Sayaka Kanda
Biography
Sayaka Kanda was a Japanese actress born in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan on October 1, 1986. She began her acting career in 2001, debuting as SAYAKA. Kanda appeared in various projects including the short film "Bean Cake," the movie "Dragon Head," and the stage play "INTO THE WOODS." She also worked on commercials and dramas. In 2006, she changed her stage name from SAYAKA to her real name, Sayaka Kanda. Throughout her career, Kanda focused on her singing career and appeared in numerous stage plays, musicals, and dramas.
Career overview
Sayaka Kanda began her acting career in 2001, debuting as SAYAKA. She appeared in the short film "Bean Cake" directed by David Greenspan, which won the Palme d'Or for short films at the 54th Cannes Film Festival in 2001. She also appeared in the movie "Dragon Head" and the stage play "INTO THE WOODS".
Kanda's acting credits include various commercials, movies, dramas, stage plays, and musicals. She focused on her singing career and performed the theme song for the drama "ever since". In December 2006, she changed her stage name from SAYAKA to her real name, Sayaka Kanda.
Sayaka Kanda's acting career spanned over two decades, with a total of 26 known credits. She continued to work in the entertainment industry, performing in various roles until her death on December 18, 2021.
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27 titles- Sword Art Online -FULLDIVE- (2022) as Yuna (voice)
- Idoly Pride (2021) as Mana Nagase (voice)
- Real Girl (2018) as Ezomichi (Voice)
- Real Girl (2018) as Ezomichi (voice)
- Danganronpa 3: The End of Kibōgamine Gakuen THE STAGE 2018 (2018) as Junko Enoshima
- 1789 -Lovers of the Bastille- (2018) as Olympe du Puget
- Convenience Store Boy Friends (2017) as Miharu Mashiki (voice)
- Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017) as Yuna (voice)
- Space Battleship Yamato 2202: Warriors of Love - Ch. 3 (2017) as "legendary goddess" Teresa
- Super Danganronpa 2: Sayonara Zetsubō Gakuen THE STAGE 2017 (2017) as Junko Enoshima
- Shonen Maid (2016) Lyricist
- Danganronpa The Stage 2016 ~Kibō no Gakuen to Zetsubō no Kōkōsei~ (2016) as Junko Enoshima/Mukuro Ikusaba
- Super Danganronpa 2: Sayonara Zetsubō Gakuen THE STAGE (2016) as Junko Enoshima (video)
- My Love Story!! (2015) Theme Song Performance
- Air Bound (2015) as Shioji (voice)
- Danganronpa The Stage ~Kibō no Gakuen to Zetsubō no Kōkōsei~ (2014) as Junko Enoshima/Mukuro Ikusaba
- Danganronpa The Stage ~Kibō no Gakuen to Zetsubō no Kōkōsei~ (2014) Theme Song Performance
- Sword Art Online (2012) as Yuna (voice)
- Goemon Rock 2: Rose and Samurai (2011)
- Amazing Grace (2011)
- Hey Japanese! Do You Believe in Love, Peace and Understanding? (2008)
- Farewell Kamen Rider Den-O: Final Countdown (2008) as Sora
- School Wars: Hero (2004) as Michiyo
- Drop-out Teacher Returns to School (2003) as Nanae Koga
- Dragon Head (2003) as Ako Seto
- Ki Fighter Taerang (2001) as Teran
- Bean Cake (2001) as Mihara O-Yoshi
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sayaka Kanda best known for?
Sayaka Kanda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Real Girl (2018), The New Kids (1985), Sword Art Online the Movie: Ordinal Scale (2017), My Love Story!! (2015).
When and where was Sayaka Kanda born?
Sayaka Kanda was born on October 1, 1986 in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. They passed away on December 18, 2021.
How many credits does Sayaka Kanda have?
Sayaka Kanda has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2022.
What is Sayaka Kanda's background in cinema and television?
Sayaka Kanda was a Japanese actress born in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan on October 1, 1986. She began her acting career in 2001, debuting as SAYAKA. Kanda appeared in various projects including the short film "Bean Cake," the movie "Dragon Head," and the stage play "INTO THE WOODS." She also worked on commercials and dramas...