Yumi Takigawa
Born
February 16, 1951 (74 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Yumi Takigawa (多岐川裕美) is a Japanese actress and singer born on February 16, 1951, in Tokyo. She began her career in the early 1970s and has since appeared in over 50 films and numerous television dramas. Takigawa is particularly known for her roles in the nunsploitation genre, notably in School of the Holy Beast (1974), where she portrayed Maya Takigawa, a young woman who joins a convent to uncover the truth behind her mother’s mysterious death. 
In addition to her film career, Takigawa has been a prominent figure on Japanese television, starring in several Taiga dramas such as Kaze to Kumo to Niji to (1976), Sanga Moyu (1984), and Kōmyō ga Tsuji (2006). 
Takigawa’s versatility extends to her music career. She released several albums and singles, including the 1982 album Yumemigokochi, which featured a blend of pop and city pop styles. 
Throughout her career, Takigawa has received various accolades, including the Elan d’or Award for Newcomer of the Year in 1976. Her enduring presence in both film and television has solidified her status as a respected and influential figure in Japanese entertainment.
My Treasure
Natsuno Kazumi · (10 episodes)
2024
Love is Phantom
Hase Aoi · (12 episodes)
2021
Discord
Mikie Katou
2020
Double Fantasy
Kiyoko Moriyama · (5 episodes)
2018
Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
Sanae Sakita
2017
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Kohen - Unryu Ken
2016
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Zenpen - Gonenme no Kyaku
2016
KUHANA!
2016
Kanon
Tatsuko Kishimoto
2016
The Exchange Letter
Yuri Oshima
2016
Detective Ballerino
2016
Ghost Writer's Homicide Coverage 2 - Writing About a Celebrity's Crime
2015
Reed of Glass
Ritsuko Fujishima · (4 episodes)
2015
Onihei Crime Files: Conscience of a Worm
Hisae
2011
CSI: Crime Scene Talks
(1 episode)
2011
Onihei Crime Files: Sutegoro Takahagi
Hisae
2010
Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki
Hisae
2009
Onihei Crime Files: The Inside Woman
Hisae
2008
Onihei Crime Files: Unibrow
Hisae
2007
Onihei Crime Files Special: Bandits
Hisae
2006
Love and Glory
Kinu · (49 episodes)
2006
Veronika Decides to Die
Kyoko (Towa's mother)
2005
Onihei Crime Files Special: Okatsu from Yamabukiya
Hisae
2005
Sayoko is Back
Chika Sekine · (12 episodes)
2000
Jubaku: Spellbound
1999
Jubaku: Spellbound
Nobue Aoki
1999
After the Wind Has Gone
1996
Gonin 2
Yoko Toyama
1996
SMAP×SMAP
Bistro Guest · (1 episode)
1996
Onihei's Detective Records
1995
Goodbye for Tomorrow
Mitsuko Morishita
1995
Shinjuku Shark
(4 episodes)
1995
Mayu wo tsukuru onna
Chikako
1994
The Man Who Shot the Don
1994
The Notorious Bored Samurai 9
Yaehime
1994
The Fire Still Burns
(15 episodes)
1993
Haruka, Nostalgia
Bar's Customer
1993
The Triple Cross
Misato
1992
Unmei no gyakuten: Nusuma reta kigyô himitsu!
1992
Kanei Chronicles
Sawa
1991
The Notorious Bored Samurai 3
1989
Nemuri Kyōshirō
1989
Music Box
Shizuko Kubo
1989
金曜日には花を買って
(14 episodes)
1986
Burning Mountain River
Emi Hatanaka / Amo · (51 episodes)
1984
L・O・V・I・N・G
1983
Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series
Akiko Shiga · (1 episode)
1983
Toge no Gunzo
(50 episodes)
1982
Completely... With That Air!
1981
Magnitude 7.9
1980
Virus
Asami Noriko
1980
Troubleman Laughs and Kills
1979
We are angels!
Yu · (20 episodes)
1979
The Yagyu Conspiracy
Izumo-no-Okuni · (39 episodes)
1978
Aspiration
1977
New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion
Nami Matsushima
1976
Detonation! Violent Games
Yuki Kazama
1976
Karate Bear Fighter
Chiako
1975
Karate Bullfighter
Chiako
1975
The Bullet Train
SAS Staff
1975
The Legend of Love & Sincerity: Continuation
1975
Graveyard of Honor
Chieko Ishikawa
1975
A Single Flower Withered
1974
The Transgressor
Maya Takigawa
1974