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Miki Nakatani

Miki Nakatani

Actor · Born January 12, 1976 (50) · Tokyo, Japan

Miki Nakatani (中谷 美紀 Nakatani Miki, born 12 January 1976) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is most known for her appearance in the 1998 Japanese supernatural psychological horror film Ring.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 12, 1976 (50)
From
Tokyo, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
13 on MovieCove · 84 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 56% in 30 days

What are Miki Nakatani's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Self.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Horror3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 35th percentile
: browse their Horror 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
Survival
25%
Self
23%
Bonds
15%
Society
13%
Morality
10%
Ideas
8%
Power
6%
Identity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this themePower2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 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 0 · Dark 8

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

Grounded 3 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 1

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 6 · Intense 3

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 7 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

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

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

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 5 · Full focus 2

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

A split, not a type: Easy watch 1 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 5

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

A split, not a type: Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 2

Roles they play

9 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 9 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 9
Hero
4 of 9
Shapeshifter
1 of 9
Show the 9 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Dread
4
Melancholic
6
Contemplative
5
Bittersweet
3
Other
7

How their films linger

Bittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet8
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous2

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 Miki Nakatani's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 13 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Miki Nakatani'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

84 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page.

  • ONE DAY ~It's Wonderful Christmas Ado~ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 11 episodes · as Kurauchi Kikyo

  • 猟銃 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • The Legend & Butterfly(2023)

    as Kagamino

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Giver Taker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 5 episodes · as Itsuki Kurasawa

  • First Gentleman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Rinko Soma

  • Followers(2020)

    Show 9 episodes · as Limi Nara

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Please Don't Chant Buddhist Prayers in the Hospital Room (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 10 episodes · as Miyake Ryoko

  • Haru: Sogo Shosha no Onna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • Four Women Living in That House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as 牧田佐知

  • You've Got Someone to Come Home To (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Unrequited Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 22 episodes · as Hiura Mizuki / Kanzaki Mitsuru

  • IQ246: The Cases of a Royal Genius (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 12 episodes · as Tomomi Morimoto

  • The Copycat Criminal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · as Shigeko Maehata

  • It's Not That I Can't Get Married, I Just Don't Do It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Foujita (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Kimiyo

  • A Stitch of Life(2015)

    as Ichie Minami

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Ghost Writer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 10 episodes · as Risa Tono

  • The World of Kanako(2014)

    as Rie Azuma

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • I Am Searching For Myself (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Miyamoto Musashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • 300 Million Yen Robbery (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Narration (voice)

  • Gunshi Kanbee(2014)

    Show 50 episodes · as Teru

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • The Kiyosu Conference (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife

  • Chain of Flowers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Miyuki

  • Ask This of Rikyu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Son

  • Real (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Shrink

  • 7 Days of Himawari & Her Puppies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Yoshihisa Igarashi

  • Otona Joshi no Anime Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Hatoko (voice)

  • One in a hundred thousand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Akiko Yamauchi

  • Beautiful Rain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 12 episodes · as Nishiwaki Akane

  • The Holy Monsters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 8 episodes · as Yuka Kasugai

  • The Tale of Genji: A Thousand Year Enigma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Murasaki Shikibu

  • The Castle of Sand (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Hankyu Railways - A 15-Minute Miracle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Shoko Takase

  • Anpanman: The Blacknose with Magical Song (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Kana (voice)

  • Sweet Little Lies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ruriko Iwamoto

  • Zero Focus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Sachiko Murota

  • Jin(2009)

    Show 22 episodes · as Miki Tomonaga / Nokaze

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Kuruneko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 50 episodes · Actor

  • Flavor of Happiness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Yamashita Takako

  • Happily Ever After (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sachie Morita

  • Ganjisu-gawa de batafurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 2 episodes · as Tetsuko

  • Silk(2007)

    as Madame Blanche

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Akanezora Beyond the Crimson Sky (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Ofumi

  • Christmas on July 24th Avenue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Sayuri Honda

  • Loft(2005)

    as Reiko Hatuna

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Memories of Matsuko(2006)

    as Matsuko Kawajiri

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Dead Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Akane

  • Train Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Hermes

  • Thirty Lies or So (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Takarada

  • Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Aya

  • River of First Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Satuki Kato

  • The Hotel Venus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • When the Last Sword Is Drawn(2002)

    as Nui

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Miki Nakatani: AIR POCKET (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Father (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 11 episodes · as Akira Shindo

  • Love Quotient (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 12 episodes · as Reiko Yamamura

  • Koi suru Top Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Prince Shotoku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 2 episodes · as Tojiko no iratsume

  • Prince Shōtoku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Tojiko no iratsume

  • 世にも奇妙な物語 秋の特別編 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • R-17 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Miki Nakatani: BROKEN HEART (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Merry Christmas in Summer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 10 episodes · as Hoshino Haru

  • Chaos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Saori Komiyama / Satomi Tsushima

  • Forever Child (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 12 episodes · as Kusaka Yuuki

  • Keizoku: Unsolved Mysteries - Beautiful Dreamer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Jun Shibata

  • Keizoku Special: Phantom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Shibata Jun

  • Nothing Lasts Forever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Ring 2(1999)

    as Mai Takano

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Keizoku: Unsolved Cases (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 11 episodes · Theme Song Performance · as Jun Shibata

  • ハルモニア この愛の涯て (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 9 episodes · Actor

  • Oda Nobunaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Nōhime

  • Ringu(1998)

    as Mai Takano

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Spiral(1998)

    as Mai Takano

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Days (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 11 episodes · as Ezaki Mayumi

  • Koi no Tamerai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • BeRLiN (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kyoko

  • Broken Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Asami

  • Station (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 9 episodes · Actor

  • 長男の嫁 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Yokohama shinjū (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 11 episodes · Actor

  • Under One Roof (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 24 episodes · Actor

  • Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 84 titles from 1990 to 2023; peak year 1998.

Biggest box office

The Legend & Butterfly (2023)

$16M worldwide

Highest rated

Memories of Matsuko (2006)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Ringu (1998)

Film career

19902023

Peak 1998 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 3 MovieCove titles. 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.

  • 1998Screen debut· Ring
  • 1998Screen debut· The Spiral
  • 1999First top-billed film· Ring 2
  • 2006Career best· Memories of Matsuko
  • 2009Career best· Jin

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting84 of 84: 83 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score61stOther crew1 of 84: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1990s17 · 17 acting · 1 crew2000s31 · acting2010s29 · acting2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 23% of 13 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 Miki Nakatani's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 53rd percentile, the median of all 10; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 45th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

81stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up3
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th4
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 13 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Gunshi Kanbee (2014)

82nd percentile spread · 25% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Memories of Matsuko (2006)

Midcredits 96th · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 39. 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 Miki Nakatani work with?

People who share at least 2 of Miki Nakatani's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Kôji Suzuki shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers