Takayuki Yamada
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Takayuki Yamada (山田 孝之 Yamada Takayuki, born October 20, 1983) is a Japanese actor and singer. He has two elder sisters and one son. At age 15, he was discovered by talent agency Stardust and made his debut in his acting career in the TV drama Psychometrer Eiji 2 in 1999. One of his first big roles was starring as Matsumoto Sakutaro in Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu in the 2004 TBS series. In 2005, he made his name known with the movie Densha Otoko. His recent projects include Taiyou no Uta and the Japanese movie The Letter (Tegami) with co-star Erika Sawajiri. Description above from the Wikipedia article Takayuki Yamada, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Takayuki Yamada Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Takayuki Yamada 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 Takayuki Yamada's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 64% of Takayuki Yamada'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 Isle of Dogs, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Takayuki Yamada Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Takayuki Yamada's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Takayuki Yamada has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good News | Shinichi Ishida | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Detective Conan: One-Eyed Flashback | Takashi Otomo (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Faceless | Detective Matanuki | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | 11 Rebels | Masa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | The Imaginary | Jinzan (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Six Singing Women | Uwajima Ryo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Step | Kenichi Takeda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Dragon Quest: Your Story | Pankraz (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hard-Core | Ukon Gondo | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | 50 First Kisses | Daisuke Yuge | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Isle of Dogs | Junior Scientist 1 (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | DC Super Heroes vs. Eagle Talon | Batman (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1 | Anjuro Katagiri | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Gintama | Elizabeth (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Prison Break | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ushijima the Loan Shark The Final | Kaoru Ushijima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Someone | Sawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Ushijima the Loan Shark Part 3 | Kaoru Ushijima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Terra Formars | Ichiro Hiruma | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Nobunaga Concerto: The Movie | Denjiro Tahara | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bakuman | Akira Hattori | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ushijima the Loan Shark Part 2 | Kaoru ushijima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji | Shun Tsukihara | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Devil's Path | Shuichi Fujii | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | I'll Give It My All ... Tomorrow | Shuichi Ichinosawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Lesson of the Evil | Tetsuro Shibahara | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Floating Castle | Yoshitsugu Otani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Bungo: Stories of Desire | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Ushijima the Loan Shark | Kaoru Ushijima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Arakawa Under the Bridge | Hoshi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | UNFAIR: the answer | Katsuaki Murakami | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Gantz: Perfect Answer | Masamitsu Shigeta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Milocrorze: A Love Story | Besson Kumagai / Tamon / Ovreneli Vreneligare | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Oba: The Last Samurai | Toshio Kitami | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Gantz | Masamitsu Shigeta | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Vengeance Can Wait | Banjo Takai | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | 13 Assassins | Shinrokuro Shimada | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Seaside Motel | Yosuke Asakura | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | MW -ムウ- | Yutaro Garai | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Kamogawa Horumo: Battle League in Kyoto | Akira Abe | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Crows Zero II | Tamao Serizawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | 252: Signal of Life | Makoto Shigemura | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit | Satoshi Iizuka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Crows Zero | Tamao Serizawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Maiko Haaaan!!! | Student on field trip (cameo) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Say Hello for Me | Satoshi Toyama | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Letters | Naotaka Takeshima | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Train Man | Densha otoko | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Jenifa | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Cat Returns | Lune (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
Takayuki Yamada - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Takayuki Yamada?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takayuki Yamada is "Isle of Dogs" with a rating of 7.8/10.
How many movies has Takayuki Yamada acted in?
Takayuki Yamada has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Takayuki Yamada?
Other notable films include "The Imaginary", "The Floating Castle", and "13 Assassins".