Kasumi Arimura is a Japanese actress born in Fukuoka, Japan. She has appeared in numerous films and television dramas since her debut in 2007, quickly becoming one of the most well-known young actresses in the country. Her unique look and delicate acting style have earned her roles in critically acclaimed works such as The Cranes Are Flying (2007), Nobody to Watch Over Me (2009), When Marnie Was There (2014) and A Boy Called H (2019).
Kasumi first started her career as a model and gravitated towards acting after appearing in several commercials. She made her feature film debut with the movie Pure Soul, which was released in 2007. From then on, she went on to star in several award-winning productions such as All About My Dog (2009) and Kasane (2018). Her performance in the latter was particularly praised by critics and gained her multiple awards at festivals all over the world. Kasumi has also been featured in many popular television dramas, including Gakko no Kaidan (2011) and Saka no Ue no Kumo (2012).
Her other notable credits include The Eternal Zero (2013), Maiko Haaaan!!! (2015) and Zatoichi: The Last (2010). In 2018, she starred alongside Ken Watanabe for the movie Devotion of Suspect X based on a novel by Keigo Higashino. Kasumi has also tried her hand at singing and songwriting, releasing two singles “Dareka ga Kimi o Omou” (2017) and “Tsukimi” (2019).
Kasumi Arimura is an incredibly talented actress with skillful performances across a wide range of genres. With innovative storytelling techniques combined with natural charm, she continues to captivate audiences all over the world through both film and television.
A DAY OFF OF KASUMI ARIMURA trailer | BFI London Film Festival 2020
