Midoriko Kimura Career and Filmography

Midoriko Kimura (Japanese: キムラ緑子, born October 15, 1961) is a prominent Japanese actress known for her extensive body of work in film, television dramas, and theater. Born in Sumoto, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, she has established a prolific career portraying diverse supporting and character roles across Japanese media.

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Selected Filmography

Kimura has appeared in numerous Japanese films spanning various genres:

Petals and Memories (2025) - Fusae Shigeta
Once Upon a Crime (2023)
We're Broke, My Lord (2023) - Tatsu Tengenya
Under The Open Sky (2021) - Masuko Shimoinaba
Gintama 2: Rules Are Made To Be Broken (2018) - Otose
Thermae Romae (2012) and Thermae Romae II (2014) - Yumi Yamakoshi
Memories of Matsuko (2006) - Tae Kawajiri

Television Dramas

In addition to her film work, Kimura has maintained an active presence in Japanese television series and special features, including notable appearances in NHK Asadora and major network serials:

Vivant (TBS / 2023, 2026) - Satomi Sakurai
The Travel Nurse (TV Asahi / 2022) - Hinako Nikaido
Gochisosan (NHK / 2013-2014) - Kazue Nishikado
Ghostwriter (Fuji TV / 2015) - Misuzu Taura