Aju Makita
Aju Makita is a Japanese actress known for her heartfelt performances in film and television. She gained recognition for her role in 'The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House' (2023), showcasing her talent in a culturally rich narrative. Aju is praised for her expressive acting... Read More
Known for
Shoplifters (2018)
After one of their shoplifting sessions, Osamu and his son come across a little girl in the freezing cold. At first reluctant to shelter...
Child of Kamiari Month (2021)
A year after losing her mother, a young girl learns that she must journey across Japan to the annual gathering of gods in the...
Personal details
Credits
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
ROCK PAPER LANDMINEGlico, Daruma-san ga Koronda... A game everyone knows—transformed into the ultimate battle of wits!? |
Unknown character | |
| 2026 |
Look BackFourth-grader Fujino is admired for the comics she makes for her school newspaper. Her world is upended when asked to... |
Kyomoto | |
| 2026 |
Kingdom 5: The Clash of SoulsExcept for the state of Qin, the six rival states join forces to form an allied army led by military... |
Unknown character | |
| 2026 |
RebootA regular pastry chef, framed for his wife's murder, embarks on a suspenseful journey to prove his innocence by manipulating... |
Tsubasa Adachi | |
| 2025 |
Vanishing WorldA film adaptation of Sayaka Murata's novel Vanishing World |
Amane | |
| 2025 |
DOCTOR PRICEFormer pediatrician Kanenari Naruki runs a secretive doctor job agency while uncovering his father’s death and exposing the dark side... |
Aki Yonaga | |
| 2025 |
Mr. Mikami's ClassroomTakashi Mikami, a University of Tokyo graduate, joins the Ministry of Education to reform Japan's education but is disillusioned by... |
Aoi Tominaga | |
| 2024 | Mochizuki Maki | ||
| 2024 |
Farewell, Saranghae, FarewellNaho and Hitomi are a high school girl couple living in a rural town in Japan. Naho wants to be... |
Unknown character | |
| 2024 |
HappinessYukio Kunikida and Yuma Yamagishi are high school students and they are dating with each other. On an ordinary day,... |
Unknown character | |
| 2024 |
House of NinjasYears after retiring from their formidable ninja lives, a dysfunctional family must return to shadowy missions to counteract a string... |
Nagi Tawara | |
| 2023 |
In Love and Deep WaterOn a massive luxury cruise ship while at sea, the loyal butler and a mysterious woman cross paths as they... |
Shiori Hagiwara | |
| 2023 |
My Worst FriendHotaru (Makita Aju), a college senior on a job-hunting losing streak, finds her childhood friend Miharu (Takaishi Akari) her nemesis.... |
Hotaru Kasamatsu | |
| 2023 | Io | ||
| 2023 |
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko HouseTwo inseparable friends move to Kyoto to chase their dreams of becoming maiko, but decide to pursue different passions while... |
Ryōko | |
| 2022 |
To Me, the One Who Loved YouKoyomi Hidaka and Shiori Sato meet at his father’s research center and begin to fall in love, but so do... |
Shiori Satou (voice) | |
| 2022 |
Pure JapaneseAction actor Tateishi Daisuke who struggles with loneliness after suffering a traumatic experience due to an accident during filming. One... |
Ayumi | |
| 2022 |
If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School StudentA story that begins when a husband, who lost his beloved wife ten years ago and lost the meaning of... |
Mai Niijima | |
| 2021 |
99.9 Criminal Lawyer: The MovieHiroto Miyama works with rookie lawyer Honoka Kono on a team specializing in criminal cases for Madarame Law Firm. Atsuhiro... |
Eri Nagumo | |
| 2021 |
99.9 Criminal Lawyer: SPThe super unconventional lawyer is back! Our new friends are comic book girls! And the biggest enemy of all! The... |
Eri Nagumo | |
| 2021 |
Child of Kamiari MonthA year after losing her mother, a young girl learns that she must journey across Japan to the annual gathering... |
Kanna (voice) | |
| 2021 |
DIVOC-12"DIVOC-12" is a project by Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. to produce an omnibus consisting of 12 short films, aiming to... |
Unknown character | |
| 2021 |
Welcome Home, MoneBorn in September of 1995, Momone Nagaura lived with her parents, grandfather, and sister in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. After... |
Nagaura Michi | |
| 2021 |
Hold on, look ahead.The Tama River, where the water flows along the border between Tokyo and Kanagawa, pours into Tokyo Bay and the... |
Misumi Yukawa | |
| 2020 | Unknown character | ||
| 2020 |
True MothersAfter suffering through a long and unsuccessful series of fertility treatments, Satoko and her husband Kiyokazu make the decision to... |
Hikari Katakura | |
| 2020 |
Koto no Ha"Kotonoha" is a heartwarming friendship story between a high school girl who is not good at socializing and cannot make... |
Unknown character | |
| 2020 |
Child of the StarsWhen Chihiro was a baby, she suffered from eczema. Her parents tried to find a cure, but nothing worked. Her... |
Ma-chan | |
| 2020 |
#HandballStriveThe school’s handball club is about to close down. Can social media bring it back to life? Masao Kiyota is... |
Kurosawa | |
| 2020 |
Kashi bōto jū san-gōAlthough greatly abbreviated and simplified, and in a back-and-forth sequence, almost all of the dialogue and narration is based on... |
Unknown character | |
| 2019 |
JunichiJun'ichi is a young man without job or home who seems to have a great power of fascination over woman.... |
Rui | |
| 2018 |
Shino Can't Say Her NameOoshima Shino is a 1st-grade high school student. She has difficulties pronouncing words that start with vowels in front of... |
Kayo Okazaki | |
| 2018 |
The Cat in Their ArmsA 33-year-old supermarket worker at a provincial city used to be an idol, but could not see a future as... |
Shimamike / Honoka Nakayama | |
| 2018 |
ShopliftersIn the outskirts of Tokyo, a poor but close-knit group living on the fringes of society survives through shoplifting and... |
Sayaka Shibata | |
| 2018 |
My Friend "A"Masuda, an aspiring journalist, plans to write an article in order to expose his co-worker Suzuki, who is a psychopathic... |
Shiraishi Yui | |
| 2017 |
The Third MurderA lawyer tasked with defending a robbery-and-murder suspect begins developing doubts about what truly happened. |
Yuka Shigemori | |
| 2017 |
The Light DancesIn a suburban residential town outside Tokyo, Nagisa becomes surrounded by media as her neighbors look on with scorn and... |
Unknown character | |
| 2016 | Mihoko Kawasaki | ||
| 2016 |
After the StormRyota is an unpopular writer although he won a literary award 15 years ago. Now, Ryota works as a private... |
Aju | |
| 2015 | Unknown character | ||
| 2012 |
Going My HomeRyota, a timid salaryman who has difficulties fitting in at home and work has his average life changed after his... |
Moe Tsuboi |
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Got a question about Aju Makita?
Aju Makita is best known for her role in 'The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House,' where she plays a young woman navigating life as a cook in a traditional geisha house.
As of now, Aju Makita has not won any major awards but has received critical acclaim for her performances, particularly in 'The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House.'
Aju Makita made her acting debut in the film 'Kizoku no Kumo' in 2020, which marked the beginning of her career in the film industry.
Aju Makita's estimated net worth is approximately $1 million, reflecting her early success in acting and modeling.
Aju Makita was born in Osaka, Japan, on February 26, 1999, where she developed her passion for performing arts.
Aju Makita typically stars in drama and slice-of-life genres, often focusing on personal and cultural narratives.
In addition to 'The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House,' Aju has been involved in various television dramas and modeling assignments, showcasing her versatility.
Aju Makita's acting style is characterized by her emotional depth and authenticity, allowing her to connect with audiences through her performances.