Erika Sawajiri
Born: 1986-04-08 in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Known For: Acting
Biography
Erika Sawajiri is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She was born on **April 8, 1986**, in Tokyo, Japan. Her father was Japanese, and her mother is of Algerian Kabyle origin who was raised in France. She began her career as a model before becoming an actress in the early 2000s. Erika became famous for her role as Aya Ikeuchi in the television drama **1 Litre of Tears** (2005), which earned her great praise for her emotional performance. She also starred in films such as **Shinobi: Heart Under Blade**, **Helter Skelter**, and the drama **Taiyō no Uta**. Through *Taiyō no Uta*, she started a music career and released several successful songs under the names **Kaoru Amane** and **Erika**. Throughout her career, Erika received several acting awards and became one of Japan's most popular actresses. Although her career was affected by personal controversies and legal issues, she later returned to acting and continues to work in the entertainment industry. Today, Erika Sawajiri is recognized for her talent, versatility, and memorable performances in Japanese television and cinema.
Filmography
2026
2020
- Followers as Erika Sawajiri
2019
- The Great White Tower as Keiko Hanamori
- No Longer Human as Shizuko Ota
2018
- Hagetaka as Takako Matsudaira
- Impossibility Defense as Tomoko Tada
- Million Dollar Man as Towako
- The Cat in Their Arms as Saori Oishi
- Eating Women as Keiko Komugita
2017
- IMPOSSIBILITY DEFENSE as Tada Tomoko
- Become a Mother as Kashiwazaki Yui
- Shinjuku Swan II
2016
- Ooku: Saikyou no Onna / Higeki no Shimai
- Ōoku
- Seeing with the Heart as Arai Mayumi
2015
- Welcome to Our Home as Asuka Kandori
- Shinjuku Swan as Ageha
- Welcome to Our Home as Asuka Kandori
2014
- First Class as Chinami Yoshinari
- First Class as Chinami Yoshinari
2013
- Clock Store's Girl as Miyahara Ryo
- L et M: The Reason I Love You, Other Stories as Eru / Emu
2012
- Helter Skelter as Lilico
- 悪女について as Tomikoji Kimiko/Suzuki Kimiko
2007
- Closed Note as Kae Horii
- 1 Litre Of Tears SP as Aya Ikeuchi
2006
- A Song to the Sun as Kaoru Amane
- The Letters as Yumiko Shirai
- Sugar & Spice as Noriko Watanabe
- Ghost Train as Nana Kimura
- Angel's Egg as Natsuki Saito
- The Mamiya Brothers as Naomi Honma
- Angel's Ladder
2005
- 1 Litre of Tears as Aya Ikeuchi
- Shinobi: Heart Under Blade as Hotarubi
- We Shall Overcome Someday as Kyung-ja Lee
- Ashura as Yachi
- The Winds of God
2004
- Mondai no Nai Watashitachi as Maki Shintani
2003
- Hotman as Satsuki Akikawa
- Papa for One Summer as Satsuki
- Tengoku e no Ouenka Cheers as Akikawa Yukari
- Cheers Heaven
- North Point - Friends