Kirin Kiki
Acting Born Jan 15, 1943 Died Sep 15, 2018 Tokyo, Japan 144 credits
Biography
Kirin Kiki was a Japanese actress known for her work in Japanese cinema and television. Born on January 15, 1943, in Tokyo, Japan, she was active in the entertainment industry. Kiki's stage name was Kirin Kiki, also known as Tree Kiki. She is listed with 143 known credits, primarily in acting. Her career spanned many years, with her passing on September 15, 2018, at the age of 75. Kiki's work is recognized in various Japanese films and television shows, including "Jaký otec, takový syn," "Aruitemo aruitemo," and "Zloději."
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Career overview
Kirin Kiki was a Japanese actress known for her work in Japanese cinema and television. She was born on January 15, 1943, in Tokyo, Japan. Kiki's acting career spanned numerous film and television projects, with a total of 143 known credits.
Throughout her career, Kiki appeared in a variety of films and television shows, although specific titles are not mentioned in the provided sources. Her work in Japanese cinema and television helped establish her as a prominent figure in the industry.
Kiki passed away on September 15, 2018, at the age of 75.
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Career timeline
Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special
Cherry Blossoms & DemonsKiki Kirin's LifeErica 38
ShopliftersMori, The Artist's HabitatEvery Day a Good Day
Life is FruityThe Gods of Food: The Last PromiseKiki Kirin's Izakaya Grandma
After the Storm
Our Little SisterSweet BeanKakekomiMystery Trilogy Special
This Mystery is Excellent! ~ Challenge from Bestseller Writer
Like Father, Like SonPromise: The Nabari Poisoned Wine Case, The Life of a Death-row Inmate
Chronicle of My MotherUntil the Break of DawnHanezu
I WishHokaibito: Ina no SeigetsuA Honeymoon in Hell: Mr. & Mrs. Oki's Fabulous Trip
The Secret World of ArriettyTwo Portraits of MIYAGINOVillainGhost
Making 'Still Walking'
Still WalkingThe Short Films: We Were All Once Children
Kagerou no TsujiTokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes DadDots and LinesDog in a Sidecar
Our WarRed Whale, White Snake
Tokyo TowerNatsumeke no Shokutaku
Kamikaze GirlsFireflies: River of LightThe Taste of TeaIzoHalf a Confession
Teacher's suitcase
Through the NightReturnerInochi
Pistol OperaTokyo MarigoldCardboard House Girl
Aoi: Tokugawa Three GenerationsThe Whispered City
Keiho
Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and LoveHissatsu shimatsuninMagnitude: Bridge to TomorrowThe Best Bad Thing
Oishinbo
Mitabi no kaikyôToki no kagayaki
SakuraThe Mystery of Rampo
Korekara: Umibe no TabibitotachiRex: A Dinosaur's StoryYearning
The Triple CrossThe Games Teachers PlayRitsuko: Her Love, Her Death
Kimi no na waKim's WarPrivate Detective DobuRainbow KidsThe Voyage Of Little Sinbad
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari TokubetsuhenAs If In Flightママ母戦争
Full Filmography
144 titles- Tales of the Bizarre: 35th Anniversary Special (2025)
- Cherry Blossoms & Demons (2019) as Yus Großmutter
- Kiki Kirin's Life (2019) as self
- Erica 38 (2019) as Erica's Mother
- Shoplifters (2018) as Hatsue Shibata
- Mori, The Artist's Habitat (2018) as Hideko
- Every Day a Good Day (2018) as Teacher Takeda
- Life is Fruity (2017) as Narrator
- The Gods of Food: The Last Promise (2017)
- Kiki Kirin's Izakaya Grandma (2017)
- After the Storm (2016) as Yoshiko Shinoda
- Our Little Sister (2015) as Fumiyo Kikuchi
- Sweet Bean (2015) as Tokue
- Kakekomi (2015) as Genbei
- Mystery Trilogy Special (2015) as Kirika Ohmori (segment "A Mystery Writer's Daily Life")
- This Mystery is Excellent! ~ Challenge from Bestseller Writer (2014) as 大森キリカ (案内人)
- Like Father, Like Son (2013) as Riko Ishizeki
- Promise: The Nabari Poisoned Wine Case, The Life of a Death-row Inmate (2013)
- Chronicle of My Mother (2012) as Yae
- Until the Break of Dawn (2012) as Aiko Shibuya
- Hanezu (2012) as Takumi's Mother
- I Wish (2011) as Hideko
- Hokaibito: Ina no Seigetsu (2011) as Narrator (voice)
- A Honeymoon in Hell: Mr. & Mrs. Oki's Fabulous Trip (2011) as fortune teller
- The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) as Haru (voice)
- Two Portraits of MIYAGINO (2010) as Madam
- Villain (2010) as Fusae Shimizu
- Ghost (2010) as Unten Sazuki
- Making 'Still Walking' (2009) as Self
- Still Walking (2008) as Toshiko Yokoyama
- The Short Films: We Were All Once Children (2008)
- Kagerou no Tsuji (2007) as Oichi
- Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (2007) as Eiko Nakagawa
- Dots and Lines (2007)
- Dog in a Sidecar (2007) as Granny Tome
- Our War (2006)
- Red Whale, White Snake (2006)
- Tokyo Tower (2005)
- Natsumeke no Shokutaku (2005)
- Kamikaze Girls (2004) as Momoko's Grandmother
- Fireflies: River of Light (2004) as Headmistress
- The Taste of Tea (2004) as Obaa
- Izo (2004) as Izo's Mother
- Half a Confession (2004) as Yasuko Shimamura
- Teacher's suitcase (2003) as Sensei's ex-wife
- Through the Night (2002)
- Returner (2002) as Xia
- Inochi (2002) as Mother
- Pistol Opera (2001) as Rin
- Tokyo Marigold (2001) as Ritsuko Sakai
- Cardboard House Girl (2001)
- Aoi: Tokugawa Three Generations (2000) as Lady Kasuga [Iemitsu's wet nurse]
- The Whispered City (2000) as Fan of Kyushiro
- Keiho (1999) as Defence Counsel Shigure Nagamura
- Fireworks, Ferris Wheels and Love (1997) as Sanae Mita
- Hissatsu shimatsunin (1997) as Otora
- Magnitude: Bridge to Tomorrow (1997)
- The Best Bad Thing (1997) as Aunt Hata
- Oishinbo (1996) as Tome
- Mitabi no kaikyô (1995)
- Toki no kagayaki (1995) as Nagashima
- Sakura (1994) as Fumi
- The Mystery of Rampo (1994) as House Wife / Head of Maid
- Korekara: Umibe no Tabibitotachi (1993)
- Rex: A Dinosaur's Story (1993)
- Yearning (1993) as Omatsu
- The Triple Cross (1992)
- The Games Teachers Play (1992) as Yasuko Takeda
- Ritsuko: Her Love, Her Death (1992)
- Kimi no na wa (1991) as 深野柳子
- Kim's War (1991)
- Private Detective Dobu (1991)
- Rainbow Kids (1991) as Kura 'Ku-chan' Nakamura
- The Voyage Of Little Sinbad (1991)
- War and Youth (1991) as Etsuko Onoki
- Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (1990)
- As If In Flight (1990) as 天璋院付き老女・幾島
- ママ母戦争 (1990)
- Misty Kid of Wind – The Glass Cape (1989) as Otane
- Crane (1988) as Yura
- Remembrance (1988) as Mine Kamioka
- 森繁久彌の七人の孫 (1987)
- An Early Autumn (1987)
- 冷たいのがお好き (1987) as Harue Hashimoto
- Hanekonma (1986) as Yae Tachibana
- The Ballad of the Sea of Genkai (1986)
- Capone Cries a Lot (1985) as Sene Tachikawa
- Lonely Heart (1985) as Terue Amano
- Yume-Chiyo (1985)
- Song of the Spring Pony (1985)
- Hometown (1983)
- Amagi Pass (1983) as Ryosaku's wife
- Private Detective DOBU 5: The Pinwheel Murder Case (1983) as Sen
- Private Detective DOBU 4: The Mysterious Kite Murders Case (1983) as Sen
- Private Detective DOBU 6: The Origami Murder Case (1983)
- I Are You, You Am Me (1982) as Naoko Saitoh
- Karate Cop (1982) as Sumi Yashiro
- Private Detective DOBU 3: The Exile Island Murder Case (1982) as Sen
- Highschool Scramble (1982)
- Private Detective DOBU 2: The Kyoto Murder Case (1982) as Sen
- Yumechiyo Nikki (1981)
- Return of the Champ (1981) as Tomoe
- The Wild Daisy (1981) as Omasu
- Private Detective DOBU 1 (1981) as Sen
- Zigeunerweisen (1980) as Kimi
- Nurse's Husband (1980)
- The First Catch (1980)
- Taro the Dragon Boy (1979) as Yamanba (voice)
- Down with The Big Boss (1979) as Okonomiyaki Manager
- The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979)
- Heaven Sent (1979)
- Prime Minister of Yuhigaoka (1978)
- Truck Rascals: Another Odyssey of Momojiro (1978)
- Female Teacher (1977) as Yuriko Yokoyama
- Kimagure Honkakuha (1977) as Ijuuin Ayano
- Ballad of Orin (1977) as Tama Ichise
- Tomorrow Evening (1977)
- Crocodile, Parrot and Fur Seal (1977) as Mary
- The Sea of Eden (1976)
- Sachiko no sachi (1976) as Momoe
- Without Complaint (1975) as Haruko Kitani
- The Viper Brothers and the Young General (1975)
- Terauchi Kantarō Ikka (1974)
- Jack and the Beanstalk (1974) as Madam Noir
- Red Paper Lantern (1974)
- The Four Roughnecks (1974)
- Akumyo: Notorious Dragon (1974)
- Statue in Fire (1974)
- My Voiceless Friends (1972) as Maid
- Go As Messy As Messy Can Be (1971) as PTA Mama
- 時間ですよ (1970) as 児島（石松）浜子
- 時間ですよ (1970) as 児島浜子
- Ōedo Sōsamō (1970)
- Tora-san, His Tender Love (1970) as Maid in Shinshû
- Live My Share, Mother (1970) as Nurse Okamura
- Crazy Big Explosion (1969)
- Nunnery Confidential (1968)
- Angel's Lover (1968)
- Journey (1967)
- Dynamite Doctor Returns (1966) as Fumiko (as Chiho Yûki)
- Koto—The Lake of Tears (1966) as Kayo Sugumo
- Dianas of the Campus (1966)
- 3 Raccoon Dogs (1966) as Midori
- Zoku Yumechiyo Nikki as Kikun
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kirin Kiki best known for?
Kirin Kiki is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shoplifters (2018), After the Storm (2016), Our Little Sister (2015), Sweet Bean (2015).
When and where was Kirin Kiki born?
Kirin Kiki was born on January 15, 1943 in Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on September 15, 2018.
How many credits does Kirin Kiki have?
Kirin Kiki has accumulated over 144 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 2025.
What is Kirin Kiki's background in cinema and television?
Kirin Kiki was a Japanese actress known for her work in Japanese cinema and television. Born on January 15, 1943, in Tokyo, Japan, she was active in the entertainment industry. Kiki's stage name was Kirin Kiki, also known as Tree Kiki. She is listed with 143 known credits, primarily in acting. Her career spanned many y...