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Mai Fukagawa: Biography and Career of the Japanese Actress and Former Idol

Mai Fukagawa (Japanese: 深川麻衣) is a Japanese actress and former member of the Japanese idol group Nogizaka46. Born on March 29, 1991, in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, she stands 162 cm tall and has blood type O.

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Mai Fukagawa

Early Career and Nogizaka46

Mai Fukagawa initially gained public recognition as a member of the J-pop idol group Nogizaka46. Following her graduation and departure from the musical group, she transitioned into a full-time acting career, appearing in various television dramas and feature films.

Filmography

Fukagawa has built an extensive filmography in Japanese cinema and television. Her acting credits span multiple years, featuring roles in dramatic series and movies.

Selected Film Appearances

  • The Imaginary Dog and the Lying Cat (2026) as Kanako Toyama
  • Strangers in Kyoto (2025) as Madoka Shibusawa
  • The Parades (2024)
  • Jinsei ni Tsunda Moto Idol wa, Aka no Tanin no Ossan to Sumu Sentaku wo Shita (2023) as Akiko
  • I'm Just a Little Out of Luck Right Now (2022) as Hiroko Seto
  • Boku to Kanojo to Rally to (2021) as Miho Kamiji
  • Gone Wednesday (2020) as Mizuno
  • Aircraft Carrier Ibuki (2019) as Shiori Moriyama
  • Just Only Love (2019) as Yoko
  • Our Blue Moment (2018) as Fumi Ichii

Selected Television Drama Credits

  • Tokyo Middle 30 (Fuji TV, 2026) as Kaoruko Nagano
  • Gimbap and Onigiri (TV Tokyo, 2026) as Masumi Miyauchi
  • The Right to Judge (NTV, 2025) as Haruka Shinonome
  • Tokusou Nine: Final Season (TV Asahi, 2025) and previous seasons (2022–2024) as Yuma Takao
  • Ai no Nai Koibitotachi (TV Asahi, 2024) as Nami Kondo
    • The Crimes of Those Women (NTV-YTV, 2023) as Mayumi Himura
  • Giver Taker (WOWOW, 2023) as Riko Tsubaki
  • Only Just Married (TBS, 2021) as Shoko Mamiya
  • Manpuku (NHK, 2018–2019) as Yoshino Koda
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