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Tetsu Watanabe

Tetsu Watanabe

Actor · Born March 11, 1950 (76) · Tokoname, Aichi, Japan

Tetsu Watanabe (born 11 March 1950) is a Japanese actor. He has appeared in more than 90 films since 1989.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
March 11, 1950 (76)
From
Tokoname, Aichi, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 199 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 64 days to Oct 27Up 12% in 30 days

What are Tetsu Watanabe's films like?

Across their 24 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Survival.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 84th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 77th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Drama 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
25%
Survival
21%
Bonds
21%
Morality
14%
Society
8%
Ideas
6%
Power
4%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 22 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 7

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

Gentle 5 · Charged 12 · Intense 5

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

Steady 6 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 7

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

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 12 · Funny 1

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 10 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 3

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

Casual 10 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 2

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 10 · Affecting 8 · Heavy 4

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

Resolved 15 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Threshold guardian: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Threshold guardian
2 of 4
Ally
1 of 4
Herald
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
15
Absurd
10
Melancholic
7
Contemplative
6
Thrilling
6
Other
19

How their films linger

Hopeful8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet12
  • Tragic3
  • Ambiguous3

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 Tetsu Watanabe's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 24 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (7).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Tetsu Watanabe'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

199 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Silent Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Who Cares? The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • River Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Matsu

  • Laugh, Everyone! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Kanzo Saito

  • Pipparan!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • 掟 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Sunny(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · as Reiji

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • This Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • The Record of Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 6 episodes · as Sakai Teruo

  • Suiheisen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • The Intercom Rings (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Kamaishi Ramen Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Fujiko F. Fujio Sci-Fi Short Drama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Baby Assassins: 2 Babies(2023)

    as Mr. Matsumoto

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Tea Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Shigeo Tokioka

  • Minato's Laundromat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Pure Japanese(2022)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • The Pretenders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Prisoners of the Ghostland(2021)

    as Nabe

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • A Janitor(2021)

    as Gen

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Hope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Hanazuka

  • Rekishi Meikyuu kara no Dasshutsu~Real Dasshutsu Game X TV Tokyo~ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Hokusai Katsushika

  • Red Post on Escher Street(2020)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • The Menu For Tomorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Gourmet Detective Goro Akechi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 1 episode · as Akane's Grandfather

  • Stardust over the Town (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Komiyama Akira

  • Enter the Fat Dragon(2020)

    as Grandfather

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Extras! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Promised Land (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Unification of Japan 35 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • The Miracle of Crybaby Shottan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Professor Yasuda

  • Investor-Z (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 12 episodes · as Zen

  • Shino Can't Say Her Name (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Unexploded Bomb (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Life in Overtime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Darc(2018)

    as Ginzo Kageyama

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • 天才を育てた女房～世界が認めた数学者と妻の愛～ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Haru-san – The Bride's Father is a Great Detective (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Tokuzo Genda

  • Home Sweet Tokyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 16 episodes · as Matsuyama Tsuneo

  • Hello, Detective Hedgehog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Akatsuki-en Principal

  • The World Yamizukan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 4 episodes · as (voice)

  • Samurai Gourmet(2017)

    Show Actor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Silence(2016)

    as Prison Guard #2

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • The Mole Song: Hong Kong Capriccio(2016)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Tales of the Bizarre: 2016 Fall Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Tatsuo Handa

  • CONFLICT II: Conclusion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Kasahara

  • Price of Desire 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Shin Godzilla(2016)

    as Kooriyama : Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary for Crisis Management

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Otoko Meshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · as 山盛哲司

  • Price of Desire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Hibana(2016)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • CONFLICT: Outbreak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Kasahara

  • Makanai-sō (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

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

    Actor

  • Samurai Cat: Tamanojo Goes to Edo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Mr. Aragaki

  • Run for Love(2016)

    as Sushi Chef

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Detective Ballerino (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • The Honored Priest: Confession of a Samurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Dionisy

  • Sumo Road - The Musical (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Subana

  • The Noise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Yakuza Apocalypse(2015)

    as A-0257

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Taxi Driver's Mystery Diary 37 - Mystery of Double Homicides from Tokyo to Hamamatsu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Wakako Zake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • 全力離婚相談 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 7 episodes · as 三ツ矢剛三

  • A Samurai Chronicle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Hottokenai Majotachi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 44 episodes · Actor

  • Snow Jack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Tadaaki Matsumiya

  • Little Finger Rhapsody (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Ryota Kira

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

    Actor

  • Olympic Ransom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Why Don't You Play in Hell?(2013)

    as Detective Kimura

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Kumokiri Nizaemon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 34 episodes · Actor

  • Banana, Gloves and Whale Shark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Tomoda

  • The Last Train Bound for Nagoya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 4 episodes · as Shōhei Tanaka

  • Perfect Blue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 11 episodes · as Tamaki Fujinaga

  • Soumatou Kabushikigaisha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Okishima Shozo

  • Graffreeter Toki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • The Pod of Good Fortune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Himizu(2011)

    as Shozo Yoruno

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Solitary Gourmet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • My Dog, My Happiness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 9 episodes · as Resident Association leader

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Cold Fish(2010)

    as Takayasu TsuTsui

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

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

    as Tetsu

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

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

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

    Actor

  • 30ハケン女が就職する方法 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Tensou Sentai Goseiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Jotaro

  • Mameshiba Cubbish Puppy(2009)

    as Haruo Maki

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

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

    as Kumabechi

  • Girl's Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Detective Ushio VS Case Reporter Saeko at the Terminal Station (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Detective Murata

  • You'll Die Six Hours Later (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Matsuda Daigo

  • End Call (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sayoko's Father

  • 81Diver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 11 episodes · as Tsukishima Fumio

  • Onechanbara: Bikini Samurai Squad(2008)

    as Oboro

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Dream Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 10 episodes · as Kenz Maeda

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

    Actor

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

    as Noh Mask Man

  • Jingi 48: Intensified Emblem War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

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

    Show 13 episodes · as Chou

  • Dear Father (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Nakagome

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

    as Kumao Sakazaki

  • Memories of Matsuko(2006)

    as Detective

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Gamera the Brave(2005)

    as Victim in ocean

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

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

    Show 10 episodes · as Masaaki Kanamori

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

    as Head of Boxing Department

  • Takeshis'(2005)

    as TV Wardrobe Master / Noodle Cook / Audition Actor

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Samurai Justice 2: Mother & Daughter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Kabashima Chobei

  • Walking With The Dog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Zenigata Heiji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 11 episodes · as Miwa no Manshichi

  • 川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Master (2033)

  • Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla(2002)

    as Management

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Igyō no koi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • The Cat Returns(2002)

    as Muta (voice)

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Tomie: Forbidden Fruit(2002)

    as Suzuki

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • A widow in her thirties cries out in pleasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as President of K-Pro

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

    Show 1 episode · as Yoshiro Akama

  • 臨床心理士 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Kenji Ushiyama

  • Ikebukuro West Gate Park(2000)

    Show 11 episodes · as Tetsu Ando

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • Jingi 23: Bodyguard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Watashi no Aozora (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 156 episodes · as Bazooka Tonegawa

  • Ichigensan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Sunday's Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Father

  • Birdcage of Horrors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Ley Lines (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Kondo

  • A Woman in the Painting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Still Photographer · as Doctor Aoyagi

  • Naguru Onna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Yakuza Lone Wolf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Married Piano Teacher's Naughty Fingers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Fireworks(1997)

    as Junkyard Owner

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • A Story of Modern Chivalry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

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

    as Detective

  • Princess Mononoke(1997)

    as Wild Dog (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Dramatic Travelogue: Midnight Express ’97 – Westward to Eurasia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Zero Woman: The Accused (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Tadokoro

  • The King of Kita: Roar of Darkness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Aa!! Hana no Ouendan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Dangan Runner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Chef

  • 33 1/3r.p.m. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Story of Miss Q (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Lulu's Father

  • Swallowtail Butterfly(1996)

    as Katsushika Group Boss

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Beautiful Killing Machine(1996)

    as Boat Man

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • Suspicious Married Woman Telekura Report (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Police Branch 82: Rebirth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Maji! 5: Deadly Struggle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Manji Mai 3: I will let you go Paradise Jodo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Lipstick: Falling Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Kagerô 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Sleeping Man(1996)

    as Daigo

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Chinpira Blues: Idiot! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Jingi 7: Proxy War Outbreak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • 0105 Is the Man's Number (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Still Photographer

  • Extremely Inran Women: Osaka Lewd Cafe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • A Quiet Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Water Bottle Man

  • Kamikaze Taxi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Gamera, the Guardian of the Universe(1995)

    as Captain at Mt. Fuji

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • History of Jirocho Shimizu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • A New Love in Tokyo(1994)

    as Middle-aged Man

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Zeiram 2(1994)

    as Taguchi

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • 新・赤かぶ検事奮戦記 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Alone in the Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Gokutsubushi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • 用心坊 極道狩り (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Osaka Gokudo Senso: Shinoidare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Black Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Uneasy Encounters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Cat

  • Legends of Mahjong Masters: The Moon Sleeping on the Ocean Floor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Yakuza Ladies Revisited: Love is Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Hacchōbori Torimono Banashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Rainbow Bridge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Sonatine(1993)

    as Uechi

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • The King of Minami: Ginjiro vs. Liquidator (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Daisaburo Gennai

  • 北野武の世界 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Lui-même

  • Madadayo(1993)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Godzilla and Mothra: The Battle for Earth(1992)

    as Army Commander

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • 続・こちら凡人組 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • About Love, Tokyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Accountant manager

  • Kwaidan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

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

    as Akechi

  • Dirty Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • A Scene at the Sea(1991)

    as Exercises Man

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Waiting for the Flood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • The love song of farewell later (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Kumagusu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Blood Oath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Captain Ikeuchi

  • Like a Beast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Dreams(1990)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Tuff Part I - Origin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Circus Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Elephant Master

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

    Show 1 episode · as Receiver

  • Kamen Rider(1971)

    Show 1 episode · as Norio Uozumi

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all shows

  • Heaven-Sent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 98th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 198 titles, 197 of them dated from 1971 to 2025; peak year 1996.

Biggest box office

The Cat Returns (2002)

$55M worldwide

Highest rated

Fireworks (1997)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

The Cat Returns (2002)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19712025

Peak 1996 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 4 MovieCove titles. 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.

  • 1990Screen debut· Dreams
  • 1993Breakout· Sonatine
  • 1993Career best· Sonatine
  • 2016Career best· Hibana: Spark

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting197 of 198: 196 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score69thOther crew2 of 198: 1 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s2 · acting1990s67 · 66 acting · 2 crew2000s37 · acting2010s60 · acting2020s30 · acting

Billing

usually 13th · top billed in 0% of 33 roles
9095001020

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 Tetsu Watanabe's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 71st percentile, the median of all 37; across their 22 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 64th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

64thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Approval · how many liked their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Reach · how many have seen their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up19
  • 50th to 74th12
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

23 of their 42 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Universally Panned1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser23
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor

Mameshiba Cubbish Puppy (2009)

81st percentile spread · 19% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Princess Mononoke (1997)

Midcredits 99th · 91% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 18 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 35. 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.

Is Tetsu Watanabe's work okay for kids?

Across up to 9 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, profanity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore7 titles39–92 · median 80 · severeheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity9 titles10–71 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles25–79 · median 68 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles5–51 · median 42 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles26–93 · median 63 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Tetsu Watanabe work with?

People who share at least 2 of Tetsu Watanabe's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Susumu Terajima shares the most, 5.

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