Sawa Nimura: Biography and Career Overview

Sawa Nimura (Japanese: 仁村紗和) is a Japanese actress born on October 13, 1994, in Japan. Active in both film and television, she has appeared in various supporting and guest roles across major Japanese networks and cinematic releases.

Portrait photograph of actress Sawa Nimura — Sawa Nimura

Career and Filmography

Nimura began establishing her presence in the Japanese entertainment industry through appearances in feature films and television drama series. Her film credits include roles such as Juri in A Cappella (2016), Miko Girl (2018), Haruka Nanjo in Hell Girl (2019), Stare (2020), and Maiko Yao in 658km, Yoko no Tabi (2023).

In television, she has taken on diverse roles in serial dramas, spanning productions for NHK, NTV, Fuji TV, and WOWOW. Notable television appearances include roles in Ochoyan (2020–2021), Avalanche (2021), Mr. Bride (2023), Cinderellas of Midsummer (2023), Blue Moment (2024), Colors of Sisterhood (2024), and subsequent projects scheduled into 2026 such as 10 Kai Kitte Taorenai Ki wa Nai and We Are Worse at Love than Pandas.

Filmography Highlights

A Cappella (2016) - Juri
Miko Girl (2018)
Hell Girl (2019) - Haruka Nanjo
Stare (2020)
658km, Yoko no Tabi (2023) - Maiko Yao

Selected Television Drama Series

Ochoyan (NHK / 2020–2021) - Setsuko
Avalanche (Fuji TV-KTV / 2021) - Sumire Kume
Mr. Bride (Fuji TV / 2023) - Reina Akamine
Cinderellas of Midsummer (Fuji TV / 2023) - Risa Ogura
Blue Moment (Fuji TV / 2024) - Hikaru Maruyama
Colors of Sisterhood (NTV / 2024) - Megumi Machida