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Kasumi Arimura (born February 13, 1993, in Itami, Hyogo Prefecture) is a Japanese actress known for her pure image and outstanding acting abilities. She has starred in numerous films and TV dramas, making her one of the most popular actresses in the Japanese entertainment industry. She is represented by the talent agency FLaMme.
Career Beginnings
Kasumi Arimura debuted as an actress in 2010. She gained widespread attention in 2013 for her role as the heroine’s friend in the NHK morning drama “Amachan.” This role catapulted her to fame, and she has since taken on leading roles in a variety of television dramas and films. Her natural and relatable acting style has resonated with audiences, establishing her as a top actress in Japan’s drama and film industry.
Notable Works
Television Dramas
Amachan (2013, NHK)
Role: Young Haruko Amano
Overview: Arimura played the young version of the heroine’s mother in this NHK morning drama, gaining significant attention for her performance.
Hiyokko (2017, NHK)
Role: Mineko Yatabe
Overview: She starred as the heroine, portraying a young woman striving to succeed in post-war Japan, earning widespread support from audiences across generations.
Chugakusei Nikki (2018, TBS)
Role: Hijiri Suenaga
Overview: Arimura portrayed a junior high school teacher involved in a forbidden romance with her student, and her delicate performance became a major talking point.
Films
Flying Colors (Biri Gal) (2015)
Role: Sayaka Kudo
Overview: In this film, based on a true story, Arimura portrayed a high school girl with low academic performance who successfully gains admission to Keio University. Her passionate performance helped the film become a major box-office hit.
Narratage (2017)
Role: Izumi Kudo
Overview: Arimura starred in this romantic film about a forbidden love between a high school teacher and his student, delivering an emotionally charged performance.
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final/The Beginning (2021)
Role: Tomoe Yukishiro
Overview: In the final chapter of the popular Rurouni Kenshin series, Arimura played a pivotal role as a character central to the storyline.
Awards
38th Japan Academy Prize – Newcomer of the Year (2015)
Awarded for her performance in “Flying Colors.”
42nd Japan Academy Prize – Best Actress (2019)
Awarded for her performance in “Cafe Funiculi Funicula.”
Blue Ribbon Awards – Best Actress (2020)
Awarded for her role in “Kaguya-sama: Love Is War.”
Hobbies & Skills
Hobbies: Reading, Cooking
Reading: Arimura enjoys reading a wide range of books, which she finds helpful for her role preparation and mental relaxation.
Cooking: She often enjoys cooking at home and values maintaining a healthy diet.
Skills: Piano, Horseback Riding
Piano: She has been playing the piano since childhood and possesses a natural musical talent.
Horseback Riding: Arimura learned horseback riding as part of her preparation for certain roles, and she has showcased this skill in various films and dramas.
For more detailed information, please visit: Kasumi Arimura – Wikipedia