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Kazuki Yao

Kazuki Yao

Actor · Born June 17, 1959 (67) · Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Kazuki Yao was born on 17 June 1959 in Ishikawa, Japan. He is an actor, known for Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994), A Wind Named Amnesia (1990) and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009). He is married to Natsuki Hayashi. He was previously married to Mīna Tominaga.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
June 17, 1959 (67)
From
Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
46 on MovieCove · 163 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 64 days to Oct 27Up 3% in 30 days

What are Kazuki Yao's films like?

Across their 26 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
35%
Self
27%
Morality
14%
Survival
13%
Power
9%
Ideas
2%
Society
1%
Friendship10 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition6 titles, browse their movies with this themeFreedom6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty4 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 26 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 13 · Serious 6 · Dark 7

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

Grounded 3 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 17

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

Gentle 2 · Charged 9 · Intense 15

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

Steady 8 · Shifting 13 · Whiplash 5

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

Straight-faced 12 · Some laughs 13 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 14 · Relentless 10

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

Casual 12 · Engaged 14 · 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 13 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 7

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

Resolved 23 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Hero
2 of 3
Shadow
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
15
Tense
10
Melancholic
11
Joyful
6
Hopeful
6
Other
18

How their films linger

Fun11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy12
  • Bittersweet11
  • 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 Kazuki Yao's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 26 of their 46 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Crunchyroll (17).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kazuki Yao'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

163 credits, 46 with a MovieCove page.

  • One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 21 episodes · as Franky

  • Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: Act Three - Middle-Aged Struggles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Ninjaman (voice)

  • Let's Go! Anpanman: Baikinman and Lulun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as (voice)

  • MF Ghost(2023)

    Show 2 episodes · as Iketani (voice)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • Go! Anpanman: Roboly and the Warming Present (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as (voice)

  • Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition(2022)

    Show 13 episodes · as Gaston (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • One Piece Film: Red(2022)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Go! Anpanman: Dororin and the Transformation Carnival (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Horrorman (voice)

  • HE -LOW THE FINAL (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Togane! Festival Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 13 episodes · as カミサマ

  • Let's Go! Anpanman: Sparkle! Princess Vanilla of the Land of Ice Cream(2019)

    as (voice)

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

  • One Piece: Stampede(2019)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • One Piece Episode of East Blue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Franky (voice) / Jango (voice)

  • Kamen Sentai Gorider (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 2 episodes · as Totema (voice)

  • One Piece: The Great Treasure of Tongari Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Franky (voice)

  • One Piece Film: Gold(2016)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • One Piece: Heart of Gold(2016)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • One Piece Film Gold: Episode 0 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Franky (voice)

  • One Piece Characters Log (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 9 episodes · as Franky

  • One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia(2015)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • One Piece: Episode of Sabo - Bond of Three Brothers, a Miraculous Reunion and an Inherited Will(2015)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Shuriken Sentai Ninninger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Advanced Youkai Oboroguruma

  • Rance 01: The Quest for Hikari - The Animation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 4 episodes · as Rance (voice)

  • One Piece: 3D2Y - Overcome Ace's Death! Luffy's Vow to His Friends(2014)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Kyousougiga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 10 episodes · as Chief Priest (voice)

  • One Piece: Episode of Merry - Mou Hitori no Nakama no Monogatari(2013)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Dream 9 Toriko x One Piece x Dragon Ball Z Super Collaboration Special!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Franky (voice)

  • Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 3 episodes · as Debo Nagareboshi (voice)

  • Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent(2013)

    as Gaston (voice)

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • One Piece: Glorious Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Franky (voice)

  • One Piece Film: Z(2012)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • One Piece: Episode of Luffy - Adventure on Hand Island(2012)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II - The Battle for Doldrey(2012)

    as Gaston (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 6 episodes · as Doctor Z

  • Berserk: The Golden Age Arc I - The Egg of the King(2012)

    as Gaston (voice)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • One Piece 3D: Gekisou! Trap Coaster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Franky (voice)

  • Hunter X Hunter(2011)

    Show 4 episodes · as Majtani (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • One Piece Mugiwara Chase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Franky (voice)

  • Serena x One Piece: Sennyuu!! Sauzando Sunny-gou (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Franky (Voice)

  • Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ninjaman

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

    Show 12 episodes · as Hideki Kurohagi (voice)

  • One Piece: Strong World(2009)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Special Edition II: End of World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Arba Lindt (voice)

  • Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood(2009)

    Show 17 episodes · as Station Attendant (voice) · as Yoki (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Initial D: Extra Stage 2(2008)

    as Koichiro Iketani

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Tales of the Abyss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 26 episodes · as Dist the Reaper (voice)

  • One Piece: Romance Dawn Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Franky (voice)

  • One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus - Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Sakura(2008)

    as Franky (voice)

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Kaiji: Ultimate Survivor(2007)

    Show 3 episodes · as Kitami (voice)

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Clannad(2007)

    as Yasu student (voice)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Initial D Battle Stage 2(2007)

    as Kouichiro Iketani

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Murder Princess(2007)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dominikov (voice)

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all shows

  • One Piece: Episode of Alabasta - The Desert Princess and the Pirates(2007)

    as Mr. 2 Bon Clay (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple(2006)

    Show 20 episodes · as Ikki Takeda (voice)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Gunbuster: The Movie(2006)

    as Smith Toren (voice)

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • GoGo Sentai Boukenger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ouga (voice)

  • Genesis of Aquarion(2005)

    Show 26 episodes · as Moroha (voice)

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all shows

  • Tenjho Tenge: The Past Chapter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Bunshichi Tawara

  • Mahou Sentai Magiranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 49 episodes · as Drake (Voice)

  • Monster(2004)

    Show 1 episode · as Murderer (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • Sgt. Frog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 51 episodes · as Zoruru

  • Tenjho Tenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 24 episodes · as Bunshichi Tawara (voice)

  • One Piece: Take Aim! The Pirate Baseball King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mr. 2 (voice)

  • F-Zero: GP Legend (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 51 episodes · as Jack Levin (voice)

  • Ninja Scroll: The Series(2003)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Hanada Shounen-shi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 25 episodes · as Hanada Ojirou (voice)

  • Initial D: Battle Stage(2002)

    as Koichiro Iketani (voice)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • One Piece: Dream Soccer King! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Jango / Mr. 2 (voice)

  • Sakura Wars: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Kotone Seiryuin (voice)

  • Magical Meow Meow Taruto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Mirai sentai Timeranger vs. Go Go V(2001)

    as Killer Boxer Boribaru (voice)

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Initial D: Third Stage(2001)

    as Koichiro Iketani (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Amon: Apocalypse of Devilman(2000)

    as Saylos (voice)

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Platinumhugen Ordian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 24 episodes · as Oro (voice)

  • One Piece(1999)

    Show 1,180 episodes · as Franky (voice) · as Jango (voice)

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • 海贼王特别篇：路飞的绝技 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as 配音

  • Zoids: Chaotic Century (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 67 episodes · as Stinger (voice)

  • Monster Rancher(1999)

    Show 73 episodes · as Tiger (voice)

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Sorcerer on the Rocks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Chivas Scotch (voice)

  • The File of Young Kindaichi 2: Murderous Deep Blue(1999)

    as Numata (terrolist) (voice)

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Corrector Yui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 52 episodes · as Kasuga Shin'ichi

  • Betterman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 26 episodes · as Bodaiju (voice)

  • Beast Wars Neo: Super Lifeform Transformers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 35 episodes · as Saberback (voice)

  • Initial D (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 71 episodes · as Koichiro Iketani (voice)

  • Virus Buster Serge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 12 episodes · as Ryuu (voice)

  • Master of Mosquiton '99 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 3 episodes · as Count St. Germaine

  • Master of Mosquiton (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 6 episodes · as Count St. Germaine

  • Magical Project S (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 26 episodes · as Ginji Kawai

  • Raideen the Superior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 38 episodes · as Lushu

  • Slayers Return(1996)

    as Zahhard (voice)

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Violinist of Hamelin: The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Hamel (voice)

  • VS Knight Lamune & 40 Fire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 26 episodes · as Da Cider

  • Gekisou Sentai Carranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · as OO Batton (voice)

  • Street Fighter II: V (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 29 episodes · as Fei Long

  • Wedding Peach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 51 episodes · as Pluie

  • Wild 7 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ryougoku

  • Wild 7: Biker Knights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Ryougoku

  • Seven Cities Story: Arctic Front (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 2 episodes · as Charles Corrin Morbridge Jr.

  • Galaxy Warring State Chronicle Rai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 52 episodes · as Shishin (voice)

  • Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 53 episodes · as Ninjaman (voice)

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

    Actor

  • Rance: Sabaku no Guardian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 2 episodes · as Rance

  • Black Jack(1993)

    Show 1 episode · as Mamoru Sugita (voice)

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Rokudenashi Blues 1993 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • NG Knight Lamune & 40 DX (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 3 episodes · Theme Song Performance · as Da Cider (voice)

  • Legendary Brave Swordsman Yaiba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 52 episodes · as Gekkou (voice)

  • From Today, It's My Turn!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 10 episodes · as Yasuo Tanigawa (voice)

  • Silent Mobius Gaiden: The End of the Edo Period (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Star Dust (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Robert Ryan (voice)

  • Bastard!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 6 episodes · as Dark Schneider (voice)

  • The Heroic Legend of Arslan II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

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

    as Sofue (voice)

  • Kumo ni Noru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 47 episodes · as Lü Bu Fengxian

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

    Show 47 episodes · Actor

  • The Heroic Legend of Arslan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 6 episodes · as Gieve (voice)

  • NG Knight Lamune & 40 EX (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 3 episodes · as Da Cider (voice)

  • Dark Warrior 2: Jihad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Joe Takagami

  • Dark Warrior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Akai Hayate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 4 episodes · as Ikkaku Date

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

    Show 51 episodes · Actor

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

    as (voice)

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

    Show 2 episodes · as Seishinja (voice)

  • Kumo ni Noru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Samurider: Nazo no Tenkousei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as 喉野郎

  • Bousou Sengokushi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Tokyo City Meredhen 3: Champ/FLASH (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • A Wind Named Amnesia(1990)

    as Wataru (voice)

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • TOKYO CITY Mercen 3 Champ/SHOUT (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Yagami's Family Affairs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 13 episodes · as Yagami Yuuji

  • Bucchigiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 4 episodes · Actor

  • Megazone 23 III - Part 1 - The Awakening of Eve (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Lester / Wong Dai (voice)

  • Mobile Suit SD Gundam's Counterattack (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Judau Ashta / Double Zeta (voice)

  • Mobile Suit SD Gundam Mk II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Judau Ashta

  • City Hunter: .357 Magnum(1989)

    as Gunther (voice)

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Wrath of the Ninja: The Yotoden Movie(1989)

    as Oda Nobunaga

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Racing Circuit Romance Twin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Kazuya

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

    Show 6 episodes · as Smith Toren (voice)

  • Kosuke and Rikimaru: The Dragon of Konpei Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Subordinate (voice)

  • Samurai Gold (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Gold Dithersmount(voice)

  • The Tokyo Project (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Junpei Touma (voice)

  • Mobile Suit SD Gundam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Judau Ashta / ZZ Gundam

  • High School Agent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Kosuke Kanamori

  • High School Agent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 2 episodes · as 金森コースケ

  • Battle Royal High School(1987)

    as Hyoudo Riki / Byoudo (voice)

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

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

    as Riot Genus (voice)

  • Relic Armor Legaciam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Saharo

  • Dead Heat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Makoto

  • Crystal Triangle: The Forbidden Revelation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Isao Murakami

  • Elf 17 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as K.K (voice)

  • Twinkle Heart: Gingakei made Todokanai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as JJ (voice)

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

    as Torel (voice)

  • Captain Tsubasa Movie 04: The Great World Competition! The Junior World Cup(1986)

    as Hefner (voice)

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Megazone 23 Part II: Please Give Me Your Secret(1986)

    as Shogo Yahagi (voice)

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Humanoid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Eric (voice)

  • Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 47 episodes · as Judau Ashta

  • Captain Tsubasa Movie 02: Danger! All Japan Junior Team (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Hefner

  • Captain Tsubasa Movie 01: The Great Competition of Europe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Hefner (voice)

  • Dancougar – Super Beast Machine God (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 38 episodes · as Shinobu Fujiwara

  • Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show as Gates Capa

  • Birth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Nam Shurugi

  • Examination Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 163 titles from 1982 to 2024; peak year 2012.

Biggest box office

One Piece Film: Red (2022)

$171M worldwide

Highest rated

Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III - The Advent (2013)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

One Piece Film: Red (2022)

Film career

19822024

Peak 2012 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 2 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.

  • 1985Screen debut· Captain Tsubasa Movie 01: The Great Competition of Europe
  • 1986First top-billed film· Megazone 23 II
  • 2016Career best· One Piece: Heart of Gold

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting163 of 163: 162 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score82ndOther crew1 of 163: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s32 · acting1990s57 · 57 acting · 1 crew2000s32 · acting2010s32 · acting2020s10 · acting

Billing

usually 8th · top billed in 11% of 36 roles
85900515

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 Kazuki Yao's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 82nd percentile, the median of all 33; across their 26 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 78th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

78thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Approval · how many liked their films

80thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Reach · how many have seen their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 26

Midcredits score across 46 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up31
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

21 of their 46 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved14
  • Crowd Pleaser21
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Let's Go! Anpanman: Sparkle! Princess Vanilla of the Land of Ice Cream (2019)

79th percentile spread · 55% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Hunter X Hunter (2011)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 55/100 in their films, across 15 reviewed titles; fans 62, detractors 41. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

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Is Kazuki Yao's work okay for kids?

Across up to 7 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore, sex & nudity and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore6 titles42–97 · median 75 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity7 titles22–89 · median 44 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity6 titles26–63 · median 43 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles15–37 · median 30 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense6 titles35–95 · median 65 · 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 Kazuki Yao work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kazuki Yao's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kappei Yamaguchi shares the most, 10.

Directors

Writers

Actors

  • Kappei Yamaguchi10 titles    See all 10 shared titles with Kappei Yamaguchi
  • Akemi Okamura9 titles    See all 9 shared titles with Akemi Okamura
  • Hiroaki Hirata9 titles    See all 9 shared titles with Hiroaki Hirata
  • Ikue Ôtani9 titles    See all 9 shared titles with Ikue Ôtani

Composers and editors

Producers