Taro Kawano - Actor Profile

Taro Kawano

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 11, 1960

Taro Kawano Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Taro Kawano reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 15% of Taro Kawano'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 Children on the Island, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Taro Kawano Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Taro Kawano's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Children on the Island (1987) movie poster
★10.0

Children on the Island: The story of a teacher who comes to a village on the Inland Sea and the relationship that develops between her and her 1

Children on the Island

1987•Drama
★8.0
Azuke (1990) movie poster
★8.0

Azuke: Two high school girls with supernatural powers fell in love with werewolves created by scientists. Eventually he died be

Azuke

1990•Sci-Fi
★7.3
Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact (2001) movie poster
★7.3

Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact: Musashi is a 10 year old boy with big dreams. He wants to grow up to be an astronaut so he can fly through the stars and

Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact

2001•Adventure
★7.0
Jet Black (2018) movie poster
★7.0

Jet Black: Takemiya Union Tōjō-gumi Wakagashira Yasuda (Hitomi Matsuda) retaliates against the Kansai-based Myōjin-kai by attacking

Jet Black

2018•Action
★5.6
Death of a Tea Master (1989) movie poster
★5.6

Death of a Tea Master: Years after the death of legendary tea master Rikyu, his disciple Honkakubo attempts to resolve the mystery of the maste

Death of a Tea Master

1989•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Taro Kawano has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 虎の流儀 旅の始まりは尾張 東海死闘編 - Flop Similar →
2021 Nobutora - Samurai Tiger - Flop Similar →
2018 Jet Black - Hit Similar →
2016 Kyotaro Nishimura's Mystery: Railway Inspector 16 Shoichi Hirayama Flop Similar →
2014 Kabukicho High School - Flop Similar →
2010 Jungle Crow - Flop Similar →
2009 Target 2 - Flop Similar →
2009 Challenge to Ambition: Final Chapter - Flop Similar →
2009 Target Narusawa Flop Similar →
2009 Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 2 - Flop Similar →
2009 Challenge to Ambition: Chapter 1 - Flop Similar →
2006 北アルプス山岳救助隊・紫門一鬼８　白馬八方尾根　雪どけの叫び - Flop Similar →
2004 The King of Minami: Special Ver.50 Fujiki Flop Similar →
2002 Don Woman 3 - Flop Similar →
2001 Don Woman 2 - Flop Similar →
2001 Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact Akatsuki Hit Similar →
2001 Don Woman - Flop Similar →
1994 Corporate Yakuza - Flop Similar →
1992 Quiet Don 4 - Flop Similar →
1992 Quiet Don 3 - Flop Similar →
1991 The Unruly Ronin's Journey - Flop Similar →
1991 Quiet Don Ken Sakamoto Flop Similar →
1990 KILL THEM ALL Tange Flop Similar →
1990 Azuke Yamaguchi Super Hit Similar →
1989 Death of a Tea Master Sotan Sen-no Average Similar →
1988 Love is Always Almond Pink - Flop Similar →
1987 Children on the Island Isokichi Super Hit Similar →

Taro Kawano - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Taro Kawano?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Taro Kawano is "Children on the Island" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Taro Kawano acted in?

Taro Kawano has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Taro Kawano?

Other notable films include "Azuke", "Ultraman Cosmos: The First Contact", and "Jet Black".

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