Acting
Yumi Takigawa
JA cinema · 56 credits
Born
16 February 1951 (age 75)
Birthplace
Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Also known as 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.
Known for
Filmography
Discord
as Mikie Katou
終着駅の牛尾刑事vs事件記者・冴子～森村誠一の“ラストファミリー”
2017
Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
as Sanae Sakita
Kanon
as Tatsuko Kishimoto
The Exchange Letter
as Yuri Oshima
Veronika Decides to Die
as Kyoko (Towa's mother)
Jubaku: Spellbound
as Nobue Aoki
Gonin 2
as Yoko Toyama
Goodbye for Tomorrow
as Mitsuko Morishita
Haruka, Nostalgia
as Bar's Customer
The Triple Cross
as Misato
Music Box
as Shizuko Kubo
Virus
as Asami Noriko
New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion
as Nami Matsushima
Detonation! Violent Games
as Yuki Kazama
Karate Bear Fighter
as Chiako
Karate Bullfighter
as Chiako
Graveyard of Honor
as Chieko Ishikawa
The Bullet Train
as SAS Staff
The Transgressor
as Maya Takigawa