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Yukari Ôshima

Yukari Ôshima

Actor, also producer · Born December 31, 1963 (62) · Fukuoka, Japan

The female martial artist and action actress better known to Western audiences as Yukari Oshima has so far appeared in over 60 Chinese and Filipino films released between 1986 and 1999. Despite being a Japanese national, Yukari has acted in only one Japanese movie, cast as a radio reporter in a special guest appearance. After living and working in the Philippines for a number of years, Yukari returned to Japan and began working in tourism. Her screen legacy of fight scenes are among the most spectacular of all of Asian action cinema. Yukari performed her own action scenes without doubles and actively sought out the forceful reality of full-contact Hong Kong movies as a showcase for her own physical skill.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 31, 1963 (62)
From
Fukuoka, Japan
Works as
Actor, also producer
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 76 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 28Down 12% in 30 days

What are Yukari Ôshima's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile
: browse their Adventure 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
37%
Morality
31%
Survival
15%
Power
10%
Self
5%
Justice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 10 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Heightened: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their heightened movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 1 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 5

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 6 · Intense 3

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 7 · Relentless 2

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

Casual 5 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Threshold guardian
1 of 4
Shapeshifter
1 of 4
Ally
1 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Thrilling
7
Tense
4
Absurd
4
Joyful
2
Melancholic
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Fun6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet3

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 Yukari Ôshima's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Yukari Ôshima'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

76 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Legendary Amazons(2011)

    as 2nd Lady Yang / Zou Lanying

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Spiritual Teacher, Kyoko Odagiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as [Theater company member]

  • Ghost Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Cutie Honey(2004)

    Other

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Gold Rush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Lethal Combat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Li Yen

  • Double Sin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • The Golden Nightmare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Jean Chung

  • It Takes a Thief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • To Kiss Is Fatal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Super Cops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Interpol Agent Yukari

  • Leopard Hunting (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Chieko

  • Sgt. Hidalgo: Bala ng Katarungan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Nikki

  • Challenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Bing-Bing

  • Tapang Sa Tapang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Jane Nakamoto

  • Tiger Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Vengeance Is Mine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Angel Lee

  • Kinkyu Yobidashi: Emergency Call (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Fara

  • Power Connection (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Heung Lan

  • Drugs Fighters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Yi Chian

  • Ultracop 2000 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

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

    as May Leng

  • Guardian Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Deadly Target (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Cynthia

  • Once Upon a Time in Manila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Lt. Cynthia Wang

  • Devil's Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Supercop 2(1993)

    as Red Fighter

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Avenging Quartet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Oshima

  • A Serious Shock! Yes Madam! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Coco

  • Lethal Panther 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Jane Matsuko / Shoko

  • Angel the Kickboxer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Nu gui sheng si lian(1991)

    as Kicking Cop

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • 1/3 Lover(1993)

    Producer · Actor

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Angel of Vengeance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Devil Girl 18 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • The Direct Line (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Mok Yu Xia

  • Angel Terminators 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Bullet

  • The Big Deal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Sim-Lan

  • Beauty Investigator (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Yamatoto

  • Kickboxer's Tears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Mrs. Wong

  • Mission of Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Bullet

  • Fatal Chase (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Hard To Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Lover's Tear (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Detective Su Erh

  • The Story of the Gun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Lin Lo Hung

  • Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Amy

  • Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky(1991)

    as Huang Chung / West Block

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Dreaming the Reality(1991)

    as Black Cat

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Angels (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Love to Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Gambling Ghost Are Ready (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Devil Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • That's Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Typist

  • Midnight Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Brave Young Girls (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • The ONANIE Club 3: Perverted Office Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Naho

  • Never Say Regret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Okura Sanse

  • Outlaw Brothers(1990)

    as Captain Tequila

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Spiritually a Cop (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

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

    as Kitty Li

  • A Punch to Revenge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Fan

  • Magnificent 7 Kung-Fu Kids (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Big Sister

  • Close Escape (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Migi

  • Angel's Mission (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Hing-tse

  • Burning Ambition (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Chau Siu-Tao

  • Final Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Martial Arts Choreographer · as Mon Ta Yee-Wa

  • Iron Angels(1987)

    as Yeung

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Funny Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Tempura

  • A Book of Heroes(1986)

    as Yamashita's fighter

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Millionaires' Express(1986)

    as Japanese Ninja

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Kung Fu Wonder Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Hai Chiu Hse

  • Sukeban Deka II: Legend of the Iron-Masked Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Minako Suzuki

  • Chodenshi Baioman the Movie(1984)

    as Farrah Cat

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Choudenshi Bioman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Show 51 episodes · as Farrah Cat

  • Kagaku Sentai Dynaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Doll Assassination Corp

Career shape

Star power in the 81st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 76 titles from 1983 to 2011; peak year 1992.

Biggest box office

Legendary Amazons (2011)

$248K worldwide

Highest rated

Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)

Midcredits 84th

Film career

19832011

Peak 1992 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1987Screen debut· Iron Angels

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting75 of 76: 73 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score59thProducing1 of 76: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew2 of 76: 1 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s17 · 17 acting · 1 crew1990s54 · 54 acting · 1 crew2000s3 · 2 acting · 1 crew2010s2 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 5 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 Yukari Ôshima's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 63rd percentile, the median of all 12; across their 10 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 10

Approval · how many liked their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Reach · how many have seen their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 10

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 12 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Nu gui sheng si lian (1991)

78th percentile spread · 56% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)

Midcredits 84th · 71% liked

Reviewers score the acting 56/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 69, detractors 38. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Yukari Ôshima work with?

People who share at least 2 of Yukari Ôshima's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Frankie Chan shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Editors

Mixed roles