Takako Matsu
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Takako Matsu, born in Tokyo in 1977 into a legendary kabuki family, is one of the most respected Japanese actresses of her generation across film, television, and theatre. She won early acclaim as the lead in Tetsuya Nakashima's Confessions (2010), a formally daring school-set drama. She headlined the Oscar-nominated animated feature Napping Princess (2017) and has been the Japanese singing voice of Elsa in the Frozen films. She has taken major roles in Kore-eda and Iwai films, moving comfortably between commercial hits and auteur cinema. Her precise emotional control is complemented by a musical voice trained in kabuki traditions.
Takako Matsu
29 Movies
14 Series
Takako Matsu, born in Tokyo in 1977 into a legendary kabuki family, is one of the most respected Japanese actresses of her generation across film, television, and theatre. She won early acclaim as the lead in Tetsuya Nakashima's Confessions (2010), a formally daring school-set drama. She headlined the Oscar-nominated animated feature Napping Princess (2017) and has been the Japanese singing voice of Elsa in the Frozen films. She has taken major roles in Kore-eda and Iwai films, moving comfortably between commercial hits and auteur cinema. Her precise emotional control is complemented by a musical voice trained in kabuki traditions.
Movies
Plays Yuko Moriguchi
Confessions
2010
Plays Nazuna's Mother (voice)
Fireworks
2017
Plays Uzuki Nireno
April Story
1998
Plays Maiko Amamiya
Hero
2007
Plays Kanna Suzuri
1st Kiss
2025
Plays Maiko Amamiya
Hero
2015
Plays Wataru Mitsuya (voice)
Brave Story
2006
Plays Mizue
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad
2007
Plays Yoko Hashiba
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces
2008
Plays Kotoko Higa
It Comes
2018
Plays Keiko Koura
On Summer Sand
2025
Plays Tokiko Hirai
The Little House
2014
Plays Yuri Kishibeno
Last Letter
2020
Plays Hana Takemoto
Suite Dreams
2006
Plays Satoko Ichizawa
Dreams for Sale
2012
Plays Suga
The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai
2022
Plays Yoko Katagiri
Masquerade Hotel
2019
Plays Machiko
The Zen Diary
2022
Plays Sachi
Villon's Wife
2009
Plays Bar woman
Hard-Core
2018
Plays Uesugi/Riko
Love Generation Hong Kong
1998
Plays Yuki
9 Souls
2003
Plays Kie
The Hidden Blade
2004
Plays Akiko Amano
A Farewell to Jinu
2015
Plays Maiko Amamiya
HERO SP
2006
TV Shows
Plays 秋山多美
Clouds Over the Hill
2009
Plays Maiko Amamiya / 雨宫舞子
Hero
2001
Plays Riko Uesugi
Love Generation
1997
Plays Ryoko Okusawa
Long Vacation
1996
Plays Nakatani Setsuko
Omiai kekkon
2000
Plays 乌山瞳美
At the Soul of an Actor
2006
Plays Tanimachi Mizuho
Always the two of us
2003
Plays Towako Omameda
My Dear Exes
2021
Plays Maki Maki
Quartet
2017
Plays Yuriko Yuminari
Man of Destiny
2012
Plays Maki Kimijima
No Side Game
2019
Plays Nella Suzuki
Their Marriage
2025
Plays 후지사와 카즈코
ふつうが一番 －作家・藤沢周平 父の一言－
2016
Plays Higuchi Touko
Back of Father
2014
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Nagi Notes
Yoriko Endo
2026
Film
Their Marriage
Nella Suzuki · 9 episodes
2025
TV
On Summer Sand
Keiko Koura
2025
Film
1st Kiss
Kanna Suzuri
2025
Film
The Zen Diary
Machiko
2022
Film
The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai
Suga
2022
Film
My Dear Exes
Towako Omameda · 10 episodes
2021
TV
Last Letter
Yuri Kishibeno
2020
Film
No Side Game
Maki Kimijima · 10 episodes
2019
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Takako Matsu and where are they from?
Takako Matsu is 49 years old, born on June 10, 1977 in Tokyo, Japan.
What are the most famous roles of Takako Matsu?
Takako Matsu is best known for roles in Confessions, Fireworks, April Story.
How many movies has Takako Matsu been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Takako Matsu has appeared in 29 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Takako Matsu's first movie?
The career of Takako Matsu began with Because I Am Me (1997).
What is Takako Matsu's most recent movie or series?
Takako Matsu's most recent release is 大パルコ人⑤オカタイロックオペラ「雨の傍聴席、おんなは裸足…」, which premiered on November 6, 2025.
What TV shows has Takako Matsu appeared in?
On television, Takako Matsu has appeared in Long Vacation, Quartet, Hero, My Dear Exes.
Does Takako Matsu have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Takako Matsu's upcoming work includes: Nagi Notes (2026).
Takako Matsu
1977-06-10 · Tokyo, Japan
Takako Matsu is a Japanese actress and pop singer born on June 10, 1977. She gained widespread popularity in the late 1990s through hit TV dramas starring alongside Takuya Kimura, including the massive success Long Vacation (1996) and Love Generation (1997). These roles established her as a leading actress in television. She has received Best Actress awards multiple time in her career.