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Sôichirô Kitamura

Sôichirô Kitamura

Actor · Born September 25, 1937 (89) · Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Sôichirô Kitamura (born September 25, 1937, in Kochi, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He is known for his roles in Hikaru Umi (1965), Bayside Shakedown (1998), and Outrage (2010).

Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 25, 1937 (89)
From
Kochi, Kochi Prefecture, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
7 on MovieCove · 60 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 71% in 30 days

What are Sôichirô Kitamura's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Power.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
41%
Power
28%
Bonds
14%
Society
10%
Survival
6%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 4 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 3 · Serious 0 · Dark 1

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 0 · Charged 3 · Intense 1

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

Steady 0 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 1 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 0 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 0 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 1

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

Resolved 3 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Warm
4
Joyful
2
Cold
1
Contemplative
1
Other
1

How their films linger

Feel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet4

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 Sôichirô Kitamura's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 7 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Sôichirô Kitamura'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

60 credits, 7 with a MovieCove page.

  • Bayside Shakedown N.E.W. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Silent Court (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • Fried levanilla with rib steak from Tsudanuma in Nakano (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 31 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 30 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Tax Inspector Madogiwa Taro: Case File 29 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • 再会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Bayside Shakedown the Final(2012)

    as Police Chief Kana

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Beyond Outrage(2012)

    as Kannai

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • 係長 青島俊作2 事件はまたまた取調室で起きている! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Soichiro Kanda

  • Murder in the Kairotei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Takaaki Ichigahara

  • Keigo Higashino 3-week drama SP series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as 一ヶ原高顕

  • Section Chief Aoshima Shunsuke THE MOBILE: Cases happening in the Interrogation Room! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Soichiro Kanda

  • Odoru daisousasen the movie 3: Yatsura o kaihou seyo!(2010)

    as Soichiro Kanda

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Steel Frame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • Outrage(2010)

    as Mr. Chairman Kan'nai

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Nanase Once More (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 10 episodes · as Masuda

  • Bengoshi Ichinose Rinko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Blood Tears of Shura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Lost & Found at Tokyo Station (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Shimokita Sundays (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 9 episodes · as Tomio Satonaka

  • Scum of Lawyers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 12 episodes · as Makoto Shiraishi

  • Gachi Baka! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 10 episodes · as Kenichiro Tsujidou

  • The Suspect: Muroi Shinji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as 神田署長

  • Red Confusion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 3 episodes · as Sachiko's grandfather

  • Minami's Girlfriend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 11 episodes · as Senji Horikiri

  • Midnight Ghost Tour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Princess Hiro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 10 episodes · as Sanetou Saga

  • Beginner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 11 episodes · as Kazuyasu Sakita（崎田 和康）

  • Odoru daisosasen the movie 2: Rainbow Bridge wo fuusa seyo!(2003)

    as Soichiro Kanda

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • A Case of Murder by the Atami Station Taxi Stand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Curator Kitakoji

  • Transparent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 10 episodes · as Yamaoka Yotaka

  • Kamaitachi no Yoru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Shin Kyoto Meikyu Annai SP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • 恋愛結婚の法則 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Housewife Meiko Murder Mystery - Death of a Teacher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Lieutenant Itakura

  • Emergency Room 24 Hours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Bayside Shakedown(1998)

    as Soichiro Kanda

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Bayside Shakedown: Autumn Campaign for Crime Eradication (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Soichiro Kanda

  • Bayside Shakedown Extra Edition Bayside Policewoman Story Early Summer Traffic Safety Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Soichiro Kanda

  • Bayside Shakedown SP: Year-End Special Alert (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Soichiro Kanda

  • 智子と知子 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Odoru daisosasen(1997)

    Show 11 episodes · as Soichiro Kanda

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

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

    Actor

  • Psychic: Traveler to the Unknown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Ebarake no hitobito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Aitai Toki ni Anata wa Inai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 11 episodes · as Miyoko's father

  • Estate Inheritance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Sea of Whitetail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

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

    as Pack Horse

  • Ronin on a Mission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Star (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Dansen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Tamiya

  • Oshin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 297 episodes · as Fukutaro

  • Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Makihei Araki

  • Pro Hunter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A Bird of Africa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Conflagration (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as First Mate Ebara

Career shape

Star power in the 72nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 60 titles from 1975 to 2026; peak year 2010.

Biggest box office

Odoru daisosasen the movie 2: Rainbow Bridge wo fuusa seyo! (2003)

$155M worldwide

Highest rated

Outrage (2010)

Midcredits 77th

Most popular right now

Odoru daisosasen (1997)

Film career

19752026

Peak 2010 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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.

  • 1983Screen debut· Oshin
  • 1998First film· Bayside Shakedown

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting60 of 60: 60 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score63rd

By decade

1970s2 · acting1980s7 · acting1990s15 · acting2000s20 · acting2010s15 · acting2020s1 · acting

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.

How do Sôichirô Kitamura's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 55th percentile, the median of all 6; across a limited sample of 4 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 63rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

63rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Approval · how many liked their films

46thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Reach · how many have seen their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 4

Midcredits score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

None of their 7 titles divides audiences: 5 are Mixed.

  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed5

Most loved · actor

Outrage (2010)

Midcredits 77th · 66% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 48. 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 Sôichirô Kitamura work with?

People who share at least 2 of Sôichirô Kitamura's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Katsuyuki Motohiro shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers