Aoi Yu
- Name: Aoi Yu
- Native name: 蒼井優
- Given name: Natsui Yu
- Also Known as: Aoi Yuu, Natsui Yuu,
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Female
- Born: August 17, 1985
- Age: 39
She has won numerous awards for her performances on screen, including the prestigious Japan Academy Prize and Kinema Junpo Awards for best-supporting actress in 2007 for Hula Girls and Rookie of the Year for continued performances in the field of Films in Media and Fine Arts by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan in 2009.
Aoi has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Japan Academy Prize for best-supporting actress in 2007, for her portrayal of Kimiko Tanigawa in Hula Girls, for which she was critically acclaimed.
During the same year, she also received both the Blue Ribbon Award and the Yokohama Film Festival award for best actress, both for her performance in Hula Girls and her portrayal of Hagumi Hanamoto in the Honey and Clover live-action movie. She also received the Hochi Film Award, the Kinema Junpo Award, and the Mainichi Film Concours for best-supporting actress for her performances in Hula Girls, Honey and Clover, and Rainbow Song. She also received the Nikkan Sports Film Award for best new talent for her performance in Hula Girls.
Earlier, in 2005, she had also won the Japanese Professional Movie Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Tetsuko (Alice) Arisugawa in Hana and Alice.
In June 2019, she married comedian Yamasato Ryota. On February 10, 2022 they announced that they're expecting their first child. On August 10, 2022 Yamasato Ryota announced on TBS's radio program 'Suiyou JUNK Yamasato Ryota no Fumo na Giron' that his wife has given birth to a baby girl. Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Gas Ningen
Japanese Drama, 0000, 0 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Ashura no Gotoku
Japanese Drama, 2025, 7 eps
Takiko
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Boogie Woogie
Japanese Drama, 2023, 126 eps
Yamato Reiko
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Miyamoto Kara Kimi e
Japanese Drama, 2018, 12 eps
Nakano Yasuko (Ep. 6-7)
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Mashiba Chihiro
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Hello Harinezumi
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Kawai Setsuko
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Dr. Rintaro
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Yumeno / Aizawa Akira
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Wakamono Tachi
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
Sawabe Azusa
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
MOZU Season 2: Maboroshi no Tsubasa
Japanese Drama, 2014, 5 eps
Nanami Shiori
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Galileo Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Kanbara Atsuko [Theater Actress] (Ep.8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP
Japanese Drama, 2013, 2 eps
Seike Akane/Ebata Misato
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Shokuzai
Japanese Drama, 2012, 5 eps
Kikuchi Sae
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Unubore Deka
Japanese Drama, 2010, 11 eps
Konuma Setsuko (Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
RYOMADEN
Japanese Drama, 2010, 48 eps
Omoto
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Osen
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Handa Sen / Osen
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Camouflage
Japanese Drama, 2008, 12 eps
Chika/Makoto/Umeko/Suzuko
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Dr. Koto Shinryojo 2006
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Nakai Mina
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Tiger & Dragon
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
Risa
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Hiragi Mayu (Ep. 5)
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
14 Getsu Tsuma ga Kodomo ni Kaette Iku
Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps
Igarashi Yuko [17 years old]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Kou Kou Kyoushi 2003
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
Ezawa Mami
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Remote
Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps
Nakagawa Akane (Ep. 3-4)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Olfactogram
Japanese Drama, 2002, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Dr. Koto Shinryojo 2022
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Nakai Mina
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Rurouni Kenshin: The Final
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Takani Megumi
(Support Role)
|
8.6
|
Ora, Ora Be Goin' Alone
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Momoko [Age 20-34]
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Wife of a Spy
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Fukuhara Satoko
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Romance Doll
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Kitamura Sonoka
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Miyamoto kara Kimi e
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Nakano Yasuko
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
They Say Nothing Stays the Same
Japanese Movie, 2019,
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
A Long Goodbye
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Fumi Higashi
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Killing
Japanese Movie, 2018,
[Farmer's daughter]
(Main Role)
|
6.3
|
What A Wonderful Family! 3: My Wife, My Life
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Noriko Mamiya
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Mix
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Yang
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Birds Without Names
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Towako Kitahara
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Tokyo Ghoul
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Kamishiro Rize
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
What A Wonderful Family! 2
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Noriko Mamiya
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Japanese Girls Never Die
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Haruko Azumi
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Over the Fence
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Tamura Satoshi
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
What A Wonderful Family!
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Mamiya Noriko
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Journey to the Shore
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Matsuzaki Tomoko
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Takani Megumi
(Support Role)
|
8.8
|
Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Takani Megumi
(Support Role)
|
8.7
|
Carrying Spring
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Takazawa Ai
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Tokyo Family
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Noriko Mamiya
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Vampire
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Mina
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Rurouni Kenshin
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Takani Megumi
(Support Role)
|
8.6
|
By Chance
Japanese Movie, 2011,
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Patisserie Coin De Rue
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Natsume
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
The Lightning Tree
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Rai / Yu
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Flowers
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Rin
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
About Her Brother
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Takano Koharu
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Goodbye, My Secret Friend
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Ike [Voice]
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Honokaa Boy
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Kaoru
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Tokyo!
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Pizza Delivery Girl
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
One Million Yen Girl
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Suzuko Sato
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Best Wishes for Tomorrow
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Moribe Kazuko
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Don't Laugh at My Romance
Japanese Movie, 2008,
En-Chan
(Support Role)
|
6.4
|
Welcome to the Quiet Room
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Miki
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Mushishi
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Tanyu
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Rainbow Song
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Sato Kana
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Hula Girls
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Kimiko Tanikawa
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Sugar and Spice
Japanese Movie, 2006,
[Girl on the bus]
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Honey and Clover
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Hagumi Hanamoto
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Yamato
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Taeko Nozaki
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Henshin
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Hamura Megumi
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Shining Boy & Little Randy
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Murakami Emi
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Turtles Swim Faster Than Expected
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Kujaku Ogitani / "Peacock"
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Letters from Nirai Kanai
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Asato Fuki
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Tetsujin 28
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Tachibana Mami
(Support Role)
|
5.9
|
Jukai
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Harumi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Sea Cat
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Noda Miya
(Support Role)
|
2.5
|
Mask de 41
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Kuramochi Haruka
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Hana & Alice
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Arisugawa Tetsuko / "Alice"
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
1980
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Hashiba Rika
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Worst By Chance
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Harada's girlfriend
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
All About Lily Chou Chou
Japanese Movie, 2001,
Shiori Tsuda
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Harmful Insect
Japanese Movie, 2001,
Yamamoto Natsuko
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Shikatanakatta to Yuute wa Ikan Nodesu
Japanese Special, 2021, 1 eps
Torii Fusako
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
This Comic is Amazing
Japanese Special, 2018, 12 eps
[Herself]
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Yutori Desu ga Nani ka SP
Japanese Special, 2017, 2 eps
Kasaki Kumi [Yamaji's junior high school classmate]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Double Face: Gisou Keisatsu-hen
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Suenaga Mari [Freeter]
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Double Face: Sennyuu Sosa-hen
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Suenaga Mari [Representative Suenaga's daughter, part-time worker]
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Nijushi no Hitomi
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Katagiri Kotoe
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Hotel Sunrise HND - Saigo no Stay
Japanese Special, 2005, 0 eps
[Room 777]
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Tiger & Dragon Special
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Risa
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Nanako and Nanao: The Day They Became Sister and Brother
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Nanako
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2004 Fall Special
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
{Kako kara no Nikki} Kitajima Yurie
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Kako kara no Nikki
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Ukiha: Shounentachi No Natsu
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Yamashita Miyuki
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Ao to Shiro de Mizuiro
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Shiina Kasumi
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Datsuryoku News Network
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps
(Ep. 68, 102, 134, 214)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 329)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 336)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps
(Ep. 105)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Oshareism
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 760 eps
(Ep. 265)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Jounetsu Tairiku
Japanese TV Show, 1998, 1350 eps
(Ep. 414) {Sept 10, 2006}
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
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