Mariko Kaga
Known for Acting · 98 credits
- Born
- 1943-12-11 (age 82)
- Place of birth
- Tokyo, Japan
- Also known as
- 加賀まり子 · Мицуко Байсё · 加贺麻理子 · Masako Kaga · Kaga Mariko
Biography
Mariko Kaga (born December 11 , 1943) is a Japanese actress and TV presenter. Her real name is Masako Kaga.
She made her film debut in 1962 with Tears in the Lion's Mane. Her leading role in the film Monday Yuka, in which she co-starred with Akira Nakao and Yoko Yamamoto , is one of her most well-known works. She went on to appear in numerous films and dramas, and became a popular actress thanks to her devilish looks and excellent acting skills. On the other hand, she was labeled as "sassy" because she was always outspoken and assertive, and became known for her sharp character image, which caused a stir with her words and actions.
After returning to Japan in June 1965, she appeared in the Shiki Theatre Company 's play Ondine , which was a huge success with full houses every day. It was on this stage that she first discovered the joy of being an actress, and from then on she decided to pursue acting in earnest.
Known For
TV Shows (26)
Tales of the Bizarre
1990
SMAP×SMAP
1996
as Bistro Guest
Yasuragi no Toki: Michi
2019
Mission To Kill
2009
Miotsukushi
1985
as Rui Furukawa
Toshiie and Matsu
2002
as Tatsu
Kashin
1977
as Okoto
Around 40
2008
as Haruko Yoshinaga
Princess Go
2011
Yasuragi no Sato
2017
Lost Paradise
1997
as Matsubara Masami
Minami-kun is my lover!?
2024
as Horikiri Yuriko
Your Hands are Whispering
1997
as Nobe Masae
臨床心理士
2000
as Shiho Katsuragi
Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting
2025
as Miyama Suzu
Miyamoto Musashi
1990
Platonic
2014
as Masako Yui
Tokyo Bandwagon
2013
as Sachi Hotta
Hayato is Coming
1972
Kemono Michi
1982
姫君捕物控
1972
as Oryu / Kasumi
The Oar
1999
熱くなるまで待って!
1987
as Katsuragi Chieko
ひねくれた殺人
1982
世界サブカルチャー史 欲望の系譜
2021
as Self
赤い秘密
Movies (72)
Love Letter
1995
as Male Itsuki's Mother
Modori River
1983
The Rape
1982
as Owner of Patel
The Unspoiled Diamond
1982
as Kazuko Makimura
Spring Bell
1985
as Sanae Ishiwata
Lovers Lost
1982
as Yuki
Mount Hakkoda
1977
as Taeko Tokushima (Captain Tokushima's wife)
Mahjong Horoki
1984
as Mama
Hana Yori Dango: Final
2008
as Kaede Dōmyōji
Kagero-za
1981
as Mio
Patisserie Coin De Rue
2011
as Yoshikawa
Pale Flower
1964
as Saeko
Love Letter
1981
as Tayo
An Outlaw
1964
as Mari
Pleasures of the Flesh
1965
as Shoko
Twinkle
1992
as Chiaki Koyama
Only on Mondays
1964
as Yuka
The Radish and the Carrot
1965
Sagrada Reset Part 1
2017
as Witch
A Scream from Nowhere
1977
as Fumiko Masuda
Silence Has No Wings
1966
A Legend or Was It?
1963
as Yuri Shimizu
Snow Country
1965
as Yoko
Curtain Call
1984
as Yoshiko Oomori
Muddy River
1981
as Shoko Matsumoto
Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2
1993
The Temple of the Golden Pavillion
1976
The Time of Reckoning
1968
With Beauty and Sorrow
1965
as Keiko Sakami
Gate of Youth 2
1982
as Oei
Wild Cop
1973
Oración
1988
In His Chart
2011
as Kyoko Azumi
A Flame at the Pier
1962
as Yuki
First Love
1972
Soup Opera
2010
as Toba-chan
Sagrada Reset Part 2
2017
as Witch
Shinjuku Boy Detectives
1998
as Saeko Yumeno
Shōwa Gokudōshi
1972
Three Faces of Love
1967
as Momoko Shindo
Paper Lantern
1987
Nippon Paradise
1964
Fushin no Toki
1984
The Blue Mountains '88
1988
as Kyoko Hayashi
The Lone Ume Tree
2021
Hikage-Mono
1972
Evil Spirits in the Darkness
1971
as Tokuhime
My Destiny
1968
as Miya Tsutsumi
Gokudo of Kamagasaki
1973
Saya: Perspective in Love
1986
as Kanzaki's mother
The Creature Called Man
1970
as Kaoru Akiyama
Price of Life
1971
as Yuri
Until Evening
1980
as Yuko
I'm Dandy
1989
Lover's Time
1987
as Akiko Nishie
A Paucity of Flying Dreams
1990
as Yasuko Taura
Festival of Dreams
1989
Scorpion
1967
Daughter of Time
1980
as Ai Suwa
Dokuritsu bijin-tai
1963
as Akiko
3,000 Kilometer Trap
1971
Tabiji: ofukuro-san yori
1971
as Aki
Space Girl Morumo 1/10
1987
Emperor of Kita Dark Court Legend
1996
Mr. Greenhorn
1966
as Madonna
Bugs
1997
as Kitamura
Sky of Penta
1991
Wet Encounter
1967
King of the Highway
1965
Hakuchô no uta nanka kikoenai
1972
as Keiko
Time and Tide 2
1985
as Kaoru Mizusawa
The Three Musketeers of Japan: Adieu, Tokyo!
1972
About Mariko Kaga
Mariko Kaga (born December 11 , 1943) is a Japanese actress and TV presenter. Her real name is Masako Kaga. She made her film debut in 1962 with Tears in the Lion's Mane. Her leading role in the film Monday Yuka, in which she co-starred with Akira Nakao and Yoko Yamamoto , is one of her most well-known works. She went on to appear in numerous films and dramas, and became a popular actress thanks to her devilish looks and excellent acting skills. On the other hand, she was labeled as "sassy" because she was always outspoken and assertive, and b… With 98 credits spanning from 1962 to 2025, Mariko Kaga has appeared in 72 films and 26 TV shows.
Fans searching for Mariko Kaga movies, Mariko Kaga filmography, or the latest projects starring Mariko Kaga can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Mariko Kaga Movies
- Love Letter (1995) — as Male Itsuki's Mother
- Modori River (1983)
- The Rape (1982) — as Owner of Patel
- The Unspoiled Diamond (1982) — as Kazuko Makimura
- Spring Bell (1985) — as Sanae Ishiwata
Where to Watch Mariko Kaga Films
Most Mariko Kaga movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Mariko Kaga, check our movies catalogue and browse page.