Miori Takimoto

Miori Takimoto (瀧本 美織, Takimoto Miori, born October 16, 1991) is a Japanese actress and a former singer. Takimoto debuted in 2003 as a singer of the girl group Sweets, where she performed under the name Miori. After Sweets disbanded, Takimoto appeared on television as an actress.

Scene from Teppan being filmed on location, 2010

Miori Takimoto
瀧本 美織
Born	(1991-10-16) October 16, 1991 (age 33) Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupations	Actress Singer
Years active	2002–present
Agent	Stardust Promotion
Musical career
Also known as	MIORI
Genres	J-pop Rock Pop rock
Instrument	Vocals
Labels	Avex Trax (SweetS) Sony Records (Lagoon)
Website	mioritakimoto.com

Biography

Miori Takimoto was born in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, and began her professional career as a member of the former group SweetS, signed by avex.^[1] She was chosen from the avex trax 2002–2003 auditions, and the group debuted on August 27, 2003. During these years, she had side projects such as modelling for magazines and acting in Waseda Academy commercials.^[2] Miori and her fellow ex-SweetS members parted ways on June 7, 2006.

Upon leaving the music business, she pursued a career in acting. She appeared in a music video for Himari in November 2007. Miori signed with Stardust and since then has appeared in the film Higanjima, Yui's "Never Say Die" music video, and commercials.^[3] In November 2014, she debuted with the band Lagoon (ラグーン) as the vocalist.^[4]

Works

TV dramas

• Teppan (NHK, 2010–2011), Akari Murakami^[5]
• He is Beautiful (美男ですね) (TBS, 2011), Mio Sakuraba^[6]
• Hungry! (ハングリー！) (KTV, 2012), role of Chie Okusu^[7]
• Mike-Neko Holmes no Suiri Episode 2 (NTV, 2012), Ryōko Kanezaki^[8]
• Miyuki Miyabe 4-shū Renzoku Mystery "Level 7" (TBS, 2012), Mai Shingyōji^[9]
• GTO (NTV, 2012), Azusa Fuyutsuki^[10]
  • Aki mo Oni Abare Special (2012)
  • Shōgatsu Special! Fuyuyasumi mo Nekketsu Jugyō da (2013)
  • Kanketsu-hen: Saraba Onizuka! Sotsugyō Special (2013)
• Miyuki Miyabe Mystery "Perfect Blue" (TBS, 2012), Kayoko Hasumi^[11]
• Tsuma wa, Kunoichi (NHK BS Premium, 2013), Orie^[12]
• Umi no Ueno Shinryōjo Episode 4 (Fuji TV, 2013), Michiru Fujii^[13]
• Dr.DMAT (TBS, 2014), Haruko Yakumo^[14]
• Satsujin Hensachi 70 (NTV, 2014), Rikako Mayama^[15]
• Cabin Attendant Keiji: New York Satsujin Jiken (Fuji TV, 2014), Yui Watabe^[16]
• Tsuma wa, Kunoichi: Saishūshō (NHK BS Premium, 2014), Orie^[17]
• Hula Girl to Inu no Choco (TV Tokyo, 2015), Sae Morita^[18]
• Keisei Saimin no Otoko Part 2 "Kobayashi Ichizō: Yume to Soroban" (NHK, 2015), Kou Tanba/Kou Kobayashi^[19]
• Final Life (2017), Kana Ayatsuji
• Auditor Shuhei Nozaki (2018)
• Fubuki Koshiji Monogatari (2018), Fubuki Koshiji
• Brother and Sister (2018), Sachi
• Unmei Kara Hajimaru Koi: You Are My Destiny (2020), Aya Sato^[20]
• Shinu Hodo Aishite (2025), Mio Kamishiro^[21]

Films

• Higanjima (2010), Yuki^[22]
• Shokudou Katatsumuri (2010)
• The Wind Rises (2013), voice of Naoko Satomi^[23]
• Sadako 3D 2 (2013), Fūko Andō^[24]
• Tensai Bakavon: Yomigaeru Flanders no Inu (2015), voice of Nero^[25]
• Hokusai (2021), Koto^[26]
• The Floor Plan (2024), Ayano Katabuchi^[27]

Commercials

• Circle K Bakery (2004)
• Waseda Academy (2005)
• Sony Sonpo Campaign (2009)^[28]
• Astellas Pharma Inc. and Pfizer Ltd. (2009)^[29]
• Asahi Soft Drinks "Mitsuya Cider" (2011)^[30]
• Asahi Fiber Glass "Aclear" (2011)^[31]
• Toyo Suisan (2012)^[32]
• Bourbon "Slow Bar" (2012)^[33]
• Godiva Chocolatier Short Movie 2014 (2014)^[34]
• Lixil (2014)^[35]

TV animations

• Magic Kaito 1412 (まじっく快斗1412) (YTV, 2015), Jody Hopper

Music Videos

• 2007 – Himari's "Akeneiro, Sora no Shita"
• 2009 – Fukuramu SUKURAMU's "Natsu no Hi"
• 2009 – YUI's "Never Say Die"
• 2010 – Stereophony's "Hanbunko"

Live Performances

• December 27, 2009 – 3-B Junior Live
• February 14, 2010 – 3-B Junior Special Valentine's Live

Dubbing

• Clarice (Clarice Starling (Rebecca Breeds))^[36]

Bibliography

Books

• SDP Bunko Dai 3-dan: Mori Ougai "Takasebune" (November 17, 2008, SDP), cover ISBN 9784903620367
• Takimoto Miori Photobook "Issho ni Hashiro!!" (August 10, 2013, Kadokawa Media House) ISBN 9784048949408

Magazines

• Mina, Shufunotomo 2011–, a serialized photo "Can be a Heroine" since March 2012

Awards

• 15th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (Jul–Sept 2011): Best Actress for Ikemen desu ne^{[citation needed]}
• 68th Television Drama Academy Awards: Special Award – Teppan ^[37]

References

1. "SweetS Profile" (in Japanese). Avex Music Creative Inc. Archived from the original on April 7, 2009. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
2. "SweetS' miori – waseda academy cm II". Archived from the original on December 20, 2021. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
3. "Miori Takimoto agent profile" (in Japanese). Stardust Promotion Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
4. 瀧本美織、ロック歌う！異色女性バンドで歌手デビュー. The Hochi Shimbun (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 26, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
5. "Miori Takimoto agent profile" (in Japanese). Stardust Promotion Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
6. 金曜ドラマ「美男ですね」 [Fridays Drama "Binan Desune"] (in Japanese). Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
7. ハングリー! [Hungry!] (in Japanese). Kansai Telecasting Corporation. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
8. 三毛猫ホームズの推理 [Mikeneko Homes no Suiri] (in Japanese). Nippon Television Network Corporation. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
9. "Level 7" (in Japanese). Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
10. "GTO" (in Japanese). Kansai Telecasting Corporation. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
11. "Perfect Blue" (in Japanese). Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
12. 妻は、くノ一 (in Japanese). NHK. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
13. 海の上の診療所 第 4回 (in Japanese). Fuji Television Network. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
14. "木曜ドラマ劇場『Dr.DMAT』" (in Japanese). Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
15. 殺人偏差値70 (in Japanese). Nippon Television Network Corporation. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
16. キャビンアテンダント刑事～ニューヨーク殺人事件～ (in Japanese). Fuji Television Network. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
17. 妻は、くノ一 ～最終章～ (in Japanese). NHK. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
18. フラガールと犬のチョコ (in Japanese). TV TOKYO Corporation. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
19. 放送90年ドラマ『経世済民の男』小林一三～夢とそろばん～ (in Japanese). NHK. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
20. Inc, Natasha. "瀧本美織と岐洲匠共演のドラマが日中同時配信、一夜から始まる運命の恋描く（コメントあり）". 映画ナタリー (in Japanese). Retrieved March 5, 2020. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
21. Cayanan, Joanna (February 20, 2025). "Seimaru Amagi, Eriza Kusakabe's Shinu Hodo Aishite Manga Gets Live-Action Net Series on March 27". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 20, 2025.
22. 彼岸島. allcinema (in Japanese). Retrieved April 10, 2015.
23. "Kaze Tachinu Official website". kazetachinu.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved April 10, 2015.
24. "Miori Takimoto Signs On To Star in Sadako 3D Sequel". Japanverse.com. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
25. 瀧本美織が悪の手先となったネロに！『天才バカヴォン』豪華声優陣が発表 (in Japanese). Cinematoday Inc. April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
26. "HOKUSAI". eiga.com. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
27. "変な家". eiga.com. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
28. ソニー損保:瀧本美織のカーライフスタジオ [Miori Takimoto's Car Life Studio] (in Japanese). Sony Assurance Inc. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
29. "【CM・今月の話題人】瀧本美織～「ソニー損害保険」「アステラス製薬・ファイザー」" (in Japanese). Nikkei Business Publications, Inc. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
30. "瀧本美織さん CM＆スペシャルコンテンツ 三ツ矢サイダー アサヒ飲料" [Miori Takimoto CM&Special Contents, Mitsuya Cider, Asahi Soft Drinks] (in Japanese). Asahi Soft Drinks. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
31. アクリアスペシャルサイト [Aclear Special Website] (in Japanese). Asahi Fiber Glass. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
32. "CMライブラリー" [CM Library] (in Japanese). Toyo Suisan. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
33. "CM Information" (in Japanese). Bourbon. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
34. 新着情報 (in Japanese). Godiva. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
35. "TVCM Information" (in Japanese). Lixil ERA Japan, Corp. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
36. "クラリス". Wowow. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
37. "68th The Television Drama Academy Award" (in Japanese). The Television. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved April 10, 2015.

External links

• Official website (in Japanese)
• Stardust Promotion profile (in Japanese)
• Miori Takimoto at IMDb