Takako Matsu
Acting

Takako Matsu

Born 1977-06-10
Tokyo, Japan
Department: Acting

Biography

Takako Matsu is a Japanese actress and pop singer born on June 10, 1977. She gained widespread popularity in the late 1990s through hit TV dramas starring alongside Takuya Kimura, including the massive success Long Vacation (1996) and Love Generation (1997). These roles established her as a leading actress in television. She has received Best Actress awards multiple time in her career.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Takako Matsu

Confessions
Movie
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Confessions

2010
TMDB3.8
SMAP×SMAP
TV
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SMAP×SMAP

1996
TMDB4.3
Fireworks
Movie
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Fireworks

2017
TMDB3.3
Shin Nihon Fudoki
TV
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Shin Nihon Fudoki

2011
TMDB4.0
April Story
Movie
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April Story

1998
TMDB3.5
The Hidden Blade
Movie
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The Hidden Blade

2004
TMDB3.7
Hero
TV
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Hero

2001
TMDB4.0
Long Vacation
TV
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Long Vacation

1996
TMDB4.3
Clouds Over the Hill
TV
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Clouds Over the Hill

2009
TMDB3.9
Brave Story
Movie
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Brave Story

2006
TMDB3.2

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (72 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Nagi NotesNagi NotesYoriko EndoMovie2026
大パルコ人⑤オカタイロックオペラ「雨の傍聴席、おんなは裸足…」大パルコ人⑤オカタイロックオペラ「雨の傍聴席、おんなは裸足…」Self / AppearanceMovie2025
Their MarriageTheir MarriageNella SuzukiTV Series2025
On Summer SandOn Summer SandKeiko KouraMovie2025
Golden SixTONESGolden SixTONESSelfTV Series2025
NODA・MAP『Q』:A Night at the KabukiSelf / AppearanceTV Series2025
1st Kiss1st KissKanna SuzuriMovie2025
Slow TrainSlow TrainYoko ShibuyaMovie2025
The Zen DiaryThe Zen DiaryMachikoMovie2022
The Pass: Last Days of the SamuraiThe Pass: Last Days of the SamuraiSugaMovie2022
Pa Rum Pum Pum PumPa Rum Pum Pum PumSelf / AppearanceMovie2021
My Dear ExesMy Dear ExesTowako OmamedaTV Series2021
Matsuo Suzuki to 30-pun no JoyuuMatsuo Suzuki to 30-pun no JoyuuSelf / AppearanceTV Series2021
Suddenly Reading!Suddenly Reading!Self / AppearanceMovie2020
劇場の灯を消すな!Bunkamuraシアターコクーン編劇場の灯を消すな!Bunkamuraシアターコクーン編Self / AppearanceTV Series2020
SwitchSwitchTsutaya MadokaMovie2020
Ikinari Honyomi! Sudden Book ReadingIkinari Honyomi! Sudden Book ReadingSelf / AppearanceTV Series2020
Last LetterLast LetterYuri KishibenoMovie2020
No Side GameNo Side GameMaki KimijimaTV Series2019
Masquerade HotelMasquerade HotelYoko KatagiriMovie2019
It ComesIt ComesKotoko HigaMovie2018
Hard-CoreHard-CoreBar womanMovie2018
The Miracle of Crybaby ShottanThe Miracle of Crybaby ShottanYoshiko KashimasawaMovie2018
The Lies She LovedThe Lies She LovedTheme Song PerformanceMovie2018
FireworksFireworksNazuna's Mother (voice)Movie2017
QuartetQuartetMaki MakiTV Series2017
ふつうが一番 -作家・藤沢周平 父の一言-ふつうが一番 -作家・藤沢周平 父の一言-후지사와 카즈코TV Series2016
HeroHeroMaiko AmamiyaMovie2015
A Farewell to JinuA Farewell to JinuAkiko AmanoMovie2015
Back of FatherBack of FatherHiguchi ToukoTV Series2014
The Little HouseThe Little HouseTokiko HiraiMovie2014
Dreams for SaleDreams for SaleSatoko IchizawaMovie2012
Man of DestinyMan of DestinyYuriko YuminariTV Series2012
SomedaySomedayMie OiMovie2011
Shin Nihon FudokiShin Nihon Fudoki語り:声の旅人TV Series2011
ConfessionsConfessionsYuko MoriguchiMovie2010
Clouds Over the HillClouds Over the Hill秋山多美TV Series2009
Villon's WifeVillon's WifeSachiMovie2009
K-20: The Fiend with Twenty FacesK-20: The Fiend with Twenty FacesYoko HashibaMovie2008
HeroHeroMaiko AmamiyaMovie2007
Tokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes DadTokyo Towers: Mom and Me, and Sometimes DadMizueMovie2007
At the Soul of an ActorAt the Soul of an Actor乌山瞳美TV Series2006
HERO SPHERO SPMaiko AmamiyaMovie2006
Brave StoryBrave StoryWataru Mitsuya (voice)Movie2006
Suite DreamsSuite DreamsHana TakemotoMovie2006
Hiroshima Showa 20 nen 8 Gatsu MuikaHiroshima Showa 20 nen 8 Gatsu MuikaShinobu YajimaMovie2005
The Hidden BladeThe Hidden BladeKieMovie2004
竜馬がゆく竜馬がゆくSelf / AppearanceTV Series2004
9 Souls9 SoulsYukiMovie2003
Always the two of usAlways the two of usTanimachi MizuhoTV Series2003
Chûshingura 1/47Chûshingura 1/47Aguri (later Yozeiin)Movie2001
クリスマスの約束クリスマスの約束CreatorTV Series2001
明るいほうへ 明るいほうへ -童謡詩人 金子みすゞ-明るいほうへ 明るいほうへ -童謡詩人 金子みすゞ-Self / AppearanceMovie2001
HeroHeroMaiko Amamiya / 雨宫舞子TV Series2001
Omiai kekkonOmiai kekkonNakatani SetsukoTV Series2000
Omiai kekkonOmiai kekkonTheme Song PerformanceTV Series2000
Open tonight!Self / AppearanceTV Series1999
The OarThe OarSelf / AppearanceTV Series1999
JinbēJinbēSelf / AppearanceTV Series1998
Love Generation Hong KongLove Generation Hong KongUesugi/RikoMovie1998
April StoryApril StoryUzuki NirenoMovie1998
Tokyo Fair WeatherTokyo Fair WeatherSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Love GenerationLove GenerationRiko UesugiTV Series1997
Love Song of the Old CapitalLove Song of the Old CapitalSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Because I Am MeBecause I Am MeSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Konna Watashi ni Dare ga ShitaSelf / AppearanceTV Series1996
Long VacationLong VacationRyoko OkusawaTV Series1996
SMAP×SMAPSMAP×SMAPBistro guestTV Series1996
KuraKuraSelf / AppearanceTV Series1995
Hana no RanHana no RanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1994
Under One RoofUnder One RoofSelf / AppearanceTV Series1993
NODA・MAP「兎、波を走る」NODA・MAP「兎、波を走る」Self / AppearanceMovie