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Miki Nakatani

Stage Work and Later Television Roles

In 2011, Nakatani expanded her repertoire by performing in theater, including a notable role in the stage adaptation of "The Hunting Gun." She received critical acclaim for her theatrical work and was honored with the Individual Award at the 46th Kinokuniya Theater Awards. She continued to appear in television dramas, including playing Akane Nishiwaki in the 2012 series “Beautiful Rain.”

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In 2014, she portrayed Kuroda Hikaru in the historical drama “Gunshi Kanbei.” She returned to television again in 2016, taking on the role of Tomomi Morimoto in the series “IQ246.” That same year, she co-starred with Etsushi Toyokawa in the horror film “Loft,” directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.

Music Career

In addition to her acting career, Nakatani has been active in music since the early 1990s. She has released seven studio albums. Her debut album, “Shokumotsu Rensa,” came out in 1996. In March 1997, she collaborated with renowned composer Ryuichi Sakamoto on the single "Sand Fruit," which sold approximately 330,000 copies under the credit “Nakatani Miki with Sakamoto Ryuichi.”

Later works include the albums “Cure” and “Vague” in 1997, “Absolute Value” in 1998, and “Shiseikatsu” in 1999. In 2001, she released two more albums — “Pure Best” and a self-titled album, “Miki.” While she has not released new music in recent years, her work remains appreciated by fans of Japanese pop.

Personal Life and Public Presence

Miki Nakatani is widely recognized for her dedication to her craft and has increasingly focused on her acting career in recent years. She is not known to be married, and there is no publicly verified information regarding a spouse or children. In interviews, she has expressed a preference for a quiet personal life. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading and drinking tea at home.

Fluent in both English and French, Nakatani maintains an international presence. She is active on social media, where fans can follow her on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Her net worth has not been publicly disclosed.

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Quick Facts
Birth Date: 12 Jan, 1976
Age: 44 yrs
Occupations: Actor
Seiyū
Singer
Citizenship: Japan
Birth Place: Tokyo
Education:
Gender: Female
Description: Japanese actress and singer (1976-)
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Last Modified: Jul 20 2025
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