Aki Maeda

Aki Maeda

Acting

Born July 11, 1985 (age 41)

Tokyo, Japan

Aki Maeda (前田亜季 Maeda Aki, born 11 July 1985 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress and singer. She has an older sister named Ai Maeda. She is perhaps best known in the west for her role as Noriko Nakagawa in the controversial 2000 film "Battle Royale", which she reprised for its sequel "Battle Royale II: Requiem". She graduated from Hosei University in 2008.

Filmography

4 Out
Movie
4 Out2026
富士山大噴火 迫る“灰色の悪夢”
Series
富士山大噴火 迫る“灰色の悪夢”2026
The Bedouin Lover
Movie
The Bedouin Lover2026
The Specials
Movie
The Specials2026
Mary of Magdalene Restaurant
Series
Mary of Magdalene Restaurant2025 · 杏奈
Deaf Voice: A Sign-Language Interpreter in Court
Series
Deaf Voice: A Sign-Language Interpreter in Court2023 · Matsuyama Chiemi
The Day I'm Called Papa Again
Series
The Day I'm Called Papa Again2023
Omokage
Movie
Omokage2023
Mokuhihan
Movie
Mokuhihan2022
Home Appliance Samurai
Series
Home Appliance Samurai2022 · Shizue | Ito Misa
Enzaihan
Series
Enzaihan2021 · Akemi Koyama
A Madder Red
Movie
A Madder Red2021 · Sachiko
I Never Shot Anyone
Movie
I Never Shot Anyone2020 · Ami Nakamichi
Ima da kara, shinsaku drama tsukuttemimashita
Series
Ima da kara, shinsaku drama tsukuttemimashita2020 · Chiaki Morimoto
The Return
Movie
The Return2019 · Oaki
Motherhood
Movie
Motherhood2019 · Mia Sakaguchi
When a Tree Falls
Movie
When a Tree Falls2019
An Artist of the Floating World
Movie
An Artist of the Floating World2019 · Ono Noriko
Good Doctor
Series
Good Doctor2018 · Ichikawa Shiori
Woman of Rumor
Series
Woman of Rumor2018 · Hiromi Hiratsuka
Life as a Girl
Series
Life as a Girl2018
ドラマスペシャル 松本清張 鬼畜
Movie
ドラマスペシャル 松本清張 鬼畜2017
Copyface
Series
Copyface2016 · Chihiro Moriyama
Onihei side story: The Final Chapter - The Fourth Wife
Movie
Onihei side story: The Final Chapter - The Fourth Wife2016 · Oritsu
Case 17
Movie
Case 172016 · Narumi Suzumura
農業女子“はらぺ娘”
Movie
農業女子“はらぺ娘”2015
Taikomochi no tatsujin: Tadashii XX no homekata
Series
Taikomochi no tatsujin: Tadashii XX no homekata2015
Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out
Series
Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out2014 · Natsuko Kawashima
Gochisousan
Series
Gochisousan2013 · Horinohata Sakurako
The Last Hope
Series
The Last Hope2013 · 우타 토모코
Aokigahara
Movie
Aokigahara2013
Kasha
Movie
Kasha2011 · Kozue Kimura
CSI: Crime Scene Talks
Series
CSI: Crime Scene Talks2011
Shinsengumi Keppūroku
Series
Shinsengumi Keppūroku2011
Hissatsu shigotonin 2010
Movie
Hissatsu shigotonin 20102010
Hissatsu Shigotonin 2010
Movie
Hissatsu Shigotonin 20102010
Absolute Zero
Series
Absolute Zero2010 · Kaori Fujii
Silver Rain
Movie
Silver Rain2009 · Kikue
Bocho Mania 09
Series
Bocho Mania 092009
Samurai Gangsters
Movie
Samurai Gangsters2008
Gonzo: The Legendary Detective
Series
Gonzo: The Legendary Detective2008
Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet
Movie
Saikano: The Last Love Song on This Little Planet2006
Harami: White Fear
Movie
Harami: White Fear2005
The Armchair Detective and the Family of Flutists
Movie
The Armchair Detective and the Family of Flutists2003
The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II
Movie
The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II2003
Making of Battle Royale II: Requiem
Movie
Making of Battle Royale II: Requiem2003
High School Girl's Friend
Movie
High School Girl's Friend2001
The Boy Who Saw the Wind
Movie
The Boy Who Saw the Wind2000
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
Movie
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris1999
P.P.O.I.
Series
P.P.O.I.1999
School Ghost Story G
Movie
School Ghost Story G1998