Koji Yakusho
ActingAbout Koji Yakusho
Kōji Hashimoto (橋本 広司, Hashimoto Kōji, born 1 January 1956), known professionally as Kōji Yakusho (役所 広司, Yakusho Kōji), is a Japanese actor. He is known internationally for his starring roles in Shall We Dance? (1996), 13 Assassins (2010), The Third Murder (2017), The Blood of Wolves (2018), Under the Open Sky (2020) and The Days (2023). For his performance in Perfect Days (2023), he was awarded the Best Actor award in the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Koji Yakusho reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Koji Yakusho'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 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Koji Yakusho remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Eternal Monument, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Koji Yakusho Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Koji Yakusho's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Koji Yakusho.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Scarlet | Claudius (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Wim Wenders: Der ewig Suchende | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Snowflowers: Seeds of Hope | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2024 | Hakkenden | Bakin Takizawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window | Sōsaku Kobayashi (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Perfect Days | Hirayama | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai | Kawai Tsugunosuke | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Belle | Suzu's Father (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Under the Open Sky | Mikami Masao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Whistleblower | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mirai | Grandfather (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Blood of Wolves | Shogo Ogami | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Oh Lucy! | Takeshi Komori / Tom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | The Third Murder | Takashi Misumi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Sekigahara | Tokugawa Ieyasu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mifune: The Last Samurai | Self - Actor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Boy and the Beast | Kumatetsu (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | A Samurai Chronicle | Toda | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Kiyosu Conference | Katsuie Shibata | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Chronicle of My Mother | Kosaku | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai | Kageyu | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | The Last Ronin | Magozaemon Senoo | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 13 Assassins | Shinzaemon Shimada | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Toad's Oil | Takuro Yazawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Gelatin Silver, Love | Client | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Tokyo Sonata | Robber | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Paco and the Magical Book | Onuki | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Common Ground: Under Construction Notes | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | I Just Didn't Do It | Masayoshi Arakawa | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Babel | Yasujiro Wataya | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Memoirs of a Geisha | Nobu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | University of Laughs | Mutsuo Sakisaka | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Doppelganger | Michio Hayasaki | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Choice of Hercules | Atsuyuki Sassa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Warm Water Under a Red Bridge | Yosuke Sasano | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Pulse | Ship Captain | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Eureka | Makoto Sawai | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Séance | Sato | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Charisma | Goro Yabuike | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Cure | Kenichi Takabe | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Bounce Ko Gals | Oshima | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Eel | Takuro Yamashita | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sleeping Man | Kamimura | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Shall We Dance? | Shohei Sugiyama | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Crimson Lotus | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Tampopo | White Suit Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Eternal Monument | Ootaka | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Willful Murder | Journalist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Twelve Months | Young soldier (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
Koji Yakusho - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Koji Yakusho?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Koji Yakusho is "Eternal Monument" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Koji Yakusho acted in?
Koji Yakusho has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Koji Yakusho?
Other notable films include "Common Ground: Under Construction Notes", "Snowflowers: Seeds of Hope", and "Whistleblower".