Maya Igarashi

Mizuno Kumi

  • Name: Mizuno Kumi
  • Native name: 水野久美
  • Given name: Igarashi Maya
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: January 1, 1937
  • Age: 87
Japanese actress, most famous for appearing in several Toho Kaiju films of the 1960s and early 1970s. Her most famous roles include Miss Namikawa in Invasion of Astro-Monster, Dr. Sueko Togami in Frankenstein Conquers the World, and the island girl Dayo in Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster. She is also known for her role as Azami in the 1959 epic The Birth of Japan. Mizuno returned to the kaiju genre for 2002's Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla, and again for 2004's Godzilla: Final Wars.
Mizuno was born Maya Igarashi on 1 January 1937 in Niigata, Japan. She enrolled and eventually graduated from an acting school and began a professional career in film in 1957 in Crazy Society. By the time she started working on A Bridge for Us Alone (1958), her second movie, her name had changed to Kumi Mizuno. Mizuno first worked with director Ishiro Honda in Seniors, Juniors, Co-Workers in 1959. She would later work with Honda in Attack of the Mushroom People, Frankenstein Conquers the World, Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster, Gorath, Invasion of Astro-Monster and War of the Gargantuas. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Hakubo no Chronicle
Japanese Drama, 2024, 12 eps
Fusegi Akari [Old] (Ep. 12) (Guest Role)
12
Fusegi Akari [Old] (Ep. 12)
Guest Role
7.3
2021 Nijiiro Karute
Japanese Drama, 2021, 9 eps
Momoi Sawako [Villager] (Ep. 2, 4, 8-9) (Guest Role)
9
Momoi Sawako [Villager] (Ep. 2, 4, 8-9)
Guest Role
8.3
2020 24 Japan
Japanese Drama, 2020, 24 eps
Isomura Shigeko [Yohei's mother] (Support Role)
24
Isomura Shigeko [Yohei's mother]
Support Role
6.9
2019 Mito Komon Season 45
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
10
(Ep. 9)
Guest Role
0.0
2019 Yasuragi no Toki - Michi
Japanese Drama, 2019, 248 eps
Kishii Satomi (Support Role)
248
Kishii Satomi
Support Role
7.4
2019 Kioku Sosa: Shinjuku Higashisho Jiken File
Japanese Drama, 2019, 7 eps
Midorikawa Etsuko (Guest Role)
7
Guest Role
7.2
2018 Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Mari Asai [Old] (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
10
Mari Asai [Old] (Ep. 9)
Guest Role
8.2
2018 Shitsuji Saionji no Meisuiri
Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps
Kodera Naoko (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)
8
Kodera Naoko (Ep. 6)
Guest Role
7.4
2018 Sego-don
Japanese Drama, 2018, 47 eps
Saigo Kimi [Kichinosuke's grandmother] (Support Role)
47
Saigo Kimi [Kichinosuke's grandmother]
Support Role
8.1
2013 Hakui no Namida
Japanese Drama, 2013, 65 eps
{Part 2} Tomizawa Sachi (Support Role)
65
{Part 2} Tomizawa Sachi
Support Role
0.0
2012 Soko wo Nantoka
Japanese Drama, 2012, 9 eps
Shinohara Hisako (Ep.2) (Guest Role)
9
Shinohara Hisako (Ep.2)
Guest Role
7.3
2012 Kyoto Chiken no Onna Season 8
Japanese Drama, 2012, 8 eps
Kitagawa Sakiko (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)
8
Kitagawa Sakiko (Ep. 2)
Guest Role
0.0
2012 Honcho Azumi Season 5
Japanese Drama, 2012, 12 eps
Ikuina Yukiyo (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
12
Ikuina Yukiyo (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
6.7
2012 Lucky Seven
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Nakamura Tome (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)
10
Nakamura Tome (Ep. 7)
Guest Role
7.5
2006 Nogaremono Orin
Japanese Drama, 2006, 21 eps
Oume (Ep. 14) (Guest Role)
21
Oume (Ep. 14)
Guest Role
6.5
1997 Shinryonaikai Ryoko
Japanese Drama, 1997, 10 eps
Fujikawa Aiko (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)
10
Fujikawa Aiko (Ep. 5)
Guest Role
10.0
1997 Kaseifu wa Mita!
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Yamamura Chieko (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
11
Yamamura Chieko (Ep. 9)
Guest Role
0.0
1996 Ooka Echizen Season 14
Japanese Drama, 1996, 24 eps
(Ep. 18) (Guest Role)
24
(Ep. 18)
Guest Role
0.0
1996 Shiawase no Yokan
Japanese Drama, 1996, 65 eps
Hamada Kiyono [Kenichiro's mother] (Support Role)
65
Hamada Kiyono [Kenichiro's mother]
Support Role
0.0
1988 Kaze Shojo
Japanese Drama, 1988, 12 eps
Kaoru (Support Role)
12
Kaoru
Support Role
6.0
1988 Non-chan no Yume
Japanese Drama, 1988, 156 eps
(Support Role)
156
Support Role
6.0
1987 Osato
Japanese Drama, 1987, 129 eps
(Support Role)
129
Support Role
0.0
1986 Atsumi Kiyoshi no Naite Tamaru Ka
Japanese Drama, 1986, 12 eps
(Ep. 11) (Guest Role)
12
(Ep. 11)
Guest Role
8.0
1986 Kyoto Karugamo Byoin
Japanese Drama, 1986, 20 eps
(Ep.2) (Guest Role)
20
(Ep.2)
Guest Role
0.0
1985 Ooka Echizen Season 9
Japanese Drama, 1985, 26 eps
(Ep. 1-2) (Guest Role)
26
(Ep. 1-2)
Guest Role
0.0
1985 Tsumatachi no Kagaiju Gyo
Japanese Drama, 1985, 24 eps
Natsue Susaki (Support Role)
24
Natsue Susaki
Support Role
9.0
1983 Tsuma no Teinen
Japanese Drama, 1983, 45 eps
(Unknown)
45
Unknown
0.0
1982 G-Men '82
Japanese Drama, 1982, 17 eps
Nakazato Haruko (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)
17
Nakazato Haruko (Ep. 2)
Guest Role
0.0
1982 Mechanko Mickey
Japanese Drama, 1982, 19 eps
Matsuno Miyo (Support Role)
19
Matsuno Miyo
Support Role
0.0
1981 Haha no Tabiji
Japanese Drama, 1981, 75 eps
Taeko (Main Role)
75
Taeko
Main Role
0.0
1980 Niji o Oru
Japanese Drama, 1980, 153 eps
Sonoko [Kayo's aunt] (Support Role)
153
Sonoko [Kayo's aunt]
Support Role
8.0
1979 Tatoeba, Ai
Japanese Drama, 1979, 13 eps
Yu (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)
13
Yu (Ep. 4)
Guest Role
0.0
1978 Otei-chan
Japanese Drama, 1978, 156 eps
Shizu [Otei's aunt] (Support Role)
156
Shizu [Otei's aunt]
Support Role
6.5
1977 Shingo Torimonocho
Japanese Drama, 1977, 196 eps
Oshima (Ep. 24-42) (Support Role)
196
Oshima (Ep. 24-42)
Support Role
2.0
1976 Baketan Kazoku
Japanese Drama, 1976, 12 eps
Aiko (Support Role)
12
Aiko
Support Role
0.0
1974 Daikon no Hana Season 4
Japanese Drama, 1974, 30 eps
(Support Role)
30
Support Role
0.0
1974 Jikengari
Japanese Drama, 1974, 14 eps
(Ep.14) (Guest Role)
14
(Ep.14)
Guest Role
0.0
1974 Umon Torimonocho
Japanese Drama, 1974, 51 eps
(Ep. 34) (Guest Role)
51
(Ep. 34)
Guest Role
0.0
1971 Mito Komon Season 3
Japanese Drama, 1971, 28 eps
(Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
28
(Ep. 9)
Guest Role
8.0
1971 Ki ni Naru Yomesan
Japanese Drama, 1971, 38 eps
Shimizu Sayoko (Support Role)
38
Shimizu Sayoko
Support Role
0.0
1971 Suspense Series: Yatsuhakamura
Japanese Drama, 1971, 5 eps
(Main Role)
5
Main Role
0.0
1970 Yami kara no Koe
Japanese Drama, 1970, 5 eps
(Guest Role)
5
Guest Role
0.0
1967 Sugao no Seishun
Japanese Drama, 1967, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
0.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2019 Finding Light at the Darkness Festival
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Ogawa Chiyo (Support Role)
Ogawa Chiyo
Support Role
0.0
2018 Amanogawa
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Kaminozono Kikue (Support Role)
Kaminozono Kikue
Support Role
0.0
2017 CareNin: Thank God You’re Here
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Keiko Hoshikawa (Support Role)
Keiko Hoshikawa
Support Role
8.3
2017 Tayutau
Japanese Movie, 2017,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
2016 Snow Woman
Japanese Movie, 2016,
[Grandma] (Support Role)
[Grandma]
Support Role
6.2
2013 The Intermission
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Kumi (Support Role)
Kumi
Support Role
2.0
2007 Fumiko no Umi
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Shige (Support Role)
Shige
Support Role
8.0
2004 Godzilla: Final Wars
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Akiko Namikawa (Main Role)
Akiko Namikawa
Main Role
7.4
2004 The Man Who Wipes Mirrors
Japanese Movie, 2004,
(Support Role)
Support Role
6.0
1995 Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu! The Movie
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Hanako Shiratori (Unknown)
Hanako Shiratori
Unknown
2.0
1993 Graduation Trip From Japan
Japanese Movie, 1993,
Miki Kineko (Support Role)
Miki Kineko
Support Role
6.0
1989 Bakayaro! 2: Shiawase ni Naritai
Japanese Movie, 1989,
{Segment 4} Sema Tae (Support Role)
{Segment 4} Sema Tae
Support Role
5.0
1988 Kaito Ruby
Japanese Movie, 1988,
Toru's Mother (Support Role)
Toru's Mother
Support Role
7.6
1974 Love Is in the Green Wind
Japanese Movie, 1974,
Aikawa Natsuko (Support Role)
Aikawa Natsuko
Support Role
4.0
1970 Women's Police - Swirling Butterflies
Japanese Movie, 1970,
Shiga Yuko (Support Role)
Shiga Yuko
Support Role
5.0
1970 Abuku Zeni
Japanese Movie, 1970,
Shima Kakizawa (Support Role)
Shima Kakizawa
Support Role
4.0
1970 Senketsu no kiroku
Japanese Movie, 1970,
Yuka (Support Role)
Yuka
Support Role
4.0
1966 Ebirah, Horror of the Deep
Japanese Movie, 1966,
Daiyo (Main Role)
Main Role
6.7
1965 Invasion of the Astro-Monster
Japanese Movie, 1965,
Namikawa (Main Role)
Main Role
6.9
1964 Blood and Diamonds
Japanese Movie, 1964,
(Unknown)
Unknown
2.0
1963 The Lost World of Sinbad
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Miwa [Rebel Leader] (Support Role)
Miwa [Rebel Leader]
Support Role
6.8
1963 Matango
Japanese Movie, 1963,
Sekiguchi Mami (Support Role)
Sekiguchi Mami
Support Role
7.2
1962 Till Tomorrow Is
Japanese Movie, 1962,
Akemi (Support Role)
Akemi
Support Role
4.0
1962 Woman of Design
Japanese Movie, 1962,
Yoshimura Mitsuko (Support Role)
Yoshimura Mitsuko
Support Role
6.0
1961 Witness Killed
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Natsumi (Support Role)
Natsumi
Support Role
6.0
1961 BG Story 20-Year-Old Design
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Ono Setsuko (Guest Role)
Ono Setsuko
Guest Role
6.0
1961 Poignant Story
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Ruriko (Support Role)
Ruriko
Support Role
7.3
1961 Boss Fights to the Death at Dawn
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Yoshiko (Support Role)
Yoshiko
Support Role
0.0
1961 Ankokugai no Dankon
Japanese Movie, 1961,
Tomiko (Support Role)
Tomiko
Support Role
6.6
1960 Bananas
Japanese Movie, 1960,
Kitamura Reiko (Support Role)
Kitamura Reiko
Support Role
0.0
1959 The Three Treasures
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Azami (Support Role)
Azami
Support Role
6.2
1959 I Want to Be a Shellfish
Japanese Movie, 1959,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1959 Kotan no Kuchibue
Japanese Movie, 1959,
Ikante Fue (Support Role)
Ikante Fue
Support Role
6.5
1958 Wakadanna Sandaime
Japanese Movie, 1958,
Kimiko (Support Role)
Kimiko
Support Role
0.0
1958 The Spell of the Hidden Gold
Japanese Movie, 1958,
Yuria (Support Role)
Yuria
Support Role
0.0
1958 Iwashigumo
Japanese Movie, 1958,
Hamako [Yae's niece] (Support Role)
Hamako [Yae's niece]
Support Role
7.0
1958 Bridge for Only Two People
Japanese Movie, 1958,
Kimura Chie (Support Role)
Kimura Chie
Support Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2019 Gyakuten Hodo no Onna Final
Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps
Nishino Masako (Support Role)
1
Nishino Masako
Support Role
0.0
2016 Gyakuten Hodo no Onna 5
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Nishino Masako (Support Role)
1
Nishino Masako
Support Role
0.0
2015 Sasurai Shocho Kazama Shohei 12
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Sasaki Kuniko (Guest Role)
1
Sasaki Kuniko
Guest Role
0.0
2014 Gyakuten Hodo no Onna 4
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Nishino Masako (Support Role)
1
Nishino Masako
Support Role
0.0
2014 Bengoshi Mizuki Kunio: Nokoribi
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Mizuki Nobuko (Support Role)
1
Mizuki Nobuko
Support Role
0.0
2014 Gyakuten Hodo no Onna 3
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Nishino Masako (Support Role)
1
Nishino Masako
Support Role
0.0
2014 Sogiya Matsuko no Jikenbo 4
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Masuzaki Toko (Guest Role)
1
Masuzaki Toko
Guest Role
0.0
2014 Ikitai Tasuketai
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Yagisawa Teruko (Support Role)
1
Yagisawa Teruko
Support Role
0.0
2013 Sosa Kenji Chikamatsu Shigemichi 13
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Terasaki Tamiko (Guest Role)
1
Terasaki Tamiko
Guest Role
0.0
2013 Gyakuten Hodo no Onna 2
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Nishino Masako (Support Role)
1
Nishino Masako
Support Role
0.0
2012 Keiji Yoshinaga Seiichi: Namida no Jikenbo 10
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Yamatani Kiwako [Kako's mother] (Guest Role)
1
Yamatani Kiwako [Kako's mother]
Guest Role
0.0
2012 Totsugawa Keibu Series 47: Atami Yugawara Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Imada Harumi [Hana's classroom teacher] (Guest Role)
1
Imada Harumi [Hana's classroom teacher]
Guest Role
0.0
2012 Gyakuten Hodo no Onna 1
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Nishino Masako (Support Role)
1
Nishino Masako
Support Role
0.0
2011 Onsen Maruhi Daisakusen 10: Gosetsu Aomori Asamushi Onsen!
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Okawa Kiwako ['Kaisenkaku' landlady] (Guest Role)
1
Okawa Kiwako ['Kaisenkaku' landlady]
Guest Role
0.0
2011 Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Morita Ito (Support Role)
1
Morita Ito
Support Role
7.5
2010 Nishimura Kyotaro Travel Mystery 55: Shindai Tokkyu Cassiopeia Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Nakatani Mitsuyo [Shigeru's mother] (Guest Role)
1
Nakatani Mitsuyo [Shigeru's mother]
Guest Role
0.0
2009 Zaimu Sosakan Amamiya Ruriko 5
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Yamane Sumiko (Guest Role)
1
Yamane Sumiko
Guest Role
2.0
2009 Kyoto Minami-sho Kanshiki File 4: Misshitsu Mujin no Renzoku Satsujin - Shinise Ryotei ni Onna no Hi
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Sone Kinuko (Guest Role)
1
Sone Kinuko
Guest Role
0.0
2006 Onna Kinyu Series 3
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Saito Mitsue (Guest Role)
1
Saito Mitsue
Guest Role
0.0
2004 Sosa Kenji Chikamatsu Shigemichi 4
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Numazawa Masayo (Guest Role)
1
Numazawa Masayo
Guest Role
0.0
2002 Kyoto Kanazawa Satsujin Jiken Series 2: Kyoto Kanazawa Shitakiri Suzume Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Saionji Kikue (Guest Role)
1
Saionji Kikue
Guest Role
0.0
2001 Obahan Deka! Sasuga Himeko 6
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Kusama Chiyo (Guest Role)
1
Kusama Chiyo
Guest Role
0.0
1996 Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 4: Izu Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
[Tour guest] (Guest Role)
1
[Tour guest]
Guest Role
0.0
1994 Kyoto Josei Kisha Series 11: Kyoto Nara Satsujin Kaido
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
Emi Sonoko (Guest Role)
1
Emi Sonoko
Guest Role
0.0
1985 "Otona no Nioi" Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 1985, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
0.0
1984 Hanshichi Torimonocho
Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
0.0
1981 Hamuretto wa Yukue Fumei
Japanese Special, 1981, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
0.0
1959 Kono Joho wo Katte Kure
Japanese Special, 1959, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
1976 Tetsuko's Room
Japanese TV Show, 1976, 1854 eps
(Guest)
1854
Guest
0.0
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  • First Name: Maya
  • Family Name: Igarashi
  • Native name: 水野久美
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: January 1, 1937
  • Age: 87

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