Miori Takimoto Explained

Miori Takimoto
Native Name:	瀧本 美織
Native Name Lang:	ja
Nationality:	Japanese
Birth Date:	16 October 1991
Birth Place:	Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Agent:	Stardust Promotion
Years Active:	2002–present
Module:	Embed: yes Background: solo_singer Alias: MIORI Instrument: Vocals

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.

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]

Films

• Higanjima (2010), Yuki^[21]
• Shokudou Katatsumuri (2010)
• The Wind Rises (2013), voice of Naoko Satomi^[22]
• Sadako 3D 2 (2013), Fūko Andō^[23]
• (2015), voice of Nero^[24]
• Hokusai (2021), Koto^[25]
• The Floor Plan (2024), Ayano Katabuchi^[26]

Commercials

• Circle K Bakery (2004)
• Waseda Academy (2005)
• Sony Sonpo Campaign (2009)^[27]
• Astellas Pharma Inc. and Pfizer Ltd. (2009)^[28]
• Asahi Soft Drinks "Mitsuya Cider" (2011)^[29]
• Asahi Fiber Glass "Aclear" (2011)^[30]
• Toyo Suisan (2012)^[31]
• Bourbon "Slow Bar" (2012)^[32]
• Godiva Chocolatier Short Movie 2014 (2014)^[33]
• Lixil (2014)^[34]

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))^[35]

Bibliography

Books

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

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
• 68th Television Drama Academy Awards: Special Award – Teppan ^[36]

External links

• • Stardust Promotion profile

Notes and References

1. News: SweetS Profile. https://web.archive.org/web/20090407015157/http://avexnet.jp/id/swees/profile. April 7, 2009. April 9, 2015. Avex Music Creative Inc.. Japanese.
2. News: SweetS' miori – waseda academy cm II. https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211220/EjWJ8WljsF4 . 2021-12-20 . live. April 9, 2015.
3. News: Miori Takimoto agent profile. April 9, 2015. Stardust Promotion Inc.. Japanese.
4. Web site: http://www.hochi.co.jp/entertainment/20141001-OHT1T50000.html. ja:瀧本美織、ロック歌う！異色女性バンドで歌手デビュー. April 9, 2015. The Hochi Shimbun. Japanese. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150526174355/http://www.hochi.co.jp/entertainment/20141001-OHT1T50000.html. May 26, 2015.
5. News: Miori Takimoto agent profile. April 9, 2015. Stardust Promotion Inc.. Japanese.
6. News: http://www.tbs.co.jp/Ikemen_Desune2011/cast.html. ja:金曜ドラマ「美男ですね」. Fridays Drama "Binan Desune". April 9, 2015. Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.. Japanese.
7. News: http://www.ktv.jp/hungry/cs.html. https://web.archive.org/web/20120208095405/http://www.ktv.jp/hungry/cs.html. ja:ハングリー!. Hungry!. February 8, 2012. April 9, 2015. Kansai Telecasting Corporation. Japanese.
8. Web site: http://www.ntv.co.jp/mikeneko/. ja:三毛猫ホームズの推理. Mikeneko Homes no Suiri. April 10, 2015. Nippon Television Network Corporation. Japanese.
9. Web site: Level 7. April 9, 2015. Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.. Japanese.
10. Web site: GTO. April 10, 2015. Kansai Telecasting Corporation. Japanese.
11. Web site: Perfect Blue. April 9, 2015. Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.. Japanese.
12. Web site: http://www.nhk.or.jp/jidaigeki/kunoichi/. ja:妻は、くノ一. April 9, 2015. NHK. Japanese.
13. Web site: http://www.fujitv.co.jp/b_hp/uminoueno_shinryojo/backnumber/213000008-4.html. ja:海の上の診療所 第 4回. April 9, 2015. Fuji Television Network. Japanese.
14. Web site: 木曜ドラマ劇場『Dr.DMAT』. April 9, 2015. Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.. Japanese.
15. Web site: http://www.ntv.co.jp/hensachi/. ja:殺人偏差値70. April 9, 2015. Nippon Television Network Corporation. Japanese.
16. Web site: http://www.fujitv.co.jp/cabinattendant/index.html. ja:キャビンアテンダント刑事～ニューヨーク殺人事件～. April 9, 2015. Fuji Television Network. Japanese.
17. Web site: http://www.nhk.or.jp/jidaigeki/kunoichi2/. ja:妻は、くノ一 ～最終章～. April 9, 2015. NHK. Japanese.
18. Web site: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/hula_choco/. ja:フラガールと犬のチョコ. April 9, 2015. TV TOKYO Corporation. Japanese.
19. Web site: http://www.nhk.or.jp/dramatopics-blog/20000/210062.html. ja:放送90年ドラマ『経世済民の男』小林一三～夢とそろばん～. April 9, 2015. NHK. Japanese.
20. Web site: 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）. Inc. Natasha. 映画ナタリー. ja. 2020-03-05.
21. Web site: http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=335039. ja:彼岸島. April 10, 2015. allcinema. Japanese.
22. Web site: Kaze Tachinu Official website. April 10, 2015. kazetachinu.jp. Japanese.
23. News: Miori Takimoto Signs On To Star in Sadako 3D Sequel. April 9, 2015. Japanverse.com.
24. Web site: http://www.cinematoday.jp/page/N0072120. ja: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. April 9, 2015. Cinematoday Inc.. Japanese . April 2, 2015 .
25. Web site: HOKUSAI. September 24, 2023. eiga.com.
26. Web site: 変な家. January 18, 2024. eiga.com.
27. Web site: http://www.sonysonpo.co.jp/cm/ccmg000.html. ja: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. April 10, 2015. Sony Assurance Inc.. Japanese.
28. Web site: 【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」. April 10, 2015. Nikkei Business Publications, Inc.. Japanese.
29. Web site: 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. https://web.archive.org/web/20110606095529/http://www.asahiinryo.co.jp/mitsuya-cider/sp/cm/cm02.html. Miori Takimoto CM&Special Contents, Mitsuya Cider, Asahi Soft Drinks. June 6, 2011. April 10, 2015. Asahi Soft Drinks. Japanese.
30. Web site: http://www.afgc.co.jp/aclear/. ja:アクリアスペシャルサイト. Aclear Special Website. April 10, 2015. Asahi Fiber Glass. Japanese.
31. Web site: CMライブラリー. CM Library. April 10, 2015. Toyo Suisan. Japanese.
32. Web site: CM Information. https://web.archive.org/web/20121017105617/http://www.bourbon.co.jp/cm/news.html. October 17, 2012. April 10, 2015. Bourbon. Japanese.
33. Web site: http://www.godiva.co.jp/news/article/news_201311f.html. ja:新着情報. April 10, 2015. Godiva. Japanese. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924022752/http://www.godiva.co.jp/news/article/news_201311f.html. September 24, 2015.
34. Web site: TVCM Information. April 10, 2015. Lixil ERA Japan, Corp.. Japanese.
35. Web site: クラリス. January 17, 2022. Wowow.
36. Web site: 68th The Television Drama Academy Award. https://web.archive.org/web/20130119062932/http://blog.television.co.jp/drama/academy/2011/05/11/. January 19, 2013. April 10, 2015. The Television. Japanese.