Satomi Kobayashi
Biography
Satomi Kobayashi is a Japanese actress born on May 24, 1965, in Tokyo. She gained professional recognition for her performance in the film Exchange Students, which earned her the award for best newcomer at the 4th Yokohama Film Festival. In her personal life, she is married to screenwriter Koki Mitani. Her career and background are documented through various sources, including her biographical entry on TMDB and the Wikipedia article regarding her life and work. As a performer, Kobayashi continues to be recognized for her contributions to the Japanese film industry. This summary is based on verified biographical information regarding her birth, professional achievements, and marital status.
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Full Filmography
72 titles- Hirayasumi (2025) as Narration (voice)
- Hei no Naka no Biyoushitsu (2025) as Fuyuko Sugo
- Checkmate Lawyer (2025) as Toshie Inui
- Gold Sunset (2025) as Komakizawa Riko
- The Two in a Housing Complex (2024) as Natsuko Sakurai
- When Spring Comes (2024) as Sugimura Setsuko
- 小林聡美NIGHT SPECTACLES チャッピー小林と東京ツタンカーメンズ (2024)
- Maru (2024) as Moeko Wakakusa
- Nijiiro no Chalk -- Chiteki Shogaisha to Ayunda Machikojo no Kiseki (2023)
- Tsuyukusa (2022) as Fumi
- Pension Metsä (2021) as Tenko
- Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction (2021) as Arisa Kutani
- Family of Strangers (2019) as Inami
- Rikon na Futari (2019) as Noda Kyoko
- anone (2018) as Ruiko Aoba
- Côte d'Azur No.10 (2017)
- After the Storm (2016) as Chinatsu Nakashima
- Sing My Life (2016) as Yukie Seyama
- Mountain Days with Tom (2015) as Hana
- Dogs Without Names (2015) as Kanami Kuno
- Pale Moon (2014) as Kuma
- Bread and Soup and Cat Weather (2013) as Akiko
- The Female Teacher in Black (2012)
- Don Quixote (2011)
- Tokyo Oasis (2011) as Touko
- Mother Water (2010) as Setsuko
- Kuruneko (2009)
- くるねこ (2009)
- Toad's Oil (2009) as Terumi Yazawa
- Pool (2009) as Kyoko
- One-Pound Gospel (2008) as Seiko Mukoda
- Bokura no Jidai (2007)
- Glasses (2007) as Taeko
- Dare Yori mo Mama wo Aisu (2006)
- Kamome Diner (2006) as Sachie
- God Does Not Play Dice (2006) as Mayuzumi Yasuko
- Fukigen na Gene (2005)
- The Motive (2004) as Atsuko Kitahata
- Walk with the Light (2004) as Hidemi Rio
- Suika (2003) as Motoko Hayakawa
- 川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語 (2003)
- Nurseman (2002)
- Ryoma's Wife, Her Husband and Her Lover (2002)
- Kabachitare! (2001) as Kazuko Ikuta
- Chûshingura 1/47 (2001) as Riku Oishi
- 恋愛結婚の法則 (1999)
- The Rules of Marrying for Love (1999) as Actress
- Shining Brightly (1998) as Eiko Kurokawa
- You Alone Can't See (1998) as Kiriko
- Gift (1997) as Juliett Hoshikawa（ジュリエット星川）
- 西村京太郎サスペンス 四国情死行 (1996) as みどり
- 環状線に消えた女 (1995) as みどり
- Miss Diamond (1995)
- Kagi-shi (1993)
- Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) as Masako Tezuka
- After All, I Love Cats the Three Onda Sisters’ Great Kyoto Troubles (1990) as Kimie Onda
- Beijing Watermelon (1989)
- Green Requiem (1988)
- Thrilling Rock'n Roll Street (1988) as Nozomi Okawa
- Best Friend (1987)
- Passenger (1987)
- Best Friend (1987)
- Eien no 1/2 (1987)
- His Motorbike, Her Island (1986) as Young Woman
- Young Girls in Love (1986) as Masako
- Wandering -SASURAI- (1986)
- Lonely Heart (1985) as Yukimi Amano
- Jesus' Ark (1985)
- The Deserted City (1984) as Yasuko
- Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series (1983) as Sumiko Shirai
- I Are You, You Am Me (1982) as Kazumi Saitoh
- Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B (1979)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Satomi Kobayashi best known for?
Satomi Kobayashi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hirayasumi (2025), The Dog Who Saved Halloween (2011), After the Storm (2016), Kuruneko (2009).
When and where was Satomi Kobayashi born?
Satomi Kobayashi was born on May 24, 1965 in Kyoto, Japan.
How many credits does Satomi Kobayashi have?
Satomi Kobayashi has accumulated over 72 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1979 to 2025.
What is Satomi Kobayashi's background in cinema and television?
Satomi Kobayashi is a Japanese actress born on May 24, 1965, in Tokyo. She gained professional recognition for her performance in the film Exchange Students, which earned her the award for best newcomer at the 4th Yokohama Film Festival. In her personal life, she is married to screenwriter Koki Mitani. Her career and b...
Satomi Kobayashi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Kuruneko (2009) — aged about 44
- Hirayasumi (2025) as Narration (voice) — aged about 60
- After the Storm (2016) as Chinatsu Nakashima — aged about 51
- Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992) as Masako Tezuka — aged about 27
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