Top 10 Best Japanese Actors

Toshiro Mifune

I just lost faith in humanity. Toshiro Mifune is considered the best Japanese actor of all time. I can't believe that you call a bunch of good-looking boys actors. I thought this was a list of the BEST ACTOR, not the sexiest actor. Watch Rashomon, Seven Samurai, I Live in Fear, Yojimbo, High and Low, Sanjuro, and Red Beard.

His unrelentingly passionate performance as the belligerent Kikuchiyo in Seven Samurai is one of the greatest.

Among the top ten actors in the world during the 1950s. Great screen presence.

Jun Matsumoto

In addition, he is a cool member of the best boy band in Japan. He is also an awesome actor as well.

Jun Matsumoto is nothing but amazing!
The more you watch him, the more you get drawn to him.

Kenichi Matsuyama

Kenichi-san... Who would think that the one who played "L" in Death Note and "Negishi" in Detroit Metal City is the same actor? He is a very clever actor! Psychological, action, comedy, and romance, he can play all those genres.

Toma Ikuta

Amazing actor. Almost all of them are good. Hard to decide. I would vote for all of them because they are talented. I love Hana Kimi, and there is no one I don't like. All are amazing.

For me, he's the best actor in Japan. The way he portrays every single role he plays is amazing. A versatile actor.

Fell in love with his acting in Hana Kimi.

Tatsuya Nakadai

Though often not as popular nor as recognized as Mifune, he is truly one of the most versatile and gifted actors. One need only watch Harakiri, Yojimbo, The Human Condition, Sword of Doom, and others to see that he can play the most sympathetic of men to the cruelest of villains. An absolute artist!

Most versatile without being grandiloquent or overacting. A legend!

Akira Kamiya

Shota Matsuda

Minoru Chiaki

Minoru Chiaki was a Japanese actor who appeared in several of Akira Kurosawa's most famous films, including Rashomon, Seven Samurai, and The Hidden Fortress. He had a long and varied career in Japanese cinema. Chiaki was known for his versatility and strong screen presence.

Another Kurosawa regular, one with a friendly, affable, gentle face that's still great for any role.

Ken Watanabe

He appeared in Godzilla 2014 and will be in the sequel. That makes him more awesome.

I loved his acting skills in The Last Samurai.

Shun Oguri

He was great when he played in Crows Zero! So cool! When he played in Hana Yori Dango, he totally got the perfect role as Hanazawa Rui!

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Sessue Hayakawa

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Kiita Komagine

Takeru Satoh

He never disappoints his fans. He performs perfectly and naturally, whatever the character is.

He is simply amazing! You have to watch him in the Rurouni Kenshin live-action movie.

Very talented. He started when he was 17-18 in a challenging role like Kamen Rider and ended up in 2012 with the best Rurouni Kenshin that there will ever be.

Yuu Shirota

Ryo Nishikido

Kamatari Fujiwara

Takashi Shimura

Takashi Shimura is one of the most versatile character actors I've seen. He can play the most noble of men and the lowest of scoundrels with dedication and conviction. He is truly incredible.

An amazing acting talent. Deserves to be much higher on the list.

Daisuke Kato

He's fantastic in both comedic and dramatic roles. Over in Japan, he might be revered, but overseas he is seriously underrated.

His chubby, likable face makes him suitable for any role.

Kazunari Ninomiya

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Haruma Miura

Kento Yamazaki

He is one of my favorite actors. I love his work and acting skill.

Kento is the best Japanese actor I have ever seen.

Takeshi Kato

Ko Nishimura

Kazuya Kamenashi

Yuki Furukawa

Yuki Furukawa is the best actor for me. He is so cool, talented, and handsome. I found a great artist in Japan.

He is cool, handsome, and smart.

Ryosuke Miura

Who could forget the best Ankh that will ever be?