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Erika Sawajiri
Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Erika Sawajiri is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She was born on **April 8, 1986**, in Tokyo, Japan. Her father was Japanese, and her mother is of Algerian Kabyle origin w…
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Erika Sawajiri is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She was born on **April 8, 1986**, in Tokyo, Japan. Her father was Japanese, and her mother is of Algerian Kabyle origin who was raised in France. She began her career as a model before becoming an actress in the early 2000s. Erika became famous for her role as Aya Ikeuchi in the television drama **1 Litre of Tears** (2005), which earned her great praise for her emotional performance. She also starred in films such as **Shinobi: Heart Under Blade**, **Helter Skelter**, and the drama **Taiyō no Uta**. Through *Taiyō no Uta*, she started a music career and released several successful songs under the names **Kaoru Amane** and **Erika**. Throughout her career, Erika received several acting awards and became one of Japan's most popular actresses. Although her career was affected by personal controversies and legal issues, she later returned to acting and continues to work in the entertainment industry. Today, Erika Sawajiri is recognized for her talent, versatility, and memorable performances in Japanese television and cinema.
Filmography
Movies and shows, newest first
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2026
The Chain of Roses
Movie
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2026
#Spread
Movie
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2020
Followers
TV show Erika Sawajiri
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2019
No Longer Human
Movie Shizuko Ota
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2019
The Great White Tower
TV show Keiko Hanamori
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2018
Million Dollar Man
Movie Towako
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2018
Eating Women
Movie Keiko Komugita
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2018
Hagetaka
TV show Takako Matsudaira
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2018
The Cat in Their Arms
Movie Saori Oishi
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2018
Impossibility Defense
Movie Tomoko Tada
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2017
Impossibility Defense
TV show Tada Tomoko
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2017
Become a Mother
TV show Kashiwazaki Yui
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2017
Shinjuku Swan II
Movie
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2016
Seeing with the Heart
Movie Arai Mayumi
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2016
The Blind Teacher
TV show
- 2016
More credits
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2016
Ōoku
Movie
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2015
Shinjuku Swan
Movie Ageha
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2015
Welcome to Our Home
TV show Asuka Kandori
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2015
Welcome to Our Home
Movie Asuka Kandori
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2014
First Class
TV show Chinami Yoshinari
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2014
First Class
Movie Chinami Yoshinari
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2013
Clock Store's Girl
Movie Miyahara Ryo
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2013
The Watchmaker's Daughter
TV show Ryo Miyahara
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2013
L et M: The Reason I Love You, Other Stories
Movie Eru / Emu
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2012
Helter Skelter
Movie Lilico
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2012
悪女について
Movie Tomikoji Kimiko/Suzuki Kimiko
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2007
Closed Note
Movie Kae Horii
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2007
1 Litre Of Tears SP
Movie Aya Ikeuchi
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2006
The Letters
Movie Yumiko Shirai
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2006
Angel's Ladder
Movie
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2006
Angel's Egg
Movie Natsuki Saito
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2006
Ghost Train
Movie Nana Kimura
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2006
Sugar & Spice
Movie Noriko Watanabe
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2006
A Song to the Sun
TV show Kaoru Amane
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2006
The Mamiya Brothers
Movie Naomi Honma
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2005
1 Litre of Tears
TV show Aya Ikeuchi
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2005
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Movie Hotarubi
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2005
The Winds of God
Movie
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2005
Ashura
Movie Yachi
