Tomie Kataoka - Actor Profile

Tomie Kataoka

Acting
Updated: May 15, 2026
14Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 2, 1944
Birth Place: Matsudo, Chiba, Japan

Tomie Kataoka Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tomie Kataoka reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 57% of Tomie Kataoka'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 Till the Day I Can Laugh about My Blues, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tomie Kataoka Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tomie Kataoka's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Till the Day I Can Laugh about My Blues (2023) movie poster
★9.0

Till the Day I Can Laugh about My Blues: A goldfish in a tank, taken care of only by the protagonist, dies, and only then do the students feel sorry for it. In t

Till the Day I Can Laugh about My Blues

2023•Drama
★8.2
Wolf Children (2012) movie poster
★8.2

Wolf Children: After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that sh

Wolf Children

2012•Animation
★7.8
Millennium Actress (2002) movie poster
★7.8

Millennium Actress: Documentary filmmaker Genya Tachibana has tracked down the legendary actress Chiyoko Fujiwara, who mysteriously vanished

Millennium Actress

2002•Animation
★7.8
Ponyo (2008) movie poster
★7.8

Ponyo: When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discov

Ponyo

2008•Animation
★7.0
Before the Vigil (2013) movie poster
★7.0

Before the Vigil: Matsuoi and his wife Tsuya moved to Oshima City because of her unpredictable character. Even though Tsuya continues to h

Before the Vigil

2013•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Tomie Kataoka has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 Till the Day I Can Laugh about My Blues Baba [Anne's grandmother] Super Hit Similar →
2016 Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 5: To Beloved Ones (voice) Average Similar →
2015 Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 3: The Brightness Falls (voice) Average Similar →
2013 Before the Vigil - Hit Similar →
2012 Wolf Children Mrs. Nirasaki (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2008 Ponyo (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2002 Millennium Actress Mino (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1998 A Class to Remember III: The New Voyage - Hit Similar →
1993 Dr. Slump and Arale-chan: N-cha! Clear Skies Over Penguin Village Mamangadon (voice) Hit Similar →
1991 Drifter Kings On the Border Tomeko (voice) Flop Similar →
1990 Kim's Cross (voice) Flop Similar →
1990 Obatarian Kinuyo (voice) Flop Similar →
1986 Windaria Isis (voice) Hit Similar →
1984 Bagi, the Monster of Mighty Nature Aunt (voice) Flop Similar →

Tomie Kataoka - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tomie Kataoka?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tomie Kataoka is "Till the Day I Can Laugh about My Blues" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Tomie Kataoka acted in?

Tomie Kataoka has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tomie Kataoka?

Other notable films include "Wolf Children", "Millennium Actress", and "Ponyo".

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