Emiko Azuma

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Characters played by Emiko Azuma

Eddie's Mother — Funeral Parade of Roses (1969)

Eddie’s Mother appears in flashbacks that explain Eddie’s troubled childhood and family history. She recalls Eddie’s absent father, beats Eddie after discovering her experimenting with makeup, and later brings another man home, leading Eddie to stab them both. She was also Gonda’s former lover, making her central to the final revelation about Eddie’s parentage.

Yukie Sakura — Japanese Godfather: Conclusion (1978)

Minor underworld associate caught in the crossfire of the gang leadership war.

Dr. Sugie — Smashing the 0-Line (1960)

Dr. Sugie is a doctor associated with a clinic in Kamakura whom Nishina investigates. She later dies under circumstances presented as suspicious, and a photograph from Hong Kong connects her to the laundry worker’s missing father. These clues lead Nishina to suspect that personal relationships may conceal a smuggling route.

Old Woman — Kagero-za (1981)

A minor elderly character; the available plot summary does not provide details about her actions or relationships.

Reform School Director (uncredited) — Rika: The Mixed-Blood Girl (1972)

An uncredited minor figure associated with the reform school where Rika faces harsh discipline.

Career Overview

Emiko Azuma has 58 screen credits in a career dating back to 1951. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Japanese Godfather Trilogy with 3 titles. Signature works include Funeral Parade of Roses, The Fox With Nine Tails, Tugboat Gunman. 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
58
Birth Date
1924-10-19

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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