Maiko Kawakami - Actor Profile

Maiko Kawakami

Acting
Updated: May 11, 2026
39Total Films
9.1 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 5, 1966
Birth Place: Stockholm, Sweden

About Maiko Kawakami

Maiko Kawakami (川上 麻衣子, Kawakami Maiko, born February 5, 1966) is a Swedish-born Japanese actress who has starred in numerous movies and TV serials. She is a graduate of Keio University through distance education.

Maiko Kawakami Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Maiko Kawakami reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 39 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Maiko Kawakami's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 38% of Maiko Kawakami's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Big Bird in Japan, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Maiko Kawakami Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Maiko Kawakami's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Maiko Kawakami has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 AOSHO! Voices in Bloom - Flop Similar →
2024 Fast Break Sakurako Jinguji Flop Similar →
2024 警視庁強行犯係 樋口顕 -炎上- - Hit Similar →
2023 疑念 警視庁強行犯係 樋口顕 - Hit Similar →
2022 腰の痛さを知る人よ - Flop Similar →
2020 Terrolun and Lunlun - Flop Similar →
2020 Labyrinth of Cinema Aihime / Chinese Woman in the Waterfall Hit Similar →
2020 クソみたいな映画 - Flop Similar →
2016 Night's Tightrope - Hit Similar →
2015 Yoko the Cherry Blossom Shizuka Average Similar →
2015 Terminal Station Series - Umbrella of Goodwill Chieko Akiba Flop Similar →
2014 A Samurai Chronicle - Hit Similar →
2013 Kazakiriba Yukari Flop Similar →
2013 Banana, Gloves and Whale Shark Umemoto Flop Similar →
2011 Tomie: Unlimited Kimiko Izumikawa Flop Similar →
2010 Partners - Average Similar →
2010 Postcard - Average Similar →
2010 I am. - Flop Similar →
2008 Teacher and Three Children Michiko Ichikawa Average Similar →
2004 Road 88: Deaiji shikoku e - Super Hit Similar →
2000 The Breed - Flop Similar →
1996 Apron Stage - Flop Similar →
1995 Gonin Hostess at Pinky Hit Similar →
1994 Angel Guts: Red Flash Nami Flop Similar →
1993 The Wicked Reporter - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Curse, Death & Spirit - Average Similar →
1991 Abarenbo Shogun: The Bride of Edo Castle - Flop Similar →
1990 Network Baby - Flop Similar →
1989 Violent Cop Akari Ryosuke Hit Similar →
1988 Big Bird in Japan Kaguya-Hime Super Hit Similar →
1988 A Tale of Happiness Chako Flop Similar →
1987 Mirage - Flop Similar →
1986 Black Board Keiko Aizawa Hit Similar →
1985 And Then Kozome Hit Similar →
1985 Marukin marubi no kintamashii maki Sachi Shimizu Flop Similar →
1984 The Horizon Ayame Hit Similar →
1984 Mitsugetsu Tetsuaki's sister Hit Similar →
1983 The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo - Flop Similar →
1981 Lonely Heart - Super Hit Similar →

Maiko Kawakami - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Maiko Kawakami?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Maiko Kawakami is "Big Bird in Japan" with a rating of 9.1/10.

How many movies has Maiko Kawakami acted in?

Maiko Kawakami has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Maiko Kawakami?

Other notable films include "The Wicked Reporter", "Road 88: Deaiji shikoku e", and "Lonely Heart".

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