Anne Watanabe
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Born in Tokyo in 1986, Anne Watanabe is the daughter of actor Ken Watanabe and grew up between fashion and drama. She started as a model before transitioning to acting in NHK morning dramas and prime-time series such as Tenno no Ryoriban (2015). Her feature work includes the ensemble piece Café Isobe (2008) and later television leads. Composed and restrained on screen, she has settled into a quietly reliable presence in Japanese domestic drama.
Anne Watanabe
23 Movies
17 Series
Born in Tokyo in 1986, Anne Watanabe is the daughter of actor Ken Watanabe and grew up between fashion and drama. She started as a model before transitioning to acting in NHK morning dramas and prime-time series such as Tenno no Ryoriban (2015). Her feature work includes the ensemble piece Café Isobe (2008) and later television leads. Composed and restrained on screen, she has settled into a quietly reliable presence in Japanese domestic drama.
Movies
Plays Shi Ka (Zhi Xia)
Kingdom: Return of the Great General
2024
Plays Kai Asako
Cube
2021
Plays Chii (voice)
The Wonderland
2019
Plays Shi Ka (Zhi Xia)
Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny
2023
Plays Chō Kuroyanagi (voice)
Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window
2023
Plays Sae (voice)
The Deer King
2021
Plays O-Ei (voice)
Miss Hokusai
2015
Plays Yu Kamoi
Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room - The Movie
2023
Plays Yu Kamoi
Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis
2026
Plays Narumi Kawabata
Midsummer's Equation
2013
Plays Chiaki Matsuo
The Solitary Gourmet
2025
Plays Yumi
Tonbi
2022
Plays Miharu
Bandage
2010
Plays Yuki
Tell It Like a Woman
2022
Plays Detective Tsunako Obayashi
Lost and Found
2016
Plays Risa Shiratori
Platinum Data
2013
Plays Bela
Humanoid Monster, Bem
2012
Plays Chizuru Koyama
Golden Orchestra
2016
Plays Naoko Nomura
Welcome Home, Hayabusa
2012
Plays Chisako Satoya
Stay Mum
2024
TV Shows
Plays Meiko Uno
Gochisousan
2013
Plays Mego-hime Date
Heart of a Samurai
2009
Plays Mai Hanasaki
Hanasaki Mai Speaks Out
2014
Plays Akane
Ghostly Girl
2013
Plays Kaede Shirokuma
Guardian of the Market
2022
Plays Akiyama Yuko
Desperate Motherhood
2011
Plays Minori Shiina
JAPAN SINKS: People of Hope
2021
Plays Sankyu Hirahara
The Super Splendid Spy
2009
Plays Asuka Miyagi
Joker: Unforgiven Investigator
2010
Plays Bela
Humanoid Monster Bem
2011
Plays Yoriko Yabushita
Dating: What's It Like To Be In Love
2015
Plays Nagasawa Ai
Samurai High School
2009
Plays Yūko Ichihara
×××HOLiC
2013
Plays Tachibana Marika
Don't Cry Anymore
2010
Plays Aki Ryomiya
BLOOD & SWEAT
2026
Plays Rena Tanizawa
Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata ~Ending Planner~
2012
Plays Naho
Shinzanmono
2010
Latest Trailers
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The Solitary Gourmet
Full Filmography
BLOOD & SWEAT
Aki Ryomiya · 8 episodes
2026
TV
Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis
Yu Kamoi
2026
Film
The Solitary Gourmet
Chiaki Matsuo
2025
Film
Kingdom: Return of the Great General
Shi Ka (Zhi Xia)
2024
Film
Stay Mum
Chisako Satoya
2024
Film
Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window
Chō Kuroyanagi (voice)
2023
Film
Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny
Shi Ka (Zhi Xia)
2023
Film
Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room - The Movie
Yu Kamoi
2023
Film
Tell It Like a Woman
Yuki
2022
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Anne Watanabe and where are they from?
Anne Watanabe is 40 years old, born on April 14, 1986 in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Anne Watanabe?
Anne Watanabe is best known for roles in Kingdom: Return of the Great General, Miss Hokusai, Cube.
How many movies has Anne Watanabe been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), Anne Watanabe has appeared in 23 movies and 17 TV shows.
What was Anne Watanabe's first movie?
The career of Anne Watanabe began with High and Low (2007).
What is Anne Watanabe's most recent movie or series?
Anne Watanabe's most recent release is BLOOD & SWEAT, which premiered on April 5, 2026.
What TV shows has Anne Watanabe appeared in?
On television, Anne Watanabe has appeared in JAPAN SINKS: People of Hope, Shinzanmono, ×××HOLiC, Dating: What's It Like To Be In Love.
Does Anne Watanabe have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Anne Watanabe's upcoming work includes: Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room - Capital Crisis (2026).
Anne Watanabe
1986-04-14 · Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Anne Watanabe (渡辺 杏, Watanabe An, born 14 April 1986 in Tokyo) is a Japanese fashion model, actress, and singer.
She is the daughter of film actor Ken Watanabe and his first wife Yumiko. In her modeling work, she is known by the mononym Anne. Watanabe's first high-profile modeling season was spring/summer 2006, in which she was featured in runway shows for Anna Sui, Diane von Furstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, and Vivienne Tam, among others. She also walked for Baby Phat, Imitation of Christ, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Marc by Marc Jacobs, and Thakoon in subsequent seasons.
Watanabe has been featured in print advertisements for Anna Sui and NARS Cosmetics. She was the main visual model for Sui's Secret Wish Magic Romance fragrancefor both print and video.