Biography
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.
Acted in 67
2020s
- 2024
My Precious
Natsuno Kazumi · 10 episodes
- 2021
Love is Phantom
Hase Aoi · 12 episodes
- 2020
Discord
Mikie Katou
2010s
- 2018
Double Fantasy
Kiyoko Moriyama · 5 episodes
- 2016
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Kohen - Unryu Ken
Movie
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Zenpen - Gonenme no Kyaku
Movie
KUHANA!
Movie
The Exchange Letter
Yuri Oshima
Detective Ballerino
Movie
- 2015
Reed of Glass
Ritsuko Fujishima · 4 episodes
- 2011
Onihei Crime Files: Conscience of a Worm
Hisae
- 2010
Onihei Crime Files: Sutegoro Takahagi
Hisae
2000s
- 2009
Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki
Hisae
- 2008
Onihei Crime Files: The Inside Woman
Hisae
- 2007
Onihei Crime Files: Unibrow
Hisae
- 2006
Onihei Crime Files Special: Bandits
Hisae
Love and Glory
Kinu · 49 episodes
- 2005
Onihei Crime Files Special: Okatsu from Yamabukiya
Hisae
- 2000
Sayoko is Back
Chika Sekine · 12 episodes
1990s
- 1999
- 1996
After the Wind Has Gone
Movie
- 1995
Onihei's Detective Records
Movie
Goodbye for Tomorrow
Mitsuko Morishita
Shinjuku Shark
TV
- 1994
The Woman Who Makes Cocoon
Chikako
The Man Who Shot the Don
Movie
- 1993
The Fire Still Burns
TV
Haruka, Nostalgia
Bar's Customer
- 1992
- 1991
The Ninja Vixens III: The Final Conspiracy
Kagero
Kanei Chronicles
Sawa
- 1990
The Ninja Vixens II: Veil of Illusions
Kagero
The Ninja Vixens: The Kagero Squad
Kagero
1980s
- 1989
Music Box
Shizuko Kubo
- 1986
金曜日には花を買って
TV
Katayoku dake no tenshi
Movie
- 1985
Vendetta of Obligation
Movie
The 47 Ronin (Part 2): No Return
Movie
- 1984
Burning Mountain River
Emi Hatanaka / Amo · 51 episodes
- 1983
L・O・V・I・N・G
Movie
- 1982
- 1981
Completely... With That Air!
Movie
- 1980
Magnitude 7.9
Movie
1970s
- 1979
We are angels!
Yu · 20 episodes
- 1978
The Yagyu Conspiracy
Izumo-no-Okuni · 39 episodes
- 1977
Aspiration
Movie
- 1976
New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion
Nami Matsushima
Detonation! Violent Games
Yuki Kazama
- 1975
Karate Bear Fighter
Chiako
Minato no Yoko Yokohama Yokosuka
Movie
Karate Bullfighter
Chiako
- 1974
A Single Flower Withered
Movie
The Transgressor
Maya Takigawa
