Actor

Akira Emoto: Movies & Box Office

films: 144
on screen: 1980–2025
box office: $446M
average score: 81

Born: November 3, 1948 (age 77)
Birthplace: Chūō, Tokyo, Japan
Citizenship: Japanese
Occupations: Actor
Years active: 1974-present
Spouses: Kazue Tsunogae
Children: 2

Known for

The Best Akira Emoto Movies

The highest-rated films Akira Emoto is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. They Say Nothing Stays the Same (2019) scores highest, at 88. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Akira Emoto's Career in Numbers

Akira Emoto's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Akira Emoto works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Disciples of Hippocrates (1980) to Samurai Fury (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Akira Emoto Movies by Decade

1980s 20
1990s 11
2000s 38
2010s 50
2020s 25

The 2010s were Akira Emoto's busiest decade, with 50 films.

Akira Emoto Movies by Genre

Drama 64
Comedy 19
Action 12
Crime 9
Romance 5
Adventure 5
Mystery 4
Horror 4
Thriller 4
Family 3

Drama is the genre Akira Emoto has worked in most, with 64 films, ahead of comedy (19).

Akira Emoto Career Milestones

First film: Disciples of Hippocrates 1980
Biggest box office hit: Shin Godzilla $82.1M worldwide
Best-rated film: They Say Nothing Stays the Same Movie Echo Score 88
Newest film: Samurai Fury 2025

144 credits

Akira Emoto Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Akira Emoto is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 81. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Akira Emoto?

Akira Emoto was born in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan in 1948 and is 77 years old. Credited on films since 1980, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Akira Emoto (柄本明, Emoto Akira), born on 3rd November 1948, is a renowned Japanese actor. He launched his career in the year 1974 and has been creating a significant impact in the film industry till the present day. In 1999, he received the prestigious Japanese Academy Award for Best Actor for his commendable work in 'Dr. Akagi'. Additionally, he bagged the best supporting actor at the 7th Hochi Film Award for his remarkable performances in 'Dotonbori River' and 'Hearts and Flowers for Tora-san'.

Apart from his professional career, Emoto embraced his personal life with actress Kazue Tsunogae, unfortunately, she passed away in 2018. This partnership blessed him with two sons, Tasuku Emoto and Tokio Emoto, who have also pursued their career in acting. Over the years, Emoto has been credited with several honors including a Medal with Purple Ribbon in 2011 and Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette in 2019.

Works with

Who Akira Emoto Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Akira Emoto shares the most films with. Naoto Takenaka comes first, with 10 films together, followed by Ken Mitsuishi (9).

FAQ

Akira Emoto: Questions & Answers

How many movies Akira Emoto has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Akira Emoto been in?

Akira Emoto is credited on 144 films, from 1980 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Akira Emoto's highest-grossing movie?

Shin Godzilla (2016) is Akira Emoto's biggest box office hit, with $82.1M worldwide, ahead of Shoplifters (2018) ($68M). Across every film with box office figures, Akira Emoto's movies have made $446M.

Akira Emoto's biggest hits

What is the best Akira Emoto movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Akira Emoto's best-rated film is They Say Nothing Stays the Same (2019) with a score of 88, followed by They Say Nothing Stays the Same (2021) (87).

Best Akira Emoto movies, ranked

How old is Akira Emoto?

Akira Emoto is 77 years old, born on November 3, 1948 in Chūō, Tokyo, Japan.

What is Akira Emoto's newest movie?

The most recent film on Akira Emoto's filmography is Rental Family (2025), in the role of Kikuo Hasegawa.

Who does Akira Emoto work with most often?

Akira Emoto shares the most films with Naoto Takenaka (10 films), Ken Mitsuishi (9 films) and Tomorowo Taguchi (9 films).

The Best Akira Emoto Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 144 credits.

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