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My Take
Okay, that smile should honestly be illegal. Kasumi Arimura doesn't have to do much, she just walks into a frame and the whole room softens, and I refuse to believe that's a learnable skill. Finding out she's from Itami in Hyogo clicked something for me, because there's this unfussy Kansai warmth under the polished, wholesome exterior that keeps her from ever feeling like a porcelain doll. People love to file her under "she's just sweet and luminous," but that 2016 Blue Ribbon Best Actress win should retire that take for good. She can slip from sunny morning-drama heroine into quieter, heavier roles without you noticing the gear change, and that range sneaks up on you. Now she's reportedly stretching into voice work and even directing, and I love that quiet ambition hiding behind such a gentle face. Underestimate her at your own risk.
Story
The Quiet Ambition Behind the Smile: Who Kasumi Arimura Really Is
Overview
Kasumi Arimura is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and film director born on February 13, 1993, in Itami, Hyogo Prefecture. She is recognized for her versatile screen presence spanning drama, film, and voice work. In 2016 she received the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress, the Elan d'Or Award for New Artist, and the Nikkan Sports Film Award for New Artist. Her current agency affiliation is private.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kasumi Arimura
- Name (Japanese)
- 有村架純
- Reading
- ありむら かすみ
- Born
- February 13, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rooster (酉)
- Origin
- Itami, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 160 cm
- Occupation
- Actress / Voice Actress / Film Director
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2016 — Elan d'Or Award, New Artist
- 2016 — Blue Ribbon Award, Best Actress
- 2016 — Nikkan Sports Film Award, New Artist
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kasumi Arimura born?
Born February 13, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Kasumi Arimura from?
Kasumi Arimura is from Itami, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kasumi Arimura do?
Kasumi Arimura works as Actress, Voice Actress, Film Director.
How tall is Kasumi Arimura?
Kasumi Arimura is 160 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.