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Rinko Kikuchi

Rinko Kikuchi

Japanese actress

Nationality
Japan
Years active
2006–2024

Known for

About Rinko Kikuchi

Rinko Kikuchi is a Japanese actress. Their career spans 17 titles, among them Westworld (2016), Pacific Rim (2013) and Babel (2006).

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Their career in figures

The earliest credit MovieNCo has for Rinko Kikuchi is Babel (2006); in all, 13 films and 4 TV shows over 18 years. They have worked as actress in 17 and producer in 1. Their title most voted by MovieNCo readers is Westworld (2016), with 118 votes. Their busiest decade is the 2010s, with 10 titles. The person they have worked with most is Burn Gorman, on 2 films, among them Pacific Rim and Pacific Rim: Maelstrom.

Latest work

Full filmography (17)
  1. 2022–2024

    Tokyo Vice TV

    Eimi, 16 episodes

  2. 2021–2024

    Invasion TV

    Hinata, 6 episodes

    5.1
  3. 2016–2022

    Westworld TV

    Akane, 2 episodes

    7.9
  4. 2018

    Miss Sherlock TV

    Mitsuki Kurata, 1 episode

  5. 2018 6.2
  6. 2016 3.8
  7. 2015 5.8
  8. 2014

Where to watch Rinko Kikuchi

Their films and TV shows you can watch now in the UK, and where.

  1. 2013 7.4
  2. 2006

    Babel

    Chieko Wataya

    Where to watch
    7.4
  3. 2013 6.5
  4. 2018 6.2
  5. 2010 8.1
  6. 2016 3.8
  7. 2014
  8. 2008

Availability checked on 9 November 2026.

The best Rinko Kikuchi films

By MovieNCo readers' ratings.

  1. Shanghai 2010 8.1
  2. Pacific Rim 2013 7.4
  3. Babel 2006 7.4
  4. 47 Ronin 2013 6.5
  5. Pacific Rim: Maelstrom 2018 6.2

Family and relationships

Spouses
Shota Sometani 2014–present

A count of the awards MovieNCo covers: Academy Awards (Oscars) (1932–2026), Golden Globes (1944–2026) and Actor Awards (2000–2026).

  • Academy Awards (Oscars) 1 nomination
  • Golden Globes 1 nomination
  • Actor Awards 1 nomination

Has worked with

Questions about Rinko Kikuchi

Who is Rinko Kikuchi's partner?

Rinko Kikuchi has been married to Shota Sometani since 2014.

What are the best Rinko Kikuchi films?

By MovieNCo readers' ratings, the best Rinko Kikuchi films are Shanghai (2010, 8.1), Pacific Rim (2013, 7.4) and Babel (2006, 7.4).

How many films and TV shows has Rinko Kikuchi been in?

MovieNCo lists 13 films and 4 TV shows for Rinko Kikuchi, from Babel (2006) to Tokyo Vice (2024).

How many awards has Rinko Kikuchi won?

Rinko Kikuchi has 3 nominations and no wins yet. By award: Academy Awards (Oscars), 1 nomination; Golden Globes, 1 nomination; Actor Awards, 1 nomination. A count of the awards MovieNCo covers.

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