Akari Takaishi
Japanese actress (born 2002)
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Akari Takaishi (髙石あかり, Takaishi Akari; born December 19, 2002) is a Japanese actress.[1]
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BornDecember 19, 2002
Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan
OccupationActress
Yearsactive2014–present
AgentAvex Management
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| Born | December 19, 2002 Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Agent | Avex Management |
Biography
In 2014, Takaishi entered a contest held by Avex and debuted in the entertainment industry. She was a member of the dance-vocal group "α-X's" but left in 2018.[2] The following year, she announced that she would focus mainly on her acting. She gained recognition through the Baby Assassins film series. In 2024, she won an audition against 2,892 participants, landing her dream role as the heroine of an Asadora.[3][4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sound of Waves | Yukari | [1] | |
| 2019 | Women's Baseball | Ichika | [5] | |
| 2021 | Baby Assassins | Chisato Sugimoto | Lead role | [6] |
| 2022 | Tsuisō Journey | Kurumi | [7] | |
| Old School | Rin Ishioka | [8] | ||
| 2023 | Single8 | Natsumi | [9] | |
| As Long as We Both Shall Live | Kaya Saimori | [10] | ||
| Baby Assassins: 2 Babies | Chisato Sugimoto | Lead role | [11] | |
| S-Friends 2 | Saki Yamada | [12] | ||
| 2024 | The Scoop | Kasane Sugihara | [13] | |
| The Parades | Yasuko | [14] | ||
| The Colors Within | Kimi Sakunaga (voice) | Lead role | [15] | |
| Stolen Identity: Final Hacking Game | Chiharu Seto | [16] | ||
| Baby Assassins: Nice Days | Chisato Sugimoto | Lead role | [17] | |
| Documentary of Baby Assassins | Herself | Documentary | [18] | |
| The Hotel of My Dream | Miwako Higashijujo | [19] | ||
| 2025 | Suicide Notes Laid on the Table | Rina Mikado | [20] | |
| Ghost Killer | Fumika Matsuoka | Lead role | [21] | |
| Dream Animals: The Movie | Pegasus-chan (voice) | [22] | ||
| On Summer Sand | Yuko Kawakami | [23] | ||
| S-Friends 3 | Saki Yamada | [24] | ||
| S-Friends 4 | Saki Yamada | [25] | ||
| 2026 | Mag Mag | Yui Teramoto | [26] | |
Television drama
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Secret × Heroine Phantomirage! | Rurie Takamuro | Episode 51 | [27] |
| 2022 | What Six Survivors Told | Beast Kashimoto | [28] | |
| 2023 | My Worst Friend | Miharu Kagiya | [29] | |
| 2023–24 | Falling High School Girl and Irresponsible Teacher | Mikoto Ochiai | 2 seasons | [30] |
| 2024 | Baby Assassins: Everyday! | Chisato Sugimoto | Lead role | [31] |
| 2025 | Mr. Mikami's Classroom | Haruka Chigira | [32] | |
| Apollo's Song | Hiromi Watari | Lead role | [33] | |
| Glass Heart | Yukino Sakurai | [34] | ||
| 2025–26 | The Ghost Writer's Wife | Toki Matsuno | Lead role; Asadora | [35] |
Other television
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 76th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen | As a judge | [36] |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | Nezuko Kamado | [2] | |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50th Elan d'or Awards | Elan d'or Award | Herself | Won | [37] |