Eiko Koike

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Characters played by Eiko Koike

Akimi — Kamikaze Girls (2004)

Akimi is the leader of the Ponytails and Ryuji’s fiancée. Ichigo plans an embroidered coat to honor Akimi’s marriage and retirement from the gang. Akimi’s impending departure helps motivate Ichigo’s gift and contributes to the changes within the Ponytails after Ichigo begins modeling.

Takasu — 20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope (2009)

Childhood friend of Kenji, part of the original prophecy group.

Takasu — 20th Century Boys 3: Redemption (2009)

Minor character, likely law enforcement or associate, assists in investigating the cult.

Okaji — Unforgiven (2013)

A prostitute in the frontier town who, alongside Natsume and others, pools their money to place a bounty on the Hotta brothers after they brutally assault a fellow prostitute.

Nozomi — 2LDK (2003)

A soft-spoken and demure country actress from Sado Island. She lives with Lana and both audition for the same highly anticipated film role. An argument over their backgrounds and choices leads to a violent struggle that ultimately claims her life just before they learn they both got the part.

Eri Shibamoto — Cape Nostalgia (2014)

Eri is one of the people at her wedding to Takao Shibamoto where Koji's impulsive temper erupts. Koji attacks men he believes are harassing her, turning the wedding into a scene of conflict. The summary gives no further information about Eri's actions or relationship with the other characters.

Maki Shinohara — Penance (2013)

One of Emiri's childhood friends. She participates in the group activities before Emiri disappears and is later invited to Asako's house. She struggles with guilt and the consequences of that day.

Kimie Sawachi — Legal High 2 SP (2014)

Supporting participant in the hospital malpractice dispute.

Reina Onimaru — Hell's Garden (2021)

A legendary fighter who arrives to challenge Naoko. Reina says she has defeated countless contenders and earned the title of the world's toughest office lady. Naoko fights her and ultimately wins, though she dislikes inheriting that title, making Reina the final major challenger in Naoko's story.

Yuko — Sunny: Our Hearts Beat Together (2018)

An adult reconnecting with her past, demonstrating how foundational relationships provide comfort and clarity during life transitions.

Career Overview

Eiko Koike has 77 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Legal High Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Tokyo Swindlers, Legal High, My Story Is Long. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
77
Birth Date
1980-11-20
Birth Place
Tokyo, Japan

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Credits

Content sources

Related entry on Wikidata (Q970521), public domain (CC0).