Even in the post-war period, Kinuyo gave well received performances in "Joyu Sumako no Koi" (The Love of Sumako the Actress) directed by Mizoguchi and "Kaze No Naka No Mendori" (A Hen in the Wind) directed by Director Yasujiro OZU.
終戦後も、溝口監督の『女優須磨子の恋』や小津安二郎監督の『風の中の牝鶏』などに出演し、高い評価を得た。