Article: Top Ten Japanese Live Action Actresses

Japanese animes and mangas have been trending all over the world recently. They  have a huge fan base for the manga or the comics industry. They have different genres like rom-com, shoujo, shonen, etc. These mangas are not just for teenagers but also for adults to enjoy. Hence a wide variety of people can enjoy and love to recreate the scenes. They do so through cos plays and live-action movies. Live-action movies are based on animes and mangas. Below are some of the famous live-action actresses:

1. Komatsu Nana

26-year-old Komatsu Nana is a famous face in Japan. She is a model and an actress. She is known for acting in Drowning love, My Tomorrow Your Yesterday, etc. She starred in many Japanese live-action movies like Drowning love, After The Rain, Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable chapter 1, etc.

 

2. Tao Tsuchiya

The Japanese actress, model, and dancer Tao Tsuchiya is a well-known celebrity for live-action movies. She quickly gained attention with her work in Rurour in Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno, Mare, and Alice in Borderland. She has done many live-action movies like The Werewolf Game, Orange, Waiting for spring, etc.

 

3. Mirei Kiritani

The 32-year-old actress, model, and news anchor Mirei Kiritani is one of the most beloved actresses in Japan. Her notable works include Joshi Zu, Koisuru Vampire. She has also done many live-action movies, including Heroine Shikkaku, Hell Teacher Nube, Usagi  Drop, Kimi ni Todoke, etc.

 

4. Mikako Tabe

33-year-old Mikako Tabe started her career with roles in the Sailor Moon musicals. She did her first movie lead role in Asadora Tsubasa. Her famous works include Kimi no Todoke, a live-action movie, and Piece of cake.

 

5. Tsubasa Honda

Tsubasa Honda is a Japanese model and an actress. She has been active since 2006 and has acted in many live-action movies. She made her film debut with the movie Fashion story: Model. She is well known for her acting in Great Teacher Onizuka, Ao Haru Ride, and Koinaka.

 

6. Yui Aragaki

34-year-old Yui Aragaki is a Japanese actress, singer, model, and radio host. In Oricon’s survey, she has been voted several times as the most desired girlfriend and also the most desired female celebrity face. She has worked in live-action movies like Ranma  Half, The full time Wife Escapist, etc. Her most famous role was In The Sky of Love.

 

7. Suzu Hirose

24-year-old Suzu Hirose is a model and a promising actress. She is an ambassador of Louis Vuitton. She quickly gained popularity through her roles in Our little sister, Chihayafuru, Your lie in April, The Third Murder, etc. She won the Japan Academy Film Prize several times for her outstanding acting.

 

8. Emi Takei

Emi Takei made her debut in 2007. She is a 29-year-old Japanese actress and model. She became a famous face with her roles in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies, Clover, etc. She also made appearances in other live actions like Otomen, Liar game 2, Love for beginners, etc.

 

9. Ayame Goriki

29-year-old Ayame Goriki is an actress, singer, and model. She debuted under the talent agency Oscar Promotion and stayed with them until 2020. Her roles in Biblia Koshodo no Jiken Techo gained attention, bringing her much-deserved fame. She has acted in live actions like L DK, Black butler, Gatchaman, etc.

 

10. Juri Ueno

36-year-old Juri Ueno is a well-known Japanese actress. She got famous after her role in Swing Girls in 2005. She is renowned for acting in the live-action movie based on the manga Nodame Cantabile. She even won the Best Lead Actress for the role at the Television Drama Academy Awards in 2007.