Acting
Yumi Takigawa
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.
Filmography
My Precious
Series · 2024
Love is Phantom
Series · 2021
Discord
Film · 2020
Double Fantasy
Series · 2018
Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
Film · 2017
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Kohen - Unryu Ken
Film · 2016
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Zenpen - Gonenme no Kyaku
Film · 2016
Kanon
Film · 2016
The Exchange Letter
Film · 2016
Detective Ballerino
Film · 2016
KUHANA!
Film · 2016
Ghost Writer's Homicide Coverage 2 - Writing About a Celebrity's Crime
Film · 2015
Reed of Glass
Series · 2015
Onihei Crime Files: Conscience of a Worm
Film · 2011
CSI: Crime Scene Talks
Series · 2011
Onihei Crime Files: Sutegoro Takahagi
Film · 2010
Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki
Film · 2009
Onihei Crime Files: The Inside Woman
Film · 2008
Onihei Crime Files: Unibrow
Film · 2007
Onihei Crime Files Special: Bandits
Film · 2006
Love and Glory
Series · 2006
Onihei Crime Files Special: Okatsu from Yamabukiya
Film · 2005
Veronika Decides to Die
Film · 2005
Sayoko is Back
Series · 2000
Jubaku: Spellbound
Film · 1999
Gonin 2
Film · 1996
After the Wind Has Gone
Film · 1996
SMAP×SMAP
Series · 1996
Onihei's Detective Records
Film · 1995
Goodbye for Tomorrow
Film · 1995
Shinjuku Shark
Series · 1995
The Woman Who Makes Cocoon
Film · 1994
The Man Who Shot the Don
Film · 1994
The Notorious Bored Samurai 9
Film · 1994
Haruka, Nostalgia
Film · 1993
The Fire Still Burns
Series · 1993
The Triple Cross
Film · 1992
Unmei no gyakuten: Nusuma reta kigyô himitsu!
Film · 1992
Kanei Chronicles
Film · 1991
The Ninja Vixens III: The Final Conspiracy
Film · 1991
Sea of Wandering
Film · 1990
The Ninja Vixens II: Veil of Illusions
Film · 1990
The Ninja Vixens: The Kagero Squad
Film · 1990
The Notorious Bored Samurai 3
Film · 1989
Nemuri Kyōshirō
Film · 1989
Music Box
Film · 1989
フランスグルメ殺人事件
Series · 1987
Katayoku dake no tenshi
Film · 1986
金曜日には花を買って
Series · 1986
Vendetta of Obligation
Film · 1985
The 47 Ronin (Part 1): Indignation
Film · 1985
The 47 Ronin (Part 2): No Return
Film · 1985
Burning Mountain River
Series · 1984
L・O・V・I・N・G
Film · 1983
Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series
Series · 1983
Toge no Gunzo
Series · 1982
Completely... With That Air!
Film · 1981
Virus
Film · 1980
Magnitude 7.9
Film · 1980
Troubleman Laughs and Kills
Film · 1979
We are angels!
Series · 1979
The Yagyu Conspiracy
Series · 1978
Aspiration
Film · 1977
New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion
Film · 1976
Detonation! Violent Games
Film · 1976
Karate Bullfighter
Film · 1975
Karate Bear Fighter
Film · 1975
Graveyard of Honor
Film · 1975
The Bullet Train
Film · 1975
The Legend of Love & Sincerity: Continuation
Film · 1975
Minato no Yoko Yokohama Yokosuka
Film · 1975
A Single Flower Withered
Film · 1974
The Transgressor
Film · 1974