Inoue Mao
- Name: Inoue Mao
- Native name: 井上真央
- Also Known as: いのうえ まお
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Female
- Born: January 9, 1987
- Age: 37
Inoue Mao started her career as an actress at five years old. She has been in many dramas since then. The viewers took notice of her in the series Kids War which ran from 1999 to 2003. In 2005, Mao took the lead role in the drama adaptation of the popular manga Hana Yori Dango, with Arashi member Matsumoto Jun, Shun Oguri, Shota Matsuda and Tsuyoshi Abe. Mao was awarded Best Actress by Television Drama Academy in the same year that the drama was aired.
Inoue Mao revealed in one show that her mother encouraged her to join performing acts to learn when she was at the age of 4. She was also learning music and arts. Acting wasn't her priority then, but when she received her first fan letter, she decided to continue acting. Despite joining the show business at an early age, she also put priority to her school. In 2004, despite the rise of her popularity from the Kid's War series, she decided to put her acting on hold as she concentrated on graduating from University of Japan and enrolling at Meiji University. In 2005, at 18, Inoue enrolled in Meiji University, majoring in theater and literature; she chose Chinese as her second language elective. In her last year of college, she concentrated solely on her studies. In March 2009, she graduated from Meiji University.
On August 23, 2017, after a year and a half hiatus, it had been announced that Mao Inoue would make a drama comeback in a Fuji TV drama in fall titled "Ashita no Yakusoku". The broadcast started on October 17, 2017. Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Hyakuman Kai Ieba Yokatta
Japanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Soma Yui
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Nigatsu no Shosha: Zettai Gokaku no Kyoshitsu
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
Sakura Mai
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Shonen Torajiro
Japanese Drama, 2019, 5 eps
Kuruma Mitsuko
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Ashita no Yakusoku
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Aizawa Hinata
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Hana Moyu
Japanese Drama, 2015, 50 eps
Sugi Fumi
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Tokkan
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Suzumiya Miki
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Ohisama
Japanese Drama, 2011, 156 eps
Sudo Youko
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Juui Dolittle
Japanese Drama, 2010, 9 eps
Tajima Asuka
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Karei naru Spy
Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps
Yoshizawa Ami (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
7.0
|
Osama no Shinzo
Japanese Drama, 2008, 1 eps
Kariya Sakura
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
First Kiss
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Fukunaga Mio
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Hana Yori Dango Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Makino Tsukushi
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
Hana Yori Dango
Japanese Drama, 2005, 9 eps
Makino Tsukushi
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
Emergency Room 24 Hours Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
Kokubo Sae (Ep. 1-4)
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Home Drama
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Nagamine Shoko
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 5
Japanese Drama, 2003, 45 eps
Imai Akane
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 4
Japanese Drama, 2002, 40 eps
Imai Akane
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2001, 45 eps
Imai Akane
(Main Role)
|
8.1
|
Kids War: Zaken na yo Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2000, 45 eps
Imai Akane
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kids War: Zaken na yo
Japanese Drama, 1999, 40 eps
Imai Akane
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Oar
Japanese Drama, 1999, 3 eps
Tomita Ayako
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Hi no Ryosen
Japanese Drama, 1998, 65 eps
Kagami Moe
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Terakoya Yume Shinan
Japanese Drama, 1997, 24 eps
Osaki
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kin no Tamago
Japanese Drama, 1997, 12 eps
(Unknown)
|
8.0
|
Shin Hanshichi Torimonocho
Japanese Drama, 1997, 18 eps
Ochikara (Ep. 4)
(Guest Role)
|
9.0
|
Mito Komon Season 25
Japanese Drama, 1996, 43 eps
(Ep. 14)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kura
Japanese Drama, 1995, 6 eps
Tanouchi Retsu [Young]
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
Japanese Drama, 1994, 53 eps
Tsuruhime [Young] (Ep. 30-31)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Zankokuna Shashin
Japanese Drama, 1992, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Manatsu no Keiji
Japanese Drama, 1992, 20 eps
[Child who gets hit by police car]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Sunset Sunrise
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Sekino Momoka
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Remember to Breathe
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Yuko
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Angry Rice Wives
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Matsuura Ito
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
I Have Never Shot Anyone
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Fukuhara Utama
(Support Role)
|
5.5
|
Katsuben!
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Tachibana Kotoe
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Ranhansha
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Kayama Mitsue
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Yakiniku Dragon
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Yi Hwa [Rika]
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
The Murder of Snow White
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Shirono Miki
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
The Eternal Zero
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Miyabe Matsuno [Kyuzo's wife]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
King Of Apology
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Kuramochi Noriko (case 1)
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Tsuna Hiichatta!
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Nishikawa Chiaki
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Rebirth
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Akiyama Erina
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Oba: The Last Samurai
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Aono Chieko
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Surely Someday
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Goto Shoko
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
My Darling Is a Foreigner
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Saori
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
I Give My First Love to You
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Taneda Mayu
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Hana Yori Dango Final
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Makino Tsukushi
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Kaidan
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Ohisa
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Gegege no Kitaro
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Mika Miura
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Check It Out, Yo!
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Haebaru Yui
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Yoru no Agura: Ane to Ototo to Watashi
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
Akiko
(Main Role)
|
8.1
|
Shonen Torajiro Special
Japanese Special, 2020, 2 eps
Mitsuko
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Ranhansha
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Kayama Mitsue
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Paji - Jijii to Magomusume no Aijo Monogatari
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Sakita Momo [Adult]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2009 Fall Special
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
{Kensaku Suru Onna} Okazaki Kanako
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Tengoku de Kimi ni Aetara
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Nonogami Natsumi
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Anmitsu Hime 2
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Anmitsu Hime
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Hana Yori Dango Special Final
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Makino Tsukushi
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Anmitsu Hime
Japanese Special, 2008, 2 eps
Anmitsu Hime / Tokoroten
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Hana Ikusa
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Iwasaki Mineko
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Grave of the Fireflies
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Natsu Sawano
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Kids War Special: Kore de Final! Zaken na yo
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Imai Akane
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kids War Special: Aikoso Subete da! Zaken na yo
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Imai Akane
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kids War Special: Zaken na yo
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Imai Akane
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Father
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
The Locksmith 2
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
Nohira Kaori
(Guest Role)
|
1.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Zeroichi
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 100 eps
(Ep. 28)
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 51, 694)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Another Sky
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps
(Ep. 78)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
5LDK
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps
(Ep. 12)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 165, 295)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps
(Ep. 67, 99, 197)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Hana yori Dango 2 (Returns) Bangai hen: Makinoke Hajimete no Kazoku Ryoko in N.Y.
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 1 eps
Makino Tsukushi
(Main Host)
|
7.8
|
Arashi no Shukudai-kun
Japanese TV Show, 2006, 178 eps
(Ep. 156-157)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Oshareism
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 760 eps
(Ep. 216)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Shin Domoto Kyoudai
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 454 eps
(Ep. 74, 131)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Cinemaholic
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 56 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Jounetsu Tairiku
Japanese TV Show, 1998, 1350 eps
[Director] (Ep. 705-706) {Kazumasa Oda taken by herself June 10-17, 2012}
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20080628, 20091024)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Tokyo Friends Park II
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 0 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 75 eps
[Akagumi Captain] (Ep. 62)
(Main Host)
|
7.6
|
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