Mariko Kaga
Known for
Public film databases know Mariko Kaga as a Japanese actress, with only the basics of her career on file. 'Pale Flower' is the other title tied to her name. The record begins in 1962, at the age of 19. She has appeared mainly in romance. The distance between her first credit and her most recent is roughly 64 years. On film she appears in 'Love Letter' as Male Itsuki's Mother.
Mariko Kaga
49 Movies
11 Series
Public film databases know Mariko Kaga as a Japanese actress, with only the basics of her career on file. 'Pale Flower' is the other title tied to her name. The record begins in 1962, at the age of 19. She has appeared mainly in romance. The distance between her first credit and her most recent is roughly 64 years. On film she appears in 'Love Letter' as Male Itsuki's Mother.
Movies
Plays Ayano
Modori River
1983
Plays Kazuko Makimura
The Unspoiled Diamond
1982
Plays Male Itsuki's Mother
Love Letter
1995
Plays Owner of Patel
The Rape
1982
Plays Sanae Ishiwata
Spring Bell
1985
Plays Chiaki Koyama
Twinkle
1992
Plays Tayo
Love Letter
1981
Plays Witch
Sagrada Reset Part 1
2017
Plays Yoshikawa
Patisserie Coin De Rue
2011
Plays Saeko
Pale Flower
1964
Plays Kaede Dōmyōji
BOYS OVER FLOWERS the movie
2008
Plays Mio
Kagero-za
1981
Plays Yuki
Lovers Lost
1982
Plays Taeko Tokushima (Captain Tokushima's wife)
Mount Hakkoda
1977
Plays Keiko Sakami
With Beauty and Sorrow
1965
Plays Shoko Matsumoto
Muddy River
1981
Plays Witch
Sagrada Reset Part 2
2017
Plays Fumiko Masuda
A Scream from Nowhere
1977
Plays Mama
Mahjong Horoki
1984
Plays Yuka
Only on Mondays
1964
Plays Yoko
Snow Country
1965
Plays Shoko
Pleasures of the Flesh
1965
Plays Yuri Shimizu
A Legend or Was It?
1963
Plays Yasuko Taura
A Paucity of Flying Dreams
1990
Plays Kyoko Azumi
In His Chart
2011
Plays Kanzaki's mother
Saya: Perspective in Love
1986
Plays Yuki
A Flame at the Pier
1962
Plays Mari
An Outlaw
1964
Plays Akiko Nishie
Lover's Time
1987
TV Shows
Plays Rui Furukawa
Miotsukushi
1985
Plays Okoto
Kashin
1977
Plays Tatsu
Toshiie and Matsu
2002
Plays Matsubara Masami
Lost Paradise
1997
Plays Haruko Yoshinaga
Around 40
2008
Plays Sachi Hotta
Tokyo Bandwagon
2013
Plays Miyama Suzu
Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting
2025
Plays Masako Yui
Platonic
2014
Plays Horikiri Yuriko
Minami-kun is my lover!?
2024
Plays Nobe Masae
Your Hands are Whispering
1997
Plays Shiho Katsuragi
臨床心理士
2000
Latest Trailers
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In His Chart
Full Filmography
Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting
Miyama Suzu · 9 episodes
2025
TV
Minami-kun is my lover!?
Horikiri Yuriko · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Sagrada Reset Part 2
Witch
2017
Film
Sagrada Reset Part 1
Witch
2017
Film
Platonic
Masako Yui · 8 episodes
2014
TV
Tokyo Bandwagon
Sachi Hotta · 10 episodes
2013
TV
In His Chart
Kyoko Azumi
2011
Film
Patisserie Coin De Rue
Yoshikawa
2011
Film
Soup Opera
Toba-chan
2010
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mariko Kaga and where are they from?
Mariko Kaga is 82 years old, born on December 11, 1943 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Mariko Kaga?
Mariko Kaga is best known for roles in Love Letter, Pale Flower, BOYS OVER FLOWERS the movie.
How many movies has Mariko Kaga been in?
Over a 64-year career (since 1962), Mariko Kaga has appeared in 49 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Mariko Kaga's first movie?
The career of Mariko Kaga began with A Flame at the Pier (1962).
What is Mariko Kaga's most recent movie or series?
Mariko Kaga's most recent release is Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting, which premiered on April 1, 2025.
What TV shows has Mariko Kaga appeared in?
On television, Mariko Kaga has appeared in Tales of the Bizarre, Tokyo Bandwagon, Toshiie and Matsu, Around 40.
Mariko Kaga
1943-12-11 · Tokyo, Japan
Mariko Kaga (born December 11 , 1943) is a Japanese actress and TV presenter. Her real name is Masako Kaga.
She made her film debut in 1962 with Tears in the Lion's Mane. Her leading role in the film Monday Yuka, in which she co-starred with Akira Nakao and Yoko Yamamoto , is one of her most well-known works. She went on to appear in numerous films and dramas, and became a popular actress thanks to her devilish looks and excellent acting skills. On the other hand, she was labeled as "sassy" because she was always outspoken and assertive, and became known for her sharp character image, which caused a stir with her words and actions.
After returning to Japan in June 1965, she appeared in the Shiki Theatre Company 's play Ondine , which was a huge success with full houses every day. It was on this stage that she first discovered the joy of being an actress, and from then on she decided to pursue acting in earnest.