Tsunehiko Watase - Actor Profile

Tsunehiko Watase

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 28, 1944
Birth Place: Yasugi, Shimane, Japan

About Tsunehiko Watase

Tsunehiko Watase (July 28, 1944 – March 14, 2017) was a Japanese actor. He is best known for portraying Rintaro Kano in Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9 Gakari ("Homicide Team 9"). He won Best Supporting Actor at the 2nd Japan Academy Prize for The Incident and at the 3rd Hochi Film Award for The Incident, Kōtei no inai hachigatsu and The Fall of Ako Castle.

Tsunehiko Watase Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Tsunehiko Watase reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Tsunehiko Watase'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 The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Tsunehiko Watase Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Tsunehiko Watase's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Tsunehiko Watase has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2001 Jesus is My Boss Yuji Kihara Super Hit Similar →
1998 Let's Get Happy - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Investigative Notes of a Taxi Driver: Murder of the Killer Yoake Hideo Super Hit Similar →
1997 The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Antique Dealer Super Hit Similar →
1992 One Bowl of Kakesoba Proprietor of Hokkaitei Super Hit Similar →
1990 1750 Days of Turbulence - Super Hit Similar →
1990 Heaven and Earth: Dawn Episode - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Four Days of Snow and Blood Ryoji Ishihara Hit Similar →
1989 Sensei Akira Nakajima Super Hit Similar →
1987 Golf Before Dawn - Super Hit Similar →
1984 Marriage Counselor Tora-san Tony Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Street of Desire Sadaichi Yamakoshi Super Hit Similar →
1983 Antarctica Ochi Hit Similar →
1983 A Bridge of Tears - Super Hit Similar →
1983 Time and Tide Yasu-san Hit Similar →
1982 Fossilized Wilderness Sousuke Nishina Super Hit Similar →
1982 Gate of Youth 2 Tadao Ishii Super Hit Similar →
1981 Sailor Suit and Machine Gun Makoto Sakuma Hit Similar →
1981 Abandoned - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Gate of Youth Kanayama Hit Similar →
1978 August Without Emperor Akimasa Fujisaki Hit Similar →
1978 The Incident Takeshi Hanai Hit Similar →
1977 Japan's Don Takeshi Nomizo Hit Similar →
1976 The Great Okinawa Yakuza War Hiroshi Kategaru Super Hit Similar →
1976 Operation Plazma in Osaka - Super Hit Similar →
1975 The Decisive Power of Aikido - Super Hit Similar →
1975 New Battles Without Honor and Humanity 2: Head of the Boss Kunimitsu Sugawa Hit Similar →
1975 Path of Japanese Chivalry: Story of All-Out Attack - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Violent Fraternity - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Code of Wolves - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Third Generation Boss - Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Maizuru Showdown between The Yakuza Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Jeans Blues: No Future Jiro Katagiri Super Hit Similar →
1973 Hell Riders in Kyoto - Super Hit Similar →
1973 The Viper Brothers: Four and a Half Years in Jail - Super Hit Similar →
1973 Battles Without Honor and Humanity Toshio Arita Hit Similar →
1972 Wandering Ginza Butterfly: She-Cat Gambler - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Yakuza Skirmishes - Super Hit Similar →
1972 The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Withered Tree, the Adventures of Monjiro Genta Hit Similar →
1972 Gang Warfare - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Wolves of the City: First to Fight - Super Hit Similar →
1971 A Modern Yakuza: Three Decoy Blood Brothers - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Armed Organization - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Gambler's Counterattack Takeji Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Bad Boss: Wholesale Roundup - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Wolves on Motorcycles - Super Hit Similar →
1971 Fate Deals the Card of Death - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Wolves of the City, Take Your Chance - Super Hit Similar →
1970 Killer's Hit List - Super Hit Similar →

Tsunehiko Watase - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Tsunehiko Watase?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tsunehiko Watase is "The Viper Brothers: 18 Extortion Threats" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Tsunehiko Watase acted in?

Tsunehiko Watase has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Tsunehiko Watase?

Other notable films include "The Viper Brothers: Four and a Half Years in Jail", "Gate of Youth 2", and "Yakuza Skirmishes".

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