Maiko Kawakami
Biography
Maiko Kawakami is a Japanese actress born in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 1966. Known for her work in acting, she has starred in numerous movies and television serials throughout her career, accumulating sixty-two known credits. Her filmography includes appearances in Aibo, Sono otoko, kyobo ni tsuki, and Sorekara. Academically, she graduated from Keio University through distance education. Her stage name is written in Japanese as 川上麻衣子, and she is also known by the same characters with a space as Kawakami Maiko.
Career overview
Maiko Kawakami is a Japanese actress who was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 1966. Known for her work in the entertainment industry, she has built a substantial career starring in numerous movies and television serials. Her professional portfolio includes sixty-two known credits listed on the Movie Database, reflecting an extensive presence in film and television acting. Among the cinematic works associated with her career are Aibo, Sono otoko, kyobo ni tsuki, and Sorekara.
Alongside her acting pursuits, Kawakami pursued higher education, eventually graduating from Keio University through distance education. Throughout her career, she has maintained recognition as a versatile performer in Japanese media, contributing to a wide array of television and film projects.
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Full Filmography
61 titles- AOSHO! Voices in Bloom (2025)
- Tokyo Swindlers (2024) as Tatsu's wife
- Fast Break (2024) as Sakurako Jinguji
- 警視庁強行犯係 樋口顕 －炎上－ (2024)
- 疑念 警視庁強行犯係 樋口顕 (2023)
- 腰の痛さを知る人よ (2022)
- Kanban Neko (2022)
- "Renjou" Keishichou Kyoukouhan-gakari Higuchi Akira (2022)
- Keishicho Kyokohan Gakari Higuchi Akira (2021)
- Labyrinth of Cinema (2020) as Aihime / Chinese Woman in the Waterfall
- Kuso Mitaina Eiga (2020)
- Terrolun and Lunlun (2020)
- Wagaya no Mondai (2018)
- Ningyo Sashichi Torimonocho (2016)
- Night's Tightrope (2016)
- New: Love and Hatred (2015) as [Takahisa's mother]
- Yoko the Cherry Blossom (2015) as Shizuka
- Terminal Station Series - Umbrella of Goodwill (2015) as Chieko Akiba
- A Samurai Chronicle (2014)
- Banana, Gloves and Whale Shark (2013) as Umemoto
- Kazakiriba (2013) as Yukari
- Solitary Gourmet (2012)
- Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon (2012)
- Tomie: Unlimited (2011) as Kimiko Izumikawa
- The Best Skilled Surgeon (2011)
- Postcard (2010)
- Partners (2010)
- I am. (2010)
- Teacher and Three Children (2008) as Michiko Ichikawa
- Love and Hatred (2004) as Uemura Kyoko
- Road 88: Deaiji shikoku e (2004)
- Botan to Bara (2004)
- 警視庁・樋口警部補 (2003) as 樋口恵子
- 20時18分の死神 小樽発・殺意の旅路 (2003)
- The Breed (2000)
- 臨床心理士 (2000) as Chihiro Shimazaki
- Shimura-X (1996)
- Apron Stage (1996)
- Gonin (1995) as Hostess at Pinky
- Koi mo ni Dome Nara (1995)
- If love happens a second time (1995)
- Angel Guts: Red Flash (1994) as Nami
- The Wicked Reporter (1993)
- Curse, Death & Spirit (1992)
- Abarenbo Shogun: The Bride of Edo Castle (1991)
- 諦めない男 (1990)
- Network Baby (1990)
- Violent Cop (1989) as Akari Ryosuke
- A Tale of Happiness (1988) as Chako
- Big Bird in Japan (1988) as Kaguya-Hime
- Mirage (1987)
- Black Board (1986) as Keiko Aizawa
- And Then (1985) as Kozome
- Marukin marubi no kintamashii maki (1985) as Sachi Shimizu
- Mitsugetsu (1984) as Tetsuaki's sister
- The Horizon (1984) as Ayame
- Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series (1983) as Yukari Hōgen / Koyuki Yamauchi
- Ao ga Chiru (1983) as 星野祐子→結城祐子
- The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo (1983)
- Lonely Heart (1981)
- Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B (1979)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Maiko Kawakami best known for?
Maiko Kawakami is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Tokyo Swindlers (2024), Solitary Gourmet (2012), Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon (2012), Amphibia (2019).
When and where was Maiko Kawakami born?
Maiko Kawakami was born on February 5, 1966 in Stockholm, Sweden.
How many credits does Maiko Kawakami have?
Maiko Kawakami has accumulated over 61 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.
What is Maiko Kawakami's background in cinema and television?
Maiko Kawakami is a Japanese actress born in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 5, 1966. Known for her work in acting, she has starred in numerous movies and television serials throughout her career, accumulating sixty-two known credits. Her filmography includes appearances in Aibo, Sono otoko, kyobo ni tsuki, and Sorekara...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Solitary Gourmet (2012) — aged about 46
- Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon (2012) — aged about 46
- Violent Cop (1989) as Akari Ryosuke — aged about 23
- Tokyo Swindlers (2024) as Tatsu's wife — aged about 58
- Mitsugetsu (1984) as Tetsuaki's sister — aged about 18
- Angel Guts: Red Flash (1994) as Nami — aged about 28
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