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Masahiko Tsugawa

Masahiko Tsugawa

Actor · Died August 4, 2018, aged 78 · Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan

Masahiko Tsugawa, born Masahiko Katō was a Japanese actor and director.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 2, 1940
Died
August 4, 2018 (aged 78)
From
Kyōto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
32 on MovieCove · 284 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 28% in 30 days

What are Masahiko Tsugawa's films like?

Across their 17 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Morality.

Genres

Drama10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 71st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
23%
Morality
20%
Society
19%
Bonds
14%
Survival
13%
Power
11%
Community5 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeObsession2 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 16 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 5 · Serious 5 · Dark 6

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 7 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 4 · Charged 8 · Intense 4

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 10 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 11 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 5 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 5
Hero
2 of 5

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Melancholic
10
Warm
5
Contemplative
4
Joyful
2
Other
9

How their films linger

Bittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet7
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Masahiko Tsugawa's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 13 of their 32 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (6).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Masahiko Tsugawa's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

284 credits, 32 with a MovieCove page; 7 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Giwaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Harayama Masao

  • Akagi: Washizu Mahjong Kanketsu-hen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 3 episodes · as Iwao Washizu（鷲巣 巌）

  • The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Hiraomi Danbara

  • Nemuri Kyōshirō: The Final (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 5 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Akagi: Ryūzaki–Yagi hen / Ichikawa hen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 5 episodes · as Iwao Washizu（鷲巣 巌）

  • Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • High & Low: The Movie 2 - End of Sky(2017)

    as Ryushin Kuze

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Unification Of Japan 23 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Unification Of Japan 22 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Tatara Samurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Yohei

  • Yasuragi no Sato (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • And Then There Were None (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Senmei Monden

  • Unification Of Japan 21 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Black Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Eiichiro Sena

  • Unification of Japan: Compilation III — Invasion Strategy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Yakuza: Domination of the Realm 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Yakuza: Domination of the Realm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Unification Of Japan 20 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Unification Of Japan 19 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Showa Saikyo Koko Den Kokushi Sanjo!!2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Unification Of Japan 18 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Battleship Musashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Black Widow Business (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Kozo Nakase

  • Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2016: Reflections (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Showa Saikyo Koko Den Kokushi Sanjo!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Stop the Old Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Tokugawa Ienari

  • Yôkô the Cherry Blossom(2015)

    as Vice-Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Akagi Live Action(2015)

    Show 10 episodes · as Iwao Washizu（鷲巣 巌）

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Boy and the Beast(2015)

    as Lord (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Liquid: Ogre of Sake the Miraculous Warehouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 3 episodes · as Washio Yuusaku

  • Solomon's Perjury 2: Judgment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Shuzo Kobayashi

  • War of Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Until the Day Comes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • 0.5 mm(2014)

    as Yoshio Makabe

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Ginnikan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 9 episodes · as Wasuke

  • Lady Maiko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Regular customer

  • Jikan no Shûzoku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Jutaro Torigai

  • Ultraman Ginga Theater Special: Ultra Monster ☆ Hero Battle Royal! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Hotsuma Raidō

  • The Great Shu Ra Ra Boom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Hachiro Hinode

  • 300 Million Yen Robbery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Shigemitsu Toda

  • Ultraman Ginga(2013)

    Show 12 episodes · as Hotsuma Raido

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Ooka Echizen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 42 episodes · as Ooka Tadataka

  • Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kenmotsu Sasahara

  • The Farthest Galaxy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Strawberry Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Sadanosuke Kunioku

  • Aokigahara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Oyari Haishaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kujiya Shoemon

  • Fish on Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Strawberry Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 11 episodes · as Sadanosuke Kunioku

  • 神様の女房 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Onmitsu Hicho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Bartender (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 8 episodes · as Kurushima Taizo

  • Tomorrow's Joe(2011)

    as Mikinosuke Shiraki

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Assistant Doctor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Postcard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Riwemon, Matsuyama's Uncle

  • Cast Me If You Can (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Kenta Matsuzaki

  • Ekeb of Dekye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Takamitsu Teto

  • Hissatsu shigotonin 2010 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Sawaki Tanba

  • Hissatsu Shigotonin 2010 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Onihei Crime Files: Sutegoro Takahagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Myogi Danemon

  • The Negotiator: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Keiichiro Mido

  • The Tragedy of W (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Yohei Watsuji

  • The Last Promise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Tomohiko Niimi

  • Kakera: A Piece of Our Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Tadashi Tanaka

  • Jive: Swept by the Sea Breeze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Shigezo Tomari

  • Asahiyama Zoo Story: Penguins in the Sky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Director

  • Giwaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Masao Harayama

  • Mei's Butler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 10 episodes · as Kintaro Hongo

  • Nagaiki Kyousou (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as 吉沢弘

  • Samurai Gangsters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Director

  • Rakugo musume (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Hirasa

  • AIBOU: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Yonezo Setouchi

  • Midnight March (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Haruo Kurokawa

  • High and Low (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as 捜査本部長

  • Hadaka no Taishō (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Kaidan(2007)

    as Orui's father

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • The Yakiniku Movie: Bulgogi(2007)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Seicho Matsumoto Drama Special: Wave Tower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Asakura Tsuneo

  • Freezing Point (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Sota Kitahara (60 years old)

  • スペシャルドラマ　氷点 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as 北原壮太（老年期）

  • Death Note: The Last Name(2006)

    as Police Chief Saeki

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Death Note(2006)

    as Police Chief Saeki

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Shin Japan's Don: FINAL CHAPTER (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • A Long Walk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Moyuru Toki: The Excellent Company (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Princess in an Iron Helmet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Suite Dreams(2006)

    as Kenji Bando

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Yokubô(2005)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • What the Snow Brings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Ozeki

  • A Hardest Night!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Director

  • The Black Leather Notebook Special: White Darkness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Shoji Hasegawa

  • Shibuya Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Higuchi Ichiyo Monogatari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Chushingura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Tales of the Bizarre: 2004 Fall Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Shigematsu Gozo

  • 世にも奇妙な物語 秋の特別編 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Shin Japan's Don: Waves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Divorce Lawyer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 22 episodes · as Kisaburo Inoue

  • Bewitched In Tokyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 11 episodes · as Arisa's father

  • All By His Excellency's Work (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Take the 'A' Train, Someday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Shigeichiro Umeda

  • Worst by Chance(2003)

    as Man Who Sells Accessories

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • The Man Who Wipes Mirrors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Battle Royale II: Requiem(2003)

    as The Prime Minister

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Pretty Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as City Hall Director

  • The Man in White Part 2: Requiem for the Lion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Renjo Hikokuro

  • The Man in White (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Renjo Hikokuro

  • Mibu Gishiden: Shinsengumi de Ichiban Tsuyokatta Otoko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 12 episodes · as Yonezo Setouchi

  • 狂った果実2002 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Chûshingura 1/47 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Kozukenosuke Kira

  • Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack(2001)

    as Chief Cabinet Secretary

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • 反乱のボヤージュ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Merdeka 17805 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Imamura

  • 午前三時のルースター (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 49 episodes · as Tokugawa Ieyasu

  • Nile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • White-Collar Worker Kintaro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Yamato

  • Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris(1999)

    as Air force commander

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Geisha House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Yoshikawa

  • Will to Live (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Village chief

  • Salaryman Kintaro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 34 episodes · as Ryunosuke Yamato

  • Nemuri Kyōshirō 4: The Woman Who Loved Kyoshiro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • I Love Dad Best in the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Bonds (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Deputy Superintendent Kohashi

  • Pride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Prime Minister Hideki Tojo

  • Looking for (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • The Green City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Sakamoto

  • Body and Soul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Woman in Witness Protection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Shingyoji Temple Chief Clerk

  • Haunted School 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as School Master

  • Omigasa Juubee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Supermarket Woman(1996)

    as Kobayashi Goro

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Sure Death 6 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Nemuri Kyōshirō 3: The Man with No Tomorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Another 47 Ronins: Genroku Taiheiki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Yagyu Yoshitaka

  • A Last Note (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Saburo Morimoto

  • Shinjuku Shark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Lifetime Insecurity (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Teruo Yokoyama

  • Crest of Betrayal(1994)

    as Kuranosuke Ôishi

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • In Blazing Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Turning Point (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Toyosaki

  • Furuhata Ninzaburo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Nemuri Kyôshirô 2: Conspiracy in Edo Castle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • 松本清張スペシャル「Dの複合」 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Last Dance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Dr. Koichiro Ogata

  • Date Masamune: The One-Eyed Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Three Generations of the Yagyu Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 13 episodes · as Ieyasu Tokugawa

  • Hanzo, the Razor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Suzume Iro Doki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Twinkle(1992)

    as Todushi Koyama

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Kachô Shima Kôsaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Tokugawa Ieyasu's Secret Treasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • The Strange Tale of Oyuki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kafu Nagai

  • Minbo, or The Gentle Art of Japanese Extortion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Foreign Office Eugene

  • Investigation of a Typical Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kurosaki

  • Sometime, Somewhere (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kitazawa

  • A Naive History of the Bakumatsu Era (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Tomomi Iwakura

  • The Man Who Became The Don (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Minamoto Yoshitsune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Heaven and Earth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Takeda Shingen

  • Tales of a Golden Geisha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Mondo Suzuki

  • Sakura no ki no shita de(1989)

    as Kyohei Yusa

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Political Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Sensei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Makihiko Tsuda

  • 氷点 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Goryokaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Katsu Kaishu

  • The Girl in Glass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Girls In The Wind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Remembrance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mr. Yamaoki

  • A Taxing Woman's Return (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Hanamura

  • Eien no 1/2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Reason For Not Divorcing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Shuhei Tomizu

  • A Taxing Woman(1987)

    as Hanamura

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Night Train(1987)

    as Noboru

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Keshin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Masamune Shogun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 50 episodes · Actor

  • The House of Wedlock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Voice on tape

  • Tampopo(1985)

    as Supermarket Manager

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Hitohira no yuki(1985)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hissatsu Hashikakenin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Miotsukushi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 162 episodes · as Kyubei Bando

  • The Funeral(1984)

    as Kimura

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Heaven Station (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • 水曜ドラマ 宮本武蔵 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 45 episodes · as 沢庵宗彭

  • The Politicians (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Masaaki Kawamura

  • Natsu ni Koisuru Onnatachi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 9 episodes · Actor

  • Time and Tide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Sanrise no Master

  • The Rape(1982)

    as Saburo Takagi

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Sayonara Sankaku Mata Kite Shikaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Honjitsu mo Seiten Nari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 156 episodes · as 父・桂木宗俊

  • Manon(1981)

    as Takizawa

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nukata no Ōkimi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Temptation of Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Ōgon no Hibi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Show 51 episodes · as Tsuda Sōgyū

  • The Album on the Shore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 15 episodes · Actor

  • Hikarugake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Ichibanboshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 156 episodes · as 中山晋平

  • A Portrait of Shunkin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Minoya(美濃屋利太郎)

  • Doterai Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • The Executioner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Mario Mizuhara

  • The Tattooed Hitman(1974)

    as Kan'ichi Sekimoto

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Katsu Kaishu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 52 episodes · as Shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu

  • Tora-san Loves an Artist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Second Chance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • シークレット部隊 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Mysterious Thirteen Nights: Chapter 2 - The Dish Mansion at Hell’s Banchô (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Mysterious Thirteen Nights Volume 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Bloodiest Flower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daisho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Born Fighter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Teizo Okabe

  • Woman Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Bad Reputation: Showdown of the Best (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • The Woman Gambler's Trump Card (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Tale of the Last Japanese Yakuza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • The Domain: Flower and Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Norojin

  • Cuban Lover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Akira

  • Ooku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Amadera maruhi monogatari(1968)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aruhi watashi wa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • When the Cookie Crumbles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Debt of Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Seikichi

  • Ohanahan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 310 episodes · as 長男・謙一郎

  • Freezing Point (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Kitahara

  • Yama no Kanata ni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Contemporary Tales of Chivalry 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Blood of Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Haruo Emoto

  • Storm Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • The Domain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Uzushio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 310 episodes · as 大杉光平

  • The Kingdom of Jirocho 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • The Kingdom of Jirocho 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • The Kingdom of Jirocho 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • A Million Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Noboru Kashiwagi

  • Maiko and the Assassin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Kuki Shinjiro

  • Uogashi no senpū musume (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Escape from Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Senta

  • Sing, Young People! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Student Exposing

  • Marriage of the Sky and the Sea (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • The Body (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Get Married, Mother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as sensei Shimose

  • Ai to kanashimi to (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • San'nin musume kanpai! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Kono ni uruwashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Drunkard's Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • A Roaring Trade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Noren to hanayome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Jôtarô Ishihara

  • With Wife, Children, and Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Ryushiro Henmi

  • Hikkoshi yatsure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Onna no hashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Bitter End of a Sweet Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Jiro Tezuka

  • Incidental Murders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Takashi Kosaka

  • Samurai Desperadoes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Towering Waves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Takao Onogi

  • Night and Fog in Japan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Ôta

  • Volunteering for Villainy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Tatsuo

  • The Sun's Burial (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Shin

  • Good-for-Nothing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Shikamo karera wa iku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • The Izu Dancer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Mizuhara

  • Banana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Shu no kafun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Kiri aru jyoji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Tokyo Omnibus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Man of Edo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Koko ni otoko ari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Donto ikōze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Farewell to Spring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Yasuo Makita

  • Tomorrow's Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Forbidden Lips (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Small Rats of the Edo Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Jirokichi

  • The Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as 小太郎の弟・千寿丸

  • This Day's Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Untamed Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • 孤独の人 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Dancing Sisters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Summer Storm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Akira Asai

  • Crazed Fruit(1956)

    as Takishima Haruji

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Sansho the Bailiff(1954)

    as Young Zushiō

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • The Fugitive (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1947)

    Actor

  • A Baby Given by a Fox (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Zenta in 7 years

Career shape

Star power in the 96th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 283 titles from 1945 to 2019; peak year 2015.

Biggest box office

Tomorrow's Joe (2011)

$12M worldwide

Highest rated

Supermarket Woman (1996)

Midcredits 92nd

Most popular right now

A Taxing Woman (1987)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19452019

Peak 2015 · their film career is on the way up. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1954Screen debut· Sansho the Bailiff
  • 1960First top-billed film· The Sun's Burial
  • 1960Breakout· The Sun's Burial

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting280 of 283: 280 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score70thDirecting3 of 283: 3 only directing, 0 with another role

By decade

1940s2 · acting1950s17 · acting1960s51 · acting1970s19 · acting1980s31 · acting1990s46 · acting2000s53 · 50 acting · 3 crew2010s64 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 6% of 18 roles
548499

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Masahiko Tsugawa's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 71st percentile, the median of all 30; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 50th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

50thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

35thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 32 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th11
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

15 of their 32 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Crowd Pleaser13
  • Mixed15

Most divisive · actor

Manon (1981)

72nd percentile spread · 18% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Tampopo (1985)

Midcredits 99th · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 75/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 52. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Masahiko Tsugawa work with?

People who share at least 2 of Masahiko Tsugawa's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Toshiyuki Honda shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers