Ayaka Shibutani

Ayaka Shibutani

Ayaka Shibutani is a Japanese actress recognized for her roles in two notable films directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi. She portrayed Mayuzumi in Evil Does Not Exist (2023), a drama that explores the tension between rural life and encroaching development, which premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Prize. She also appeared as Yuzuki in Happy Hour (2015), a critically acclaimed film that delves into the lives of four women in Kobe, earning praise for its depth and naturalistic performances. Both films highlight her collaboration with Hamaguchi, showcasing her ability to contribute to introspective and character-driven narratives. Born on December 25, 1991, in Hyogo, Japan, Shibutani has emerged as a talent in contemporary Japanese cinema through these works.

  • Title: Ayaka Shibutani
  • Popularity: 1.3235
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1991-12-25
  • Place of Birth: Hyogo, Japan
  • Homepage: https://ayakashibutani-official.my.canva.site/
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Ayaka Shibutani Movies

  • 2023
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    Ten Years + One Day
    Ten Years + One Day

    1 2023 HD

    Harasaki, Kikushima, and Morita, who left their hometown to live in the city, reunite for the first time in ten years. Harasaki and Kikushima have been estranged after an incident, but with Morita’s help, the distance between the three gradually closes.

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  • 2023
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    Evil Does Not Exist
    Evil Does Not Exist

    6.801 2023 HD

    Takumi and his daughter Hana live in Mizubiki Village, close to Tokyo. One day, the village inhabitants become aware of a plan to build a camping site near Takumi's house offering city residents a comfortable "escape" to nature.

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  • 2023
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    GIFT
    GIFT

    9 2023 HD

    We follow Takumi and his daughter who lead a modest life in the village in the middle of nature. One day Takumi receives word that there are plans to build a glamping site near his home. The discovery that wastewater will be piped into the village’s water source not only causes unrest among the residents, but also affects Takumi’s life.

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  • 2024
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    Desert of Namibia
    Desert of Namibia

    7.3 2024 HD

    A young and beautiful woman from Tokyo navigates multiple love stories while being haunted by her unexpressed thoughts.

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  • 2015
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    Happy Hour
    Happy Hour

    7.391 2015 HD

    Four women in their thirties reevaluate their relationships, both shared and private, after a startling revelation concerning one's marriage forces each of them to ask one of life's biggest questions: "Am I who I want to be?"

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  • 2018
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    Beyond Happy Hour
    Beyond Happy Hour

    1 2018 HD

    Interviews with the cast of Ryusuke Hamaguchi's 'Happy Hour' about the making of the film.

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