Umika Kawashima (川島 海荷, Kawashima Umika, born March 3, 1994) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Saitama Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] She is a former member of the Japanese girl group 9nine. Her solo single "Maji de Koi Suru 5 Byō Mae/Ichigo Iro no Kimochi", on the Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai soundtrack, reached #46 on the Oricon chart.[3] As an actress, she played in numerous Japanese TV series and movies.
Umika Kawashima | |
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川島 海荷 | |
| Born | March 3, 1994 Niiza, Saitama Prefecture, Japan |
| Alma mater | Meiji University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Height | 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) |
| Musical career | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Sony Music Japan |
Biography
editUmika Kawashima was born in the Saitama Prefecture. She was scouted in Shibuya when she was in 6th grade and joined Lespros Entertainment. The actresses she idolizes are Aoi Miyazaki, Yui Aragaki and Kou Shibasaki. She has stated that she would like to collaborate with Masaharu Fukuyama.[4] She graduated from the Faculty of Arts and Letters at Meiji University with a degree in psychology in 2016.[5]
Career
editSince 2006, Kawashima has appeared in numerous television dramas and movies. In 2007 she joined the female idol group 9nine, however she announced her graduation from the group in 2016 to focus on her acting career. She appeared for her final performance with the group during "9nine LIVE 2016," BEST 9 Tour" after being with the group for nine and a half years.[6] Early 2016, it was announced that Kawashima would become a regular alongside Masu Taichi on the television program ZIP!. Kawashima commented, "Now is the time to move forward. I want to present an exciting program without any accidents."[7] She receives her first leading role as a voice actress in the 2017 summer anime series, Nana Maru San Batsu.[8]
Filmography
editTV dramas
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dare Yorimo Mama wo Ai su | Sanada Tomo | ||
| Yakusha Damashii | Fukada Sakurako | |||
| 2007 | Iryu 2 | Takami Kana | ||
| Code Blue | Kuriyama Miki | |||
| 2008 | Bloody Monday | Takagi Haruka | ||
| 2009 | Kiina | Fukada Yukino | ||
| Aishiteru | Ozawa Mihoko | |||
| 2010 | Bloody Monday 2 | Takagi Haruka | ||
| Kaibutsu-kun | Ichikawa Utako | |||
| 99-nen no Ai ~ Japanese Americans | Hiramatsu Sachie | |||
| 2011 | Heaven's Flower | Ai | ||
| Hanawake no Yon Shimai | Yonemoto Mai | |||
| Kokosei Restaurant | Hanawa Ume | |||
| Kaibutsu-kun Special | Ichikawa Utako | |||
| 2012 | Hanayome | Katakura Yoko | ||
| Papadol! | Hanamura Mei | |||
| 2013 | Pintokona | Chiba Ayame | ||
| Keizoku 2: SPEC~Rei | Maho Ueno | |||
| 2014 | Kabuka Boraku | Yuki Todo | ||
| 2016 | Arechi no Koi | Yuariko Kitazawa | ||
| Asa ga Kuru | Katakura Hikari | |||
| 2017 | Blazing Transfer Students | Hikari | ||
| 2019 | Idaten | Yasuko | Taiga drama | [9] |
| 2022 | One Night Morning | Komugi | Lead role; episode 6 | [10] |
Films
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Life: Tengoku de Kimi ni Aetara | Iijima Konatsu | ||
| 2009 | Keitai Kareshi | Satomi Ueno | ||
| 2010 | Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai | Yamako Iriomote | ||
| 2011 | Hoshi Mamoru Inu | Yuki Kawamura | ||
| Kaibutsu-kun The Movie | Pirari / Utako Ichikawa |
Television animation
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nana Maru San Batsu | Mari Fukami |
Dubbing
edit- Hotel Transylvania, Mavis Dracula[11]
- Hotel Transylvania 2, Mavis Dracula[12]
- Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation, Mavis Dracula[13]
- Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, Mavis Dracula[14]
Awards
edit- 2009: The 2nd Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Newcomer Award[2][15]
- 2010: The 23rd Japan Best Dressed Eyes Awards Special Prize[16]
- 2013: The 24th Best Jewery Dresser in Japan (section of teens)
References
edit- ^ "胸キュン美少女"川島海荷が新カルピスキャラ (in Japanese). Sports Nippon. 2009-03-18. Archived from the original on 2009-03-21. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ^ a b 【川島海荷】あどけない"つぼみ" (in Japanese). ZAKZAK. 2009-10-27. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ^ MajiでKoiする5秒前の歌詞. Oricon Style. Oricon. Retrieved 2015-05-08.
- ^ ""胸キュン美少女"川島海荷が新カルピスキャラ" (in Japanese). Sponichi Annex. Archived from the original on August 30, 2009. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ^ "川島海荷、明治大学を卒業「青春を謳歌した」キャンパスライフを語る" (in Japanese). Modelpress.jp. March 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ^ "9nine川島海荷、7月にグループ卒業" (in Japanese). Natalie. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ^ "川島海荷が「ZIP!」新司会に 「社会に対して敏感でいたい」" (in Japanese). Huffington Post. 3 August 2016. Retrieved September 22, 2016.
- ^ "Nana Maru San Batsu Anime Reveals Cast, Visual, July Premiere". Anime News Network. March 1, 2017. Retrieved May 4, 2017.
- ^ "【いだてん】新たな出演者16人発表 三谷幸喜、松田龍平、怒髪天の増子ら出演". Oricon. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ "ドラマ『ワンナイト・モーニング』ポスタービジュアル&本編映像初解禁". Oricon. 28 June 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
- ^ "モンスター・ホテル". Fukikaeru. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
- ^ "モンスター・ホテル２". Fukikaeru. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "モンスター・ホテル クルーズ船の恋は危険がいっぱい?!". Fukikaeru. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "『モンスター・ホテル 変身ビームで大パニック！』声優に、観月ありさ、山寺宏一、藤森慎吾、川島海荷ら豪華キャストが勢揃い". Navicon. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ 『東京ドラマアウォード』“世界基準”グランプリに『アイシテル～海容～』 [Tokyo Drama Award is becoming a world standards grand prix.] (in Japanese). Oricon ME Inc. Retrieved 2015-05-07.
- ^ "川島海荷 "メガネ男子"も「いいな」「メガネベストドレッサー」特別賞に". Mantan-web. 19 October 2010. Retrieved June 8, 2021.
External links
edit- Official blog (in Japanese)
- Official agency profile Archived 2013-01-16 at the Wayback Machine (in Japanese)
- Umika Kawashima at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Umika Kawashima at IMDb