TV Movie (1987) starring Satomi Kobayashi in a featured role, unrated on IMDb — Unrated.
Best Friend (ベスト・フレンド) is the tv movie Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 1987,
and a marker of her formative years on screen — year 5 of her on-screen career.
Best Friend in the Filmography
Best Friend is
credit #9 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 5 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 38 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is the only tv movie she released in 1987.
| Chronological position | credit #9 of 56 |
|---|---|
| TV Movie rank | #3 of 7 in this format |
| 1980s position | #9 of 12 in the 1980s |
| Age at release | 22 years (born 1965) |
| 1987 output | 3 credits (this title plus 2 other) |
| Drama genre peer set | 37 credits share this genre tag |
| Previous credit | Eien no 1/2 (1987) — 0 years earlier |
| Following credit | Green Requiem (1988) — 1 year later |
| IMDb identifier | tt35635764 |
The Role — On Screen
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | ベスト・フレンド |
|---|---|
| English release title | Best Friend |
Genre Footprint
The film is catalogued under Drama on IMDb — placing it among unrated entries in Kobayashi’s filmography.
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | TV Movie |
|---|---|
| Year | 1987 · 1980s |
| Runtime | 1h 54m |
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 1987, this tv movie sits in her formative years on screen, year 5 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Other Kobayashi Releases in 1987
- Passenger — Theatrical Film
- Eien no 1/2 — Theatrical Film
Full Catalogue Record
Production & Billing
| Cast billing position | #2 (lead/principal) |
|---|---|
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (2)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | ベスト・フレンド | JA | working |
| JP | Best Friend |
About Best Friend
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in Best Friend?
Satomi Kobayashi appears in Best Friend (1987), a tv movie.
What is the original Japanese title of Best Friend?
The original Japanese title is ベスト・フレンド, released in 1987.
How long is Best Friend?
Best Friend runs 1h 54m.
