Aoi Yu

Name: Aoi Yu
Native name: 蒼井優
Given name: Natsui Yu
Also Known as: Aoi Yuu, Natsui Yuu,
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Female
Born: August 17, 1985
Age: 39

Aoi Yu is a Japanese actress and model. She made her film debut as Shiori Tsuda in Shunji Iwai's 2001 film All About Lily Chou-Chou. She subsequently portrayed Tetsuko Arisugawa in Hana and Alice (2004), also directed by Iwai, Kimiko Tanigawa in the hula dancing film Hula Girls and Hagumi Hanamoto in the 2006 live-action adaptation of the popular Honey and Clover manga series.

She has won numerous awards for her performances on screen, including the prestigious Japan Academy Prize and Kinema Junpo Awards for best-supporting actress in 2007 for Hula Girls and Rookie of the Year for continued performances in the field of Films in Media and Fine Arts by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan in 2009.

Aoi has won numerous awards, including the prestigious Japan Academy Prize for best-supporting actress in 2007, for her portrayal of Kimiko Tanigawa in Hula Girls, for which she was critically acclaimed.

During the same year, she also received both the Blue Ribbon Award and the Yokohama Film Festival award for best actress, both for her performance in Hula Girls and her portrayal of Hagumi Hanamoto in the Honey and Clover live-action movie. She also received the Hochi Film Award, the Kinema Junpo Award, and the Mainichi Film Concours for best-supporting actress for her performances in Hula Girls, Honey and Clover, and Rainbow Song. She also received the Nikkan Sports Film Award for best new talent for her performance in Hula Girls.

Earlier, in 2005, she had also won the Japanese Professional Movie Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Tetsuko (Alice) Arisugawa in Hana and Alice.

In June 2019, she married comedian Yamasato Ryota. On February 10, 2022 they announced that they're expecting their first child. On August 10, 2022 Yamasato Ryota announced on TBS's radio program 'Suiyou JUNK Yamasato Ryota no Fumo na Giron' that his wife has given birth to a baby girl. Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
TBA	Gas Ningen Japanese Drama, 0000, 0 eps (Main Role)	0	Main Role	0.0
2025	Ashura no Gotoku Japanese Drama, 2025, 7 eps Takiko (Main Role)	7	Takiko Main Role	0.0
2023	Boogie Woogie Japanese Drama, 2023, 126 eps Yamato Reiko (Support Role)	126	Yamato Reiko Support Role	7.7
2018	Miyamoto Kara Kimi e Japanese Drama, 2018, 12 eps Nakano Yasuko (Ep. 6-7) (Support Role)	12	Nakano Yasuko (Ep. 6-7) Support Role	7.5
2017	Saki ni Umareta Dake no Boku Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps Mashiba Chihiro (Support Role)	10	Mashiba Chihiro Support Role	7.9
2017	Hello Harinezumi Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps Kawai Setsuko (Support Role)	10	Kawai Setsuko Support Role	7.5
2015	Dr. Rintaro Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps Yumeno / Aizawa Akira (Support Role)	10	Yumeno / Aizawa Akira Support Role	7.5
2014	Wakamono Tachi Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps Sawabe Azusa (Support Role)	11	Sawabe Azusa Support Role	8.0
2014	MOZU Season 2: Maboroshi no Tsubasa Japanese Drama, 2014, 5 eps Nanami Shiori (Support Role)	5	Nanami Shiori Support Role	7.5
2013	Galileo Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps Kanbara Atsuko [Theater Actress] (Ep.8) (Guest Role)	11	Kanbara Atsuko [Theater Actress] (Ep.8) Guest Role	7.8
2013	Mottomo Tooi Ginga SP Japanese Drama, 2013, 2 eps Seike Akane/Ebata Misato (Support Role)	2	Seike Akane/Ebata Misato Support Role	7.4
2012	Shokuzai Japanese Drama, 2012, 5 eps Kikuchi Sae (Main Role)	5	Kikuchi Sae Main Role	7.2
2010	Unubore Deka Japanese Drama, 2010, 11 eps Konuma Setsuko (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	11	Konuma Setsuko (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.5
2010	RYOMADEN Japanese Drama, 2010, 48 eps Omoto (Support Role)	48	Omoto Support Role	8.0
2008	Osen Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps Handa Sen / Osen (Main Role)	10	Handa Sen / Osen Main Role	7.4
2008	Camouflage Japanese Drama, 2008, 12 eps Chika/Makoto/Umeko/Suzuko (Main Role)	12	Chika/Makoto/Umeko/Suzuko Main Role	6.9
2006	Dr. Koto Shinryojo 2006 Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps Nakai Mina (Support Role)	11	Nakai Mina Support Role	7.8
2005	Tiger & Dragon Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps Risa (Support Role)	11	Risa Support Role	8.0
2004	Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps Hiragi Mayu (Ep. 5) (Main Role)	11	Hiragi Mayu (Ep. 5) Main Role	7.9
2003	14 Getsu Tsuma ga Kodomo ni Kaette Iku Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps Igarashi Yuko [17 years old] (Support Role)	10	Igarashi Yuko [17 years old] Support Role	7.1
2003	Kou Kou Kyoushi 2003 Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps Ezawa Mami (Support Role)	11	Ezawa Mami Support Role	7.2
2002	Remote Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps Nakagawa Akane (Ep. 3-4) (Guest Role)	10	Nakagawa Akane (Ep. 3-4) Guest Role	7.3
2002	Olfactogram Japanese Drama, 2002, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	4.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2022	Dr. Koto Shinryojo 2022 Japanese Movie, 2022, Nakai Mina (Support Role)	Nakai Mina Support Role	7.8
2021	Rurouni Kenshin: The Final Japanese Movie, 2021, Takani Megumi (Support Role)	Takani Megumi Support Role	8.6
2020	Ora, Ora Be Goin' Alone Japanese Movie, 2020, Momoko [Age 20-34] (Main Role)	Momoko [Age 20-34] Main Role	7.5
2020	Wife of a Spy Japanese Movie, 2020, Fukuhara Satoko (Main Role)	Fukuhara Satoko Main Role	7.5
2020	Romance Doll Japanese Movie, 2020, Kitamura Sonoka (Main Role)	Kitamura Sonoka Main Role	7.2
2019	Miyamoto kara Kimi e Japanese Movie, 2019, Nakano Yasuko (Main Role)	Nakano Yasuko Main Role	7.1
2019	They Say Nothing Stays the Same Japanese Movie, 2019, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.5
2019	A Long Goodbye Japanese Movie, 2019, Fumi Higashi (Main Role)	Fumi Higashi Main Role	7.7
2018	Killing Japanese Movie, 2018, [Farmer's daughter] (Main Role)	[Farmer's daughter] Main Role	6.4
2018	What A Wonderful Family! 3: My Wife, My Life Japanese Movie, 2018, Noriko Mamiya (Support Role)	Noriko Mamiya Support Role	7.7
2017	Mix Japanese Movie, 2017, Yang (Support Role)	Yang Support Role	7.8
2017	Birds Without Names Japanese Movie, 2017, Towako Kitahara (Main Role)	Towako Kitahara Main Role	7.2
2017	Tokyo Ghoul Japanese Movie, 2017, Kamishiro Rize (Support Role)	Kamishiro Rize Support Role	7.6
2017	What A Wonderful Family! 2 Japanese Movie, 2017, Noriko Mamiya (Support Role)	Noriko Mamiya Support Role	7.6
2016	Japanese Girls Never Die Japanese Movie, 2016, Haruko Azumi (Main Role)	Haruko Azumi Main Role	7.1
2016	Over the Fence Japanese Movie, 2016, Tamura Satoshi (Main Role)	Tamura Satoshi Main Role	7.0
2016	What A Wonderful Family! Japanese Movie, 2016, Mamiya Noriko (Support Role)	Mamiya Noriko Support Role	7.4
2015	Journey to the Shore Japanese Movie, 2015, Matsuzaki Tomoko (Support Role)	Matsuzaki Tomoko Support Role	6.8
2014	Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends Japanese Movie, 2014, Takani Megumi (Support Role)	Takani Megumi Support Role	8.8
2014	Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno Japanese Movie, 2014, Takani Megumi (Support Role)	Takani Megumi Support Role	8.7
2014	Carrying Spring Japanese Movie, 2014, Takazawa Ai (Support Role)	Takazawa Ai Support Role	7.5
2013	Tokyo Family Japanese Movie, 2013, Noriko Mamiya (Support Role)	Noriko Mamiya Support Role	7.5
2012	Vampire Japanese Movie, 2012, Mina (Main Role)	Mina Main Role	7.6
2012	Rurouni Kenshin Japanese Movie, 2012, Takani Megumi (Support Role)	Takani Megumi Support Role	8.6
2011	By Chance Japanese Movie, 2011, (Main Role)	Main Role	7.0
2011	Patisserie Coin De Rue Japanese Movie, 2011, Natsume (Main Role)	Natsume Main Role	7.2
2010	The Lightning Tree Japanese Movie, 2010, Rai / Yu (Main Role)	Rai / Yu Main Role	7.2
2010	Flowers Japanese Movie, 2010, Rin (Main Role)	Rin Main Role	7.3
2010	About Her Brother Japanese Movie, 2010, Takano Koharu (Main Role)	Takano Koharu Main Role	7.0
2009	Goodbye, My Secret Friend Japanese Movie, 2009, Ike [Voice] (Main Role)	Ike [Voice] Main Role	7.5
2009	Honokaa Boy Japanese Movie, 2009, Kaoru (Support Role)	Kaoru Support Role	7.1
2008	Tokyo! Japanese Movie, 2008, Pizza Delivery Girl (Main Role)	Pizza Delivery Girl Main Role	7.0
2008	One Million Yen Girl Japanese Movie, 2008, Suzuko Sato (Main Role)	Suzuko Sato Main Role	7.8
2008	Best Wishes for Tomorrow Japanese Movie, 2008, Moribe Kazuko (Support Role)	Moribe Kazuko Support Role	7.7
2008	Don't Laugh at My Romance Japanese Movie, 2008, En-Chan (Support Role)	En-Chan Support Role	6.4
2007	Welcome to the Quiet Room Japanese Movie, 2007, Miki (Support Role)	Miki Support Role	7.2
2007	Mushishi Japanese Movie, 2007, Tanyu (Support Role)	Tanyu Support Role	6.9
2006	Rainbow Song Japanese Movie, 2006, Sato Kana (Support Role)	Sato Kana Support Role	7.4
2006	Hula Girls Japanese Movie, 2006, Kimiko Tanikawa (Support Role)	Kimiko Tanikawa Support Role	7.5
2006	Sugar and Spice Japanese Movie, 2006, [Girl on the bus] (Support Role)	[Girl on the bus] Support Role	6.8
2006	Honey and Clover Japanese Movie, 2006, Hagumi Hanamoto (Main Role)	Hagumi Hanamoto Main Role	6.8
2005	Yamato Japanese Movie, 2005, Taeko Nozaki (Support Role)	Taeko Nozaki Support Role	7.5
2005	Henshin Japanese Movie, 2005, Hamura Megumi (Main Role)	Hamura Megumi Main Role	6.8
2005	Shining Boy & Little Randy Japanese Movie, 2005, Murakami Emi (Support Role)	Murakami Emi Support Role	7.2
2005	Turtles Swim Faster Than Expected Japanese Movie, 2005, Kujaku Ogitani / "Peacock" (Support Role)	Kujaku Ogitani / "Peacock" Support Role	7.1
2005	Letters from Nirai Kanai Japanese Movie, 2005, Asato Fuki (Main Role)	Asato Fuki Main Role	7.5
2005	Tetsujin 28 Japanese Movie, 2005, Tachibana Mami (Support Role)	Tachibana Mami Support Role	5.9
2005	Jukai Japanese Movie, 2005, Harumi (Support Role)	Harumi Support Role	0.0
2004	Sea Cat Japanese Movie, 2004, Noda Miya (Support Role)	Noda Miya Support Role	2.5
2004	Mask de 41 Japanese Movie, 2004, Kuramochi Haruka (Support Role)	Kuramochi Haruka Support Role	6.0
2004	Hana & Alice Japanese Movie, 2004, Arisugawa Tetsuko / "Alice" (Main Role)	Arisugawa Tetsuko / "Alice" Main Role	7.2
2003	1980 Japanese Movie, 2003, Hashiba Rika (Main Role)	Hashiba Rika Main Role	8.0
2003	Worst By Chance Japanese Movie, 2003, Harada's girlfriend (Support Role)	Harada's girlfriend Support Role	7.1
2001	All About Lily Chou Chou Japanese Movie, 2001, Shiori Tsuda (Support Role)	Shiori Tsuda Support Role	7.8
2001	Harmful Insect Japanese Movie, 2001, Yamamoto Natsuko (Support Role)	Yamamoto Natsuko Support Role	7.1

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2021	Shikatanakatta to Yuute wa Ikan Nodesu Japanese Special, 2021, 1 eps Torii Fusako (Main Role)	1	Torii Fusako Main Role	7.6
2018	This Comic is Amazing Japanese Special, 2018, 12 eps [Herself] (Main Role)	12	[Herself] Main Role	7.1
2017	Yutori Desu ga Nani ka SP Japanese Special, 2017, 2 eps Kasaki Kumi [Yamaji's junior high school classmate] (Support Role)	2	Kasaki Kumi [Yamaji's junior high school classmate] Support Role	7.7
2012	Double Face: Gisou Keisatsu-hen Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Suenaga Mari [Freeter] (Support Role)	1	Suenaga Mari [Freeter] Support Role	7.9
2012	Double Face: Sennyuu Sosa-hen Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Suenaga Mari [Representative Suenaga's daughter, part-time worker] (Support Role)	1	Suenaga Mari [Representative Suenaga's daughter, part-time worker] Support Role	7.9
2005	Nijushi no Hitomi Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps Katagiri Kotoe (Support Role)	1	Katagiri Kotoe Support Role	4.0
2005	Hotel Sunrise HND - Saigo no Stay Japanese Special, 2005, 0 eps [Room 777] (Main Role)	0	[Room 777] Main Role	0.0
2005	Tiger & Dragon Special Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps Risa (Support Role)	1	Risa Support Role	7.8
2004	Nanako and Nanao: The Day They Became Sister and Brother Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps Nanako (Main Role)	1	Nanako Main Role	7.4
2004	Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2004 Fall Special Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps {Kako kara no Nikki} Kitajima Yurie (Support Role)	1	{Kako kara no Nikki} Kitajima Yurie Support Role	7.0
2004	Kako kara no Nikki Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	0.0
2002	Ukiha: Shounentachi No Natsu Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps Yamashita Miyuki (Support Role)	1	Yamashita Miyuki Support Role	6.0
2001	Ao to Shiro de Mizuiro Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps Shiina Kasumi (Main Role)	1	Shiina Kasumi Main Role	7.2

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2015	Datsuryoku News Network Japanese TV Show, 2015, 350 eps (Ep. 68, 102, 134, 214) (Guest)	350	(Ep. 68, 102, 134, 214) Guest	7.0
2010	Arashi ni Shiyagare Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps (Ep. 329) (Guest)	460	(Ep. 329) Guest	8.4
2009	A-Studio+ Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps (Ep. 336) (Guest)	810	(Ep. 336) Guest	10.0
2008	Himitsu no Arashi-chan Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps (Ep. 105) (Guest)	211	(Ep. 105) Guest	8.4
2005	Oshareism Japanese TV Show, 2005, 760 eps (Ep. 265) (Guest)	760	(Ep. 265) Guest	8.4
1998	Jounetsu Tairiku Japanese TV Show, 1998, 1350 eps (Ep. 414) {Sept 10, 2006} (Guest)	1350	(Ep. 414) {Sept 10, 2006} Guest	8.0