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Kyôsuke Yabe

Kyôsuke Yabe

Actor · Born November 12, 1973 (52) · Osaka, Japan

Kyôsuke Yabe was born on 12 November 1973 in Osaka, Japan. He is an actor and director, known for Crows Zero II (2009), Crows Zero (2007) and Gintama Live Action the Movie (2017).

Biography from IMDb.

Born
November 12, 1973 (52)
From
Osaka, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
14 on MovieCove · 95 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 39 days to Oct 28Up 19% in 30 days

What are Kyôsuke Yabe's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 62nd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 72nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy 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
35%
Self
31%
Power
20%
Survival
14%
Ambition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themePower2 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 4 · Intense 2

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

Steady 1 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

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 4 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

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 2 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 6 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 3
Shapeshifter
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Melancholic
2
Joyful
2
Absurd
2
Hopeful
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing3 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

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet4

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 Kyôsuke Yabe's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 14 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Kyôsuke Yabe'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

95 credits, 14 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • 映画『正直不動産』 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Blue Fight: The Breaking Down of Young Blue Warriors(2025)

    Stunt Coordinator · as Harada

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Let's Go Karaoke!(2023)

    as Karata

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Keishichō tsuiseki sōsa-gakari -kōsaku- (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Kingdom 3: The Flame of Destiny(2023)

    as Yuu Gi (You Yi)

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Saihara the Loan Shark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 15 episodes · as Ezaki

  • Chaser Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 8 episodes · as Akihiro Anai

  • High & Low: The Worst X(2022)

    as Ken Katagiri

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Your Eyes Tell(2020)

    as Jin Harada

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Rock and Roll Strip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Yatsuhakamura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as 片岡吉蔵

  • Nihon Koso Retto — Sangokushi 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Nihon Koso Retto — Sangokushi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Trace ~ Men of the science school ~ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • From Today, It's My Turn(2018)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Under One Umbrella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Rikiya Takeuchi

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

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Gintama Live Action the Movie(2017)

    as coffee shop owner

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Ushijima the Loan Shark The Final (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Ezaki

  • Ushijima the Loan Shark 3(2016)

    as Ezaki

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Hentai Kamen: The Abnormal Crisis(2016)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • 必殺仕事人2015 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • The Big Bee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • JINXED (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Isamu Harada

  • Ushijima the Loan Shark Part 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Tsukazaki

  • The Long Goodbye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 4 episodes · as Toraichi Masaoka (Kimura Maruo)

  • River's Edge Investigative Agency Okawabata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Crows Explode(2014)

    Associate Producer · as Katagiri, Ken

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • ガチバンZ 代理戦争 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • 東京闇虫 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • 東京闇虫 第二章 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • New Brawler's Way: Final Chapter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • God Tongue: Kiss Pressure Game The Movie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mystery man

  • New Brawler's Way (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

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

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Dreams for Sale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Koichiro Okayama

  • Ushijima the Loan Shark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Tsukazaki

  • Stand Up! Vanguard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • ガチバン SUPERMAX (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

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

    Show 12 episodes · as Kanemitsu Hachiya

  • BAZOOKA!!! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 84 episodes · Actor

  • Peak: The Rescuers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Shunichi Ando

  • Ushijima the Loan Shark (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 27 episodes · as Tsukazaki

  • High School Wars: Drift or Die! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Katsuyuki

  • High School Wars: Throwdown! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Gekijô ban kenka banchô: Zenkoku seiha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Majisuka Academy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Tajomaru: Avenging Blade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Michikane

  • Crows Zero II(2009)

    as Ken Katagiri

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Kougyou Aika Volley Boys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Showa Gamblers Gaiden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Crows Zero(2007)

    as Ken Katagiri

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • True Account: Breaking the Truce (Yakuza Bloody Chronicles 2) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Union Bosozoku Japan-Korea Union (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · as Hedera

  • Yakuza Legend: Kill Them All (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • New Shadow Warriors IV: Jiraika 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Incessant Hell: The Vile Road of Finance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • True Account: Tohoku Yakuza War — Road to Power (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Shinobi 3: Hidden Techniques (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Showa Gamblers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • True Record: The Yanagawa Gang: The Legend of Jirō Yanagawa: The Final Chapter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Incessant Hell: The Vile Road of Finance 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Shura Group Part 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Mafia Family Yanagawa - Part 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

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

    Show 1 episode · as Kiichi Yamaguchi

  • Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Yakuza Wives’ Code of Honor: The Demon’s Scream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • The Northern Wolf (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Young Thugs: EPISODE FINAL Stand By Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Shura Group Part 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Shura Group Part 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • The Murder Corps (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Yakuza Wives’ Code of Honor: Dance of the Demon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Punch the Coming Day! Relentless Ring (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf 5 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Ando Gumi Gaiden Genealogy of the Group Wolf 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Shin Mahjong Demon 4: Kabukicho, Gamblers' Alley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • The Legend of the Strongest Mahjong Player: The Flame of the Great Three Dragons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Dead or Alive(1999)

    as Hitoshi Matsushima

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Chaka 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Be-Bop High School 2-3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • The Way to Fight 5 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Yanmama Gurentai 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

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

    as Tatsuo Hara

  • The Way to Fight 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Voyeurs, Inc. - Wiretapping (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • The Way to Fight 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Yanmama Gurentai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • The Way to Fight 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Young Thugs: Innocent Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • The Way to Fight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Kazuyoshi Tamai

  • Kids Return(1996)

    as Hanayama

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 95 titles from 1996 to 2026; peak year 2008.

Biggest box office

Crows Zero II (2009)

$30M worldwide

Highest rated

Your Eyes Tell (2020)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

Crows Zero (2007)

Film career

19962026

Peak 2008 · 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.

  • 1996Screen debut· Kids Return

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting95 of 95: 93 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score76thProducing1 of 95: 0 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 95: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s15 · acting2000s32 · acting2010s37 · 37 acting · 1 crew2020s11 · 11 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles
9616

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 Kyôsuke Yabe's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 82nd percentile, the median of all 13; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 83rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

83rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

82ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

82ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 14 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 14 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Gintama Live Action the Movie (2017)

58th percentile spread · 18% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Kids Return (1996)

Midcredits 93rd · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 73, 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 Kyôsuke Yabe work with?

People who share at least 2 of Kyôsuke Yabe's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Takashi Miike shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Editors

Producers