Takeshi Kaga - Actor Profile

Takeshi Kaga

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
49Total Films
9.3 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 12, 1950
Birth Place: Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

About Takeshi Kaga

Takeshi Kaga, real name Shigekatsu Katsuta, is a well-known stage and movie actor in Japan who is best known internationally for his portrayal of Chairman Kaga in the Japanese television show Iron Chef produced by Fuji TV.

Takeshi Kaga Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Takeshi Kaga reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 39% of Takeshi Kaga'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 AIBOU: The Movie IV, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Takeshi Kaga Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Takeshi Kaga's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Takeshi Kaga has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Gosh!! - Flop Similar →
2025 ミュージカル「ある男」 - Flop Similar →
2025 生きがい IKIGAI - Hit Similar →
2021 SIGNAL: The Movie – Cold Case Investigation Unit Shinjiro Itagaki Average Similar →
2021 Gyoro Goes to the Theatre (voice) Flop Similar →
2020 Mio's Cookbook Uneme Super Hit Similar →
2019 Listen to the Universe Masayuki Onodera Hit Similar →
2018 Cinema Fighters OMI Nisuke Flop Similar →
2018 Under the Black Dress Jinsuke Omi Flop Similar →
2017 Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale Professor Shigemura Super Hit Similar →
2017 AIBOU: The Movie IV Maku Ryu Super Hit Similar →
2016 The Exchange Letter Ryuzo Kameyama Flop Similar →
2016 Sinbad - Night at High Noon and the Wonder Gate Captain Razak (voice) Average Similar →
2015 Sinbad - The Flying Princess and the Secret Island Captain Razak (voice) Hit Similar →
2014 Lingering Spirits Johnny Myochin Super Hit Similar →
2013 A Tale of Samurai Cooking Naomi Maeda Hit Similar →
2013 Chicken Race Kamiya Tsukasa Average Similar →
2013 The After-Dinner Mysteries Shinnosuke Unabara (ship captain) Average Similar →
2012 Akko's Secret Kito Average Similar →
2012 波の塔 유키 츠네오 Flop Similar →
2011 Kaibutsu-kun: The Movie Kaibutsu Daioh Flop Similar →
2011 Ninja Kids!!! - Average Similar →
2011 Andalusia: Revenge of the Goddess Yosuke Ando Hit Similar →
2009 Zero Focus Gisaku Murota Average Similar →
2009 The Laughing Policeman Masazumi Ishioka Flop Similar →
2009 Making of Death Note Self/Soichiro Yagami Flop Similar →
2009 Black Current 日置啓吾 Flop Similar →
2008 K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces Mysterious Gentleman Average Similar →
2007 Monkey Magic - Flop Similar →
2006 Death Note: The Last Name Soichiro Yagami Hit Similar →
2006 Death Note Soichiro Yagami Hit Similar →
2006 Moyuru Toki: The Excellent Company - Hit Similar →
2005 Black Jack: The Two Doctors in Black Kiriko (voice) Average Similar →
2005 Samurai Commando Mission 1549 Takeshi Matoba / Oda Nobugana Flop Similar →
1999 Pokémon the Movie 2000 Gelardan (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 Ultraman Zearth 2: Superhuman Big Battle - Light and Shadow Alien Benzene (voice) Hit Similar →
1996 The Bridge Club Tatsuo Yamaki Flop Similar →
1996 Ultraman Zearth Akuma Ogami / Alien Benzene Super Hit Similar →
1993 Graduation Journey: I Came from Japan - Hit Similar →
1988 The Yen Family Hajime Kimura Average Similar →
1986 Cabaret Takigawa Flop Similar →
1984 Mahjong Horoki Dosa Ken Hit Similar →
1983 Kanei Command Performance - Flop Similar →
1983 A Hunter's Diary Ichiro Honda Flop Similar →
1983 Nezumi Kozo Jirokichi hissatsu no shiraha - Flop Similar →
1982 Suspicion Katsuo Toyosaki Hit Similar →
1982 Fossilized Wilderness - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Island of the Evil Spirits Kousuke Kindaichi Average Similar →
1980 The Beast to Die Sanada Average Similar →

Takeshi Kaga - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Takeshi Kaga?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Takeshi Kaga is "AIBOU: The Movie IV" with a rating of 9.3/10.

How many movies has Takeshi Kaga acted in?

Takeshi Kaga has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Takeshi Kaga?

Other notable films include "Mio's Cookbook", "Fossilized Wilderness", and "Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale".

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