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My Take
I have a real soft spot for actors like Kurumi Shimizu, the kind who never lead with their resume even when it's quietly impressive, a Sophia University grad out of Obu in Aichi who clearly chose craft over noise. She's not towering at 164cm, but there's that magnetic quality where the camera just drifts toward her face, and I'm always drawn to performers who win you over through restraint rather than spectacle. She keeps an Instagram, doesn't chase being loud, and honestly that slow-burn, faintly wistful intelligence is exactly the type I find myself quietly rooting for.
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Overview
Kurumi Shimizu is a Japanese actress born on July 16, 1994, in Obu, Aichi Prefecture. She graduated from Sophia University, bringing an academic background uncommon in the entertainment industry. Standing 164 cm tall, she is known for a quietly compelling screen presence. She is represented by Amuse, and in 2024 she became a public-relations ambassador for her hometown of Obu.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kurumi Shimizu
- Name (Japanese)
- 清水くるみ
- Reading
- しみず くるみ
- Born
- July 16, 1994 (age 32)
- Origin
- Obu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 164 cm
- Occupation
- Actress
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Dog
- Blood type
- A
- Agency
- Amuse
- Active years
- 2007 -
2. Background
- University
- Sophia University
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 143 (2008–2026)
- By year (titles with a known year)
- 2008: 3, 2009: 4, 2010: 3, 2011: 1, 2012: 8, 2013: 9, 2014: 5, 2015: 4, 2016: 5, 2017: 12, 2018: 9, 2019: 16, 2020: 9, 2021: 13, 2022: 3, 2023: 10, 2024: 9, 2025: 7, 2026: 6, year unknown: 7
- Debut work
- 廃屋の螺旋
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TV drama | テミスの不確かな法廷 第7話 | 2026 |
| TV drama | 森英恵 Butterfly beyond | 2026 |
| Streaming drama | 恋人たちの古時計 | 2026 |
| Film | ママがもうこの世界にいなくても 私の命の日記 | 2026 |
| Stage | 超、Maria | 2026 |
| Stage | リア王 -King Lear- | 2026 |
| TV drama | 君としたキスはいつまでも 第1話 | 2025 |
| TV drama | 緊急取調室 5th SEASON 第3話 | 2025 |
| Streaming drama | HEART ATTACK | 2025 |
| Streaming drama | にこたま | 2025 |
| Film | 種まく旅人〜醪のささやき〜 | 2025 |
| Stage | ミセン | 2025 |
| Stage | キンキーブーツ | 2025 |
| TV drama | Eye Love You 第3話 | 2024 |
| TV drama | 高速を降りたら | 2024 |
| TV drama | イップス 第7話 | 2024 |
| TV drama | 柚木さんちの四兄弟。 | 2024 |
| TV drama | 錦糸町パラダイス〜渋谷から一本〜 | 2024 |
| TV drama | 無能の鷹 第1話 | 2024 |
| TV drama | 忘れっぽいハムレット | 2024 |
| TV drama | ふたりのぼっち飯 | 2024 |
| Stage | 東京輪舞 | 2024 |
| TV drama | 親友は悪女 | 2023 |
| TV drama | 星降る夜に 第2話 | 2023 |
| TV drama | いちばんすきな花 第1話・第2話 | 2023 |
| TV drama | 連続テレビ小説 ブギウギ | 2023 |
| TV drama | 時をかけるな、恋人たち 第3話 | 2023 |
| Film | 最後まで行く | 2023 |
| Stage | 再上演 | 2023 |
| Stage | マリ・キュリー | 2023 |
| Stage | 月とシネマ2023 | 2023 |
| MV | マイペース | 2023 |
| TV drama | Is love sustainable? | 2022 |
| Film | わたし達はおとな | 2022 |
| Documentary | わたしを生きるノート“悔いのない最期”を探して | 2022 |
| Stage | ヘアスプレー | 2022 |
| TV drama | 特集ドラマ いないかもしれない | 2021 |
| Film | 心の傷を癒やすということ 劇場版 | 2021 |
| Film | スウィートビターキャンディ | 2021 |
| Film | Arc | 2021 |
| Theatrical anime | 100日間生きたワニ | 2021 |
| Stage | ミュージカル ゴヤ -GOYA- | 2021 |
| Stage | スタンディングオベーション | 2021 |
| Stage | HOPE | 2021 |
| Stage | 音楽劇 海王星 | 2021 |
| Variety show | 社会を生き抜くあざとい処世術 | 2021 |
| Variety show | 後輩とうまくやるためのあざとい処世術 | 2021 |
| WEB | Hot Mom! | 2021 |
| Radio drama | 山のあなたに住むものは | 2021 |
| TV drama | 心の傷を癒すということ | 2020 |
| TV drama | アライブ がん専門医のカルテ 第6話 | 2020 |
| TV drama | 警視庁・捜査一課長2020 第14話 | 2020 |
| Film | The Brightest Roof in the Universe | 2020 |
| Film | 新解釈・三国志 | 2020 |
| Stage | 幸福論 | 2020 |
| WEB | VISION | 2020 |
| Commercial / advertisement | メナード 薬用ビューネ | 2020 |
| TV drama | 平成物語 〜なんでもないけれど、かけがえのない瞬間〜 | 2019 |
| TV drama | わたし、定時で帰ります。 第3話 - 第5話 | 2019 |
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5. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kurumi Shimizu born?
Kurumi Shimizu was born on July 16, 1994 and is 32 years old.
Where is Kurumi Shimizu from?
Kurumi Shimizu is from Obu, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.
What does Kurumi Shimizu do?
Kurumi Shimizu works as Actress.
How tall is Kurumi Shimizu?
Kurumi Shimizu is 164 cm tall.
What is Kurumi Shimizu's blood type?
Kurumi Shimizu's blood type is A.
Where did Kurumi Shimizu study?
Kurumi Shimizu attended Sophia University.
What agency is Kurumi Shimizu with?
Kurumi Shimizu is with Amuse.
How long has Kurumi Shimizu been active?
Kurumi Shimizu has been active since 2007.
What is Kurumi Shimizu known for?
Kurumi Shimizu's notable works include HEART ATTACK, HOPE, VISION.
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