Kasumi Arimura

Kasumi Arimura is a Japanese actress recognized for her extensive work in television dramas and feature films, earning multiple awards for her performances. After making her maiden series appearance in the drama serial ‘Hagane No Onna (Woman Of Steel)’ in May 2010, Kasumi Arimura quickly established herself as a versatile actress in the Japanese entertainment industry. Her early career also included an appearance in a commercial for Tokyo Disney Sea in 2011, followed by her first significant feature film role in ‘Gyaru Basara’ that same year. Arimura gained broader recognition and popularity with her compelling performance in the Morning drama ‘Amachan’ in 2013.

This success was amplified by her role in ‘Shitsuren Chocolatier’ in 2014, which further cemented her status as a rising talent and garnered significant public attention. Arimura’s career progressed with a string of critically acclaimed roles, notably her lead performance in the 2015 film ‘Flying Colors,’ where she portrayed a troubled teenager striving for university admission. This impactful role earned her the prestigious Newcomer of the Year award at the 39th Japan Academy Film Prize in 2016. She continued her ascent in television, starring in the 2017 asadora ‘Hiyokko,’ for which she was honored with the Best Actress award at the 94th Television Drama Academy Awards that same year.

In 2022, Arimura starred in ‘Ishiko and Haneo’ and ‘Phases of the Moon.’ The following year, 2023, saw her join the cast of the NHK taiga drama ‘What Will You Do, Ieyasu?’ and star in the Netflix-produced feature film ‘Call Me Chihiro.’ Most recently, in 2024, Arimura appeared in the film ‘Dear Family’ and the drama ‘Where Does The Sea Begin,’ consistently solidifying her position as one of Japan’s leading and most sought-after actresses.