Fave Japanese Actresses

Komatsu Nana

Japans

Immensely versatile actress with great aura and screen presence. She has enormous potential. My current crush.

Aoi Yu

Japans

She's been a super fave for years, remarkable thespian with an impressive filmography. The first J actress I was mad about :)

Nikaido Fumi

Japans

P-O-W-E-R ! Truly impressive in whatever film she's in.

Kadowaki Mugi

Japans

More under the spotlight in recent years and that's a good thing.

Non

Japans

Found out about her with Hot Road.  She's also into music and is making a successful come back.

Miyazaki Aoi

Japans

I like how versatile she can be, moving from mainstream to indie projects all the time. I like her style, subtle yet effective. 

Nao

Japans

Expressive actress, she's gradually making a name for herself and that's a good thing.

Sugisaki Hana

Japans

Very promising. Teen angst at its best in 'Pieta in the toilet', so moving in 'Her love boils bathwater'...

Ikewaki Chizuru

Japans

She's got charisma and strength.

Matsuoka Mayu

Japans

Tremble all you want, she is great !

Ando Sakura

Japans

Always great, whatever she's in !

Yamada Anna

Japans

Kiyohara Kaya

Japans

very promising young actress, already been in several fine movies

Yoshitaka Yuriko

Japans

Way too underrated, she's got a good filmo and  a great screen presence.

Nakatani Miki

Japans

Experienced actress, absolutely unforgettable in Memories of Matsuko, Tetsuya Nakashima's masterpiece. 

Matsumoto Honoka

Japans

We don't see enough of her and that's bad. I like her style.

Mitsushima Hikari

Japans

she's been in countless good films

Miyazawa Rie

Japans

Possibly the best J actress of her generation. Tell me you weren't moved to tears when you watched "Her love boils bathwater"

Ueno Juri

Japans

She can act in about any genre but I think she's really great in comedies. Killer Virgin Road :)

Sawajiri Erika

Japans

She's had ups and downs but overall she delivers. Incredible perf in Helter Skelter.

Kaji Meiko

Japans

LEGEND