Mitsu Dan
Biography
Mitsu Dan, whose real name is Shizuka Saito, is a Japanese actress, writer, and model born on December 3, 1980, in Akita Prefecture, Japan. After studying at Showa Women's University, she became known as an actress for her role in the 2012 film Be My Slave. The following year, she played the lead role in the erotic thriller Sweet Whip, directed by Takashi Ishii. For her performance in Sweet Whip, she was recognized as the breakthrough actress of the year at the 37th Japan Academy Prize ceremony. In the following years, she appeared in numerous television series, variety shows, films, and advertising campaigns, and she also writes books across many genres.
Career overview
Mitsu Dan, whose real name is Shizuka Saito, is a Japanese actress, writer, and model born on December 3, 1980, in Akita Prefecture, Japan. After completing her studies at Showa Women's University, she became known as an actress for her role in the 2012 film Be My Slave, also known as Watashi no Dorei ni Narinasai.
Following her early success, she played the lead role in the 2013 erotic thriller Sweet Whip, or Amai Muchi, which was directed by Takashi Ishii. For her performance in Amai Muchi, Dan was recognized as the breakthrough actress of the year at the 37th Japan Academy Prize ceremony.
In the years following her award-winning performance, she appeared in numerous films, television series, variety shows, and advertising campaigns. In addition to her acting and modeling career, Mitsu Dan also writes books across many genres.
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47 titles- Bad City (2022) as Koizumi Kaori
- テリー伊藤の死にたくないテレビ (2022)
- Cooking for My Imaginary Girlfriends (2021) as あきたなでしこ
- Keihen Line Story: Welcome to Private Homestay Kizunaya (2021) as Honjo Nanami
- Mashin Sentai Kiramager the Movie: Bebop Dream (2021) as Minjo
- 初三、冬、逃亡中 (2020)
- Living (2020) as Acorn
- Tokyo 23-ku Onna (2019) as Kie
- No Longer Human (2019) as Bar's Mistress
- Honto ni Atta Shinrei Shashin: The Best (2019)
- Holiday Love (2018) as Reika Sakaguchi
- Eating Women (2018) as Tsuyako Yonesaka
- Hoshi Meguri no Machi (2018) as Shiho Shimada
- Fringe Man (2017) as Miyabe Yuki
- My Loser Husband (2017) as Sayaka Kurokawa
- Sekigahara (2017) as Myozen
- Mom, May I Quit Being Your Daughter? (2017) as Maki Tachihara
- BraveStorm (2017) as Hitomi Kasuga
- Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit (2016) as Tricia
- Crow's Blood (2016) as Yoko Yoshikawa
- Koi no sanriku ressha kon de iko! (2016) as Ishido Misako
- Sake on the Rails with Seiji Rokkaku (2015)
- Keisei Saimin no Otoko (2015) as Masukichi (Okimi)
- Wednesday Downtown (2014) as Panel member
- Hanako & Anne (2014) as Yukino
- Around 30 Chan (2014) as Arasa chan
- Earth Defense Widow (2014) as Dan Amano
- My Dandyism (2014) as Mitsu Fujiko
- Hoshi Shin'ichi Mystery Special (2014)
- One Third (2014)
- Honto ni Atta Shinrei Shashin: Senritsu (2014)
- Honto ni Atta Shinrei Shashin: Jubaku (2014)
- Sealed Photo: Cursed Spirits (2014) as Secondary (voice)
- Hanzawa Naoki (2013) as Miki Fujisawa
- Sweet Whip (2013) as Naoko (31 years old)
- The Weather Girl Knows (2013) as Mitsuyo
- Shougeki Gouraigan (2013) as Rurita Kanzaki
- Hello, My Dolly Girlfriend (2013) as Glass Bar Dancer
- Recipes of Diet Diaries (2013) as nurse
- GTO: New Year's Special (2013)
- Honto ni Atta Shinrei Shashin: Genwaku (2013)
- Be My Slave (2012) as Kana
- Honto ni Atta Shinrei Shashin: Zekkyō Shashin (2012)
- Honto ni Atta Shinrei Shashin: Tatari (2012)
- 壇蜜と僕たち 〜映画「私の奴隷になりなさい」より〜 (2012)
- Honto ni Atta Shinrei Shashin: Noroi (2011)
- KOBAYASHI KENTARO TELEVISION (2009)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mitsu Dan best known for?
Mitsu Dan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Directing Actors by Jean Renoir (1969), The Man Who Sleeps (1974), Jack and Jill (2011), Wednesday Downtown (2014).
When and where was Mitsu Dan born?
Mitsu Dan was born on December 3, 1980 in Akita Prefecture, Japan.
How many credits does Mitsu Dan have?
Mitsu Dan has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2022.
What is Mitsu Dan's background in cinema and television?
Mitsu Dan, whose real name is Shizuka Saito, is a Japanese actress, writer, and model born on December 3, 1980, in Akita Prefecture, Japan. After studying at Showa Women's University, she became known as an actress for her role in the 2012 film Be My Slave. The following year, she played the lead role in the erotic thr...