Hikari - Actor Profile

Hikari

Directing
Freshness: Jan 28, 2026
1Total Films
7.6 Highest Rated
Birth Place: Osaka, Japan

About Hikari

Originally from Osaka, Japan, Hikari, also known as Mitsuyo Miyazaki is an award-winning writer, director and producer. Her debut short film Tsuyako (Drama, 2011) visited over 100 film festivals worldwide receiving 50 awards including DGA Student Award for the Best Female Filmmaker and the film was qualified for the Oscar in 2012 and 2013. In 2013, she was one of the 5 directors to create a short film for the first annual Lexus Short Films, produced by The Weinstein Company. Her live action/animated short film A Better Tomorrow (Fantasy Adventure, 2013) premiered at Festival de Cannes, special screening hosted by TWC and Lexus International. Her latest dance short film Where We Begin (Drama, 2015) premiered at Tribeca Film Festival and received 8 awards at festivals nationwide. Most recently she had participated at Sundance Institute/NHK Screenwriting Workshop in Tokyo as well as Film Independent’s Screenwriting Lab with her feature script Cantering. HIKARI holds an MFA in Film and TV production from USC School of Cinematic Arts and currently represented by Paradigm Talent Agency. She believes in the power of visual communication, and that it changes society and the minds of the people.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Hikari reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Hikari's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Hikari remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Memoirs of a Geisha, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Hikari Movies Ranked

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

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Hikari.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2005 Memoirs of a Geisha Spring Festival Dancer Super Hit Similar →

Hikari - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hikari?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hikari is "Memoirs of a Geisha" with a rating of 7.6/10.

How many movies has Hikari acted in?

Hikari has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.