Tadanobu Asano - Actor Profile

Tadanobu Asano

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 27, 1973
Birth Place: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

About Tadanobu Asano

Tadanobu Asano, born Tadanobu Sato (born November 27, 1973) is a Japanese actor. He is known for his roles as Dragon Eye Morrison in Electric Dragon 80.000 V, Kakihara in Ichi the Killer, Mamoru Arita in Bright Future, Hattori Genosuke in Zatoichi, Kenji in Last Life in the Universe, Aman in Survive Style 5+, Ayano in The Taste of Tea, and Temudjin in Mongol. Most recently, Asano appeared as Hogun in the film Thor, based on the Marvel Comics character.

Tadanobu Asano Movies & Career Overview

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Tadanobu 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 Tori, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tadanobu Asano Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

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

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Mortal Kombat II Lord Raiden Hit Similar →
2023 Kubi Kuroda Kanbei Hit Similar →
2023 We're Broke, My Lord! Heihachiro Isogai Hit Similar →
2021 Mortal Kombat Lord Raiden Hit Similar →
2020 Minamata Tatsuo Matsumura Hit Similar →
2019 Midway Rear Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi Hit Similar →
2017 Thor: Ragnarok Hogun Super Hit Similar →
2017 Dear Etranger Makoto Tanaka Hit Similar →
2016 Silence Interpreter Hit Similar →
2016 The Wasted Times Watabe Hit Similar →
2015 Parasyte: Part 2 Goto Hit Similar →
2014 Parasyte: Part 1 Goto Hit Similar →
2014 Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema Self Hit Similar →
2013 The Kiyosu Conference Toshiie Maeda Hit Similar →
2011 A Ghost of a Chance Kenichi Kido Hit Similar →
2011 Thor Hogun Hit Similar →
2009 Redline Frisbee (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2009 Dumbeast Dekogawa Super Hit Similar →
2008 Kabei: Our Mother Yamazaki Toru Hit Similar →
2007 Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan Genghis Khan / Temüjin Hit Similar →
2005 Portrait of the Wind - Hit Similar →
2005 My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me? Mizui Hit Similar →
2004 Survive Style 5+ Aman Hit Similar →
2004 The Face of Jizo Mr. Kinoshita Hit Similar →
2004 The Taste of Tea Ayano Haruno Super Hit Similar →
2004 Tori - Super Hit Similar →
2004 Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell! Self Super Hit Similar →
2003 Zatoichi Hattori Genosuke Hit Similar →
2003 Last Life in the Universe Kenji Hit Similar →
2003 Bright Future Mamoru Arita Hit Similar →
2003 Iden & Tity - Super Hit Similar →
2001 Ichi the Killer Kakihara Hit Similar →
2001 Gojoe: Spirit War Chronicle Shanao Hit Similar →
2001 Electric Dragon 80000V Dragon Eye Morrison Hit Similar →
2001 Ah-So Graham Norton Self Hit Similar →
1999 One Step on a Mine, It's All Over Taizo Ichinose Hit Similar →
1999 Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl Kuroo Samehada Hit Similar →
1998 Document Love & Pop - Hit Similar →
1998 Falling into the Evening - Hit Similar →
1998 Love & Pop Captain XX Super Hit Similar →
1997 Tokyo Fair Weather - Hit Similar →
1997 Labyrinth of Dreams Tatsuo Niitaka Hit Similar →
1996 Swallowtail Butterfly Customer in the Club Hit Similar →
1996 ACRI: The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius Hisoka Super Hit Similar →
1996 Picnic Tsumuji Hit Similar →
1995 Maborosi Ikuo Hit Similar →
1995 Story of Four Sisters - Super Hit Similar →
1993 The City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku Shark - Super Hit Similar →
1992 The Rocking Horsemen Seiichi Shirai Hit Similar →
1991 Waiting for the Flood Sadahito Iwata Super Hit Similar →

Tadanobu Asano - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tadanobu Asano?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tadanobu Asano is "Tori" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tadanobu Asano acted in?

Tadanobu Asano has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tadanobu Asano?

Other notable films include "Waiting for the Flood", "ACRI: The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius", and "The City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku Shark".

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