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Keiko Matsuzaka

Keiko Matsuzaka

Actor · Born July 20, 1952 (74) · Ōta, Tokyo, Japan

Keiko Matsuzaka was born on 20 July 1952 in Tokyo, Japan. She is an actress, known for The Sting of Death (1990), Fall Guy (1982) and Lovers Lost (1982).

Biography from IMDb.

Born
July 20, 1952 (74)
From
Ōta, Tokyo, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 156 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 37 days to Oct 26Down 34% in 30 days

What are Keiko Matsuzaka's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 81st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile
: browse their Crime movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 56th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile
: browse their Action 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
Bonds
29%
Self
23%
Morality
21%
Ideas
12%
Survival
6%
Society
5%
Power
5%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeObsession2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 5

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 8 · Intense 3

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 2

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 8 · 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 3 · Engaged 7 · Full focus 2

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

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 3 of 7 analyzed roles.

Mentor
3 of 7
Hero
2 of 7
Shapeshifter
1 of 7
Ally
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Melancholic
8
Contemplative
3
Bittersweet
3
Hopeful
2
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

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 Keiko Matsuzaka's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Keiko Matsuzaka'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

156 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • I Want to Die Alone (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 6 episodes · as Masako Yamaguchi

  • Our Eternal Song (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Till We Meet Again on the Lily Hill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Tsuru

  • Don't Call it Mystery: The Movie(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Ranman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 130 episodes · as Makino Taki

  • The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House(2023)

    Show 9 episodes · as Chiyo

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Hitotsubashi Kiriko's Crime Diary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 5 episodes · as Kiriko Hitotsubashi

  • When I Was Born Next Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 7 episodes · as Sagawa Natsue

  • Rasen no Meikyu: DNA Kagaku Sosa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 7 episodes · as Yukari Baba

  • Nagareboshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Hoshino Natsuko/Yumeno Natsumi

  • Promise of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Mrs. Hondo

  • Doctors~The Strongest Doctor~2021 New Year SP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Himiko Moriyama

  • Only Yesterday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Reiwa Taeko

  • Tomorrow's Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Machiko Onodera

  • Meeting Myself (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Chizuko

  • Mampuku(2018)

    Show 151 episodes · as Imai Suzu

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Segodon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 7 episodes · as Saigo Masako

  • Legend of the Demon Cat(2017)

    as Bai Ling

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The Last Reunion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Izakaya Moheji 6 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Koi no sanriku ressha kon de iko! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 3 episodes · as Iwabuchi Haruko

  • Sumika Sumire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 8 episodes · as Sumire Kisaragi (65 years old)

  • Blowing in the Winds of Vietnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Misao Sasho

  • ぼんくら (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 7 episodes · Actor

  • Hasegawa Machiko's Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Sadako

  • Chicken Race (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mari

  • Kyokuhoku Rhapsody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Kyokuhoku Rhapsody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Garo and the Wailing Dragon(2012)

    as Judam

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Antiquarian Bookshop Biblia's Case Files (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 11 episodes · as Eri Goura

  • Tug of War! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Yoko Nishikawa

  • Doctor X(2012)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all shows

  • Bokukyû: A ressha de iko(2011)

    as Minori Hokuto

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Madonna Verde (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Yamazaki Midori

  • Izakaya Moheji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Shodo Girls: Blue Blue Sky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Abacus and Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Tsune Inoshiyama

  • Summer Romance Shines in Rainbow Color (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 10 episodes · as Machiko Kusunoki

  • Free and Easy 20: Final (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Golden Flower: What Is Hidden Is the True Flower, What Is Gone Is the Butterfly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Instant Swamp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Midori Jinchoge

  • Honokaa Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Edeli

  • Osaka Hamlet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Fusaka Kubo

  • Tombstone of the Fireflies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Widow

  • The Signs of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Yoko Miyamoto

  • Glory to the Filmmaker! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Wife

  • The Go Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Fumiko Kita

  • Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 9 episodes · as Shimako Yamamoto

  • Tuna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Murder of the Inugami Clan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Takeko Inugami

  • Waru: The End (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Waru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Reiko Misugi

  • Middle-aged Divorce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 6 episodes · as Yoko Toyohara

  • GARO (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 2 episodes · as Anna

  • The Buried Forest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Tomo's mother

  • Miracle in Four Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Yoshitsune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 49 episodes · as Taira no Tokiko (Kiyomori's wife)

  • Color Blossoms(2004)

    as Madam Umeki

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Mother and Lover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Runin: Banished (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Proof of the Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Paato-taimu tantei 2(2004)

    as Noriko Yamada

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    Show 1 episode · as Chieko Imaizumi

  • The Boat to Heaven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Setsuko Ishida

  • パートタイム探偵 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Part-Time Detective (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Noriko Yamada

  • The Ripples (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Natsui Sumie

  • Season of the Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • The Happiness of the Katakuris(2001)

    as Terue Katakuri

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Prince Shotoku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Nukatabe no himemiko

  • Prince Shōtoku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Empress Suiko

  • The Making Of The Katakuris (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Sakuya: The Slayer of Demons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Queen of ground spider

  • 恐妻家探偵の事件帖 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Today is closed again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Pinch Runner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ayumi's Mother

  • Ping Pong Bath Station (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Dr. Akagi(1998)

    as Tomiko

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • The Rainbow Seeker 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Mouri Motonari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 50 episodes · Actor

  • New Ghost Pub (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as しず子、ユキエ

  • SMAP×SMAP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as Bistro Guest

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

    as Mrs. Tamura

  • Tora-san's Matchmaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as 坂出叶子

  • Goodbye Mama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • The Sting of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Miho

  • Water Moon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Dai Chuushingura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Sakurako wa warau: Last emperor ni shikakerareta ayashii onna no wana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • A Chaos of Flowers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Sumako Matsui

  • Lady Camellia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Tokyo Lewd Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • The Great Department Store Robbery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Toyoyo Ishiyama

  • Carefree Goddesses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

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

    as Yume Gozen

  • Final Take: The Golden Age of Movies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Beyond the Shining Sea (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Ukiko

  • Sure Death! 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • House on Fire(1986)

    as Tokuko Tanayoshi

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Waves of Spring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 50 episodes · Actor

  • Nezumi Kozō kaitō den (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Shanghai Rhapsody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Madoka Hatano (Madonna)

  • Make-Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Yoriko Tsutano

  • Legend of the Eight Samurai(1983)

    as Princess Fuse (voice)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

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

    as Riko Oribe

  • Theater Of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Fall Guy(1982)

    as Konatsu

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Lovers Lost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Machiko

  • The Go Masters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as 立花

  • Tora-san's Love in Osaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as 滨田富美

  • Gate of Youth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Tae Ibuki

  • Sekigahara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Show 3 episodes · as Hatsume

  • The Wicked (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Takako - Fashion Designer

  • May Love Be Restored(1980)

    as Yuko Katagiri

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Three Undelivered Letters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Tomoko

  • The 47 Ronins of Ako (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 36 episodes · as Aguri

  • Nichiren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Kusa Moeru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 51 episodes · as Akane

  • Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Shino

  • The Incident(1978)

    as Hatsuko Sakai

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Double Clutch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

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

    as Madonna

  • Two Lovers Point (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Ninjutsu: Sasuke Saruhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Kaede

  • Cobra 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Yuri

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

    Actor

  • Minato no Yoko Yokohama Yokosuka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • The White Horizon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Genroku Taiheiki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 52 episodes · Actor

  • The Last Samurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Reiko

  • Nagare no Fu Part I: Disturbance, Part II: Dawn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Mr. Mutsugoro’s Happy Marriage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • White Runway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Stray Dog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Kazue Sato

  • Edo wo Kiru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Love Is After School (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Miyamoto Musashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Otsu

  • Omoi Bashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Deeper Than Blue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Maki Tamiya

  • Kunitori Monogatari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 51 episodes · as No Hime

  • Cross-Currents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Rikugun rakugo-hei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • なんたって18歳！ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Games (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • The Night Clinic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Snow Country Elegy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Live and Learn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Sumiko

  • The High School Deviates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Midnight Disk Jockey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • おくさまは18歳 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 53 episodes · as Emi Matsuki

  • Record of a Girls' High School Doctor: Pregnancy 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Ultraseven(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Kaori

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • I told you so (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • 水中花 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show Creator

Career shape

Star power in the 89th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 156 titles, 155 of them dated from 1959 to 2025; peak year 1982.

Biggest box office

Legend of the Demon Cat (2017)

$97M worldwide

Highest rated

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023)

Midcredits 88th

Film career

19592025

Peak 1982 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting155 of 156: 155 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score61stOther crew1 of 156: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1950s1 · acting1960s2 · acting1970s36 · acting1980s28 · acting1990s10 · acting2000s38 · acting2010s26 · acting2020s14 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 17% of 6 roles

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.

How do Keiko Matsuzaka's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 61st percentile, the median of all 13; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 65th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th8
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 17 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Paato-taimu tantei 2 (2004)

97th percentile spread · 55% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (2023)

Midcredits 88th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 67/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 38. 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 Keiko Matsuzaka work with?

People who share at least 2 of Keiko Matsuzaka's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kinji Fukasaku shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Editors

Producers