Nijiko Kiyokawa - Actor Profile

Nijiko Kiyokawa

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 24, 1912
Birth Place: Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

About Nijiko Kiyokawa

Nijiko Kiyokawa was born on November 24, 1912 in Matsudo, Chiba, Japan as Hana Sekiguchi. She was an actress, known for Pom Poko (1994), and Das kleine Teehaus (1956). She died on May 24, 2002 in Takatsu, Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nijiko Kiyokawa reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Nijiko Kiyokawa's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 46% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nijiko Kiyokawa remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Nijiko Kiyokawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Nijiko Kiyokawa's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 (1952) movie poster
★10.0

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 — The deputy shogun of the realm, accompanied by his loyal and capable aides, makes a stop at Jigokudani, a place along hi

Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1

1952
★9.0
Case of a Young Lord 8 (1960) movie poster
★9.0

Case of a Young Lord 8 — A family is brutally murdered in their own home and the official government's sake dealer is framed as a rebel by a corr

Case of a Young Lord 8

1960•Action
★7.8
The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro (1977) movie poster
★7.8

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro — Taro Kuroki, 42, is a stuntman with a samurai's heart. He loves adventures, plays pranks with the police, tries to cure

The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro

1977•Comedy
★7.7
Twenty-Four Eyes (1954) movie poster
★7.7

Twenty-Four Eyes — From 1928 to 1946, the lives of 12 young people and their school teacher in a poor Japanese village are profoundly affec

Twenty-Four Eyes

1954•Drama
★7.6
Tokyo Sweetheart (1952) movie poster
★7.6

Tokyo Sweetheart — Following the Second World War, the lives of various people in a poverty-stricken area of Tokyo are entertwined. Pachink

Tokyo Sweetheart

1952•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nijiko Kiyokawa.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1999 Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris Moribe family matriarch Hit Similar →
1996 Oishinbo Masako Ido Average Similar →
1994 Free and Easy Special - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Pom Poko Old Fireball / Oroku (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 Journey of Honor Counselor Flop Similar →
1983 The Ballad of Narayama Okane Super Hit Similar →
1982 Fall Guy Yasu's Mother Average Similar →
1979 The Nineteen-Year-Old's Map - Hit Similar →
1979 Vengeance Is Mine Hisano Asano Super Hit Similar →
1977 The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Red Peony Gambler: Execution of Duty - Hit Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Second Generation Ceremony - Average Similar →
1969 Yakuza on Foot Mineko Flop Similar →
1969 Red Peony Gambler: Flower Cards Game Otaka Hit Similar →
1968 Red Peony Gambler - Hit Similar →
1968 Scoundrel - Average Similar →
1967 Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4 - Average Similar →
1966 Rampaging Dragon of the North - Average Similar →
1966 Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza Oroku Hit Similar →
1964 Roadside Stone Otoki Hit Similar →
1964 A Story from Echigo - Hit Similar →
1963 The Mysterious Cape Otora Average Similar →
1962 Drunken Sword - Average Similar →
1962 Akitsu Hot Springs Bar Hostess Hit Similar →
1962 Our Marriage - Hit Similar →
1962 Love in Ginza - Flop Similar →
1962 Good Rascals Oken Average Similar →
1961 Travels of Gonkuro - Flop Similar →
1961 Flower, Storm and Gangster Masa Average Similar →
1961 The Harbor Lights - Flop Similar →
1960 Case of a Young Lord 8 - Super Hit Similar →
1959 Room for Let Yasu Shima Average Similar →
1959 Farewell to Spring Takuya's mother Average Similar →
1957 The Lower Depths Otaki the Candy-Seller Hit Similar →
1957 The Teahouse of the August Moon Miss Higa Jiga Average Similar →
1956 The Legend of the White Serpent - Average Similar →
1954 Twenty-Four Eyes Yorozuya Super Hit Similar →
1952 Tokyo Sweetheart Tsuruko Super Hit Similar →
1952 Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1 - Super Hit Similar →
1949 Mr. Shosuke Ohara Margaret Nakata Average Similar →
1949 Ghost Cat of Nabeshima - Hit Similar →
1941 The Man Who Disappeared Yesterday - Flop Similar →
1940 Travelling Actors Omitsu Average Similar →
1940 Roppa's Honeymoon - Average Similar →
1938 Composition Class Mother Hit Similar →
1938 The Giant - Average Similar →
1937 Learn from Experience, Part Two - Average Similar →
1936 Morning's Tree-Lined Street Fusako Hit Similar →
1936 I Am a Cat - Average Similar →
1935 Five Men in a Circus Okiyo Flop Similar →

Nijiko Kiyokawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Nijiko Kiyokawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nijiko Kiyokawa is "Travels of Lord Mito Pt.1" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Nijiko Kiyokawa acted in?

Nijiko Kiyokawa has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Nijiko Kiyokawa?

Other notable films include "Case of a Young Lord 8", "The Love and Adventures of Kuroki Taro", and "Twenty-Four Eyes".