Mayumi Wakamura - Actor Profile

Mayumi Wakamura

Acting
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
41Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 3, 1967
Birth Place: Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan

About Mayumi Wakamura

Born on 3 January 1967 in Tokyo, Japan, she is an actress who trained at the renowned theatre troupe Mumei Juku. After starring in the morning drama series 'Hassai Sensei' (second half of 1987), she has been active in television dramas, stage productions and films. Her family originally ran a tonkatsu restaurant named "Katsuwaka" near their residence in Nerima Ward. The establishment was later refurbished into a Japanese-style restaurant, retaining the name "Katsuwaka". Notable works include "The Remaining Investigation Season 3", "Jun to Ai", and "Hana-kun 2". Recent works: Ten Women in the Dark, Beauty Trap: Scattered Petals, The Tragedy of W.

Mayumi Wakamura Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Mayumi Wakamura reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 41 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 39% of Mayumi Wakamura'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 Bōkyō, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Mayumi Wakamura Movies Ranked

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Mayumi Wakamura has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Amagi Goe - Super Hit Similar →
2024 The Hotel of My Dream Higashijūjō Chieko Super Hit Similar →
2024 Tales of the Bizarre: 2024 Summer Special Amagiri Kozue Hit Similar →
2022 頭痛肩こり樋口一葉 - Flop Similar →
2021 What Happened to Our Nest Egg!? Shizuko Sakurai Hit Similar →
2021 The Woman of S.R.I.: The Movie - Flop Similar →
2021 The Executioner Prince and His Woman - Flop Similar →
2020 Mio's Cookbook Yoshi Super Hit Similar →
2016 Onihei Crime Files: The Final Zenpen - Gonenme no Kyaku - Super Hit Similar →
2016 Bōkyō (segment "Umi no hoshi") Super Hit Similar →
2015 Ghost Writer's Homicide Coverage 2 - Writing About a Celebrity's Crime - Flop Similar →
2015 The Driver Namiko Tabata Flop Similar →
2015 Variations Fumiko Takagi Flop Similar →
2014 Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall Special Shikura Yoriko Super Hit Similar →
2013 Night People Satoko Hanami Flop Similar →
2013 Onihei Gaiden - Promise in the Shadows - Super Hit Similar →
2012 One in a hundred thousand Nazuki Koshisaka Hit Similar →
2012 The Last Message Naoko Sekimoto Hit Similar →
2011 Our Stardust Dance - Flop Similar →
2009 My Rainy Days Ayako Ozawa Hit Similar →
2009 Giwaku Maki Takahara Super Hit Similar →
2008 God's Puzzle Saraka's mother Average Similar →
2008 Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Three Ladies - Super Hit Similar →
2007 Japan Ghost Stories 2 - Flop Similar →
2007 Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth And Sea Hoelun Average Similar →
2006 Onihei Crime Files Special: Bandits Omon Flop Similar →
2003 Undercover Geisha Yozakura Osome Flop Similar →
2003 An Autumn Afternoon Tamako Horie Flop Similar →
2002 Last Scene Chizuru Mihara Average Similar →
2002 Desire to Kill - Flop Similar →
2002 To Dance with the White Dog Emi Nakamoto Flop Similar →
2002 Kadokawa Mystery & Horror Tales Vol. 1 - Flop Similar →
1999 Jubaku: Spellbound Miho Wada Average Similar →
1995 History of Jirocho Shimizu - Flop Similar →
1993 Summer of the Moonlight Sonata Kimiko Miyao Flop Similar →
1993 Lone Wolf and Cub: The Final Conflict Yagyu Nanao Super Hit Similar →
1992 Kyukei no Koya Kumiko Nogami Flop Similar →
1991 Fukuzawa Yukichi - Average Similar →
1991 Florence My Love - Flop Similar →
1990 Tistou the Green Thumb - Hit Similar →
1989 Let Him Rest in Peace - Flop Similar →

Mayumi Wakamura - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mayumi Wakamura?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mayumi Wakamura is "Bōkyō" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Mayumi Wakamura acted in?

Mayumi Wakamura has been featured in at least 41 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mayumi Wakamura?

Other notable films include "Tales of the Bizarre: 2014 Fall Special", "The Hotel of My Dream", and "Onihei Crime Files: The Final Zenpen - Gonenme no Kyaku".

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