Yūji Nanto - Actor Profile

Yūji Nanto

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
34Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 26, 1924
Birth Place: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Yūji Nanto Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yūji Nanto reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 34 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 35% of Yūji Nanto'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 Heso no taisho, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yūji Nanto Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yūji Nanto's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Yūji Nanto has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1969 Memoir of Japanese Assassinations - Super Hit Similar →
1969 Kanto Woman Infamy - Flop Similar →
1968 Hot Springs Geisha - Flop Similar →
1968 Nunnery Confidential - Average Similar →
1966 This Is Youth! Police chief Super Hit Similar →
1966 Hoodlum Soldier's Flight to Freedom - Hit Similar →
1966 Sucharaka Shain - Flop Similar →
1966 Yakuza Hooligans - Hit Similar →
1965 Chivalrous Nature - Flop Similar →
1965 Chocho and Yuji's Marital Goodness - Flop Similar →
1965 Tale of Ninja Duty - Flop Similar →
1964 The Domain - Hit Similar →
1964 A Laughable Journey - Flop Similar →
1963 The Confusing Journey of Jirocho - Super Hit Similar →
1963 Nonsense Boys - Flop Similar →
1962 Naite waratta hanayome - Flop Similar →
1962 Fūryū onsen bantō nikki - Flop Similar →
1962 The Lightning Sword Takuro Super Hit Similar →
1962 Shin kitsune to tanuki - Hit Similar →
1962 Heso no taisho - Super Hit Similar →
1962 Nakayoshi ondo: Nippon ichi dayo - Flop Similar →
1962 A Country Boss Fruit shop proprietor Flop Similar →
1962 Kanpai! Sararīman shokun - Flop Similar →
1961 Bad Reputation Returns - Flop Similar →
1961 Kanbi no san-tō shain - Flop Similar →
1961 Kawachi fudoki zoku oiro ke seppō - Flop Similar →
1961 Shikaku yashiki - Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Princess of Badger Palace Overnight guest Super Hit Similar →
1957 The Blue Sky Maiden - Hit Similar →
1957 Utau yajikita kogane dōchū - Flop Similar →
1956 花笠太鼓 板前雄公 Flop Similar →
1956 Fighting Birds - Flop Similar →
1955 Yajikita manzai dōchū koshinuke ikka no maki - Flop Similar →
1955 Yaji Kita manzai dochu-Bakehime sodo no maki - Flop Similar →

Yūji Nanto - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yūji Nanto?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yūji Nanto is "Heso no taisho" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yūji Nanto acted in?

Yūji Nanto has been featured in at least 34 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yūji Nanto?

Other notable films include "Shikaku yashiki", "The Princess of Badger Palace", and "The Confusing Journey of Jirocho".

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