Ineko Arima
Known for
Born in Osaka in 1932, Ineko Arima was a defining young leading lady of the Shochiku studio in the 1950s and 1960s. She worked memorably with Yasujiro Ozu in Tokyo Twilight (1957), playing a troubled younger daughter, and again in Equinox Flower (1958). She also collaborated with Kon Ichikawa and Keisuke Kinoshita in some of the studio's key dramas of that era. Her onscreen presence combined quiet vulnerability with an unusual directness, making her one of the faces most associated with Japanese domestic cinema at its peak.
Ineko Arima
35 Movies
3 Series
Born in Osaka in 1932, Ineko Arima was a defining young leading lady of the Shochiku studio in the 1950s and 1960s. She worked memorably with Yasujiro Ozu in Tokyo Twilight (1957), playing a troubled younger daughter, and again in Equinox Flower (1958). She also collaborated with Kon Ichikawa and Keisuke Kinoshita in some of the studio's key dramas of that era. Her onscreen presence combined quiet vulnerability with an unusual directness, making her one of the faces most associated with Japanese domestic cinema at its peak.
Movies
Plays Shunran Yô
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
1959
Plays Junko Asakura
A Full Life
1962
Plays Setsuko Hirayama
Equinox Flower
1958
Plays Akiko Sugiyama
Tokyo Twilight
1957
Plays Maki, Shuzo's wife
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
1963
Plays Shizuko
Black River
1957
Plays Gin Sama
Love Under the Crucifix
1962
Plays Hisako Tanuma
Zero Focus
1961
Plays Sachiko
Late Chrysanthemums
1954
Plays Midori
Farewell to Spring
1959
Plays Isaku Makiko
Confessions Among Actresses
1971
Plays 於大
Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu
1965
Plays Otane, Hikokurô's wife
Night Drum
1958
Plays Sachiko Inui
The Snow Flurry
1959
Plays Yoshiko Yoshioka
Life of Matsu the Untamed
1965
Plays Umegawa
Chikamatsu's Love in Osaka
1959
Plays Shizuko Miyajima
Mune yori mune ni
1955
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Confessions Among Actresses
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The Master of Funerals
Mysterious Woman
2019
Film
Closed Ward
Dr. Takase
2001
Film
Asuka
藤吉志乃 · 149 episodes
1999–
TV
Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series
Rika Aoike · 1 episode
1990
TV
Confessions Among Actresses
Isaku Makiko
1971
Film
Heaven and Earth
Naya Tatsuzoue · 52 episodes
1969–
TV
Life of Matsu the Untamed
Yoshiko Yoshioka
1965
Film
Lord Tokugawa Ieyasu
於大
1965
Film
Bushido: The Cruel Code of the Samurai
Maki, Shuzo's wife
1963
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Ineko Arima and where are they from?
Ineko Arima is 94 years old, born on April 3, 1932 in Osaka, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Ineko Arima?
Ineko Arima is best known for roles in The Human Condition I: No Greater Love, Equinox Flower, Tokyo Twilight.
How many movies has Ineko Arima been in?
Over a 75-year career (since 1951), Ineko Arima has appeared in 35 movies and 3 TV shows.
What was Ineko Arima's first movie?
The career of Ineko Arima began with Lady Takarazuka (1951).
What is Ineko Arima's most recent movie or series?
Ineko Arima's most recent release is The Master of Funerals, which premiered on September 20, 2019.
What TV shows has Ineko Arima appeared in?
On television, Ineko Arima has appeared in Heaven and Earth, Yasuragi no Toki: Michi, Yasuragi no Sato, Asuka.
Ineko Arima
1932-04-03 · Osaka, Japan
Ineko Arima (born April 3, 1932) is a revered Japanese film actress. With a career spanning from 1957 to the present, Arima has graced the silver screen under the guidance of legendary directors like Yasujirō Ozu and Kon Ichikawa. Her notable filmography includes roles in Late Chrysanthemums, Black River, Tokyo Twilight, Equinox Flower, and Love Under the Crucifix, showcasing her remarkable talent. Beyond film, she has also made her mark on television, notably in NHK Taiga dramas like Ten to Chi to and Tokugawa Yoshinobu. Arima's contributions have been recognized with honors in Japan, including the Medal with Purple Ribbon (1995) and the Order of the Precious Crown (2003).