Kyoka Shibata (Japanese Actress)

Kyoka (Japanese: 杏花), formerly known by her stage name Kyoka Shibata (柴田杏花), is a Japanese actress born on August 30, 1999, in Tokyo, Japan. Standing at 1.57 meters with blood type A, she has built a substantial career appearing in numerous Japanese feature films and television drama series since her childhood and youth.

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Career and Filmography

Kyoka began working in the Japanese entertainment industry at a young age, securing minor and child roles in television series such as Tomorrow (TBS, 2008), Jin (TBS, 2009) as the young Nokaze, and The Woman of Steel (TV Asahi, 2010) as Remon Kotohira. As she transitioned into teen and adult roles, her presence expanded across major Japanese broadcasting networks including NHK, TBS, Fuji TV, and TV Asahi.

Selected Movie Appearances

Penance | Shokuzai (2012) - Yuka Ogawa (child)
Samurai Pirates | Setouchi Kaizoku Monogatari (2014) - Kaede Murakami
Have a Song on Your Lips | Kuchibiru ni Uta o (2015) - Eri Tsuji
A Cup of Life | Meikyu Cafe (2015) - Mariko (teens)
Saki (2017) - Hajime Kunihiro
Our Story | Shousetsu no Kamisama: Kimi to Shika Egakenai Monogatari (2020) - Akino Naruse
Lesson in Murder | Shikei ni Itaru Yamai (2022) - Misuha
Nigekireta Yume (2023) - Etsuko Sato
Drawing Closer | Yomei Ichinen no Boku ga, Yomei Hantoshi no Kimi to Deatta Hanashi (2024) - Eri

Selected Television Drama Series

Throughout her career, Kyoka has taken on diverse roles in serial television dramas and TV movies. Notable credits include:

Ghostly Girl | Kasuka na Kanojo (Fuji TV, 2013) - Kaze Hayama
High School Chorus | Omotesando Koukou Gasshoubu! (TBS, 2015) - Shigezane Kiriboshi
I"s (BS SPTV, 2018–2019) - Itsuki Akiba
Iine! Hikaru Genji-kun (NHK, 2020) - Hiromi Tachibana
Dear Detective: From Rampo With Love | Tantei Romance (NHK, 2023) - Sanae Mawarido
When Spring Comes | Haru ni Nattara (Fuji TV, 2024) - Aya Yahagi
Where does the Sea Begin | Umi no Hajimari (Fuji TV, 2024) - Ayako Mitani
The Hot Spot | Hotspot (NTV, 2025) - Shiori Amamiya
Toki Sudeni Osushi!? (TBS, 2026) - Aika Sakita