Wakaba Irie - Actor Profile

Wakaba Irie

Acting
Updated: May 12, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 12, 1943
Birth Place: Minato, Tokyo, Japan

About Wakaba Irie

Wakaba Irie was born on May 12, 1943 in Shiba, Tokyo, Japan. She is an actress, known for Miyamoto Musashi: Ichijôji no kettô (1964), Miyamoto Musashi (1961) and Miyamoto Musashi: Ganryû-jima no kettô (1965).

Wakaba Irie Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Wakaba Irie 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 Wakaba Irie's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 82% of Wakaba Irie'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 I Want to Hear the Wind's Song, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Wakaba Irie Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wakaba Irie's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Wakaba Irie has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Labyrinth of Cinema Communication Hit Similar →
2017 Hanagatami Old Maid Hit Similar →
2010 Soup Opera Sasajima's mother Super Hit Similar →
2008 Kekkon shiyou yo - Average Similar →
2007 Switching – Goodbye Me Kazumi's Grandmother Hit Similar →
2007 Glory to the Filmmaker! Madam at the Bar Average Similar →
2004 The Motive - Hit Similar →
2002 A Boy's Summer in 1945 - Average Similar →
2000 The Stupid Teacher Isuzu Baba Super Hit Similar →
1999 One Summer's Day Mikari's mother Super Hit Similar →
1999 The Washing Machine Chieko Katagiri Hit Similar →
1998 I Want to Hear the Wind's Song Fumiko Hayase Super Hit Similar →
1998 Sada Toki Hit Similar →
1995 Secret Liaisons - Hit Similar →
1995 Goodbye for Tomorrow Innkeeper Super Hit Similar →
1994 Turning Point - Hit Similar →
1993 A Touch of Fever Yoriko's Mother Average Similar →
1993 Haruka, Nostalgia Madam Hit Similar →
1992 The Rocking Horsemen Shino Shirai Hit Similar →
1991 A Desirable Marriage Emiko Ono Hit Similar →
1991 Chizuko's Younger Sister Mako's Mother Hit Similar →
1990 Love of Sawako Sawako's mother Average Similar →
1989 Beijing Watermelon Haruzo's Sister Hit Similar →
1988 The Discarnates Ayako Imamura Hit Similar →
1988 Tomorrow Mitsue Super Hit Similar →
1988 Shiro and Marilyn Haruko Tamashiro Hit Similar →
1986 Bound for the Fields, the Mountains, and the Seacoast Soutaroh's Mother Hit Similar →
1986 April Fish Aki Flop Similar →
1986 His Motorbike, Her Island Miyo's Mother Super Hit Similar →
1985 Four Sisters Yoshie Ayanokoji Hit Similar →
1985 Lonely Heart PTA President Hit Similar →
1984 The Island Closest to Heaven Madame Hiroko Average Similar →
1984 The Deserted City Hide Hit Similar →
1983 Legend of the Cat Monster Akiko Ryuzoji Flop Similar →
1983 The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Noriko Hit Similar →
1982 I Are You, You Am Me Chie Saitoh Hit Similar →
1967 The Domain: White Blade - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Sazen Tange and The Secret of the Urn Hagino Hit Similar →
1965 Miyamoto Musashi V: Musashi vs Kojiro Otsu Hit Similar →
1965 Three Yakuza - Super Hit Similar →
1965 Cold Rice, Osan, Chan - Hit Similar →
1965 The Third Contest - Hit Similar →
1964 Black Thief - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Giant Rumble - Average Similar →
1964 Jakoman and Tetsu - Hit Similar →
1964 The Lord's spy - Hit Similar →
1964 Miyamoto Musashi IV: The Duel at Ichijo-ji Temple Otsu Hit Similar →
1963 Miyamoto Musashi III: Birth of Two Sword Style Otsu Hit Similar →
1962 Miyamoto Musashi: Showdown at Hannyazaka Heights Otsu Super Hit Similar →
1961 Miyamoto Musashi Otsu Hit Similar →

Wakaba Irie - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wakaba Irie?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wakaba Irie is "I Want to Hear the Wind's Song" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Wakaba Irie acted in?

Wakaba Irie has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wakaba Irie?

Other notable films include "Goodbye for Tomorrow", "One Summer's Day", and "Tomorrow".

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