Aki Maeda
Biography
Aki Maeda is a Japanese actress and singer born on July 11, 1985, in Tokyo, Japan. She has an older sister named Ai Maeda and graduated from Hosei University in 2008. Known primarily for her acting work with numerous known credits, she is widely recognized for her role as Noriko Nakagawa in the 2000 film Battle Royale, a role she reprised in its sequel, Battle Royale II: Requiem. Her filmography also includes appearances in films such as Aibo and Linda Linda Linda. As a performer, she is active in the film and television industry, with biographical records noting her work across various cinematic projects.
Career overview
Aki Maeda is a Japanese actress and singer who was born on July 11, 1985, in Tokyo, Japan. She has an older sister named Ai Maeda and graduated from Hosei University in 2008. Active in the entertainment industry, she is known for her acting work, with a total of known credits listed on her profile.
She is perhaps best known in the west for her role as Noriko Nakagawa in the 2000 film Battle Royale, a role she later reprised for its sequel, Battle Royale II: Requiem. Her filmography also includes appearances in other films such as Aibo and Rinda Rinda Rinda.
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Full Filmography
72 titles- The Specials (2026)
- 富士山大噴火 迫る“灰色の悪夢” (2026)
- 富士山大噴火 迫る“灰色の悪夢” (2026)
- まぐだら屋のマリア (2025) as 杏奈
- Deaf Voice: A Sign-Language Interpreter in Court (2023) as Matsuyama Chiemi
- The Day I'm Called Papa Again (2023)
- Omokage (2023)
- Home Appliance Samurai (2022) as Shizue | Ito Misa
- Mokuhihan (2022)
- A Madder Red (2021) as Sachiko
- Enzaihan (2021) as 香山朱美
- Ima da kara, shinsaku drama tsukuttemimashita (2020) as Chiaki Morimoto
- I Never Shot Anyone (2020) as Ami Nakamichi
- An Artist of the Floating World (2019) as Ono Noriko
- When a Tree Falls (2019)
- The Return (2019)
- Motherhood (2019) as Mia Sakaguchi
- Good Doctor (2018) as Ichikawa Shiori
- Woman of Rumor (2018) as Hiromi Hiratsuka
- Life as a Girl (2018)
- ドラマスペシャル 松本清張 鬼畜 (2017)
- Copyface (2016)
- Case 17 (2016) as Narumi Suzumura
- Onihei side story: The Final Chapter - The Fourth Wife (2016) as Oritsu
- Taikomochi no tatsujin: Tadashii XX no homekata (2015)
- 農業女子“はらぺ娘” (2015)
- Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out (2014) as Natsuko Kawashima
- Gochisousan (2013) as Horinohata Sakurako
- Aokigahara (2013)
- The Last Hope (2013) as 우타 토모코
- CSI: Crime Scene Talks (2011)
- Shinsengumi Keppūroku (2011)
- Kasha (2011) as Kozue Kimura
- Absolute Zero (2010) as Kaori Fujii
- Hissatsu shigotonin 2010 (2010)
- Hissatsu Shigotonin 2010 (2010)
- Bocho Mania 09 (2009)
- Silver Rain (2009) as Kikue
- 4 Shimai Tantei Dan (2008)
- Gonzo: The Legendary Detective (2008) as Monami Amano
- Samurai Gangsters (2008)
- Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet (2006) as Chise
- Romance Of Darkness (2006) as Rikka Nikaidou
- Linda Linda Linda (2005) as Kyoko Yamada
- Harami: White Fear (2005)
- Higuchi Ichiyo Monogatari (2004)
- Out of This World (2004) as Ryoko Yoda
- Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003) as Noriko Nakagawa
- The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II (2003) as Self
- Making of Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003) as Self
- The Armchair Detective and the Family of Flutists (2003)
- AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002)
- The Cat Returns (2002) as Yuki (voice)
- High School Girl's Friend (2001)
- Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) as Twin Girl
- Princess Comet (2001) as (voice)
- Love of a Thousand Years - Story of Genji (2001)
- Shooting Film is Battleground: Making of BATTLE ROYALE (2001) as Self
- Battle Royale (2000) as Noriko Nakagawa (Girl #15)
- モナリザの微笑 (2000)
- The Boy Who Saw the Wind (2000) as Maria (voice)
- Making of 'Battle Royale' (2000) as Self
- Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999) as Young Ayana Hirasaka
- P.P.O.I. (1999) as Ichinose Hinaki
- School Ghost Story G (1998)
- Shokuki (1998) as Ayumi
- Hitoribocchi no Kimi ni (1998)
- Pride (1998) as Kimie Tojo
- Haunted School 3 (1997) as Mayuko Fujii
- Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) as Girl in Sendai
- Haunted School 2 (1996)
- 白虎隊～敗れざる者たち
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What movies or TV shows is Aki Maeda best known for?
Aki Maeda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out (2014), Gochisousan (2013), CSI: Crime Scene Talks (2011), Absolute Zero (2010).
When and where was Aki Maeda born?
Aki Maeda was born on July 11, 1985 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Aki Maeda have?
Aki Maeda has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2026.
What is Aki Maeda's background in cinema and television?
Aki Maeda is a Japanese actress and singer born on July 11, 1985, in Tokyo, Japan. She has an older sister named Ai Maeda and graduated from Hosei University in 2008. Known primarily for her acting work with numerous known credits, she is widely recognized for her role as Noriko Nakagawa in the 2000 film Battle Royale,...
Aki Maeda by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Gochisousan (2013) as Horinohata Sakurako — aged about 27
- Absolute Zero (2010) as Kaori Fujii — aged about 24
- AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002) — aged about 16
- Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) as Twin Girl — aged about 15
- Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (1996) as Girl in Sendai — aged about 10
- Battle Royale (2000) as Noriko Nakagawa (Girl #15) — aged about 14
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