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Yôko Maki

Yôko Maki

Actor · Born October 15, 1982 (44) · Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Japan

Maki Yoko is a Japanese actress. Maki has appeared in several films including 2003 film Infection and the 2004 American remake The Grudge. Maki made her film debut at the age of 19 in 2001 film Drug. Her film career sprung when receiving a role as Aya in the highly modernized remake of the Japanese vengeance film Lady Snowblood (later re-titled as The Princess Blade). Maki later began performing on stage in the 2002 play Cross. In November 2008, Maki announced that she had married a 26-year old man not in the Japanese entertainment industry.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 15, 1982 (44)
From
Inzai, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Works as
Actor
Titles
22 on Motif · 97 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 28Down 29% in 30 days

What are Yôko Maki's films like?

Across their 13 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Motif score: 65th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Motif score: 84th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Crime3 titlesTypical Motif score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif 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
41%
Self
27%
Survival
12%
Morality
8%
Ideas
6%
Society
4%
Power
3%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeMemory3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themePurpose2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTruth2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTrauma2 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Dark: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their dark movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 2 · Serious 3 · Dark 7

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

Grounded 8 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 0

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

Gentle 1 · Charged 6 · Intense 5

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 2

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

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 6 · 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 6 · Full focus 4

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 5 · Heavy 6

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 4 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles
Herald
1 of 4
Threshold guardian
1 of 4
Shadow
1 of 4
Ally
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Contemplative
8
Melancholic
7
Bittersweet
4
Warm
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Bittersweet7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet6
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous4

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 Yôko Maki's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 12 of their 22 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (3).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Yôko Maki's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif 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

97 credits, 22 with a Motif page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • ユージニア (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as Hisako's Mother

  • ライフトレード (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Strange: Junji Ito's Tales for Sleepless Nights (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 1 episode · as Kuriko

  • Kyoto Hippocrates (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • 恋愛病院 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Kaneko's Commissary (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Great Absence(2023)

    as Yuki

    Motif score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Jigen Daisuke(2023)

    as Adele

    Motif score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Undercurrent (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Kanae Sekiguchi

  • Yokomichi Dragon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    Show 6 episodes · Actor

  • Parasite (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Nemesis the Movie: Mystery of Golden Spiral (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2023)

    as Kanda Nagisa

  • A Man(2022)

    as Kaori Kido

    Motif score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Before Goodbye: Fantastic 31 Days (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 23 episodes · as Kaneshima Yoko

  • The Confidence Man JP - Episode of the Hero - (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • The Cursed Sanctuary X (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    as Hoshino

  • Namonaihi: A Day with No Name (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Ride or Die(2021)

    as Mika Oe

    Motif score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Hakutaka Shirataka Amane no Investigation File (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    as Shirataka Amane

  • School Cop (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 10 episodes · as Ryoko Asamura

  • Nemesis(2021)

    Show as Nagisa Kanda

    Motif score: 14th percentile of all shows

  • First Love (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2020)

    as Yuki Makabe

  • Yatsuhakamura (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    as 森美也子

  • Voice (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 20 episodes · as Hikari Tachibana

  • Yotsuba Bank Harashima Hiromi Say Something! ~Bet on this Girl~ (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

  • 炎上弁護人 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Yakiniku Dragon (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2018)

    as Jung Hwa (Shizuka)

  • The Blood of Wolves(2018)

    as Rikako Takagi

    Motif score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Mixed Doubles(2017)

    as Hanako Tomita

    Motif score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Cecile's Plot (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 9 episodes · as Nao Miyaji

  • My Uncle (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Eri Inaba

  • After the Storm(2016)

    as Kyoko Shiraishi

    Motif score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Bitter Honey (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2016)

    as Yuriko Tamura

  • Moribito(2016)

    Show 9 episodes · as Shihana

    Motif score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Mozu The Movie (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Miki Akeboshi

  • かもしれない女優たち (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Poison Berry in my Brain (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Ichiko Sakurai

  • The Lion Standing in the Wind (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    as Takako Akishima

  • A Restaurant with Many Problems (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 10 episodes · as Tamako Tanaka

  • Disconcerto (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as Asako Kashiwagi

  • MOZU (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 15 episodes · as Miki Akeboshi

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

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Buddha 2: The Endless Journey(2014)

    as Prince Ruri (voice)

    Motif score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Saikō no Rikon: Special (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2014)

    as 灯里

  • Genome Hazard(2013)

    as Miyuki

    Motif score: 63rd percentile of all films

  • Like Father, Like Son(2013)

    as Yukari Saiki

    Motif score: 98th percentile of all films

  • I LOVE YOU (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • The Ravine of Goodbye (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kanako

  • Sue, Mai & Sawa: Righting the Girl Ship (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Mai-Chan

  • Before the Vigil (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    as Momoko Ikeda

  • Tada's Do-It-All House (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Matrimonial Chaos (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 11 episodes · as Akari Uehara

  • Late Blooming Sunflower My Life Renewed (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 10 episodes · as Kahori Nikaido

  • Foreign Affairs Police: Don't be fooled by that man (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Man of Destiny (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 10 episodes · as Akiko Miki

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

    as Fujitsubo

  • Looking for a True Fiancée (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Wakako Suzuki

  • Hard Romanticker(2011)

    Actor

    Motif score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Kare, Otto, Otoko Tomodachi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 8 episodes · as Haruko Inuyama

  • Love Strikes!(2011)

    as Motoko

    Motif score: 80th percentile of all films

  • SP: The Motion Picture II (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Eri Sasamoto

  • SP: The Motion Picture Pre Episode VI (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2011)

    as Eri Sasamoto

  • SP: The Motion Picture (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    as Eri Sasamoto

  • Ryōmaden (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 48 episodes · as Oryo

  • Dumbeast (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2009)

    as Shizuka

  • Michiko & Hatchin (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 22 episodes · as Michiko Malandro (voice)

  • You'll Die Six Hours Later (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Harada Mio

  • Flying Rabbits (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    as Chinatsu Kakiuchi

  • Weekly Yoko Maki (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Loss:Time:Life (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 11 episodes · as Horiike Kiyomi

  • Security Police (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 14 episodes · as Eri Sasamoto

  • Oboro - Lord of the Lies (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Our Textbook (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 12 episodes · as Saki Oshiro

  • A Delicious Way to Kill (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Udon(2006)

    Actor

    Motif score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Tokyo Friends: The Movie (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ryoko Fujiki

  • Sway(2006)

    as Chieko Kawabata

    Motif score: 76th percentile of all films

  • The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift(2006)

    as Woman at Boswell's Apt.

    Motif score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Vanished (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Time Limit Investigator (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · as Ritsuko Tachibana

  • Veronika Decides to Die (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Towa

  • Summer Time Machine Blues(2005)

    as Yui Ito

    Motif score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Tokyo Friends (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 5 episodes · as Ryoko Fujiki（藤木 涼子）

  • In the Pool (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • We Shall Overcome Someday (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2005)

    as Gang-ja Chun

  • A Perfect Day for Love Letters (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • The Grudge(2004)

    as Yoko Sekine

    Motif score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Infection(2004)

    as Nurse

    Motif score: 49th percentile of all films

  • People Without a Fort (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Furuya Meiko

  • Dark Tales of Japan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    as Akemi's Classmate (segment "Spiderwoman")

  • Renai Shousetsu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Kamikaze Girls(2004)

    as Baby's Staff

    Motif score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Innocence in Bloom (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Battle Royale II: Requiem(2003)

    as Maki Souda

    Motif score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Kao (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Sae Takeuchi（竹内 さえ）

  • The Princess Blade (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    as Aya

  • Pelican Road (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 96 titles, 95 of them dated from 2001 to 2026; peak year 2013.

Biggest box office

Like Father, Like Son (2013)

$37M worldwide

Highest rated

Like Father, Like Son (2013)

Motif 98th

Film career

20012026

Peak 2013 · steadily prominent in film for years. Top draw in 3 Motif 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.

  • 2001Screen debut· The Princess Blade
  • 2013First top-billed film· The Ravine of Goodbye
  • 2013Career best· Like Father, Like Son

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting96 of 96: 96 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score65th

By decade

2000s33 · acting2010s42 · acting2020s20 · acting

Billing

usually 4th · top billed in 6% of 18 roles
010616

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 Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, 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 Yôko Maki's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 66th percentile, the median of all 20; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 79th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

79thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

70thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Motif score across 22 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th6
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 22 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser10
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Hard Romanticker (2011)

79th percentile spread · 15% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Like Father, Like Son (2013)

Motif 98th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 75/100 in their films, across 11 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 33. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; 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 Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif 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 Yôko Maki work with?

People who share at least 2 of Yôko Maki's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; Hirokazu Koreeda shares the most, 3.

Directors

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers