Erika Sawajiri
Acting
1986-04-08 · Nerima, Tokyo, Japan
Erika Sawajiri is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She was born on **April 8, 1986**, in Tokyo, Japan. Her father was Japanese, and her mother is of Algerian Kabyle origin who was raised in France. She began her career as a model before becoming an actress in the early 2000s. Erika became famous for her role as Aya Ikeuchi in the television drama **1 Litre of Tears** (2005), which earned her great praise for her emotional performance. She also starred in films such as **Shinobi: Heart Under Blade**, **Helter Skelter**, and the drama **Taiyō no Uta**. Through *Taiyō no Uta*, she started a music career and released several successful songs under the names **Kaoru Amane** and **Erika**. Throughout her career, Erika received several acting awards and became one of Japan's most popular actresses. Although her career was affected by personal controversies and legal issues, she later returned to acting and continues to work in the entertainment industry. Today, Erika Sawajiri is recognized for her talent, versatility, and memorable performances in Japanese television and cinema.
Filmography
TheatersThe Chain of Roses
2026 · Movie
#Spread
2026 · Movie
Followers
2020 · Series
No Longer Human
2019 · Movie
The Great White Tower
2019 · Series
Million Dollar Man
2018 · Movie
Eating Women
2018 · Movie
Hagetaka
2018 · Series
The Cat in Their Arms
2018 · Movie
Impossibility Defense
2018 · Movie
Impossibility Defense
2017 · Series
Become a Mother
2017 · Series
Shinjuku Swan II
2017 · Movie
The Blind Teacher
2016 · Series
Seeing with the Heart
2016 · Movie
Ooku: Saikyou no Onna / Higeki no Shimai
2016 · Series
Ōoku
2016 · Movie
Shinjuku Swan
2015 · Movie
Welcome to Our Home
2015 · Series
Welcome to Our Home
2015 · Movie
First Class
2014 · Series
First Class
2014 · Movie
The Watchmaker's Daughter
2013 · Series
Clock Store's Girl
2013 · Movie
L et M: The Reason I Love You, Other Stories
2013 · Movie
Helter Skelter
2012 · Movie
悪女について
2012 · Movie
Closed Note
2007 · Movie
1 Litre Of Tears SP
2007 · Movie
The Letters
2006 · Movie
Angel's Ladder
2006 · Movie
Angel's Egg
2006 · Movie
Ghost Train
2006 · Movie
Sugar & Spice
2006 · Movie
A Song to the Sun
2006 · Series
The Mamiya Brothers
2006 · Movie
1 Litre of Tears
2005 · Series
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
2005 · Movie
The Winds of God
2005 · Movie
Ashura
2005 · Movie
Aikurushii
2005 · Series
We Shall Overcome Someday
2005 · Movie
Mondai no Nai Watashitachi
2004 · Movie
Papa for One Summer
2003 · Series
Hotman
2003 · Series
Tengoku e no Ouenka Cheers
2003 · Series
Cheers Heaven
2003 · Movie
Friends
2003 · Series
North Point - Friends
2003 · Movie
Visual Queen of 2002
2002 · Movie