Is Noboru Takeshita A-List?
NoC
No — Noboru Takeshita is currently ranked C tier — recognizable within their niche but with limited mainstream visibility.
Ranking Timeline
1987B$0.5M
Becomes Prime Minister
Assumes the role of Prime Minister of Japan.
1988B$1M+$0.5M
Tax Reform Efforts
Introduces controversial consumption tax.
1989C▼$1.5M+$0.5M
Recruit Scandal
Involved in major political scandal.
1989C$2M+$0.5M
Resigns as Prime Minister
Steps down due to scandal implications.
2000C$5M+$3M
Death
Noboru Takeshita passed away in 2000.
2026C$5M
Scandal-Tainted Legacy
Remembered for his efforts in government but overshadowed by scandal.
Last updated: February 25, 2026