Mieko Harada - Actor Profile

Mieko Harada

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 26, 1958
Birth Place: Toshima, Tokyo, Japan

About Mieko Harada

Mieko Harada (原田 美枝子, Harada Mieko, born on December 26, 1958) is a Japanese actress from Tokyo. She has played various roles in many motion pictures, television shows and television dramas since her debut in 1974. She most notably portrayed Lady Kaede in Akira Kurosawa's 1985 film Ran, and further collaborated with him in his 1990 film Dreams. Harada also most notably provided the voice for Kaguya in the 2002 anime film InuYasha the Movie: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass. She is currently working on television dramas as of 2007. She won the award for best actress at the 21st Hochi Film Award for Village of Dreams and at the 23rd Hochi Film Award for Begging for Love. Harada is married to Ryo Ishibashi since 1987 and has three children.

Mieko Harada Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mieko Harada reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Mieko Harada'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 Flickering Flames, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mieko Harada Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mieko Harada's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Mieko Harada has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2023 And so I'm at a Loss - Hit Similar →
2022 A Hundred Flowers Yuriko Hit Similar →
2022 Tsuda Umeko: Osatsu ni Natta Ryugakusei Ume Tsuda (late years) Hit Similar →
2018 A Banana? At This Time of Night? Hiroko Nohara Super Hit Similar →
2015 A Duel Tale - Super Hit Similar →
2014 A Samurai Chronicle - Hit Similar →
2014 A Samurai Chronicle Orie Hit Similar →
2014 Devoted Cookbook - Super Hit Similar →
2014 Our Family Reiko Wakana Hit Similar →
2013 Koi Fumiko Yano (2013) Super Hit Similar →
2013 Miracle Apples Mikami Super Hit Similar →
2012 Devoted Cookbook - Super Hit Similar →
2011 Majutsu wa Sasayaku - Hit Similar →
2011 Rock: Wanko no Shima - Hit Similar →
2008 School Days with a Pig Principal Takahara Hit Similar →
2007 Chacha: The Princess of Heaven Oichi Super Hit Similar →
2007 Dororo Yuri Hit Similar →
2005 The Samurai I Loved Tose Super Hit Similar →
2004 Half a Confession Keiko Kaji Super Hit Similar →
2002 Inuyasha the Movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass Kaguya (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2002 Mokuyo Kumikyoku - Super Hit Similar →
2002 Oriume - Super Hit Similar →
2000 First Love Shizue Aida Hit Similar →
2000 After the Rain Okin Hit Similar →
2000 Off-Balance Chiaki's Mother Hit Similar →
1999 Rainbow Cape - Super Hit Similar →
1998 Begging for Love Terue Yamaoka Hit Similar →
1998 Female Detective Riko: The Virgin's Deep Abyss - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Psychic: Traveler to the Unknown - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Uneasy Encounters - Super Hit Similar →
1991 My Sons Reiko Super Hit Similar →
1991 Strawberry Road - Super Hit Similar →
1990 Making of 'Dreams' Self Super Hit Similar →
1990 Dreams The Snow Fairy Super Hit Similar →
1989 Free and Easy 2 - Super Hit Similar →
1986 The Greatest Man in the World Yae Super Hit Similar →
1986 Portrait in Prussian Blue - Hit Similar →
1986 Bakumatsu seishun graffiti: Ronin Sakamoto Ryoma Otaki Super Hit Similar →
1985 Ran Lady Kaede Super Hit Similar →
1984 The Fugitive Samurai - Hit Similar →
1981 The Dump Truck Rascal Yoriko Ozaki Super Hit Similar →
1980 Mister, Missus, Miss Lonely Mie Shimazaki Super Hit Similar →
1979 Nomugi Pass - Hit Similar →
1979 The Inferno Aki Mizunuma / Miho Ikegata Hit Similar →
1979 Aftermath of Battles Without Honor and Humanity Akiko Negishi Super Hit Similar →
1978 Truck Rascals: Another Odyssey of Momojiro - Super Hit Similar →
1977 Flickering Flames - Super Hit Similar →
1976 Love in the North - Hit Similar →
1976 Permanent Blue - Super Hit Similar →
1974 Love Is in the Green Wind Yukiko Matsushima Hit Similar →

Mieko Harada - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mieko Harada?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mieko Harada is "Flickering Flames" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Mieko Harada acted in?

Mieko Harada has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mieko Harada?

Other notable films include "Female Detective Riko: The Virgin's Deep Abyss", "The Greatest Man in the World", and "Mokuyo Kumikyoku".

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