Miori Takimoto (瀧本 美織, Takimoto Miori; born October 16, 1991) is a Japanese actress and a former singer. She debuted in 2003 as a singer of the girl group Sweets, where she performed under the name Miori. After Sweets disbanded, she appeared on television as an actress.
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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. 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. 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. In November 2014, she debuted with the band Lagoon (ラグーン) as the vocalist.
Works
TV dramas
Teppan (NHK, 2010–2011), Akari Murakami
He is Beautiful (美男ですね) (TBS, 2011), Mio Sakuraba
Hungry! (ハングリー！) (KTV, 2012), role of Chie Okusu
Mike-Neko Holmes no Suiri Episode 2 (NTV, 2012), Ryōko Kanezaki
Miyuki Miyabe 4-shū Renzoku Mystery "Level 7" (TBS, 2012), Mai Shingyōji
GTO (NTV, 2012), Azusa Fuyutsuki
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
Tsuma wa, Kunoichi (NHK BS Premium, 2013), Orie
Umi no Ueno Shinryōjo Episode 4 (Fuji TV, 2013), Michiru Fujii
Dr.DMAT (TBS, 2014), Haruko Yakumo
Satsujin Hensachi 70 (NTV, 2014), Rikako Mayama
Cabin Attendant Keiji: New York Satsujin Jiken (Fuji TV, 2014), Yui Watabe
Tsuma wa, Kunoichi: Saishūshō (NHK BS Premium, 2014), Orie
Hula Girl to Inu no Choco (TV Tokyo, 2015), Sae Morita
Keisei Saimin no Otoko Part 2 "Kobayashi Ichizō: Yume to Soroban" (NHK, 2015), Kou Tanba/Kou Kobayashi
Films
Higanjima (2010), Yuki
Shokudou Katatsumuri (2010)
The Wind Rises (2013), voice of Naoko Satomi
Sadako 3D 2 (2013), Fūko Andō
Tensai Bakavon: Yomigaeru Flanders no Inu (2015), voice of Nero
Hokusai (2021), Koto
The Floor Plan (2024), Ayano Katabuchi
Commercials
Circle K Bakery (2004)
Waseda Academy (2005)
Sony Sonpo Campaign (2009)
Astellas Pharma Inc. and Pfizer Ltd. (2009)
Asahi Soft Drinks "Mitsuya Cider" (2011)
Asahi Fiber Glass "Aclear" (2011)
Toyo Suisan (2012)
Bourbon "Slow Bar" (2012)
Godiva Chocolatier Short Movie 2014 (2014)
Lixil (2014)
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))
