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Masahiko Nishimura

Masahiko Nishimura

Actor · Born December 12, 1960 (65) · Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan

Masahiko Nishimura was born on 12 December 1960 in Toyama, Japan. He is an actor, known for Woman in Witness Protection (1997), Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald (1997) and Princess Mononoke (1997).

Biography from IMDb.

Born
December 12, 1960 (65)
From
Toyama, Toyama Prefecture, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
25 on MovieCove · 167 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 15% in 30 days

What are Masahiko Nishimura's films like?

Across their 19 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Animation3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 98th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Animation 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
26%
Self
16%
Society
16%
Survival
12%
Ideas
12%
Power
10%
Morality
8%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeArt3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTradition vs change2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 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 9 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 4 · Charged 10 · Intense 3

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

A split, not a type: Steady 9 · 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 11 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 4

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 10 · Even-paced 6 · 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 6 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 2

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

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 6 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 7 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 7
Threshold guardian
2 of 7
Mentor
1 of 7
Hero
1 of 7
Shadow
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
9
Warm
7
Melancholic
6
Contemplative
6
Joyful
5
Other
16

How their films linger

Bittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet8
  • Ambiguous4

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 Nishimura's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 25 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Masahiko Nishimura'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

167 credits, 25 with a MovieCove page.

  • Chirudo(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Goodbye, My Loved Ones! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Nemuri Kyoshiro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • 蒙古が襲来 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Unbound (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 48 episodes · Actor

  • お終活 再春！人生ラプソディ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Our Last Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Kono Subarashiki Sekai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • [MADO] (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Mr.A

  • Investigation Division 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 6 episodes · as Nishimura Masao

  • The Hound of the Baskervilles: Sherlock the Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Chizuo Hasukabe

  • Dreaming of the Meridian Arc (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Kenjusho: Mitsukuni and I (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • My Father's Tracks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • I Mean, I Want to Say I Like It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 12 episodes · as Higashiyama Kazuki

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

    Actor

  • The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Angry Rice Wives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Juusan-nin no Shikaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • 大江戸グレートジャーニー～ザ・お伊勢参り～ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Izakaya Choji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Awaiting Kirin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 44 episodes · as Akechi Mitsuyasu [Mitsuhide's uncle]

  • Apparel Designer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • The 47 Rōnin in Debt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Chuzaemon Yoshida

  • My Story Is Long(2019)

    Show 10 episodes · as Motomu Makimoto

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Samurai Shifters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Shuzo Fujiwara

  • Momikeshite Fuyu 2019 Natsu: Natsu demo Samukute Shini Soudesu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Ikee Hidenori

  • Eien no Nispa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Sajima Kageyu

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

    Show 1 episode · as Tadashi Okawara

  • What a Wonderful Family! 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Konosuke Hirata

  • Red Sash: The Tomioka Silk Mill Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Atsutada Odaka

  • Linking Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • What a Wonderful Family(2017)

    as Konosuke Hirata

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Blue Hearts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as (segment “Be Kind To Others”)

  • Koto Nakazawa: The Beautiful Swordswoman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Emon Mago

  • The Dazzling Life of Hokusai's Daughter(2017)

    as Nishimuraya Yohachi

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Great evil does not go to sleep: The counterattack of the special investigation unit prosecutor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Nobutsuna Nakae

  • Samurai Hustle Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Advisor Kenji

  • The Magnificent Nine(2016)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • What a Wonderful Family!(2016)

    as Konosuke Hirata

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • 事故調 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    as Section Chief Matsushita

  • Out Burn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Tetsuo Sawaki

  • Samurai Hustle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Advisor Kenji

  • Team - Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Special Crime Investigation Headquarter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Columbo of Shinano - Dead Person's Echo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Shuji Ohmori

  • The Wind Rises(2013)

    as Kurokawa (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • A Chair on the Plains (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Tokyo Family(2013)

    as Koichi Hirayama

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • The Floating Castle(2012)

    as Ujinaga Narita

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Rock'n'Roll Housewives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Mieko's husband

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

    as Miyashita Kouhei

  • Crossroads(2011)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Our Stardust Dance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • The Castle of Sand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • IS: Not a Boy and Not a Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 10 episodes · as Aihara Kenichi

  • Oh!どや顔サミット (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • CSI: Crime Scene Talks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 9 episodes · as Sosuke Morita

  • THEナンバー2 〜歴史を動かした陰の主役たち〜 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Gene Waltz (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Professor Yashikiki

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

    as Yosohachi Nishihisashi

  • Veterinarian Dolittle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Sakurada Gate Incident (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Love Scenario (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Toshio Gamou

  • The King of Minami Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • 新・ミナミの帝王 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Dengeki Kon - Perfume of Love - (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • 警視庁機動捜査隊216 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 10 episodes · as 土居健作

  • Saru Lock the Movie(2010)

    as Kanai

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Perfect Education: Maid, for You(2010)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dear Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Shizumanu taiyô(2009)

    as Chuji Yaba

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Inpei Shirei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 5 episodes · as Shuzo Haneda

  • 法廷サスペンスSP2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • 東京サンシャインボーイズ『returns』 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Black Current (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as 屋代邦和

  • Zen(2009)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • The Silent Sword: Loyalty and Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • I Want to Be a Shellfish (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Nemoto

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

    as Keisuke Shikatebukuro

  • The Battle of Mr. and Mrs. Sasaki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 10 episodes · as Kiyoshi Chouno

  • Nodame Cantabile in Europe(2008)

    as Tanioka Hajime

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • New Year's Card from the Sparkling Sea (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Off Highway 20(2007)

    as Akira

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Best Wishes for Tomorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Hidemi Machida

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

    Actor

  • Sushi Ōji! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • Did you quit again, husband? ~The famous magistrate of the late Edo period, Oguri Kozukenosuke~ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • 今週、妻が浮気します (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Nodame Cantabile(2006)

    Show 11 episodes · as Tanioka Hajime

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Detective Conan: Shinichi Kudo's Written Challenge(2006)

    as Juzo Megure

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Hanada Shonenshi the Movie: Spirits and the Secret Tunnel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Daijiro Hanada

  • Woman's Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • TAKI 183 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Furuhata Ninzaburo Final: Last Dance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Furuhata Ninzaburo Final: A Fair Murderer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Furuhata Ninzaburo The Resurrection Of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Furyo shonen no yume (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

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

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • The Winds of God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

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

    as Kazuyuki Kitami

  • Kôshônin: Mashita Masayoshi(2005)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

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

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

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

    Show 11 episodes · as Kenichi Minami

  • Wonderful Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • My Life After Her Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 9 episodes · Actor

  • The Lion Teacher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 10 episodes · as Kyozuke Takamura

  • The Battling Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Nakanishi

  • Kougen e Irasshai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • ぼくの魔法使い (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Yo nimo Kimyou na Monogatari: 2003 Spring Special(2003)

    Actor

  • 世にも奇妙な物語 春の特別編 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Always the two of us (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 11 episodes · as Fuwa Keijiro

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

    Show 4 episodes · as Keisuke Shikatebukuro

  • Psycho Doctor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 11 episodes · as Yao

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

    as Aikawa

  • Ghiblies: Episode 2(2002)

    as Nonaka-kun (Voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Power of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 11 episodes · as Yoshitake Nobuo

  • Number One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Let's Go Nagata-cho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • R-17 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • The Wife is 3 Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 11 episodes · as Shinsuke

  • Delicious Proposal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Shingo Mama Drama Special: OH-HA Saves the World Vol. 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Perfect Woman(2000)

    Show 11 episodes · as Tamehisa Sakuma

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • As the River Flows (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Godzilla 2000(1999)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

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

    as Shigenori Komoda

  • Team Saiaku de Saikouna Futari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • The Exam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • The Terror of Dr. Kuroiwa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Furuhata Ninzaburo vs SMAP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Shintaro Imaizumi

  • Akimahende! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Konya Uchu no Katasumi de (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • News no Onna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald(1997)

    as Tatsuhiko Ushijima

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

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

    as Detective Tachibana

  • Princess Mononoke(1997)

    as Kouroku (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Middle-aged Bachelors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Farewell, Mr. Premier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Moonlight Serenade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Assistant photographer

  • Warai no Daigaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Konna Watashi ni Dare ga Shita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • In Tomoko's Case (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Michihiro Tamura

  • Coach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • July 7th, Sunny Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · as Skit Guest

  • Ryoma ni Omakase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • 竜馬におまかせ！ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 12 episodes · as 清河八郎

  • The Disappearance of Furuhata Ninzaburo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • A Brief Parting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Furuhata Ninzaburo Extra: Police Officer Imaizumi Shintaro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 12 episodes · as 今泉慎太郎

  • 今泉慎太郎 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 12 episodes · as Imaizumi Shintaro

  • Love Still Hasn't Begun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 10 episodes · as Narrator (voice)

  • 王様のレストラン (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 11 episodes · as Mizuhara Noritomo

  • The Laughing Kangaroo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Help! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Good Mourning (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • The Show Must Go On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Shindo (Stage Manager)

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

    Show 36 episodes · as 今泉慎太郎

  • Natsuko no Sake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Jaja uma narashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 12 episodes · as Business Advisor

  • He Is Always There (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 11 episodes · as 平賀友一

  • Somebody Loves Her (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 165 titles from 1990 to 2026; peak year 1997.

Biggest box office

The Wind Rises (2013)

$137M worldwide

Highest rated

Princess Mononoke (1997)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

19902026

Peak 1997 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. 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
Acting165 of 165: 165 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score73rd

By decade

1990s40 · acting2000s57 · acting2010s45 · acting2020s23 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 11 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 Masahiko Nishimura's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 73rd percentile, the median of the 21 of 22 with a score; across their 16 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 74th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

74thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Approval · how many liked their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Reach · how many have seen their films

51stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 16

Midcredits score across 24 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up10
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 24 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed9

Most divisive · actor

Crossroads (2011)

83rd percentile spread · 47% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Princess Mononoke (1997)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 50. 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 Nishimura work with?

People who share at least 2 of Masahiko Nishimura's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Joe Hisaishi shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers