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Mari Natsuki

Mari Natsuki

Actor · Born May 2, 1952 (74) · Toshima, Tokyo, Japan

Mari Natsuki is a Japanese singer, dancer and actress. Born in Tokyo, she started work as a singer from a young age. In 2007 she announced her engagement to percussionist Nobu Saitō, with their marriage taking place in Spring 2008.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
May 2, 1952 (74)
From
Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
23 on MovieCove · 98 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 65 days to Oct 28Down 28% in 30 days

What are Mari Natsuki's films like?

Across their 16 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 65th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Action3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile
: browse their Action movies
Animation2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 66th percentile
: browse their Animation movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy 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
Bonds
29%
Self
27%
Morality
17%
Society
11%
Ideas
7%
Power
6%
Survival
3%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFame2 titles, browse their movies with this themeHope2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 3 · Dark 5

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 5 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 8 · Intense 2

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

Steady 2 · Shifting 8 · 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 4 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 7 · 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 1 · Engaged 10 · Full focus 0

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

A split, not a type: Resolved 6 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 4
Mentor
2 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Melancholic
7
Warm
4
Contemplative
5
Bittersweet
4
Other
16

How their films linger

Bittersweet9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Bittersweet13
  • 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 Mari Natsuki's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 23 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Netflix (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mari Natsuki'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

98 credits, 23 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Until We Meet Again(2026)

    as Hanako Shimizu

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Teruko & Lui (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 8 episodes · as Lui Morita

  • Puraibêto Bankâ(2025)

    Show 9 episodes · as Mikoto Tenguuji

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • My Undead Yokai Girlfriend(2024)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all shows

  • See Hear Love(2023)

    as Tae Izumoto

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Spirited Away: Live on Stage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Yubaba / Zeniba

  • From the End of the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Old Woman

  • Yudo: The Way of the Bath(2022)

    as Asako

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Hold My Hand at Twilight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 10 episodes · as Yukihira Kyoko

  • I Will Be Your Bloom(2022)

    Show 10 episodes · as Hanamaki Yuki

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • 実験都市DIVER CITY (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 10 episodes · as Summer (voice)

  • Angry Rice Wives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Taki

  • Over the Sky(2020)

    as Mori Obaa-chan (voice)

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Peep Time(2020)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all shows (provisional, few ratings)

  • Followers(2020)

    Show 9 episodes · as Eriko Tajima

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Tora-san, Welcome Back!(2019)

    as Reiko (Izumi's Mother)

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • The Tragedy of W (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • I Shared My Husband (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 10 episodes · as Fumie Someya

  • I Will Return Today (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Namiko Kondo

  • The Beginning Notes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Namiko Kondo

  • Meet Me After School(2018)

    Show 11 episodes · as Michiyo Shioya

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • Vision (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Aki

  • Detective Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Kimie Hasenuma

  • Isle of Dogs(2018)

    as Auntie (voice)

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Living City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • The Brand New Legend of the Stardust Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Shinjuku Seven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 11 episodes · as Shinobu

  • モンタージュ 三億円事件奇譚 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 2 episodes · as Kyoko Gibson

  • 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

  • Criminologist Himura and Mystery Writer Arisugawa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 10 episodes · as Tokie Shinomiya

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

    as Kimiko Magaki

  • 「昭和の歌よ、ありがとう」One Night Premiere LIVE (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Tomorrow Which Flower Blooms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 8 episodes · as Fuko Imakita / Mother

  • The Girl in the Sun(2013)

    as Ohsita

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Detective Totori and the Perfect Crimes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Suzumura Masami

  • Priceless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 10 episodes · as Marioka Ichirin

  • Carnation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 151 episodes · as Itoko Ohara (older)

  • Permanent Nobara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Masako

  • Anmitsu Hime 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Mrs. Kasutera

  • Hair Brush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Female barber

  • Anmitsu Hime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Kasutera Fujin

  • あんみつ姫 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Out of the Wind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sunnjya Imu

  • The Haunted Samurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • The Capricious Robot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Mother

  • Sakuran(2006)

    as Landlady

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Sugar & Spice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Fujiko

  • Iryu: Team Medical Dragon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 43 episodes · as Kito Shoko

  • Ski Jumping Pairs: Road to Torino 2006 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Producer

  • Nobuta wo produce(2005)

    Show 10 episodes · as Catherine

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Yoshitsune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 49 episodes · as Tango no Tsubone (Emperor's concubine)

  • Bewitched in Tokyo SP (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Casual Commitments (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 24 episodes · Actor

  • Bewitched In Tokyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 11 episodes · as Daria

  • Another Battle/Conspiracy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Sensen fukoku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Ping Pong(2002)

    as Obaba

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • An Adolescent(2001)

    as Yukie

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Spirited Away(2001)

    as Yubaba / Zeniba (voice)

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • The Nippon Television Special of Spirited Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Unmarried Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Another Battle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • The Boy Who Saw the Wind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Monica (voice)

  • Legendary Teacher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 11 episodes · as Reiko Ikeuchi（池内 怜子）

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

    Show 60 episodes · Actor

  • Kunoichi Financial Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kyukyu Hato Chiryoshitsu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Genroku Ryoran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 49 episodes · as Tomiko

  • Samurai Fiction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Okatsu

  • The Detective Is Born (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Remembering the Cosmos Flower (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Akiko's mother

  • Himawari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 162 episodes · as Azusa Minamida

  • Closing Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Tora-san to the Rescue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Reiko

  • Gerende ga tokeru hodo koishitai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Toki no kagayaki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kazue Moritani

  • The Hunted(1995)

    as Junko

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Devil's Kiss (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Tora-san Makes Excuses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Reiko

  • Tora-san Confesses (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Reiko

  • Strawberry Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Akiko

  • Tora-san Takes a Vacation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Reiko

  • Tora-san, My Uncle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Kozure Ôkami: Meifumadô no shikakunin. Haha koishi Daigorô zesshô!(1989)

    as Otoshi

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • 妻愛人同伴殺人ツアー (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Death Shadows (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Oren

  • Death Powder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Guernica

  • Maido Osawagase Shimasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • Kita no hotaru(1984)

    as Suma

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Legend of the Eight Samurai(1983)

    as Tamazusa

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Furuya Ikkou's Great Detective Kindaichi Kousuke Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Show 1 episode · as Miyako Mori

  • Lowly Ronin 4: Living Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Onimasa(1982)

    as Akio, Opponent's Mistress

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Cliff of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • The Extravagant Cops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Yoko Matsumoto

  • Japan Beauty Story: A Woman Among Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • G-Men '75 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Show 354 episodes · as 津川螢子警部補

  • The First Star of Happiness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 98 titles from 1974 to 2026; peak year 2001.

Biggest box office

Spirited Away (2001)

$361M worldwide

Highest rated

Spirited Away (2001)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

19742026

Peak 2001 · steadily prominent in film for years. 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting97 of 98: 97 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score64thProducing1 of 98: 1 only producing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s4 · acting1980s12 · acting1990s17 · acting2000s27 · 26 acting · 1 crew2010s23 · acting2020s15 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 12 roles
8202

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Mari Natsuki's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 72nd percentile, the median of all 16; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 69th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 23 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

14 of their 23 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser14
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Peep Time (2020)

83rd percentile spread · 38% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Spirited Away (2001)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 40. 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 Mari Natsuki work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mari Natsuki's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Naoto Takenaka shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers