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Yôsuke Saitô

Yôsuke Saitô

Actor · Died September 19, 2020, aged 69 · Nagoya, Japan

Yôsuke Saitô was born on 11 July 1951 in Nagoya, Japan. He was an actor, known for Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012), The Cat Returns (2002) and Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla (1994). He died on 19 September 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
July 11, 1951
Died
September 19, 2020 (aged 69)
From
Nagoya, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
9 on MovieCove · 86 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 39 days to Oct 28Up 56% in 30 days

What are Yôsuke Saitô's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
32%
Morality
28%
Self
16%
Ideas
11%
Power
9%
Society
4%
Survival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeTechnology2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 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 1 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 3

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 1 · Intense 4

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 3 · Even-paced 2 · 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 2 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
6
Thrilling
4
Joyful
1
Cold
1
Melancholic
1

How their films linger

Bittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet1
  • 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 Yôsuke Saitô's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (2).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Yôsuke Saitô'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

86 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page.

  • Crazy Samurai Musashi(2020)

    as Kenpou Yoshioka

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • A Town and a Tall Chimney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Gondo

  • Unnatural(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as 草野

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Farewell Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Shinjuku Seven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Masaaki Oue

  • Blossoming Into a Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Ishikawa family head

  • Dragon Black (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Ultraman Ginga S (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 16 episodes · as Kamushin

  • Tokyo Slaves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Samurai Cat: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Heihachi Aikawa

  • Dr. DMAT (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Hidejiro Kiritani

  • Yokohama Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Section manager Kobayashi

  • Life Back Then (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • AUN: The Beginning and the End of All Things (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Garo the Movie: Red Requiem(2010)

    as Makai Priest Akaza

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Here Comes the Bride, My Mom! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Yoshio Sasaki

  • Kenka no Gokui 6 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Rambling Hearts (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Kenka no Gokui 5 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Kenka no Gokui 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • The Code (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Detective 523

  • Kenka no Gokui 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Kenka no Gokui 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Je t'aime: I Am a Beast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Kenka no Gokui 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Cursed Songs 2: Nu-Meri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Cafe Isobe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Shibata

  • Gururi no koto(2008)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Je t'aime: I Am a Beast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Shiro Tatsuno

  • The Scissors Massacre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Mitsuzo Sawada

  • Kamen Rider: THE NEXT (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Vice-Principal

  • The Successful Businessmen Handbook: Negotiation Tactics You Can Learn from the Yakuza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Osaka Yakuza War: The Price of a Misfire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Tokyo Tower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Kanashiki Tenshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Haru and Natsu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 5 episodes · as Heizo Yamashita

  • Dragon Sakura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 11 episodes · as Tokihisa Kondo

  • Half a Confession (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Cat Returns(2002)

    as Toto (voice)

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Hush! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Aritomo

  • Saiaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Love Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Teacher

  • Gang 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Gang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

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

    as Maho's Father

  • From the Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • The King of Minami: The Price of Restructuring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kunoichi Financial Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

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

    as Masashi Fuda

  • When the Saints Go Marching In (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Amagi Pass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

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

    Show 10 episodes · as Kenji Mizushima

  • Super Scandal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Moon Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Days of Youth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Broken Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Ie Naki Ko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla(1994)

    as Dr. Susumu Okubo

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Shin Onna Kenji Kasumi Yuko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 20 episodes · as 球磨功三郎

  • The City That Never Sleeps: Shinjuku Shark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Family Court Judge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 12 episodes · as Toriumi Kazutomo

  • Erotic Liaisons(1992)

    as Shiga

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Sosuke Loses His Lover (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Manager

  • The Shadow Over Innsmouth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Abarenbo Shogun: The Bride of Edo Castle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Noh Mask Murders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Detective Kurata

  • Ready to Shoot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Baba

  • The Great White Tower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · as Tsukuda

  • cf Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Yamashita

  • Tokyo: The Last War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Second Lieutenant Mori

  • Gunhed(1989)

    as Boxer

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Dokudami Tenement (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Giwaku no Kazoku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 9 episodes · Actor

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

    as Machida · as Shigeaki Machida

  • The Goodbye Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Ryuuta Nishiyama

  • Whisper of the Spirits (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Scent of a Spell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Yoichi Kuwano

  • The Demon Within (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mystery Man

  • Ao ga Chiru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Fujio Akatsuka's Video Number One - Inaugural Issue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Sailor Suit and Machine Gun(1981)

    as Detective

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Disciples of Hippocrates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • The Roads Men Travel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Toshio Kawashima

  • 旅役者葵長五郎殺意のめぐり逢い (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 87th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 86 titles, 85 of them dated from 1976 to 2020; peak year 2001.

Biggest box office

The Cat Returns (2002)

$55M worldwide

Highest rated

The Cat Returns (2002)

Midcredits 88th

Film career

19762020

Peak 2001 · 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
Acting86 of 86: 86 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score49th

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s15 · acting1990s22 · acting2000s29 · acting2010s17 · acting2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% 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 Yôsuke Saitô's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 8; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 40th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

40thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 9 titles are Mixed.

  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Crazy Samurai Musashi (2020)

75th percentile spread · 44% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Cat Returns (2002)

Midcredits 88th · 76% liked

Reviewers score the acting 54/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 65, detractors 36. 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 Yôsuke Saitô work with?

People who share at least 2 of Yôsuke Saitô's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hiroshi Kashiwabara shares the most, 2.

Writers

Actors

Producers