Shun Sugata: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 51
- on screen
- 1984–2025
- box office
- $48.6M
- average score
- 60
- Born
- February 17, 1955 (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan
- Full name
- Shun
- Citizenship
- Japanese
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1980-present
The Best Shun Sugata Movies
The films of Shun Sugata that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Dororo (2007) leads with $27.3M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $27.3M Dororo 2007 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $15.6M 64: Part 2 2016 · Mystery -
Worldwide box office: $3.27M Madness in Bloom 2002 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $676K Inju: The Beast in the Shadow 2008 · Thriller -
Worldwide box office: $432K Tatara Samurai 2017 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $416K Just Remembering 2021 · Romance
Shun Sugata's Career in Numbers
Shun Sugata's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Shun Sugata works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Fireflies in the North (1984) to Happy Kanako’s Killer Life (2025), and the 2000s were the busiest decade.
Shun Sugata Movies by Decade
- 1980s 4
- 1990s 11
- 2000s 17
- 2010s 13
- 2020s 6
The 2000s were Shun Sugata's busiest decade, with 17 films.
Shun Sugata Movies by Genre
- Drama 18
- Action 7
- Thriller 5
- Crime 5
- Comedy 4
- Horror 3
- Sci-Fi 2
- Mystery 2
- Adventure 2
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Shun Sugata has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of action (7).
Shun Sugata Career Milestones
- First film
- Fireflies in the North 1984
- Biggest box office hit
- Dororo $27.3M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- A Family Movie Echo Score 60
- Newest film
- Happy Kanako’s Killer Life 2025
Shun Sugata Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Shun Sugata is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 60. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2025
Happy Kanako’s Killer Life Drama - 2023
Geats Extra: Kamen Rider Tycoon meets Kamen Rider Shinobi as Ryo Murasame · Sci-Fi - 2021
Just Remembering as Bar Customer · Romance Worldwide box office: $416K - 2021
A Family as Makoto Takeda · Drama Movie Echo Score: 60 - 2021
Tomorrow’s Dining Table as Tsuneo Fujisaki · Drama - 2021
The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood Comedy - 2018
The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine as Maruman, Police Chief · History - 2017
ZVP as Zatoichi · Action - 2017
Butterfly Sleep as Ryuji Ayamine · Drama Worldwide box office: $79.3K - 2017
Tatara Samurai Action Worldwide box office: $432K - 2016
64: Part 2 as Urushibara · Mystery Worldwide box office: $15.6M - 2016
64: Part 1 as Urushibara · Mystery - 2015
Gonin Saga as Yuzuru Matsuura · Drama - 2015
Chasuke’s Journey Fantasy - 2014
Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Wars feat. Super Sentai as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX / Ambassador Darkness (voice) · Adventure - 2012
Helpless and Reckless as Aoki · Drama - 2011
Cut as Masaki · Drama - 2011
Dirty Hearts as Sasaki · Drama Worldwide box office: $221K - 2010
Heaven’s Story as Suzuki · Drama - 2009
Wangan Midnight: The Movie Drama - 2009
Kanikôsen Drama - 2008
Inju: The Beast in the Shadow as Inspecteur Fuji · Thriller Worldwide box office: $676K - 2008
Be a Man!! Samurai School as Onihige · Action - 2007
Glory to the Filmmaker! as Hisamatsu · Comedy Worldwide box office: $411K - 2007
Zero Woman R Drama - 2007
Dororo as Hibukuro · Horror Worldwide box office: $27.3M - 2006
Confessions of a Dog as Hassei Takeda · Crime - 2006
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair as Boss Benta · Thriller - 2005
Dead Run as Shuji's Father · Drama - 2004
Izo as Monk Soldier · Action - 2004
Marebito as MIB · Horror Worldwide box office: $107K - 2002
Madness in Bloom Drama Worldwide box office: $3.27M - 2002
Alive as Matsuda · Action Worldwide box office: $86.9K - 2002
Gun Crazy: Episode 1: A Woman from Nowhere as Takara Shuhei · Action - 2002
Graveyard of Honor as Toshi Nishizaki · Thriller - 2000
Tomie: Replay as Kenzô Morita · Horror - 1999
Wild Criminal as Tadokoro · Thriller - 1999
Ley Lines as Detective · Drama - 1998
License to Live as Shinichiro Yoshii · Drama - 1998
Eyes of the Spider as Hinuma · Crime - 1998
Blood Action - 1997
The Revenge: A Scar That Never Disappears as Toshi Yoshioka · Crime - 1996
A Weapon in My Heart as Hoshi · Crime - 1996
Organ as Nakanishi · Thriller - 1995
Suit Yourself or Shoot Yourself!! I: The Heist Comedy - 1994
Nobody Drama Worldwide box office: $488 - 1991
Blowback: Love & Death as Ratts · Adventure - 1987
Abunai Deka as Hyodoh · Comedy - 1987
The Lady in a Black Dress Crime - 1984
Fireflies in the North Drama - 1984
A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble! as Ryo Murasame / Kamen Rider ZX · Sci-Fi
Who Is Shun Sugata?
Shun Sugata was born in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan in 1955 and is 71 years old. Credited on films since 1984, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Shun Sugata is a veteran Japanese actor whose career spans more than four decades, beginning in the early 1980s and continuing robustly into the present day. Born on February 17, 1955, in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, he entered the entertainment industry at a time when Japanese cinema was undergoing significant transformation, and he quickly established himself as a versatile character actor capable of moving between gritty yakuza dramas, sci‑fi thrillers, and international productions. His early screen appearances, such as the role of Nakahara in Seiha (1982) and a student in Theater of Life (1983), demonstrated a keen ability to convey intensity with subtle facial expressions, a talent that would become his trademark. Throughout the 1990s, Sugata expanded his repertoire with memorable performances in films like Organ (1996) where he played Naka Nishi, and the cult classic Ichi the Killer (2001) as Takayama, cementing his status as a reliable supporting actor in edgy, auteur‑driven projects. He gained wider international exposure when he appeared as the ominous Boss Benta in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003) and reprised the role in Volume 2 (2004), showcasing his ability to transition seamlessly between Japanese and Western filmmaking styles. In addition to his film work, Sugata has contributed to television series ranging from the tokusatsu hit Kamen Rider ZX (1984) to the historical drama Tenchijin (2009) where he portrayed Shibata Katsuie, illustrating his adaptability across genres and formats. More recent credits include his role as a samurai commander in Silence (2016) directed by Martin Scorsese, and a recurring part in the HBO series Tokyo Vice (2022), confirming that his talent continues to be recognized by both domestic and global audiences. Beyond acting, Sugata’s involvement in video game voice work, notably as Hiroshi Hayashi in the Yakuza series, reflects his willingness to explore new media, further enriching his diverse artistic legacy.
Who Shun Sugata Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Shun Sugata shares the most films with. Susumu Terajima comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Masatoshi Nagase (5).
Shun Sugata: Questions & Answers
How many movies Shun Sugata has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Shun Sugata been in?
Shun Sugata is credited on 51 films, from 1984 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Shun Sugata's highest-grossing movie?
Dororo (2007) is Shun Sugata's biggest box office hit, with $27.3M worldwide, ahead of 64: Part 2 (2016) ($15.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Shun Sugata's movies have made $48.6M.
Shun Sugata's biggest hits What is the best Shun Sugata movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Shun Sugata's best-rated film is A Family (2021) with a score of 60.
Best Shun Sugata movies, ranked How old is Shun Sugata?
Shun Sugata is 71 years old, born on February 17, 1955 in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi, Japan.
What is Shun Sugata's newest movie?
The most recent film on Shun Sugata's filmography is Happy Kanako’s Killer Life (2025).
Who does Shun Sugata work with most often?
Shun Sugata shares the most films with Susumu Terajima (5 films), Masatoshi Nagase (5 films) and Ken Mitsuishi (4 films).
The Best Shun Sugata Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 51 credits.
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