Kayoko Shiraishi: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 20
- on screen
- 1972–2026
- box office
- $47.8M
- average score
- 58
Kayoko Shiraishi's Career in Numbers
Kayoko Shiraishi's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kayoko Shiraishi works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 (1972) to Scarlet (2026), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.
Kayoko Shiraishi Movies by Decade
- 1970s 4
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 2
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 5
The 2020s were Kayoko Shiraishi's busiest decade, with 5 films.
Kayoko Shiraishi Movies by Genre
- Horror 5
- Drama 4
- Animation 1
- Family 1
- Action 1
- Comedy 1
- War 1
- Romance 1
- Mystery 1
- Music 1
Horror is the genre Kayoko Shiraishi has worked in most, with 5 films, ahead of drama (4).
Kayoko Shiraishi Career Milestones
- First film
- Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 1972
- Biggest box office hit
- Yamato $39.3M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Scarlet Movie Echo Score 58
- Newest film
- Scarlet 2026
Kayoko Shiraishi Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kayoko Shiraishi is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 58. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2026
Scarlet as Mysterious Old Woman · Animation Worldwide box office: $2.26M Movie Echo Score: 58 - 2024
Sayonara, Maestro! as Tomiko · Family - 2023
Rohan at the Louvre as Rohan's Grandmother · Action Worldwide box office: $6.29M - 2023
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House as Kiyo's grandmother · Drama - 2022
Thousand and One Nights as Chiyo Fujikura · Drama - 2017
Hanagatami as Professor Yamauchi's Mother · Drama - 2013
Carry On! Hara-chan! as Hideko · Comedy - 2005
Yamato War Worldwide box office: $39.3M - 2004
Umineko - Inseparable as Misako Akagi · Romance - 2004
Dark Tales of Japan as Old Lady (segment "Would You Like to Hear a Scary Tale") · Horror - 1996
The 8-Tomb Village as Koicha no ama · Mystery - 1993
Oedipus Rex as Narrator · Music - 1984
Station to Heaven as Tatsue - 1983
The Makioka Sisters as Restaurant Owner · Drama - 1983
Harmagedon as The Astrologer (voice) · Fantasy - 1981
Samurai Reincarnation Horror - 1978
Queen Bee as Rui Hayami · Horror - 1977
Curse of the Dog God Horror - 1977
Lullaby to Kill as Sakie Tsukasa (Kahei's younger sister) · Horror - 1972
Female Prisoner Scorpion: Jailhouse 41 as Oba · Crime
Who Kayoko Shiraishi Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Kayoko Shiraishi shares the most films with. Keiko Kishi comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Hideo Murota (3).
Kayoko Shiraishi: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kayoko Shiraishi has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kayoko Shiraishi been in?
Kayoko Shiraishi is credited on 20 films, from 1972 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Kayoko Shiraishi's highest-grossing movie?
Yamato (2005) is Kayoko Shiraishi's biggest box office hit, with $39.3M worldwide, ahead of Rohan at the Louvre (2023) ($6.29M). Across every film with box office figures, Kayoko Shiraishi's movies have made $47.8M.
Kayoko Shiraishi's biggest hits What is the best Kayoko Shiraishi movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kayoko Shiraishi's best-rated film is Scarlet (2026) with a score of 58.
Best Kayoko Shiraishi movies, ranked What is Kayoko Shiraishi's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kayoko Shiraishi's filmography is Scarlet (2026), in the role of Mysterious Old Woman.
Who does Kayoko Shiraishi work with most often?
Kayoko Shiraishi shares the most films with Keiko Kishi (3 films), Hideo Murota (3 films) and Norihei Miki (2 films).
The Best Kayoko Shiraishi Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 20 credits.
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