Miki Nishijima

Maya Miki

  • Name: Maya Miki
  • Native name: 真矢ミキ
  • Given name: Sato Miki
  • Also Known as: 真矢みき, 西島美季
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: January 31, 1964
  • Age: 62
Miki Maya born in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture is a Japanese actress, and also a former top star of the Takarazuka Revue. Her real name is Miki Sato. During her childhood, she lived in several different cities because of her father's job. It was Toyonaka, Osaka, where she had spent most of her teen years before she joined the Takarazuka Revue in 1981. Her debut performance was "Takarazuka Haru no Odori" and she became the top star of the Flower Troupe for her role in East Of Eden in 1995. She retired in 1998 and her last show was 'Speakeasy', in which she sang the theme song Kaze no machi no junjō na akutō tachi. This musical is based on John Gay's 1728 ballad opera, The Beggar's Opera.
Maya, as she is affectionately known, is considered by some as one that affected many changes in the image of the "otokoyaku" ( male role), having many "first"s under her name.". Surprisingly, she originally wanted to play female roles when she first entered the music school. Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2026
First Cry: Boshi Kyumei Kyukyu Han
First Cry: Boshi Kyumei Kyukyu Han
Japanese Drama, 2026, 10 eps
Kamiya Reiko (Support Role)
10
Kamiya Reiko
Support Role
0.0
2024
Capcap
Capcap
Japanese Drama, 2024, 5 eps
Yumi (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)
5
Yumi (Ep. 2)
Guest Role
7.4
2024
Blue Moment
Blue Moment
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Tachibana Ai (Support Role)
10
Tachibana Ai
Support Role
7.6
2024
Tokyo Vice Season 2
Tokyo Vice Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Maya Miki (Support Role)
10
Maya Miki
Support Role
8.1
2023
Dou Suru Ieyasu
Dou Suru Ieyasu
Japanese Drama, 2023, 48 eps
Tomoe (Support Role)
48
Tomoe
Support Role
7.8
2022
Solitary Gourmet Season 10
Solitary Gourmet Season 10
Japanese Drama, 2022, 12 eps
Nee-san (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
12
Nee-san (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
8.1
2021
Ikite, Futatabi Hogoshi Fukaya Zensuke
Ikite, Futatabi Hogoshi Fukaya Zensuke
Japanese Drama, 2021, 8 eps
Koyama Kanae (Main Role)
8
Koyama Kanae
Main Role
6.8
2021
Night Doctor
Night Doctor
Japanese Drama, 2021, 11 eps
Sakuraba Reiko (Support Role)
11
Sakuraba Reiko
Support Role
7.8
2021
FM999: 999 Women's Songs
FM999: 999 Women's Songs
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
[Visceral Jewel Woman] (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)
10
[Visceral Jewel Woman] (Ep. 8)
Guest Role
7.8
2020
Sakura no Oyakodon Season 3
Sakura no Oyakodon Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2020, 10 eps
Tsukumo Sakura (Main Role)
10
Tsukumo Sakura
Main Role
7.9
2020
Unsung Cinderella: Byoin Yakuzaishi no Shohosen
Unsung Cinderella: Byoin Yakuzaishi no Shohosen
Japanese Drama, 2020, 11 eps
Handa Satoko [Head of Yorozu General Hospital's Pharmacy] (Support Role)
11
Handa Satoko [Head of Yorozu General Hospital's Pharmacy]
Support Role
7.9
2019
Spiral - Machikouba no Kiseki
Spiral - Machikouba no Kiseki
Japanese Drama, 2019, 8 eps
Tominaga Naomi (Support Role)
8
Tominaga Naomi
Support Role
7.4
2018
Sakura no Oyakodon Season 2
Sakura no Oyakodon Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps
Tsukumo Sakura (Main Role)
8
Tsukumo Sakura
Main Role
7.5
2018
Shitamachi Rocket Season 2
Shitamachi Rocket Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2018, 11 eps
Izumi Saya [Kohei's ex-wife] (Support Role)
11
Izumi Saya [Kohei's ex-wife]
Support Role
7.8
2018
Koshiji Fubuki Monogatari
Koshiji Fubuki Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 2018, 59 eps
[Narrator] (Support Role)
59
[Narrator]
Support Role
8.0
2017
Sakura no Oyakodon
Sakura no Oyakodon
Japanese Drama, 2017, 8 eps
Tsukumo Sakura (Main Role)
8
Main Role
7.7
2017
Kurokawa no Techo
Kurokawa no Techo
Japanese Drama, 2017, 8 eps
Iwamura Eiko (Support Role)
8
Iwamura Eiko
Support Role
7.5
2015
Downtown Rocket
Downtown Rocket
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Izumi Saya [Kohei's ex-wife] (Support Role)
10
Izumi Saya [Kohei's ex-wife]
Support Role
7.8
2015
Zenryoku Rikon Sodan
Zenryoku Rikon Sodan
Japanese Drama, 2015, 7 eps
Takeuchi Miharu (Main Role)
7
Main Role
7.0
2014
Zero no Shinjitsu
Zero no Shinjitsu
Japanese Drama, 2014, 8 eps
Inden Kyoko (Support Role)
8
Inden Kyoko
Support Role
7.3
2013
Namonaki Doku
Namonaki Doku
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Furuya Akiko (Support Role)
11
Support Role
7.4
2013
Kasuka na Kanojo
Kasuka na Kanojo
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Izumi Kirisawa (Support Role)
11
Izumi Kirisawa
Support Role
7.6
2013
Joi Saotome Misa: Glass no Kaidan
Joi Saotome Misa: Glass no Kaidan
Japanese Drama, 2013, 1 eps
Saotome Misa (Main Role)
1
Saotome Misa
Main Role
4.0
2012
Sousa Chizu no Onna
Sousa Chizu no Onna
Japanese Drama, 2012, 7 eps
Tachibana Tamako (Main Role)
7
Main Role
6.1
2011
Hi wa Mata Noboru
Hi wa Mata Noboru
Japanese Drama, 2011, 9 eps
Minoshima Sawako (Support Role)
9
Minoshima Sawako
Support Role
7.1
2011
Kokuhatsu - Kokusen Bengonin
Kokuhatsu - Kokusen Bengonin
Japanese Drama, 2011, 8 eps
Tanaka Junko (Support Role)
8
Tanaka Junko
Support Role
7.2
2010
Mioka
Mioka
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
Minegishi Kaori (Support Role)
10
Minegishi Kaori
Support Role
7.3
2009
Ohitorisama
Ohitorisama
Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps
Tajima Yoshie (Support Role)
10
Support Role
7.1
2009
Buzzer Beat
Buzzer Beat
Japanese Drama, 2009, 11 eps
Kamiya Makiko [Naoki's mother] (Support Role)
11
Kamiya Makiko [Naoki's mother]
Support Role
7.9
2009
The Quiz Show Season 2
The Quiz Show Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps
Saejima Ryoko (Support Role)
10
Saejima Ryoko
Support Role
8.0
2008
Giragira
Giragira
Japanese Drama, 2008, 8 eps
Sonobe Yuki (Main Role)
8
Main Role
6.9
2008
Shibatora
Shibatora
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Chiba Sakura [Inspector] (Support Role)
11
Chiba Sakura [Inspector]
Support Role
7.3
2008
Zettai Kareshi
Zettai Kareshi
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Wakabayashi Fujiko [Cafe-Bar Liberte's owner] (Support Role)
11
Wakabayashi Fujiko [Cafe-Bar Liberte's owner]
Support Role
7.5
2007
Galileo
Galileo
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
Jonouchi Sakurako [Medical Examiner] (Support Role)
10
Jonouchi Sakurako [Medical Examiner]
Support Role
8.0
2007
Life
Life
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Shiiba Fumiko [Ayumu's mother] (Support Role)
11
Shiiba Fumiko [Ayumu's mother]
Support Role
8.1
2007
Himitsu no Hanazono
Himitsu no Hanazono
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Kawamura Ryoko (Support Role)
11
Kawamura Ryoko
Support Role
7.1
2006
Attention Please
Attention Please
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Mikami Tamaki (Support Role)
11
Mikami Tamaki
Support Role
7.2
2005
Kaze no Haruka
Kaze no Haruka
Japanese Drama, 2005, 151 eps
Mizuno Yuuko / Kanzaki Yuuko (Support Role)
151
Mizuno Yuuko / Kanzaki Yuuko
Support Role
7.4
2004
Batsu Kare
Batsu Kare
Japanese Drama, 2004, 12 eps
Kawaguchi Natsuki (Support Role)
12
Kawaguchi Natsuki
Support Role
7.2
2003
Teruteru Kazoku
Teruteru Kazoku
Japanese Drama, 2003, 150 eps
Iwase Kaoru (Support Role)
150
Iwase Kaoru
Support Role
7.6
2003
Boku Dake no Madonna
Boku Dake no Madonna
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
Matsuno Shizue [Brooklyn Heights Apartment's resident] (Support Role)
11
Matsuno Shizue [Brooklyn Heights Apartment's resident]
Support Role
6.8
2002
Tsuhan-Man
Tsuhan-Man
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Teraoka Reiko (Support Role)
11
Teraoka Reiko
Support Role
7.1
2000
Straight News
Straight News
Japanese Drama, 2000, 10 eps
Nakazawa Rie (Support Role)
10
Nakazawa Rie
Support Role
8.0
2000
Ai wo Kudasai
Ai wo Kudasai
Japanese Drama, 2000, 12 eps
Akiko (Support Role)
12
Akiko
Support Role
7.1
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2026
Goodbye My Car
Goodbye My Car
Japanese Movie, 2026,
Kimura Akiko (Support Role)
Kimura Akiko
Support Role
0.0
2024
Angry Squad: The Civil Servant and the Seven Swindlers
Angry Squad: The Civil Servant and the Seven Swindlers
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Igarashi Ruriko (Support Role)
Igarashi Ruriko
Support Role
7.9
2024
Muroi Shinji: Ikitsuzukeru Mono
Muroi Shinji: Ikitsuzukeru Mono
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Okita Hitomi (Support Role)
Okita Hitomi
Support Role
0.0
2024
Muroi Shinji: Yaburezaru Mono
Muroi Shinji: Yaburezaru Mono
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Okita Hitomi (Support Role)
Okita Hitomi
Support Role
0.0
2024
Kyu Ju Sai. Nani ga Medetai
Kyu Ju Sai. Nani ga Medetai
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Sugiyama Kyoko [Aiko's daughter] (Support Role)
Sugiyama Kyoko [Aiko's daughter]
Support Role
7.9
2023
Cottontail
Cottontail
Japanese Movie, 2023,
[Akiko's mother] (Support Role)
[Akiko's mother]
Support Role
7.1
2023
Once upon a Crime
Once upon a Crime
Japanese Movie, 2023,
[Cinderella's stepmother] (Support Role)
[Cinderella's stepmother]
Support Role
7.3
2022
December
December
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Okamoto Kazumi (Support Role)
Okamoto Kazumi
Support Role
8.1
2019
Diner
Diner
Japanese Movie, 2019,
"Blaze" / Bureizu (Support Role)
"Blaze" / Bureizu
Support Role
7.4
2012
Bayside Shakedown 4: The Final
Bayside Shakedown 4: The Final
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Hitomi Okita (Support Role)
Hitomi Okita
Support Role
7.6
2012
Utahime
Utahime
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Shinko (Main Role)
Shinko
Main Role
7.2
2008
Suspect X
Suspect X
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Jonouchi Sakurako (Support Role)
Jonouchi Sakurako
Support Role
7.9
2007
Life: Tears in Heaven
Life: Tears in Heaven
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Reiko Todo (Support Role)
Reiko Todo
Support Role
7.3
2005
The Suspect: Muroi Shinji
The Suspect: Muroi Shinji
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Okita Hitomi (Support Role)
Okita Hitomi
Support Role
6.5
2004
The Maid of Dojoji Temple
The Maid of Dojoji Temple
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Morisawa Kyoko (Support Role)
Morisawa Kyoko
Support Role
5.0
2003
Take the 'A' Train, Someday
Take the 'A' Train, Someday
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Anna (Support Role)
Anna
Support Role
4.0
2003
Bayside Shakedown 2: Save the Rainbow Bridge
Bayside Shakedown 2: Save the Rainbow Bridge
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Superintendent Okita (Support Role)
Superintendent Okita
Support Role
7.5
2001
Last Dance: Rikonshiki
Last Dance: Rikonshiki
Japanese Movie, 2001,
Hayashi Kana (Support Role)
Hayashi Kana
Support Role
0.0
1969
Watch Out Crimson Bat
Watch Out Crimson Bat
Japanese Movie, 1969,
Otama / "Dagger Thrower" (Support Role)
Otama / "Dagger Thrower"
Support Role
8.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2022
Manzoku Manzoku
Manzoku Manzoku
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
Hori Yae (Support Role)
1
Hori Yae
Support Role
8.0
2020
Izakaya Choji
Izakaya Choji
Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps
Fujino Shigeko (Support Role)
1
Fujino Shigeko
Support Role
7.0
2019
Zeni no Sosakan Nishi Kaneko 2
Zeni no Sosakan Nishi Kaneko 2
Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps
Nishi Kaneko (Main Role)
1
Nishi Kaneko
Main Role
0.0
2016
Zeni no Sosakan Nishi Kaneko 1
Zeni no Sosakan Nishi Kaneko 1
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Nishi Kaneko (Main Role)
1
Main Role
3.0
2015
Kurotokage
Kurotokage
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Kurotokage (Main Role)
1
Main Role
5.9
2013
G1 dream
G1 dream
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Onizuka Kei (Support Role)
1
Onizuka Kei
Support Role
8.0
2010
W no Higeki
W no Higeki
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Watsuji Yoshie (Support Role)
1
Watsuji Yoshie
Support Role
7.2
2009
Zettai Kareshi Special
Zettai Kareshi Special
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Wakabayashi Fujiko (Support Role)
1
Wakabayashi Fujiko
Support Role
7.3
2009
Matsumoto Seicho Seitan 100 Nen Tokubetsu Kikaku: Giwaku
Matsumoto Seicho Seitan 100 Nen Tokubetsu Kikaku: Giwaku
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Tanaka Junko (Support Role)
1
Tanaka Junko
Support Role
0.0
2008
Hakui no Tenshi wa Mita!! Geka Byoto Satsujin Karute
Hakui no Tenshi wa Mita!! Geka Byoto Satsujin Karute
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Takahara Chigusa (Main Role)
1
Takahara Chigusa
Main Role
0.0
2008
Danso no Reijin
Danso no Reijin
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Kawashima Yoshiko [Older] (Main Role)
1
Kawashima Yoshiko [Older]
Main Role
6.7
2008
Galileo Episode Zero
Galileo Episode Zero
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Jonouchi Sakurako (Support Role)
1
Jonouchi Sakurako
Support Role
7.6
2008
Sirius no Michi
Sirius no Michi
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Tachibana Eiko (Support Role)
1
Tachibana Eiko
Support Role
0.0
2008
Attention Please 2008
Attention Please 2008
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Mikami Tamaki (Support Role)
1
Mikami Tamaki
Support Role
7.1
2008
Tokyo Daikushu
Tokyo Daikushu
Japanese Drama, 2008, 2 eps
Tanimura Sato (Support Role)
2
Tanimura Sato
Support Role
7.2
2007
Shabake
Shabake
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Otae (Main Role)
1
Main Role
6.8
2007
Kenji Kasumi Yuko SP: Goka Kyakusen Satsujin Cruising
Kenji Kasumi Yuko SP: Goka Kyakusen Satsujin Cruising
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Kasumi Yuko (Main Role)
1
Kasumi Yuko
Main Role
8.0
2007
Kansatsui Muro Akiko 37: Saigo no Kaibo
Kansatsui Muro Akiko 37: Saigo no Kaibo
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Kasumi Yuko (Support Role)
1
Kasumi Yuko
Support Role
0.0
2007
Attention Please 2007
Attention Please 2007
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Mikami Tamaki (Support Role)
1
Mikami Tamaki
Support Role
7.1
2006
Kenji Kasumi Yuko SP: Akutoku Seijika wa Yurusanai
Kenji Kasumi Yuko SP: Akutoku Seijika wa Yurusanai
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Kasumi Yuko (Main Role)
1
Kasumi Yuko
Main Role
4.0
2006
The Lawyer: Haijima Hideki
The Lawyer: Haijima Hideki
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Superintendent Okita (Support Role)
1
Superintendent Okita
Support Role
5.2
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2014
Sukatto Japan
Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 110) (Guest)
265
(Ep. 110)
Guest
5.9
2010
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 157) (Guest)
460
(Ep. 157)
Guest
8.4
2010
Buzzer Beat Special
Buzzer Beat Special
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
7.3
2009
A-Studio+
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 820 eps
(Ep. 28) (Guest)
820
(Ep. 28)
Guest
10.0
2008
Another Sky
Another Sky
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps
(Ep. 234) (Guest)
541
(Ep. 234)
Guest
9.0
2008
Shabekuri 007
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 397) (Guest)
610
(Ep. 397)
Guest
8.2
2008
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps
(Ep. 33) (Guest)
211
(Ep. 33)
Guest
8.3
2008
Show wa Heisei
Show wa Heisei
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 47 eps
(Regular Member)
47
Regular Member
0.0
2007
Cartoon KAT-TUN
Cartoon KAT-TUN
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 152 eps
(Ep. 9-10) (Guest)
152
(Ep. 9-10)
Guest
8.1
2004
Shin Domoto Kyoudai
Shin Domoto Kyoudai
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 454 eps
(Ep. 13) (Guest)
454
(Ep. 13)
Guest
8.1
1996
1 Okuri no Dai Shitsumon!? Waratte Koraete!
1 Okuri no Dai Shitsumon!? Waratte Koraete!
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 118 eps
(Guest)
118
Guest
0.0
1951
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps
[Supporter] (Ep. 56) (Guest)
76
[Supporter] (Ep. 56)
Guest
7.6
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  • First Name: Miki
  • Family Name: Nishijima
  • Native name: 真矢ミキ
  • Also Known as: 真矢みき, 西島美季
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: January 31, 1964
  • Age: 62

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