Awich
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 16, 1986 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan
- Active Years
- 2017–2025 (9 Years)
- Total Credits
- 18 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Awich (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Use ONLY provided facts.
Sources:
[1] TMDB: Akiko Urasaki (Awich), Japanese hip-hop artist, major label debut with Universal Music Japan in 2020. Stage name means "Asian wish child". Gender: Female. Birthday: Dec 16, 1986. Birthplace: Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Known for acting. 16 credits.
[2] IMDb: Actress. Known for Awich: Ashes (2018), Awich feat. Yomi Jah: Tsubasa (2022), and 1446: An Eternal Minute (2022).
[3] Wikipedia: Born Naha, Okinawa, Dec 16, 1986. Exposed to American culture due to U.S. military bases. Idolized Tupac. Wrote first lyrics at age 13.
[4] Wikipedia (Japanese): Mentions relationship with husband (not useful for a neutral identity profile unless specific facts are needed, but the prompt asks for identity profile).
[5] The Tab: Host of Badly in Love season two (Japanese dating show).
Name: Akiko Urasaki (known professionally as Awich).
Profession: Japanese hip-hop artist and actress.
Stage Name Meaning: "Asian wish child".
Birth Date: December 16, 1986.
Birthplace: Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
Career Milestones: Major label debut with Universal Music Japan in 2020.
Acting Credits: Awich: Ashes (2018), Awich feat. Yomi Jah: Tsubasa (2022), and 1446: An Eternal Minute (2022).
Other Roles: Host of season two of the Japanese dating show Badly in Love.
Akiko Urasaki, known professionally
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Awich (specifically focusing on Acting) based only on provided sources.
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Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided text.
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Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
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Source [1]: Akiko Urasaki (Awich) is a Japanese hip-hop artist. Major label debut with Universal Music Japan in 2020. Stage name means "Asian wish child". Gender: Female. Birthday: December 16, 1986. Place of Birth: Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Known for acting. 16 known credits.
Source [2]: Actress. Known for Awich: Ashes (2018), Awich feat. Yomi Jah: Tsubasa (2022), and 1446: An Eternal Minute (2022).
Source [3]: Born in Naha, Okinawa on December 16, 1986. Exposed to American culture due to U.S. military bases. Idolized Tupac. Wrote first lyrics at age 13.
Source [4]: Japanese text about her relationship with her husband (not relevant to acting career overview unless specifically asked, but I must stick to the prompt's focus on acting).
Source [5]: Host of Badly in Love season two (dated Aug 4, 2026). Japanese dating show following yankii looking for love.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Akiko Urasaki, known professionally as Awich, is a Japanese hip-hop artist born in Naha, Okinawa, on December 16, 1986. Her stage name is a shortened version of Asian wish child, which is the literal meaning of the Japanese characters in her given name. She made her major label debut with Universal Music Japan in 2020. Growing up in Okinawa, she was exposed to American culture due to the presence of many U.S. military bases.
Paragraph 2: Acting and Hosting Career.
In addition to her music career, Awich is recognized for her work in acting and has 16 known credits. Her acting credits include Awich: Ashes from 2018, Awich feat. Yomi Jah: Tsubasa from 2022, and 1446: An Eternal Minute from 2022. She is also a host for the second season of the Japanese dating show Badly in Love, which follows yankii looking for love.
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Akiko Urasaki, known professionally as Awich, is a Japanese hip-hop artist born in Naha, Okinawa, on December 16, 1986. Her stage name is short for Asian wish child, which is the literal meaning of the Japanese characters in her given name. Having grown up in an area home to many U.S. military bases, she was exposed to American culture at an early age. She made her major label debut with Universal Music Japan in 2020.
Awich is also recognized for her work in acting, with 16 known credits. Her notable credits include Awich: Ashes (2018), Awich feat. Yomi Jah: Tsubasa (2022), and 1446: An Eternal Minute (2022). Beyond her acting roles, she serves as a host for season two of the Japanese dating show Badly in Love, a program that follows yankii looking for love.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
18 titles- Badly in Love (2025) as Self - Emcee
- The Queen of Villains (2024) Theme Song Performance
- Awich - Queendom -THE UNION- at K-Arena Yokohama (2024) as Self
- Shangri-La Frontier (2023) Theme Song Performance
- Shangri-La Frontier (2023) Lyricist
- Fence (2023) Theme Song Performance
- Lightning Over the Beyond (2023) as Amy
- AREA OF DIAMOND (2023) as Self
- Sin Clock (2023) Musician
- RADWIMPS - FOREVER IN THE DAZE TOUR 2021-2022 (2023)
- More Than Words (2022) Theme Song Performance
- my name is (2022)
- 1446: An Eternal Minute (2022) as Reiko
- 1446: An Eternal Minute (2022) Theme Song Performance
- Every Trick In The Book (2021) Theme Song Performance
- Silent Tokyo (2020) Theme Song Performance
- Asia Rising: The Next Generation of Hip-Hop (2019) as Self
- RAPSTAR (2017) as Examiner
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Awich best known for?
Awich is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Badly in Love (2025), Shangri-La Frontier (2023), Shangri-La Frontier (2023).
When and where was Awich born?
Awich was born on December 16, 1986 in Naha, Okinawa, Japan.
How many credits does Awich have?
Awich has accumulated over 18 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2017 to 2025.
What is Awich's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Awich (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words. Plain prose only. No markdown, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble. Use ONLY provided facts. Sources: [1] TMDB: Akiko Urasaki (Awich), Japanese hip-hop artist, major label debut with Universal Music Japan in 2020. Stage name mean...
Awich by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Badly in Love (2025) as Self - Emcee — aged about 38
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