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Erika Karata (唐田 えりか, Karata Erika; born September 19, 1997) is a Japanese model and actress associated with FLaMme and BH Entertainment. In 2014, she debuted as a model, and in 2017, she began a concurrent modeling and acting career in South Korea. Notable film and television projects that Karata has starred in include Lock-On Love, Asako I & II, and Arthdal Chronicles.
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Career
[edit]When Karata was in her second year of high school, she was scouted by an agency official at her workplace, where she had been a part-time employee at a farm theme park. She began her career as a model and first appeared in the music video for "Divine" by Girls' Generation.[4] Afterwards, she made minor appearances in the television dramas Koi Naka and Cho Gentei Noryoku and became the image model for the Sony Financial Holdings commercials.[5]
In 2017, Karata signed with BH Entertainment to manage her activities in South Korea. During this time, she also appeared in a commercial for LG and a music video for "Emptiness" by Naul.[6] In 2018, Karata starred in Asako I & II, for which she won the Best New Actor Award at the Yokohama Film Festival.
Personal life
[edit]On January 23, 2020, Shūkan Bunshun revealed that Karata had been in an extramarital affair with actor Masahiro Higashide, her co-star on Asako I & II, since 2017, continuing through his wife's pregnancy with their third child. In response, she dropped out of the television series Prayers in the Emergency Room.[7] Episodes 5 and 6 of 100-moji Idea Drama o Shita!, which she had co-written and starred in, were removed from broadcast. The episodes had been about a newcomer actress being involved in an extramarital affair and had included the name Higashide for Karata's character's friend.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Note | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Koe Koi | Reina Midorikawa | [5] | |
| 2018 | Kiss that Kills | Marin Aota | [9] | |
| 2019 | Konatsu Biyori | Konatsu | Lead role; short drama | [10] |
| Harassment Game | Hatsumi Kanō | [11] | ||
| Arthdal Chronicles | Karika | [12] | ||
| Prayers in the Emergency Room | Miyuki Koyamauchi | [7] | ||
| 2020 | Kingyo Hime | Ayu | [13] | |
| 2023 | Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramoon | Karika | [14] | |
| 2024 | The Queen of Villains | Chigusa Nagayo | [15] | |
| 2025 | After the Quake | Shimao | Miniseries | [16] |
| Glass Heart | Miyako Kai | [17] |
Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Lock-On Love | Misono Miwa | [18] | |
| Asako I & II | Asako Izumiya | Lead role | [19] | |
| 2019 | 21st Century Girl | Lead role; "For Lonesome Blossoms" segment | [20] | |
| Cheer Boys!! | Sakura Takagi | [21] | ||
| Blood Friends | Maki Watabe | Lead role | [22] | |
| 2022 | No Hō e, Nagareru | Satomi | Lead role | [23] |
| 2023 | Mujō no Sekai | Yui | Lead role; "Kiss Me at Dead of Night" segment | [24] |
| Playing Dead | Kana | [25] | ||
| When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty | Nozomi Iizuka | Lead role | [26] | |
| 2024 | Desert of Namibia | Hikari Tōyama | [27] | |
| 2025 | The Man Who Failed to Die | Aya Moriguchi | [28] | |
| Page30 | Kotori Hirano | Lead role | [29] | |
| Seaside Serendipity | Yoko | [30] | ||
| After the Quake | Shimao | [16] | ||
| Love on Trial | Saya Yabuki | [31] | ||
| 2026 | AnyMart | [32] |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 40th Yokohama Film Festival | Best New Actor | Asako I & II | Won | [33] |
References
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- ^ "唐田えりか profile". Retrieved May 20, 2025.
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- ^ a b "18歳CM美少女・唐田えりか、上京してから毎日泣いていた…". Oricon (in Japanese). July 27, 2016. Archived from the original on December 26, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2020.
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External links
[edit]- Erika Karata at FLaMme (in Japanese)
- Erika Karata at IMDb
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Erika Karata
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Early life
Birth and family
Erika Karata was born on September 19, 1997, in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[10] She stands at a height of 167 cm and has blood type A.[11] Karata grew up in Chiba Prefecture. Public information about her family is limited, with no details available on her parents' professions. She is the youngest of three sisters, with two older siblings who are two years apart in age.[12] From an early age, Karata was influenced by her older sisters, developing an interest in fashion through reading magazines during her elementary school years.[12] This familial environment in Chiba provided a stable foundation for her childhood, though specific details about local activities remain private.Education and discovery
Karata attended high school in Chiba Prefecture during the mid-2010s. Born in Kimitsu, Chiba, she grew up in the region and balanced her studies with part-time employment during her teenage years.[13][14] In her second year of high school around 2014, Karata worked part-time at Mother Farm, a ranch-themed park in Chiba Prefecture that offers visitors experiences of rural Japanese life, including animal interactions and farm activities. It was there that she was scouted by an official from the talent agency FLaMme while on the job, marking her initial entry into the entertainment industry.[13][15][16][17] Following her scouting, Karata signed with FLaMme and began preparatory acting lessons to develop her skills, managing these alongside her high school commitments in her first year as a model. Her earliest professional exposure came in September 2014 with a minor role in the music video for "DIVINE" by the South Korean group Girls' Generation, which helped introduce her to a broader audience.[13][15]Career
Modeling beginnings
Erika Karata was scouted at her part-time job at Mother Ranch in Chiba Prefecture during her second year of high school in spring 2014, leading to her affiliation with the modeling agency FLaMme.[18][19] She signed with the agency shortly thereafter, marking her entry into professional modeling.[20] Karata made her modeling debut in 2014, beginning with promotional work such as appearing in the music video for Girls' Generation's "DIVINE (Story ver.)," where she portrayed a high school student.[21][20] Her early assignments focused on fashion magazines and advertisements aimed at teen and young adult audiences in Japan, including features in publications like SEDA.[22] In 2015, she secured her first commercial endorsement as the image character for Sony Damage Insurance, further building her visibility through targeted teen-oriented campaigns.[20][23] During her transition period, Karata balanced part-time modeling with completing high school, gradually expanding her portfolio through consistent magazine appearances and promotional gigs until her graduation in 2016.[18][24] This foundational phase allowed her to hone her presence in Japan's youth fashion scene before pursuing broader opportunities. In 2017, Karata expanded her reach by associating with BH Entertainment in South Korea, which facilitated concurrent modeling and international assignments.[25][26]Acting breakthrough and recent roles
Karata made her acting debut in 2015 with a guest appearance in episode 5 of the TBS television series High School Chorus (Omotesando Koukou Gasshoubu!), portraying a minor role that marked her initial foray into performance beyond modeling.[2] Her breakthrough came in 2018 with the lead role of Asako in Ryūsuke Hamaguchi's romantic drama Asako I & II (Netemo Sametemo), which premiered in competition at the Cannes Film Festival and garnered international acclaim for her nuanced portrayal of a young woman grappling with love and identity.[27][28] The film's selection for Cannes elevated her profile, transitioning her from emerging talent to a recognized actress capable of anchoring complex character studies.[29] In the following years, Karata solidified her presence in Japanese cinema and television through diverse supporting and lead roles that showcased her range in dramatic narratives. She played Madoka Ichikawa in the 2019 TBS series Nagi's Long Vacation, a heartfelt story of personal reinvention, contributing to the show's exploration of rural life and relationships. Her performance as Satomi in the 2022 film As It Flows (No Hō e, Nagareru) highlighted her ability to convey quiet introspection in a tale of everyday encounters and quiet despair.[30] In 2023, she took on the lead role of Kana in the thriller Playing Dead, delving into themes of deception and survival, while also starring as Nozomi Iizuka in When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty (Asa ga Kuru to Munashiku Naru), a subtle drama about alienation and routine existence.[31] The year 2024 saw her as Hikari Toyama in Desert of Namibia (Namibia no Sabaku), a coming-of-age story amid personal turmoil, further demonstrating her affinity for emotionally layered characters.[32] Karata's trajectory has evolved from supporting parts to prominent leads, with an increasing focus on dramatic and antagonistic figures, such as her portrayal of wrestler Nagayo Chigusa in the 2024 Netflix series The Queen of Villains (Gokuaku Joou), where she embodied a fierce, competitive persona in the high-stakes world of 1980s professional wrestling.[33] This shift underscores her growth into versatile roles that challenge conventional heroine archetypes.[34] In 2025, Karata continued her ascent with a key role as Saya Yabuki in Renai Saiban (Love on Trial), directed by Kōji Fukada, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and examined the legal and personal costs of forbidden romance in the idol industry.[35][36] She appeared as band manager Miyako Kai in the Netflix musical drama Glass Heart, released on July 31, blending music and ambition in a story of artistic pursuit. Additionally, she is set to lead as Hikari Hoshino, a talented cellist, in the upcoming Fuji TV drama 102 Proposal, a sequel to the classic romance series, navigating legacy and new love.[37] Her upcoming film The Man Who Failed to Die (Shini Sokonatta Otoko) features her as Aya Moriguchi, adding to her repertoire of introspective dramas.[38] Since signing with BH Entertainment in 2017 for expanded opportunities, particularly in South Korea and international projects, Karata has benefited from the agency's backing in diversifying her portfolio across film, television, and streaming platforms.[5] This affiliation has facilitated her involvement in high-profile collaborations, enhancing her career momentum post-debut.[13]Personal life
2020 affair scandal
In 2017, Erika Karata began an extramarital affair with actor Masahiro Higashide, who was married to actress Anne Watanabe. The affair continued while Watanabe was pregnant with their third child in 2017.[39][7] The affair, which lasted approximately three years, developed following their collaboration on the film Netemo Sametemo (Asako I & II). The relationship was exposed on January 23, 2020, in a report by the tabloid magazine Shūkan Bunshun, which detailed evidence including photographs and witness accounts of the couple's interactions.[39][40] Karata's agency, FLaMme, issued a statement the following day via fax, in which she admitted to the affair and expressed deep remorse: "She is deeply reflecting on her careless actions. She wants to face her weakness, foolishness, and naivety head on."[41] The agency pledged strict guidance to prevent recurrence and committed to rebuilding public trust.[41] As immediate professional repercussions, Karata voluntarily withdrew from her role in the TBS drama Byōshitsu de Nenbutsu o Tonaenai de Kudasai (Don't Chant Nenbutsu in the Hospital Room) on January 24, 2020, with her existing scenes edited out and reshot.[42] The scandal drew widespread media attention in Japan, with tabloids and outlets labeling it one of the year's most significant celebrity controversies due to the involvement of prominent figures and the personal circumstances of Higashide's family.[40][6]Post-scandal recovery
Following the 2020 affair scandal, Erika Karata deleted her official website and Instagram account in late January of that year, entering a period of social media hiatus that lasted over four years as she stepped back from public visibility.[42][14] She did not maintain any personal social media presence during this time, with her Japanese agency, Flamme, issuing statements emphasizing reflection on her actions without further personal disclosures. On July 16, 2024, a promotional Instagram account (@karata__erika) was launched in connection with her role in the Netflix series The Queen of Villains, marking her initial re-engagement with the platform.[43] By November 1, 2024, Karata announced that this account would transition into her official personal Instagram, where she began sharing updates and opened comments to followers, signaling a deliberate return to controlled public interaction.[44][45] Public perception of Karata shifted gradually through her strategic selection of roles that highlighted resilient, complex female characters, aiding her image rehabilitation amid lingering backlash. Post-hiatus projects, such as her lead performance as a determined wrestler in The Queen of Villains—for which she gained 10 kg to embody the role—drew praise for demonstrating commitment and depth, moving away from earlier romantic leads toward narratives of personal strength.[46] Her agency supported this approach by prioritizing independent films and dramas featuring empowered women, avoiding high-profile romance genres initially to mitigate scrutiny. No legal repercussions arose from the scandal, though Japanese media continued to reference it in coverage of her work, often framing her returns as acts of professional perseverance.[47][48] Karata exhibited career resilience by resuming acting in 2023 with lead roles in films like A World Without Mercy, Playing Dead, and When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty, despite initial public and industry hesitation. These indie projects allowed her to rebuild quietly, focusing on character-driven stories that showcased her acting range without immediate mainstream exposure. Flamme's statements post-return highlighted her maturity and renewed dedication to craft, noting a shift toward professional growth over personal publicity, with no additional romantic revelations disclosed.[49][50] By 2025, Karata had stabilized her presence, actively posting on Instagram about ongoing projects like Seaside Serendipity and Desert of Namibia, where she portrays multifaceted female protagonists, indicating a consolidated recovery and sustained career momentum. In 2025, she received the National Winner award at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for The Queen of Villains and starred in Glass Heart and Love on Trial, while being cast in the upcoming 102nd Proposal.[1] Her updates emphasize behind-the-scenes insights and professional milestones, fostering a narrative of focused artistic evolution.[43][51][52][53]Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Girls in the Dark (Ankoku Joshi) | Student | Saiji Yakumo | Guest appearance as a student in this mystery drama about schoolgirls discussing a classmate's death.[54] |
| 2018 | Love x Doc | Ueda Misaki | Osamu Suzuki | Supporting role in a romantic comedy about a clinic that analyzes love through gene tests.[55] |
| 2018 | Lock-On Love (Suki Nakeru Yoru ni) | Misono Miwa | Noboru Iguchi | Plays the aloof female lead in a high school romance comedy about a popular boy pursuing true love. |
| 2018 | Asako I & II (Netemo Sametemo) | Asako | Ryusuke Hamaguchi | Portrays the titular character, a young woman whose life is upended by encounters with two identical-looking men.[4] |
| 2019 | 21st Century Girl | Lead role | Various (omnibus) | Leads the segment "For Lonesome Blossoms" in this anthology film exploring love, gender, and sexuality by female directors.[56] |
| 2019 | Cheer Boys!! (Cheer Danshi!!) | Takagi Sakura | Taisuke Shimada | Supporting role in this sports drama about a boys' cheerleading team.[57] |
| 2021 | Something in the Air | Unnamed | Unknown | Main role in this short film promoting a fashion collection, marking her return after hiatus.[58] |
| 2022 | I Can't Stop Biting You (Chii Tomodachi) | Maki Watabe | Mamoru Oshii | Stars as a high school girl obsessed with blood donation in this quirky vampire-themed drama.[59] |
| 2022 | As It Flows (Nagare Yuku) | Satomi | Yasutomo Chikuma | Depicts a woman running a family grocery store who forms unexpected connections in her daily life.[30] |
| 2022 | When Morning Comes, I Feel Empty (Asa ga Kuru to Munashiku Naru) | Nozomi Iizuka | Yûho Ishibashi | Leads as a convenience store worker rediscovering purpose through renewed friendships and simple routines.[60] |
| 2023 | Playing Dead (Shini Sou Desu Ka) | Kana | Isao Kusakari | Plays a terminally ill actress who mentors an aspiring actor on portraying death convincingly.[61] |
| 2023 | A World without Mercy (Mujō na Sekai) | Lead role | Unknown (omnibus segment "Kiss me at dead of night") | Leads the segment in this anthology film.[62] |
| 2024 | Desert of Namibia (Namibia no Sabaku) | Hikari Toyama | Yôko Yamanaka | Portrays a young woman entangled in a web of fleeting relationships and personal revelations in a coming-of-age story.[32] |
| 2025 | Seaside Serendipity (Umibe e iku michi) | Yoko | Satoko Yokohama | Supporting role in this drama about a seaside town attracting artists and unfolding summer vignettes.[63] |
| 2025 | Love on Trial (Renai Saiban) | Yabuki Saya | Kôji Fukada | Serves as the lead female opposite the protagonist in a drama exploring an idol's forbidden romance and its legal consequences.[52] |
| 2025 | The Man Who Failed to Die (Shini Sokonatta Otoko) | Aya Moriguchi | Seiji Tanaka | Plays the ex-wife in a dark comedy about a man surviving a suicide attempt and seeking revenge with supernatural elements. |
| 2025 | Page 30 | Kotori Hirano | Yukihiko Tsutsumi | Main role as an actress in a drama about four women in a theater rehearsal facing personal crises.[64] |
Television
Karata's television debut occurred in 2015 with a guest appearance in the TBS drama Omotesando Koukou Gasshoubu! (High School Chorus), where she portrayed a poster girl in episode 5.[5] That same year, she appeared as Shiraishi Kurumi in episode 1 of the Fuji TV series Koinaka, a guest role in a romantic comedy about young love.[5] In 2016, Karata took on her first supporting role as Midorikawa Reina in the TV Tokyo drama Koe Koi, a 12-episode series exploring voice acting and personal growth, spanning the full season.[5] She also made a guest appearance as Okano Tomomi in episode 3 of Medical Team: Lady da Vinci no Shindan, a medical mystery on TV Asahi.[5] Her 2017 television work included supporting roles in multiple series. In the Fuji TV anthology Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2017 Spring Special, she played Yukari in the segment "Yume Otoko," a one-episode story.[5] She portrayed Saeki Sakura, the daughter of the lead character, in the 7-episode NHK drama Blanket Cats.[5] Additionally, she guest-starred as Tokura Eriko in episode 7 of the Fuji TV detective series Kizoku Tantei.[5] By 2018, Karata's roles expanded in genre-spanning dramas. She began the year with a guest spot as Miwa Misono in episode 1 of the TV Tokyo short series Kakugo wa Ii ka? Soko no Joshi!.[5] Later, she appeared as Teru in episode 5 of the NHK Hiroshima adaptation Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni.[5] Her most prominent work that year was as Aota Marin, a member of a horse riding club, in the 10-episode Fuji TV thriller Kiss that Kills, a recurring supporting role.[5] She reprised a variation of the character as Aota Marin / "Maki" in the 10-episode sequel Todome no Parallel on the same network.[5] In 2019, Karata entered international television with the South Korean historical fantasy Arthdal Chronicles on tvN, playing Karika Xabara, the head of the Momo tribe. She appeared as a guest in episodes 3-4 of Part 1, then in a supporting capacity across Parts 2 and 3 (6 episodes each).[5] Domestically, she led the 4-episode TV Tokyo drama Konatsu Biyori as Konatsu, a story of seasonal introspection.[5] Supporting roles followed in the 10-episode Fuji TV slice-of-life Nagi's Long Vacation as Ichikawa Madoka, and the 5-episode WOWOW cyber thriller Digital Tattoo as Iwai Saki.[5] Karata's 2020 schedule was impacted by her affair scandal; she withdrew from the TBS medical drama Byoshitsu de Nembutsu o Tonaenaide Kudasai (Prayers in the Emergency Room) after filming only episode 1 as Osanai Miyuki, a guest role (as detailed in the 2020 affair scandal section).[5] She completed a supporting appearance as Ayu, an ex-girlfriend, in the single-episode WOWOW drama Kingyo Hime.[5] After a hiatus, Karata returned in 2023 with a guest role in episode 12 of the tvN sequel Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun, reprising Karika Xabara.[5] In 2024, she took a main role as Nagayo Chigusa in the 5-episode Netflix crime drama Gokuaku Joou (The Queen of Villains), portraying a key figure in a tale of vengeance.[5] She also made a guest appearance as an unnamed woman in episode 8 of the Fuji TV mystery Usotoki Rhetoric.[5] Karata's 2025 projects include a supporting role as Shimao in episode 1 of the 4-episode NHK anthology Jishin no Ato de (After the Quake).[5] In the Netflix music drama Glass Heart, she plays Kai Miyako, the manager of the band TENBLANK, across all 10 episodes.[5] She leads as Hoshino Hikaru, a talented cellist, in the 12-episode Fuji TV romantic drama 102 Kaime no Puropōzu (102nd Proposal), a sequel to the 1991 classic.[37]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Episodes/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Omotesando Koukou Gasshoubu! | Poster girl | TBS | Ep. 5 (guest) |
| 2015 | Koinaka | Shiraishi Kurumi | Fuji TV | Ep. 1 (guest) |
| 2016 | Koe Koi | Midorikawa Reina | TV Tokyo | 12 eps (supporting) |
| 2016 | Medical Team: Lady da Vinci no Shindan | Okano Tomomi | TV Asahi | Ep. 3 (guest) |
| 2017 | Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2017 Spring Special | Yukari | Fuji TV | 1 ep (supporting) |
| 2017 | Blanket Cats | Saeki Sakura | NHK | 7 eps (supporting) |
| 2017 | Kizoku Tantei | Tokura Eriko | Fuji TV | Ep. 7 (guest) |
| 2018 | Kakugo wa Ii ka? Soko no Joshi! | Miwa Misono | TV Tokyo | Ep. 1 (guest) |
| 2018 | Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni | Teru | NHK Hiroshima | Ep. 5 (guest) |
| 2018 | Kiss that Kills | Aota Marin | Fuji TV | 10 eps (supporting) |
| 2018 | Todome no Parallel | Aota Marin / Maki | Fuji TV | 10 eps (supporting) |
| 2019 | Arthdal Chronicles (Parts 1-3) | Karika Xabara | tvN | 18 eps total (guest/supporting) |
| 2019 | Konatsu Biyori | Konatsu | TV Tokyo | 4 eps (main) |
| 2019 | Nagi's Long Vacation | Ichikawa Madoka | Fuji TV | 10 eps (supporting) |
| 2019 | Digital Tattoo | Iwai Saki | WOWOW | 5 eps (supporting) |
| 2020 | Byoshitsu de Nembutsu o Tonaenaide Kudasai | Osanai Miyuki | TBS | Ep. 1 (guest; withdrew) |
| 2020 | Kingyo Hime | Ayu | WOWOW | 1 ep (supporting) |
| 2023 | Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun | Karika Xabara | tvN | Ep. 12 (guest) |
| 2024 | Gokuaku Joou | Nagayo Chigusa | Netflix | 5 eps (main) |
| 2024 | Usotoki Rhetoric | Woman | Fuji TV | Ep. 8 (guest) |
| 2025 | Jishin no Ato de | Shimao | NHK | Ep. 1 (supporting) |
| 2025 | Glass Heart | Kai Miyako | Netflix | 10 eps (supporting) |
| 2025 | 102 Kaime no Puropōzu | Hoshino Hikaru | Fuji TV | 12 eps (main) |
Awards and nominations
Wins
Erika Karata received her breakthrough recognition early in her acting career with the Best Newcomer Award (最優秀新人賞) at the 40th Yokohama Film Festival in 2019, honoring her debut lead performance as Asako in the romantic drama Asako I & II (2018), directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.[65] This accolade highlighted her nuanced portrayal of a young woman grappling with love and identity, contributing to the film's sweep of six awards at the ceremony, including Best Film and Best Director.[66] In 2025, Karata earned the National Winner in the Best Actress in a Leading Role category at the Asian Academy Creative Awards for her role as the titular character in the Netflix series The Queen of Villains.[67] Her depiction of a kind-hearted girl transformed into a fierce professional wrestler was praised for its emotional depth and physical intensity, marking a significant milestone in her post-recovery career and advancing her to the international finals.[67]Nominations
Karata received her first major nomination at the 13th Asian Film Awards in 2019 for Best Newcomer for her leading role as Asako in Asako I & II, highlighting her emergence as a promising talent following the film's critical acclaim and Cannes premiere.[68] In 2022, she earned a nomination for Best Actress at the 4th Asian Film Festival Los Angeles Golden Diamond Awards for her performance as Kana in the thriller Playing Dead, reflecting her growing versatility in international festival circuits.[69] These nominations, both post her 2018 breakthrough in Asako I & II, underscore a pattern of increasing industry recognition for her nuanced portrayals in independent Japanese cinema.[70]| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Asian Film Awards | Best Newcomer | Asako I & II | Nominated |
| 2022 | Golden Diamond Awards (Asian Film Festival Los Angeles) | Best Actress | Playing Dead | Nominated |