Wakako Tanabe - Actor Profile

Wakako Tanabe

Acting
Updated: May 18, 2026
26Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated

Wakako Tanabe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Wakako Tanabe reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 26 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 73% of Wakako Tanabe'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 Nightingale, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Wakako Tanabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Wakako Tanabe's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Nightingale (1938) movie poster
★10.0

Nightingale: An episodic film about life in and around a rural police station and the people it serves.

Nightingale

1938•Drama
★10.0
5 Gents Fly to Kyushu (1969) movie poster
★10.0

5 Gents Fly to Kyushu: A cosmetics company president launches an aggressive new business strategy while balancing corporate pressure, romantic

5 Gents Fly to Kyushu

1969•Drama
★9.0
Born in Sin (1962) movie poster
★9.0

Born in Sin: A dark family secret sends a 21-year-old French student (Hoshi) on a journey of self-discovery.

Born in Sin

1962•Drama
★9.0
New Third Class Executive: Fortune Teller (1960) movie poster
★9.0

New Third Class Executive: Fortune Teller: World Electric's top ad model disappears, throwing the company into disarray. A fortune-teller’s influence spreads throu

New Third Class Executive: Fortune Teller

1960•Comedy
★9.0
Travel Stories of a Company President Part II (1963) movie poster
★9.0

Travel Stories of a Company President Part II: While on a business trip to Kyushu, a paint company president competes with a rival firm for a key overseas client, only

Travel Stories of a Company President Part II

1963•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Wakako Tanabe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1973 Cursed Hand from the Graveyard - Flop Similar →
1969 Konto 55: Mankind's Weaknesses Woman at the cash register Flop Similar →
1969 5 Gents Fly to Kyushu - Super Hit Similar →
1968 Imaginary Paradise - Flop Similar →
1968 Destroy All Monsters Kilaak (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1968 Five Gents and Karate Grandpa Kiyomaru (Takamatsu Geisha) Super Hit Similar →
1967 Discover Japan with the 5 Gents - Super Hit Similar →
1966 Moment of Terror - Average Similar →
1966 Five Gents on the Spot - Hit Similar →
1966 The Stranger Within a Woman - Hit Similar →
1966 Rise Against the Sword Chiyo Average Similar →
1966 A Company President's Life Story - Hit Similar →
1965 Ironfinger Blue Swamp Hostess (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1965 Beast Alley Kito's maid B (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1964 You Can Succeed, Too - Super Hit Similar →
1964 Yearning - Super Hit Similar →
1963 A Woman's Life - Hit Similar →
1963 Young Guy in Hawaii - Hit Similar →
1963 Travel Stories of a Company President Part II Inn Maid A (Beppu) Super Hit Similar →
1962 Born in Sin - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Me and Me - Super Hit Similar →
1962 A Woman's Identity - Flop Similar →
1962 Sararīman Gonza to Sukejū - Flop Similar →
1961 Different Sons - Hit Similar →
1960 New Third Class Executive: Fortune Teller - Super Hit Similar →
1938 Nightingale Haruyoshi Super Hit Similar →

Wakako Tanabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Wakako Tanabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Wakako Tanabe is "Nightingale" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Wakako Tanabe acted in?

Wakako Tanabe has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Wakako Tanabe?

Other notable films include "5 Gents Fly to Kyushu", "Born in Sin", and "New Third Class Executive: Fortune Teller".

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