Mari Natsuki
Actor · Producer
Born May 2, 1952 · Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
Active 1974–present · Awards: Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Golden Arrow Award
Mari Natsuki is a Japanese singer, dancer and actress. Born in Tokyo, she started work as a singer from a young age. In 2007 she announced her engagement to percussionist Nobu Saitō, with their marriage taking place in Spring 2008.
Filmography
Until We Meet Again (2026) — Hanako ShimizuTeruko & Lui (2025) — Lui MoritaSpirited Away (2001) — Yubaba / Zeniba (voice)Isle of Dogs (2018) — Auntie (voice)Producing Nobuta (2005) — CatherinePing Pong (2002) — ObabaOver the Sky (2020) — Mori Obaa-chan (voice)Sakuran (2006) — LandladySamurai Fiction (1998) — OkatsuThe Hunted (1995) — JunkoSpirited Away: Live on Stage (2023) — 湯婆婆/錢婆婆I Will Be Your Bloom (2022) — Hanamaki YukiMeet Me After School (2018) — Michiyo ShioyaThe Girl in the Sun (2013) — OhsitaPriceless (2012) — Marioka IchirinThe Nippon Television Special of Spirited Away (2001)Strawberry Road (1991) — AkikoYoshitsune (2005) — Tango no Tsubone (Emperor's concubine)Carnation (2011) — Itoko Ohara (older)Followers (2020) — Eriko TajimaYudo (2023) — AsakoFrom the End of the World (2023) — Old WomanSEE HEAR LOVE (2023) — Tae IzumotoOnimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) — Akio, Opponent's Mistress