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Ruriko Asaoka

Acting Born Jul 2, 1940 Xinjing, Manchukuo, China 155 credits
155
Total Credits
1955–2025
71 Years Career Span
18
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ruriko Asaoka is a Japanese actress born on July 2, 1940. Her birthplace is Xinjing, Manchukuo, a location now known as Changchun, Jilin, China. As a professional performer, she is recognized for her contributions to the Japanese film and television industry. This biographical information is based on records documenting her life and career. As an established figure in acting, her background reflects her origins in Manchukuo before her career in Japan. Her profile remains a subject of reference for those studying Japanese cinema and the history of its performers. She continues to be acknowledged for her work within the context of her professional filmography and biographical history.

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Known for

Yasuragi no Toki: Michi

2019
Film

Tora-san, Wish You Were Here

as Lily
Film

The King's Speech

as Maki Makyona
Film

Cooley High

1975
Film

Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version

as Lily
Film

Tora-san to the Rescue

as Lily
Film

47 Ronin

as Riku
Film

Tora-san's Tropical Fever

as Lily
Film

Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again

as Lily
Film

Tora-san's Forget Me Not

as Lily
Film

Shadow Hunters

as Chitose
Film

Goyokin

as Oriha

Frequent co-stars

Kiyoshi Atsumi 6 shared titles
Chieko Baisho 6 shared titles
Gin Maeda 6 shared titles
Gajirō Satō 6 shared titles
Chieko Misaki 5 shared titles
Hisao Dazai 5 shared titles
Akira Kobayashi 4 shared titles
Chishū Ryū 4 shared titles
Hayato Nakamura 4 shared titles
Masami Shimojō 4 shared titles

Career timeline

Asakusa Last boss Oba-chan
Yasuragi no Toki: MichiTora-san, Wish You Were Here
Yasuragi no Sato
DenderaGene Waltz
Sexy Voice and RoboSekushii Boisu Ando Robo
The Professor and His Beloved Equation
Suika川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語
Mokuyo Kumikyoku
Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version
Tora-san to the Rescue
47 Ronin
Suzume Iro Doki
アイラブユーからはじめよう Let's Start With I Love You
The Hall of the Crying Deer
Again
雪の華－建礼門院徳子の生涯
The Woman Next Door
Tora-san's Tropical Fever
Invitation from the BeachKazoku Netsu
Kashin
The Tempō Outlaws of the Marsh
Tora-san Meets the Songstress AgainWings of Love
White RunwayFrost-Covered Trees
Men and War III: The Final ChapterTora-san's Forget Me Not
Shadow of LoveShadow Hunters
JealousyConfessions Among ActressesMen and War II: Land of Love and SorrowTo Love Again
Men and War I: Prelude to DestinyThe Walking MajorIncident at Blood PassFossil of Love
GoyokinVixenSafari 5000Exiled to HellThe Girl I Abandoned
Ryoma ga YukuSun Above, Death BelowDice and SwordsMan of a Stormy Era
Thirst for LoveVelvet HustlerAsia-PolJapan's No. 1 Best ManImmortal Guy

Full Filmography

155 titles
  • Asakusa Last boss Oba-chan (2025)
  • Yasuragi no Toki: Michi (2019)
  • Tora-san, Wish You Were Here (2019) as Lily
  • Yasuragi no Sato (2017)
  • Dendera (2011) as Kayu Saito
  • Gene Waltz (2011) as Maria Saegusa
  • Sexy Voice and Robo (2007) as Maki Makyona
  • Sekushii Boisu Ando Robo (2007)
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  • The Professor and His Beloved Equation (2006) as Widow
  • Suika (2003) as Natsuko Sakiya
  • 川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語 (2003)
  • Mokuyo Kumikyoku (2002)
  • Tora-san's Tropical Fever Special Version (1997) as Lily
  • Tora-san to the Rescue (1995) as Lily
  • 47 Ronin (1994) as Riku
  • Suzume Iro Doki (1992)
  • アイラブユーからはじめよう Let's Start With I Love You (1989) as Shoko Himuro
  • The Hall of the Crying Deer (1986)
  • Again (1984)
  • 雪の華－建礼門院徳子の生涯 (1982)
  • The Woman Next Door (1981)
  • Tora-san's Tropical Fever (1980) as Lily
  • Invitation from the Beach (1978) as Natsuko Kurahashi
  • Kazoku Netsu (1978)
  • Kashin (1977) as Irie
  • The Tempō Outlaws of the Marsh (1976)
  • Tora-san Meets the Songstress Again (1975) as Lily
  • Wings of Love (1975)
  • White Runway (1974)
  • Frost-Covered Trees (1974)
  • Men and War III: The Final Chapter (1973) as Yukiko Godai
  • Tora-san's Forget Me Not (1973) as Lily
  • Shadow of Love (1972)
  • Shadow Hunters (1972) as Chitose
  • Jealousy (1971) as Fumiko Nagai
  • Confessions Among Actresses (1971) as Aki Kaido
  • Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow (1971) as Yukiko Godai
  • To Love Again (1971)
  • Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny (1970) as Yukiko Godai
  • The Walking Major (1970) as Setsuko Takiguchi
  • Incident at Blood Pass (1970) as Okuni
  • Fossil of Love (1970)
  • Goyokin (1969) as Oriha
  • Vixen (1969) as Michi
  • Safari 5000 (1969)
  • Exiled to Hell (1969) as Koshin Kataoka
  • The Girl I Abandoned (1969)
  • Gorgeous Leopardess (1969)
  • Ryoma ga Yuku (1968) as Oryo
  • Sun Above, Death Below (1968)
  • Dice and Swords (1968)
  • Man of a Stormy Era (1968)
  • Thirst for Love (1967) as Etsuko
  • Velvet Hustler (1967)
  • Asia-Pol (1967) as Sachiko
  • Japan's No. 1 Best Man (1967)
  • Immortal Guy (1967)
  • The Man of Victory (1967)
  • My Sweetheart (1967) as Assistant
  • Hawk of the Harbour (1967)
  • A Warm Misty Night (1967) as Akiko Kitazawa
  • The Tale of Genji (1966) as Lady Murasaki
  • The Harbor of No Return (1966) as Saeko Mizusawa
  • Love Eternal (1966) as Ayako Kambayashi
  • A World For Two (1966)
  • Challenge for Glory (1966)
  • Asiapol Secret Service (1966) as Kyoko Misaki
  • A Story Written with Water (1965) as Yumiko Hashimoto
  • In Tears (1965)
  • Song of Dawn (1965) as Noriko Midorikawa
  • The Sun Rises in the West (1964) as 小倉康子
  • Red Handkerchief (1964)
  • Punishment of a Lawless Villian (1964)
  • Four Young Sisters (1964) as Yuki Komura
  • The Flame of Devotion (1964) as Kiyono Kusaka
  • Sunset Hill (1964)
  • Alone Across the Pacific (1963) as Youth's Sister
  • Kiri ni Kieta Hito (1963)
  • The Hill is Full of Flowers (1963) as Miwako Kazuki
  • Foggy Night Blues (1963)
  • Prince of Wolves (1963) as Yoko Kikuchi
  • Acacia no Ame ga Yamu Toki (1963)
  • I Fly for Kicks (1963)
  • Ai to shi no katami (1962)
  • I Hate But Love (1962) as Noriko Sakakita
  • Fresh Leaves (1962) as Sumiko Hashimoto
  • Danger Pays (1962) as Tomoko Akiyama
  • A Man with Dragon Tattoos (1962)
  • Love in Ginza (1962)
  • The Rambler Goes North (1962)
  • Solo Traveler (1962)
  • A Rampage Full of Dreams (1962)
  • Sugata Naki Tsuisekisha (1962)
  • Facing to the Clouds (1962)
  • Rambling in the Sea (1961)
  • The Famous Wanderer (1961)
  • Pacific Porters (1961)
  • Ginza Whirlwind: The Call of the Storm (1961)
  • The Song of the Season (1961)
  • The Song of the Season (1961) Theme Song Performance
  • Standing Towards the Great Forest (1961)
  • The Plateau Man (1961)
  • Shokei zen'ya (1961)
  • The Rambler under the Southern Cross (1961)
  • Rambling in the Wind (1961)
  • Where the Horizon Meets the Sun (1961)
  • The Guitarist and the Rancher (1960)
  • The Rambler Rides Again (1960)
  • The Rambler in the Sunset (1960)
  • The Gun Like Lightning (1960) as Reiko
  • Tokyo Mighty Guy (1960) as Hideko Matsuda
  • Return of the Vagabond (1960)
  • Ryuji, the Gun Slinger (1960) as Midori Ishii
  • The Guitarist from the Sea (1960)
  • The Rambler on a Pearl Farm (1960)
  • The Angry Rambler (1960)
  • He's the Witness (1960)
  • Sixteen years old (1960)
  • The Lost Diamond (1960)
  • Wind of Volcano (1960)
  • The Rambling Guitarist (1959) as Yuki
  • The Human Cyclone (1959) as Akiko Murakoshi
  • Get Over Her (1959) as Naoko Miki
  • Abashiri Prison (1959)
  • A Love that Wagers the World (1959) as Natsuko Nonomura
  • I Will Challenge (1959)
  • Farewell to Southern Tosa (1959)
  • Gunshū no naka no taiyō (1959)
  • Friendship of Jazz (1959) as Chiaki Tomooka
  • Elegy to Youth (1959)
  • Who is in the Background? (1959)
  • A Man Explodes (1959)
  • Downhill Youth (1959)
  • The Nun (1958) as Etsuko Masui
  • Unga (1958) as Mayuko Itami
  • The Boy Who Came Back (1958) as Kazue Sugita
  • Fangs of Night (1958)
  • Zesshou (1958) as Koyuki
  • The Husband Wore the Apron (1958)
  • Ashita wa Ashita no Kaze ga Fuku (1958)
  • The Man Who Wagers Tomorrow (1958) as Noriko Komatsu
  • Zoku fûfu hyakkei (1958)
  • Forbidden Lips (1958)
  • Osaka no kaze (1958)
  • Jûnana-sai no teikô (1957)
  • The Eagle and the Hawk (1957) as Akiko
  • Dancing Sisters (1957) as Akiko Taki
  • This Day's Life (1957)
  • The Brothers (1957) as 五郎兵衛の娘・千加
  • Jazz on Parade (1956): The Tomboy from the Backstreets (1956) as Ruriko
  • Ai wa furu hoshi no kanata ni (1956)
  • Love is Beyond the Falling Stars (1956)
  • Funny Friend: The Baby and Express (1956)
  • The Green Music Box (1955) as Ruriko
  • Tales of Ginza (1955) as Ruriko

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ruriko Asaoka best known for?

Ruriko Asaoka is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yasuragi no Toki: Michi (2019), Tora-san, Wish You Were Here (2019), The King's Speech (2010), Cooley High (1975).

When and where was Ruriko Asaoka born?

Ruriko Asaoka was born on July 2, 1940 in Xinjing, Manchukuo, China.

How many credits does Ruriko Asaoka have?

Ruriko Asaoka has accumulated over 155 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1955 to 2025.

What is Ruriko Asaoka's background in cinema and television?

Ruriko Asaoka is a Japanese actress born on July 2, 1940. Her birthplace is Xinjing, Manchukuo, a location now known as Changchun, Jilin, China. As a professional performer, she is recognized for her contributions to the Japanese film and television industry. This biographical information is based on records documentin...

Ruriko Asaoka by the numbers

155credits
141films
14TV series
1955–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (155) Born on July 2

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