Yayoi Watanabe - Actor Profile

Yayoi Watanabe

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
29Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 24, 1952
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Yayoi Watanabe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yayoi Watanabe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 29 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 41% of Yayoi Watanabe'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 New Shameless School, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yayoi Watanabe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yayoi Watanabe's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Yayoi Watanabe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1979 Nihon Meisaku Kaidan Gekijō: Kaidan Tone no Watashi - Flop Similar →
1978 The Okinawa War of Ten Years - Average Similar →
1976 The Runaway Season Aki Super Hit Similar →
1976 Festival Champ - Flop Similar →
1976 Karate Warriors Yumi Shimizu Hit Similar →
1976 Violent Panic: The Big Crash - Average Similar →
1975 Gambling Den Heist Yoko Hit Similar →
1975 Wolf Guy Taka Inugami Average Similar →
1974 The Transgressor Hisako Kitano Hit Similar →
1973 Female Prisoner Scorpion: #701's Grudge Song Midori Average Similar →
1973 Female Prisoner Scorpion: Beast Stable Yuki Hit Similar →
1973 A True Story of the Private Ginza Police - Flop Similar →
1973 The Bodyguard Maki Kasuga Flop Similar →
1973 A Woman’s Road - Flop Similar →
1973 Kôkôsei burai hikae: Tsuki no Muramasa - Flop Similar →
1972 Lustful Shogun and His 21 Mistresses - Flop Similar →
1972 A Narcotics Agent's Ballad - Hit Similar →
1972 Female Prisoner #701: Scorpion Yukiko Kida Hit Similar →
1972 Woman His Prey - Flop Similar →
1972 Rogue Of The Night - Flop Similar →
1972 Delinquent Boss: Alley Dog Commando - Super Hit Similar →
1972 Wandering Ginza Butterfly - Hit Similar →
1972 Sex Up and Down - Average Similar →
1972 Yakuza Wolf: I Perform Murder Kyoko Himuro Hit Similar →
1971 The Insatiable Suzuko Yamada Flop Similar →
1971 The Gambling Nun - Flop Similar →
1971 Wolves on Motorcycles - Super Hit Similar →
1971 The Sucker's Blunt Dagger - Flop Similar →
1971 New Shameless School Yagyu Juubei the 2nd Super Hit Similar →

Yayoi Watanabe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yayoi Watanabe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yayoi Watanabe is "New Shameless School" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Yayoi Watanabe acted in?

Yayoi Watanabe has been featured in at least 29 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yayoi Watanabe?

Other notable films include "Wolves on Motorcycles", "The Runaway Season", and "Delinquent Boss: Alley Dog Commando".

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