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Masumi Harukawa

Masumi Harukawa

Actor · Born November 16, 1935 (90) · Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan

Born Machie Takigawa, she was active as a dancer at the Asakusa Rock Theater under the stage name Mary Rose in the early 1950s. Due to her appearance, she was affectionately nicknamed Daruma-chan and Jumbo-chan. Soon after moving to the Nichigeki Music Hall, she was scouted by the film industry and made her acting debut in "Gurama-to no yuwaku/The Temptation of Grama Island." Memorable in Japan for her regular role in eight of the ten Toei film series " Trucker Rascals," playing the wife of the series co-star Aikawa Kinya, among appearances in other popular cinematic serials such as Zatoichi and Tora-san. International audiences would be more familiar with her work with avant-garde directors Shōhei Imamura & Shūji Terayama.

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Born
November 16, 1935 (90)
From
Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
8 on MovieCove · 128 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 17% in 30 days

What are Masumi Harukawa's films like?

Across their 7 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 83rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 79th percentile
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
20%
Survival
20%
Bonds
18%
Self
18%
Power
11%
Ideas
8%
Society
5%
Grief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 7 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 1 · Serious 2 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 3 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 3 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 1

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 1

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 2 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Heavy: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their heavy movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 2 · Affecting 0 · Heavy 5

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 3 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Melancholic
4
Warm
2
Bittersweet
2
Contemplative
2
Other
3

How their films linger

Haunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Masumi Harukawa's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 8 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Masumi Harukawa's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

128 credits, 8 with a MovieCove page.

  • Bokyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • 愛の立待岬・京都－函館殺人事件 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Waga Machi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Carlos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Tetsuro Tamba's Great Spirit World: What Happens When You Die (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as 五十嵐玉緒

  • I Love You So Much (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Shiro and Marilyn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Katsue Nakazato

  • Tokyo Pop(1988)

    as Mother

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • The Story of Hachikō(1987)

    as Okichi

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Makeup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Ellie My Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Michi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Matsuyo

  • Sotsugyou -GRADUATION- (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Abarenbo Shogun II – New Year’s Special (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Hole in the Pants (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Play it, Boogie-Woogie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Haruyo Kobayashi

  • Shogun's Ninja(1980)

    as Lady Yodo

    Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films

  • Run Truck Rascal, Run! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • A 5,000 Kilometer Run under The Scorching Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • The Truck Rascals Go to The North (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Pink Lady's Motion Picture (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Hakatakko Pure Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Truck Rascals: Another Odyssey of Momojiro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Crocodile, Parrot and Fur Seal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Nanako's mather

  • I Am A Man of Honor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Older brother (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Show 13 episodes · as Saeko

  • The Boxer(1977)

    as Harumi

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Truck Rascals in Fever Heat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Bridal Cruise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Truckster Goes to Hokkaido (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Human Revolution II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Hobo General (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • A Cheerful Yakuza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • The Wild Trucker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Kimie Matsushita (Mother)

  • Truck Rascals: No One Can Stop Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Kimie, Jonathan's Wife

  • I Am a Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • The Gate of Youth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Pastoral: To Die in the Country (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Air woman

  • Tora-san's Lullaby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as 踊子

  • The Castle of Sand(1974)

    as Naka Sumie

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Wagako wa Tanin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Kigeki-otoko no ude dameshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Edo wo Kiru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Kigeki: Otoko no nakidokoro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Masayo Kinoshita

  • The Killing Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Onna Ikitemasu: Sakariba Wataridori (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Tomiko

  • Zatoichi in Desperation(1972)

    as Ohama

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • 姫君捕物控 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • My Voiceless Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • なんたって18歳！ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Maboroshi no Satsui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Otoko Ippiki Gaki Daisho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Hajimete no Tabi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Where Spring Comes Late (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Passengers on Nemuro Main Line

  • Attention Please (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Silk Hat Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Choko

  • Tora-san, His Tender Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as 驹子

  • Shinjuku Plaza (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Japan's No. 1 Disconnected Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Koyama's Wife

  • Women Can't Be Beaten (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Wolf Escort (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Madcap Mixup (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Mamechiyo

  • 猛烈社員 スリゴマ忍法 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Futari no Koibito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Samurai Banners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Buhei's wife

  • A Comedy in Front of the Station: Pier (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Crazy Big Discovery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Hanakawado Wakako

  • Wicked Priest 2: Ballad of Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Desperate Hoodlum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • The Human Bullet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Woman in Apron

  • Mappira shain yūkyōden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • How to Be the Worst of Office Workers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • The Young Eagles of the Kamikaze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Curse of the Blood (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Okuma

  • The Marked Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Mexican Free-for-All (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Yukari

  • The Neon Taiheiki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • School for Thieves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Kuriko

  • Oyaji Daiko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Great Incidents (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Sodachi zakari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Yanagase Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Sumie Yato

  • Tokyo Gambler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Ambassador Ramen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Zatoichi's Cane Sword(1967)

    as Oryu

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Golden Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Okiku

  • Dynamite Doctor Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Otoki

  • Third Class Soldier Boss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Yakuza Vassal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Women Doing Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • The Threat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Hiroko

  • Code of Ruffians (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Chained Bitch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • House of Terrors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Akemi Yokota

  • The Man Who Killed Six Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • The Abalone Gals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Color (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Bloody Shuriken (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • The Black Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Nami kage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Sex Peddlers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • The Spying Sorceress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Kara

  • Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • The Glamorous Ghost (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Sugie Asami

  • Intentions of Murder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Sadako Takahashi

  • Life of Hishakaku 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • How to Make Money (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Monrō no yōna onna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • To Your Majesty, The Emperor 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Akemi

  • The Insect Woman(1963)

    as Midori

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Onna yajikita-tatchi ryokō (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Our Marriage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Rinko Arishima

  • Girls of the Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Harada

  • Obon's Dipping Contest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Obon, The Moll Dipper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • The Troubles of Wimpy Women Soldiers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Aces Wild (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Modern Moneymaking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Jiyūgaoka fujin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Just Barely (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Yellow Cherries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Hito mo arukeba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Namiko

  • The Five Jolly Thieves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Pineapple Butai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Betty

  • Utamaro, Painter of the Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • The Cola Game (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Three Generations of Company Presidents Part II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Temptation on Glamour Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Masa Uchida

Career shape

Star power in the 91st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 128 titles from 1959 to 1993; peak year 1963.

Biggest box office

The Story of Hachikō (1987)

$14M worldwide

Highest rated

The Story of Hachikō (1987)

Midcredits 97th

Film career

19591993

Peak 1963 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1961Screen debut· Girls of the Night
  • 1964First top-billed film· Intentions of Murder

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting128 of 128: 128 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score82nd

By decade

1950s5 · acting1960s66 · acting1970s40 · acting1980s13 · acting1990s4 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 11% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Masumi Harukawa's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 82nd percentile, the median of all 8; across their 7 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 86th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

86thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Approval · how many liked their films

85thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Reach · how many have seen their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 7

Midcredits score across 8 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th3

Shape of the crowd

None of their 8 titles divides audiences: 7 are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser7

Most loved · actor

The Story of Hachikō (1987)

Midcredits 97th · 87% liked

Reviewers score the acting 72/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 45. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Masumi Harukawa work with?

People who share at least 2 of Masumi Harukawa's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Taiji Tonoyama shares the most, 3.

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors