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Minami Hamabe
Active Japanese Film & Television Industry (Japanese Cinema / J-Drama)
- FromIshikawa Prefecture, Japan
- Based inTokyo, Japan
- Age26 years
- Active2011–present
- Updated
Minami Hamabe Biography Information
- Real Name: Minami Hamabe (浜辺 美波)
- Screen Name: Minami Hamabe
- Date of Birth: August 29, 2000
- Date of Death: Alive
- Profession: Actress
- Debut Film: Sora Iro Monogatari: Aru Hibi no Hanashi (2011)
- Breakthrough Film: Let Me Eat Your Pancreas (2017)
- Agency: Toho Entertainment
- Known Moniker: Toho Cinderella, One of Japan’s leading contemporary screen stars
Minami Hamabe Family Member Name
- Father: Not publicly disclosed (private citizen)
- Mother: Not publicly disclosed (private citizen)
- Younger Brother: Not publicly disclosed (born around 2007; roughly seven years younger)
Minami Hamabe Education
- Elementary Education: Ishikawa Prefectural Elementary School
- Junior High School: Ishikawa Prefectural Junior High School (later transferred to Tokyo)
- High School Education: Horikoshi High School (Performing Arts Course, graduated in 2019)
- Higher Education: Did not attend university (focused full-time on acting career)
Minami Hamabe Career Highlight
| Year | Milestone / Film Name | Significance |
| 2011 | 7th Toho Cinderella Audition | Won the New Generation Award, launching her entertainment career |
| 2011 | Sora Iro Monogatari | Film acting debut produced by Toho |
| 2015 | Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day | Played live-action Menma (Meiko Honma), gaining wide youth popularity |
| 2016 | Saki | First lead role in a TV drama and film adaptation |
| 2017 | Let Me Eat Your Pancreas | Major critical and commercial breakout portraying Sakura Yamauchi |
| 2018 | Kakegurui | Iconic lead portrayal of compulsive gambler Yumeko Jabami |
| 2020 | Cursed in Love (Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru) | Leading prime-time television romantic mystery series |
| 2020 | The Promised Neverland | Starred as Emma in the major live-action fantasy adaptation |
| 2022 | Dr. White | Prime-time medical mystery drama lead role |
| 2023 | Shin Kamen Rider | Starred as Ruriko Midorikawa in Hideaki Anno’s franchise reboot |
| 2023 | Ranman | Heroine (Sueko Makino) in the widely viewed NHK morning drama serial (Asadora) |
| 2023 | Godzilla Minus One | Starred as Noriko Oishi in the internationally acclaimed, Academy Award-winning film |
| 2024 | Silent Love | Lead romantic feature film performance alongside Ryosuke Yamada |
Minami Hamabe Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
| 2011 | Toho Cinderella Audition | New Generation | New Generation Award | N/A | Won |
| 2017 | Hochi Film Awards | Best New Artist | Hochi Film Award | Let Me Eat Your Pancreas | Won |
| 2017 | Nikkan Sports Film Awards | Best Newcomer | Nikkan Sports Film Award | Let Me Eat Your Pancreas | Won |
| 2018 | Japan Academy Film Prize | Newcomer of the Year | Newcomer of the Year | Let Me Eat Your Pancreas | Won |
| 2018 | Elan d’or Awards | Newcomer of the Year | Elan d’or Award | Let Me Eat Your Pancreas | Won |
| 2021 | Élan d’Or Awards | Newcomer of the Year | Élan d’Or Award | Multiple Works | Won |
| 2022 | Hashida Awards | Newcomer Award | Hashida Award | Dr. White, Ranman | Won |
| 2024 | Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Supporting Actress | Japan Academy Film Prize | Godzilla Minus One | Nominated |
| 2024 | Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Actress | Japan Academy Film Prize | Godzilla Minus One | Nominated |
| 2024 | Blue Ribbon Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Blue Ribbon Award | Godzilla Minus One, Shin Kamen Rider | Won |
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About Minami Hamabe
How did Minami Hamabe begin her acting career?
She entered the entertainment industry after winning the New Generation Award at the prestigious 7th Toho Cinderella Audition in 2011 at age 10.
Which film served as Minami Hamabe's breakthrough role?
The 2017 romantic drama Let Me Eat Your Pancreas (Kimi no Suizo o Tabetai), where she played the terminally ill Sakura Yamauchi, won her multiple Newcomer awards.
What role did Minami Hamabe play in Godzilla Minus One?
She starred as Noriko Oishi, a survivor of post-war Tokyo who builds a surrogate family with the protagonist Koichi Shikishima.
Is Minami Hamabe active in anime live-action adaptations?
Yes, she is widely recognized for headlining popular anime/manga adaptations, most notably Kakegurui, Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day, and The Promised Neverland.
What are her primary verified social media handles?
Her official handles are @MINAMI373HAMABE on X (formerly Twitter) and @minami_hamabe.official on Instagram.
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