Yû Aoi

    Actor

    Birthdate: Aug 17, 1985

    Birthplace: Kasuga, Japan

    Yu Aoi was born as Yu Natsui on August 17, 1985 in Kasuga. She's a Japanese actress, voice actress, model & TV personality who has become a beloved tour de force in Japan. In 1999, she made her stage debut as Polly in the musical production of Annie, where she was picked from among hundreds of candidates at an audition. She began her silver screen career w/ the controversial All About Lily Chou-Chou before going on to lead roles in films like Letters From Kanai Nirai & One Million Yen Girl. She has participated in the live action series Mushishi & the short film collection Tokyo!. She was the voice of the imaginary companion Ikechan in Ikechan and Me. She has been awarded numerous prizes, including Best Supporting Actress for Hula Girls at the Japanese Academy Award, where she was competing against herself in 2007. She reprised the role of Noriko in Tokyo Family, a remake of the classic of cinema Tokyo Story, had another memorable role in the TV series Penance, released photo books, did modeling & commercial work. She also returned to the stage for the play Gakuya. She married Ryota Yamasato in 2019. Trademarks include her kind & innocent eyes, light make-up as well as slim build. She plays piano, listens to Chatmonchy & loves ballet, the latter of which comprised a pivotal scene in her memorable performance in Hana and Alice.

    Known For

    Hura gâru
    Hura gâru

    (2006)

    Niji no megami
    Niji no megami

    (2006)

    Birds Without Names
    Birds Without Names

    (2017)

    Yû Aoi Movies

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    • 2023 |
      Sylvanian Families the Movie: A Gift from Freya
    • 2022 |
      Dr. Coto's Clinic
    • 2021 |
      Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part I - The Final
    • 2021 |

      Wife of a Spy

      asSatoko Fukuhara
    • 2020 |
      I Shall Live by Myself
    • 2020 |
      Romance Doll
    • 2019 |
      A Long Goodbye
    • 2019 |
      From Miyamoto to You
    • 2019 |
      They Say Nothing Stays the Same
    • 2019 |

      Penguin Highway

      asOnê-san
    • 2018 |
      Killing
    • 2018 |
      What a Wonderful Family! 3: My Wife, My Life
    • 2017 |
      Birds Without Names
    • 2017 |
      Mix
    • 2017 |
      Tokyo Ghoul
    • 2017 |
      What a Wonderful Family
    • 2016 |
      Haruko Azumi Is Missing
    • 2016 |
      Over the Fence
    • 2016 |
      What a Wonderful Family!
    • 2015 |
      The Murder Case of Hana & Alice
    • 2015 |

      Flowers

    • 2014 |
      Haru wo seotte
    • 2014 |
      Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno
    • 2014 |
      Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends
    • 2014 |
      Zipang Punk
    • 2013 |
      Harlock: Space Pirate
    • 2013 |
      Tokyo Family
    • 2012 |

      Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins

    • 2011 |
      Fukushima Hula Girls
    • 2011 |
      Patisserie Coin De Rue
    • 2011 |
      Tamatama
    • 2011 |
      Vampire
    • 2010 |
      About Her Brother
    • 2010 |
      The Lightning Tree
    • 2010 |

      Redline

      asSonoshee McLaren
    • 2009 |
      Good Bye, My Secret Friend
    • 2009 |
      Honokaa Boy
    • 2009 |
      Redline
    • 2008 |
      One Million Yen Girl
    • 2007 |
      Best Wishes for Tomorrow
    • 2007 |
      Don't Laugh at My Romance
    • 2007 |
      Welcome to the Quiet Room
    • 2006 |
      Tekkonkinkreet
    • 2007 |

      Tekkonkinkreet

      asShiro
    • 2006 |
      Honey & Clover
    • 2006 |
      Hula Girls
    • 2006 |
      Mushi-Shi: The Movie
    • 2006 |
      Rainbow Song
    • 2006 |
      Sugar & Spice
    • 2005 |
      Henshin
    • 2005 |
      Jukai
    • 2005 |
      Letters from Kanai Nirai
    • 2005 |
      Shining Boy and Little Randy
    • 2005 |
      Tetsujin 28
    • 2005 |
      Turtles Swim Faster Than Expected
    • 2005 |
      Yamato
    • 2004 |
      Hana and Alice
    • 2004 |
      Mask de 41
    • 2004 |
      Sea Cat
    • 2003 |
      1980
    • 2003 |
      Worst by Chance
    • 2001 |
      All About Lily Chou-Chou
    • 2001 |
      Harmful Insect
    Yû Aoi: Biography, Movies, Net Worth & Photos