The director's daughter and a horror movie fanatic. She assists during the chaotic behind-the-scenes filming by standing on her father's shoulders to operate the camera for the final crane shot, enabling the successful completion of the movie.
Mao works for her father Higurashi after struggling to find other employment, while dreaming of leaving Japan. Her American boyfriend Tom urges her toward Hollywood, and she considers the project her last with Higurashi. During the live show, sleeping pills leave her hard to wake, but her return of voice helps the crew adapt the story.
Mao has 10 screen credits in a career dating back to 2002. Their work is anchored in the One Cut of the Dead Collection universe with 3 titles. Signature works include One Cut of the Dead, Go! Go! Stupid Woman!, People Who Talk to Plushies Are Kind. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
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