarded Best Screenplay at the 2005 Yokohama Film Festival for his film Swing Girls.

Shinobu Yaguchi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Shinobu Yaguchi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 3 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Shinobu Yaguchi'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 Whispered City, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Shinobu Yaguchi Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 SWING GIRLS First & Last Concert Shinobu Yaguchi Flop Similar →
2000 The Whispered City 達也の友人 Super Hit Similar →
1998 French Dressing Convenience Store Employee Flop Similar →

Shinobu Yaguchi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Shinobu Yaguchi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Shinobu Yaguchi is "The Whispered City" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Shinobu Yaguchi acted in?

Shinobu Yaguchi has been featured in at least 3 major films throughout their career.

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