Yumi Takigawa
Acting
Yumi Takigawa (多岐川裕美) is a Japanese actress and singer born on February 16, 1951, in Tokyo. She began her career in the early 1970s and has since appeared in over 50 films and numerous television dramas. Takigawa is particularly known for her roles in the nunsploitation genre, notably in School of the Holy Beast (1974), where she portrayed Maya Takigawa, a young woman who joins a convent to uncover the truth behind her mother’s mysterious death.  In addition to her film career, Takigawa has been a prominent figure on Japanese television, starring in several Taiga dramas such as Kaze to Kumo to Niji to (1976), Sanga Moyu (1984), and Kōmyō ga Tsuji (2006).  Takigawa’s versatility extends to her music career. She released several albums and singles, including the 1982 album Yumemigokochi, which featured a blend of pop and city pop styles.  Throughout her career, Takigawa has received various accolades, including the Elan d’or Award for Newcomer of the Year in 1976. Her enduring presence in both film and television has solidified her status as a respected and influential figure in Japanese entertainment.
TV Shows(16)
My Precious
Natsuno Kazumi
2024
Love is Phantom
Hase Aoi
2021
Double Fantasy
Kiyoko Moriyama
2018
Reed of Glass
Ritsuko Fujishima
2015
CSI: Crime Scene Talks
2011
Love and Glory
Kinu
2006
Sayoko is Back
Chika Sekine
2000
SMAP×SMAP
Bistro Guest
1996
Shinjuku Shark
1995
The Fire Still Burns
1993
金曜日には花を買って
1986
Burning Mountain River
Emi Hatanaka / Amo
1984
Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series
Akiko Shiga
1983
Toge no Gunzo
1982
We are angels!
Yu
1979
The Yagyu Conspiracy
Izumo-no-Okuni
1978
Movies(54)
Discord
Mikie Katou
2020
Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
Sanae Sakita
2017
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Kohen - Unryu Ken
2016
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Zenpen - Gonenme no Kyaku
2016
KUHANA!
2016
Kanon
Tatsuko Kishimoto
2016
The Exchange Letter
Yuri Oshima
2016
Detective Ballerino
2016
Ghost Writer's Homicide Coverage 2 - Writing About a Celebrity's Crime
2015
Onihei Crime Files: Conscience of a Worm
Hisae
2011
Onihei Crime Files: Sutegoro Takahagi
Hisae
2010
Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki
Hisae
2009
Onihei Crime Files: The Inside Woman
Hisae
2008
Onihei Crime Files: Unibrow
Hisae
2007
Onihei Crime Files Special: Bandits
Hisae
2006
Veronika Decides to Die
Kyoko (Towa's mother)
2005
Onihei Crime Files Special: Okatsu from Yamabukiya
Hisae
2005
Jubaku: Spellbound
Nobue Aoki
1999
After the Wind Has Gone
1996
Gonin 2
Yoko Toyama
1996
Onihei's Detective Records
1995
Goodbye for Tomorrow
Mitsuko Morishita
1995
Mayu wo tsukuru onna
Chikako
1994
The Man Who Shot the Don
1994
The Notorious Bored Samurai 9
Yaehime
1994
Haruka, Nostalgia
Bar's Customer
1993
The Triple Cross
Misato
1992
Unmei no gyakuten: Nusuma reta kigyô himitsu!
1992
The Ninja Vixens III: The Final Conspiracy
Kagero
1991
Kanei Chronicles
Sawa
1991
Sea of Wandering
1990
The Ninja Vixens II: Veil of Illusions
Kagero
1990
The Ninja Vixens: The Kagero Squad
Kagero
1990
The Notorious Bored Samurai 3
1989
Nemuri Kyōshirō
1989
Music Box
Shizuko Kubo
1989
Katayoku dake no tenshi
1986
Vendetta of Obligation
1985
L・O・V・I・N・G
1983
Completely... With That Air!
1981
Magnitude 7.9
1980
Virus
Asami Noriko
1980
Troubleman Laughs and Kills
1979
Aspiration
1977
New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion
Nami Matsushima
1976
Detonation! Violent Games
Yuki Kazama
1976
Karate Bear Fighter
Chiako
1975
Minato no Yoko Yokohama Yokosuka
1975
Karate Bullfighter
Chiako
1975
The Bullet Train
SAS Staff
1975
The Legend of Love & Sincerity: Continuation
1975
Graveyard of Honor
Chieko Ishikawa
1975
A Single Flower Withered
1974
The Transgressor
Maya Takigawa
1974