Yoshimi Ashikawa - Actor Profile

Yoshimi Ashikawa

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
25Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 13, 1958
Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan

Yoshimi Ashikawa Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Yoshimi Ashikawa reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 32% of Yoshimi Ashikawa'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 Kizu, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Yoshimi Ashikawa Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Yoshimi Ashikawa's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0
Kizu (1988) movie poster
★10.0

Kizu: Once again, director Shunichi Kajima and star Takanori Jinnai are teaming up to create a new type of yakuza film that st

Kizu

1988•Crime
★9.0
Break Town Story (1985) movie poster
★9.0

Break Town Story: Japanese drama film.

Break Town Story

1985•Drama
★8.0
Hermes - Winds of Love (1997) movie poster
★8.0

Hermes - Winds of Love: The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful wife, Aphrodit

Hermes - Winds of Love

1997•Animation
★8.0
Yakuza Ladies 3 (1989) movie poster
★8.0

Yakuza Ladies 3: Upon the passing of the Sakanishi Clan’s boss, a fierce battle between his wife Hazuki and his disciple Terada breaks ou

Yakuza Ladies 3

1989•Drama
★7.7
1 Litre of Tears (2005) movie poster
★7.7

1 Litre of Tears: 15-year-old Aya Kito was an ordinary girl, the daughter of a family who works at a tofu shop, and a soon-to-be high scho

1 Litre of Tears

2005•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Yoshimi Ashikawa has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2021 Beautiful Lure: A Modern Tale of Painted Skin - Hit Similar →
2020 Twiceborn Kimiyo Ichijo Flop Similar →
2019 Immortal Hero Miki Mioya Flop Similar →
2018 Day Break Kimie Nakamichi Flop Similar →
2012 The Final Judgement Hideko Washio Flop Similar →
2005 1 Litre of Tears Sato Super Hit Similar →
2000 Nagisa Sumiko Kuwajima Hit Similar →
1999 Keijitachi no Natsu - Flop Similar →
1997 Hermes - Winds of Love Goddess of Love (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Dark hunter Nobuko Flop Similar →
1993 Emperor of Upheaval - Flop Similar →
1992 The Unruly Ronin's Journey II - Flop Similar →
1992 Black Cop - Flop Similar →
1991 Jingi - Flop Similar →
1991 Ebarake no hitobito - Flop Similar →
1991 The love song of farewell later - Flop Similar →
1990 Otome Monogatari - Flop Similar →
1989 Yakuza Ladies 3 - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Kizu - Super Hit Similar →
1988 Monster Woman '88 - Hit Similar →
1988 Gate of Flesh Mitsuyo Honjo Average Similar →
1985 Break Town Story - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Friends Love - Flop Similar →
1983 Dark Room Maki(マキ) Average Similar →
1982 The Vampire Inspector - Flop Similar →

Yoshimi Ashikawa - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Yoshimi Ashikawa?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Yoshimi Ashikawa is "Kizu" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Yoshimi Ashikawa acted in?

Yoshimi Ashikawa has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Yoshimi Ashikawa?

Other notable films include "Break Town Story", "Hermes - Winds of Love", and "Yakuza Ladies 3".

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