Junko Nakajima

Natsuki Mari

  • Name: Natsuki Mari
  • Native name: 夏木マリ
  • Given name: Nakajima Junko
  • Also Known as: なつき マリ, 中島淳子, なかじま じゅんこ
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: May 2, 1952
  • Age: 72
Mari Natsuki is a Japanese singer, dancer and actress.

She was born in Tokyo, Japan, and started work as a singer from a very young age, her specialty being jazz and a level of sensuality that was somewhat shocking at the time. She did not marry, which made her quite an icon. But in 2007 she announced that she was engaged to marry percussionist Nobu Saito in spring 2008.

Today she continues to work as a singer and performer, as well as an actress. She participates in a wide variety of musical theatre including that of Yukio Ninagawa. She provided the voice of the witch Yubaba in Hayao Miyazaki's movie, Spirited Away, played the young witch's mother in the TV remake of Bewitched in Tokyo, and has twice been nominated for a Japanese Academy Award. She plays the character Big Mama in the Japanese version of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. She has also acted in television dramas, such as the 2005 series Nobuta wo Produce, in which she played the Vice Principal, Katharine. -- Wikipedia Edit Biography
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Boku no Itoshii Youkai Girlfriend
Japanese Drama, 2024, 8 eps
Goromaru Saori (Support Role)
8
Goromaru Saori
Support Role
7.6
2023 Yugure ni, Te wo Tsunagu
Japanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Yukihira Kyoko (Support Role)
10
Yukihira Kyoko
Support Role
8.2
2022 Kimi no Hana ni Naru
Japanese Drama, 2022, 10 eps
Hanamaki Yuki (Support Role)
10
Hanamaki Yuki
Support Role
7.9
2021 Okaeri Mone
Japanese Drama, 2021, 120 eps
Nitta Sayaka / “Hime” [Tome's property owner] (Support Role)
120
Nitta Sayaka / “Hime” [Tome's property owner]
Support Role
8.1
2020 Dareka ga, Mite Iru
Japanese Drama, 2020, 8 eps
Toneri Naomi (Support Role)
8
Toneri Naomi
Support Role
6.9
2020 Followers
Japanese Drama, 2020, 9 eps
Tajima Eriko (Support Role)
9
Tajima Eriko
Support Role
7.8
2019 Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2019, 2 eps
Shinomiya Tokie (Support Role)
2
Shinomiya Tokie
Support Role
7.8
2019 Watashi Danna o Shea Shiteta
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Someya Fumie (Support Role)
10
Someya Fumie
Support Role
7.6
2018 Chugakusei Nikki
Japanese Drama, 2018, 11 eps
Shioya Michiyo / “Shiobaa” [Head teacher] (Support Role)
11
Shioya Michiyo / “Shiobaa” [Head teacher]
Support Role
8.0
2018 Fuwaku no Scrum
Japanese Drama, 2018, 7 eps
Utazu Tokiko (Unknown)
7
Utazu Tokiko
Unknown
8.0
2017 Shinjuku Seven
Japanese Drama, 2017, 11 eps
Shinobu (Support Role)
11
Shinobu
Support Role
7.4
2016 Kaseifu no Mitazono
Japanese Drama, 2016, 8 eps
Kasugai Fukuko (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
8
Kasugai Fukuko (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
7.8
2016 It's Not That I Can't Marry, But I Don't Want To
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Tachibana Akiko [Miyabi's mother] (Support Role)
10
Tachibana Akiko [Miyabi's mother]
Support Role
7.3
2016 Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Shinomiya Tokie (Support Role)
10
Shinomiya Tokie
Support Role
8.1
2014 First Class 2
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Yano Ryuuko (Support Role)
10
Yano Ryuuko
Support Role
7.3
2014 Iryu Team Medical Dragon 4
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
Kito Shoko (Support Role)
11
Kito Shoko
Support Role
7.8
2014 Hana Saku Ashita
Japanese Drama, 2014, 8 eps
Fuko Imakita / Mother (Main Role)
8
Main Role
7.4
2013 Yakou Kanransha
Japanese Drama, 2013, 10 eps
Kojima Satoko (Support Role)
10
Kojima Satoko
Support Role
7.9
2012 Priceless
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Kikuoka Ichirin (Support Role)
10
Kikuoka Ichirin
Support Role
7.8
2011 Carnation
Japanese Drama, 2011, 151 eps
Ohara Itoko [Old woman] (Main Role)
151
Ohara Itoko [Old woman]
Main Role
7.8
2011 Barairo no Seisen
Japanese Drama, 2011, 6 eps
Kawase Madoka [Wave Agency president] (Support Role)
6
Kawase Madoka [Wave Agency president]
Support Role
7.1
2011 Namae o Nakushita Megami
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Togo Yuriko [Togo Child School's principal] (Support Role)
11
Togo Yuriko [Togo Child School's principal]
Support Role
7.6
2010 Iryu Team Medical Dragon 3
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
Kito Shoko (Support Role)
10
Kito Shoko
Support Role
7.8
2010 Natsu no Koi wa Nijiiro ni Kagayaku
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
(Ep.10) (Guest Role)
10
(Ep.10)
Guest Role
7.3
2008 Muri na Renai
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Ogawa Mitsuyo (Support Role)
11
Ogawa Mitsuyo
Support Role
7.4
2007 Iryu Team Medical Dragon 2
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Kito Shoko (Support Role)
11
Kito Shoko
Support Role
7.9
2007 First Kiss
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
(Support Role)
11
Support Role
6.8
2007 Katagoshi no Koibito
Japanese Drama, 2007, 9 eps
Mitsuoka Kyoko (Ep.4) (Guest Role)
9
Mitsuoka Kyoko (Ep.4)
Guest Role
7.1
2006 Iryu Team Medical Dragon
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Kito Shoko (Support Role)
11
Kito Shoko
Support Role
8.1
2005 Nobuta wo Produce
Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps
Sada Yoko / Catherine [Art teacher] (Support Role)
10
Sada Yoko / Catherine [Art teacher]
Support Role
7.8
2005 Yoshitsune
Japanese Drama, 2005, 49 eps
Tango (Support Role)
49
Tango
Support Role
7.7
2004 Kekkon no Katachi
Japanese Drama, 2004, 24 eps
Takamizawa Miyako (Support Role)
24
Takamizawa Miyako
Support Role
5.0
2004 Okusama wa Majo
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Daria [Arisa's mother] (Support Role)
11
Daria [Arisa's mother]
Support Role
7.5
2003 Madam Mari
Japanese Drama, 2003, 12 eps
Uehara Hikaru (Ep. 9-10) (Guest Role)
12
Uehara Hikaru (Ep. 9-10)
Guest Role
2.0
2003 Kimi wa Petto
Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps
[Takeshi's mother] (Support Role)
10
[Takeshi's mother]
Support Role
7.7
2002 Leave It to the Nurses Season 4
Japanese Drama, 2002, 13 eps
Kotani Chiaki (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)
13
Kotani Chiaki (Ep. 8)
Guest Role
8.6
2001 Hikon Kazoku
Japanese Drama, 2001, 12 eps
(Guest Role)
12
Guest Role
6.2
2000 Shinjuku Punk Rescue Squad
Japanese Drama, 2000, 10 eps
Kagawa Sawako (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)
10
Kagawa Sawako (Ep. 2)
Guest Role
10.0
2000 Densetsu no Kyoshi
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Ikeuchi Reiko (Support Role)
11
Ikeuchi Reiko
Support Role
7.6
2000 The Beauty Salon
Japanese Drama, 2000, 64 eps
Tatsuko O'Brien/Koike Tatsuko (Support Role)
64
Tatsuko O'Brien/Koike Tatsuko
Support Role
0.0
1999 Kyukyu Hato Chiryoshitsu
Japanese Drama, 1999, 12 eps
Kanno Aki (Support Role)
12
Kanno Aki
Support Role
3.0
1999 Genroku Ryoran
Japanese Drama, 1999, 49 eps
Tomiko (Support Role)
49
Tomiko
Support Role
7.7
1997 Shinkansen '97 Koi Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 1997, 13 eps
(Support Role)
13
Support Role
7.0
1996 Himawari
Japanese Drama, 1996, 162 eps
Minamida Azusa [Nozomi's mother, Tetsuya's mother-in-law] (Support Role)
162
Minamida Azusa [Nozomi's mother, Tetsuya's mother-in-law]
Support Role
8.8
1995 The Chef
Japanese Drama, 1995, 9 eps
Kanzaki Hiroko (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)
9
Kanzaki Hiroko (Ep. 7)
Guest Role
8.0
1995 Hachidai Shogun Yoshimune
Japanese Drama, 1995, 48 eps
Oden no Kata / Zuishun-in [Tsunayoshi's concubine] (Ep. 1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 13, 17-18) (Guest Role)
48
Oden no Kata / Zuishun-in [Tsunayoshi's concubine] (Ep. 1-3, 5-6, 8-10, 13, 17-18)
Guest Role
0.0
1994 Yagamikun No Katei No Jijou
Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps
Yagami Nomi (Support Role)
11
Yagami Nomi
Support Role
8.0
1994 Toyama Kinshiro Biyoshitsu
Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps
Kurihara Haruko (Main Role)
11
Kurihara Haruko
Main Role
0.0
1993 Akuma no Kiss
Japanese Drama, 1993, 12 eps
Asakura Yurie [Sachiko's mother] (Support Role)
12
Asakura Yurie [Sachiko's mother]
Support Role
7.0
1985 Kazoku Jungle
Japanese Drama, 1985, 12 eps
Koizumi Kazuyo (Support Role)
12
Koizumi Kazuyo
Support Role
0.0
1985 Maido Osawagase Shimasu
Japanese Drama, 1985, 12 eps
Mori Maki (Main Role)
12
Mori Maki
Main Role
0.0
1983 Shin Matsudaira Ukon
Japanese Drama, 1983, 22 eps
Otaki (Ep. 18) (Guest Role)
22
Otaki (Ep. 18)
Guest Role
0.0
1981 Suronin Makaritôru
Japanese Drama, 1981, 6 eps
(Ep.4) (Main Role)
6
(Ep.4)
Main Role
7.0
1976 Futari de Hitori
Japanese Drama, 1976, 20 eps
(Unknown)
20
Unknown
0.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2023 See Hear Love: Mienakute mo Kikoenakute mo Aishiteru
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Izumimoto Tae (Support Role)
Izumimoto Tae
Support Role
7.9
2023 Sekai no Owari kara
Japanese Movie, 2023,
[Old woman] (Support Role)
[Old woman]
Support Role
7.6
2023 Yudo
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Shoko (Support Role)
Shoko
Support Role
7.9
2021 Angry Rice Wives
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Taki (Support Role)
Taki
Support Role
7.4
2019 Tora-san 50: Welcome Back
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Hara Reiko (Support Role)
Hara Reiko
Support Role
7.8
2018 Vision
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Aki (Support Role)
Aki
Support Role
7.1
2018 Living City
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Chieko Sato (Main Role)
Main Role
6.9
2013 Girl in the Sunny Place
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Oshita [Mysterious Woman] (Support Role)
Oshita [Mysterious Woman]
Support Role
7.8
2010 Permanent Nobara
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Masako (Support Role)
Masako
Support Role
7.2
2010 Hito no Sabaku
Japanese Movie, 2010,
{Kagami no Chousho} Kasahara Kiyora (Main Role)
{Kagami no Chousho} Kasahara Kiyora
Main Role
6.0
2008 Hair Brush
Japanese Movie, 2008,
[Barber] (Main Role)
[Barber]
Main Role
8.0
2007 Out of the Wind
Japanese Movie, 2007,
(Unknown)
Unknown
7.0
2007 The Haunted Samurai
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Bessho Ito (Support Role)
Bessho Ito
Support Role
7.0
2006 Sugar and Spice
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Fujiko [Shiro's grandma] (Support Role)
Fujiko [Shiro's grandma]
Support Role
6.8
2003 A Heart of the Sea
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Shimodaira Eiko (Support Role)
Shimodaira Eiko
Support Role
0.0
2002 Declaration of War
Japanese Movie, 2002,
Anri Park (Support Role)
Anri Park
Support Role
6.0
2002 Ping Pong
Japanese Movie, 2002,
Obaba (Support Role)
Obaba
Support Role
7.4
2001 An Adolescent
Japanese Movie, 2001,
Yukie (Support Role)
Yukie
Support Role
6.6
2000 Kyuu no Ichi Kin'yuu Michi
Japanese Movie, 2000,
Katagiri Yoshie (Support Role)
Katagiri Yoshie
Support Role
7.0
1998 Samurai Fiction
Japanese Movie, 1998,
Okatsu (Support Role)
Okatsu
Support Role
7.8
1997 Cosmos
Japanese Movie, 1997,
Sonoda Kiyomi (Support Role)
Sonoda Kiyomi
Support Role
0.0
1995 Tora-san 48: To the Rescue
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Oikawa Ayako (Support Role)
Oikawa Ayako
Support Role
7.8
1995 Slope ga Tokeru Hodo Koishitai
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Kurahashi Takako (Support Role)
Kurahashi Takako
Support Role
0.0
1992 Tora-san 45: Makes Excuses
Japanese Movie, 1992,
Oikawa Ayako (Support Role)
Oikawa Ayako
Support Role
7.3
1991 Strawberry Road
Japanese Movie, 1991,
(Unknown)
Unknown
6.0
1990 Tora-san 43: Takes a Vacation
Japanese Movie, 1990,
Oikawa Ayako (Support Role)
Oikawa Ayako
Support Role
7.3
1986 Death Shadows
Japanese Movie, 1986,
Oren (Support Role)
Oren
Support Role
6.5
1986 Death Powder
Japanese Movie, 1986,
Guernica (Main Role)
Guernica
Main Role
6.8
1985 Out of Focus
Japanese Movie, 1985,
(Support Role)
Support Role
0.0
1984 Fireflies in the North
Japanese Movie, 1984,
Suma (Support Role)
Suma
Support Role
7.5
1983 Legend of the Eight Samurai
Japanese Movie, 1983,
Evil Queen Tamazusa (Support Role)
Evil Queen Tamazusa
Support Role
7.1
1982 Onimasa
Japanese Movie, 1982,
Akio [Opponent's Mistress] (Support Role)
Akio [Opponent's Mistress]
Support Role
7.7
1977 Police Box in Front of Kameari Park, Katsushika Ward
Japanese Movie, 1977,
Matsumoto Yoko (Support Role)
Matsumoto Yoko
Support Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2019 W no Higeki
Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps
Watsuji Mine (Support Role)
1
Watsuji Mine
Support Role
7.7
2019 Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri Special
Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps
Shinomiya Tokie (Support Role)
1
Shinomiya Tokie
Support Role
7.5
2019 I Will Return Today
Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps
Namiko Kondo (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.9
2018 Tantei Monogatari
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Kimie Hasenuma (Support Role)
1
Kimie Hasenuma
Support Role
7.4
2016 Montage Sanokuen Jiken Kitan
Japanese Special, 2016, 2 eps
Gibson Kyoko (Support Role)
2
Gibson Kyoko
Support Role
7.0
2016 Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri: Another Story
Japanese Special, 2016, 3 eps
Shinomiya Tokie (Support Role)
3
Shinomiya Tokie
Support Role
7.7
2015 Watashi to Iu Na no Hensokyoku
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Magaki Kimiko (Support Role)
1
Magaki Kimiko
Support Role
7.4
2015 Gyakuten Bengoshi Yabuhara 1
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
[Tomoko's former colleague] (Guest Role)
1
[Tomoko's former colleague]
Guest Role
0.0
2009 Anmitsu Hime 2
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
7.1
2007 Kimagure Robot
Japanese Special, 2007, 8 eps
Mother (Support Role)
8
Mother
Support Role
7.0
2004 Bewitched in Tokyo SP
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Daria (Support Role)
1
Daria
Support Role
6.9
1995 Joyu Natsuki Midori Series 7
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Oshiro Eriko [Former actress] (Guest Role)
1
Oshiro Eriko [Former actress]
Guest Role
0.0
1991 Mei Tantei Kindaichi Kosuke Series: Yatsuhakamura
Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps
(Support Role)
1
Support Role
0.0
1989 Kozure Okami
Japanese Special, 1989, 1 eps
Otoshi (Support Role)
1
Otoshi
Support Role
0.0
1982 Shi no Dangai
Japanese Special, 1982, 1 eps
Ohashi Keiko (Support Role)
1
Ohashi Keiko
Support Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2021 Ninosan Special: Christmas Derby 2021
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 1 eps
(Guest)
1
Guest
0.0
2016 Utacon
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 330 eps
(Guest)
330
Guest
6.0
2015 Buzz Rhythm
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 380 eps
(Guest)
380
Guest
8.3
2014 KinKi Kids no BunBuBoon
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 417 eps
(Ep. 84) (Guest)
417
(Ep. 84)
Guest
8.7
2014 Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 376) (Guest)
500
(Ep. 376)
Guest
7.9
2009 A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 361, 722) (Guest)
810
(Ep. 361, 722)
Guest
10.0
2008 Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 217) (Guest)
600
(Ep. 217)
Guest
8.2
2008 Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 230) (Guest)
561
(Ep. 230)
Guest
8.4
2007 Kanjani8 no Janiben
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 706 eps
(Ep. 165) (Guest)
706
(Ep. 165)
Guest
7.8
2004 Shin Domoto Kyoudai
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 454 eps
(Ep. 84) (Guest)
454
(Ep. 84)
Guest
8.3
1994 Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S13E12) (Guest)
1
[Gochi] (S13E12)
Guest
0.0
1964 Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
3000
Guest
7.0
Trending Articles
Recommendations for all Genres
Editorials - Nov 16, 2024

Based on fifteen different genres, the Golden Trio suggests some of their favorite dramas that you should check out.

Esther Yu's Love Game in Eastern Fantasy domestically beats Zhao Lu Si's The Story of Pearl Girl
News - Nov 8, 2024

The recently released Chinese dramas are in a tight race for popularity

Byeon Woo Seok's agency to take legal action against malicious commenters
News - Nov 15, 2024

Read the full statement from VARO Entertainment

Woo Do Hwan chooses exercise over drinking for stress relief — Mr. Plankton
News - Nov 14, 2024

Check out Woo Do Hwan's interview for Mr. Plankton

Zhao Lu Si candidly states Duanwu isn't worth learning from (The Story of Pearl Girl)
News - Nov 11, 2024

Read the excerpts from Zhao Lu Si's interviews

Bai Lu and Wang Xing Yue's upcoming C-drama is more than just a mystery thriller
News - Nov 13, 2024

The two stars have been confirmed to lead a new Chinese mystery drama

Natsuki Mari

Junko Nakajima
0 Followers
27 Hearts

Details

  • First Name: Junko
  • Family Name: Nakajima
  • Native name: 夏木マリ
  • Also Known as: なつき マリ, 中島淳子, なかじま じゅんこ
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: May 2, 1952
  • Age: 72

Weekly MyDramaList Support Goal

27%
Help Support MyDramaList

Top Contributors

2 edits
1 edit

Popular Lists

Related lists from users