Kato Natsuki ( By Jmaruyama)

(Some images come from Thai-Toku)

Nick Name: Naki
Birthdate: 7/26/1985
Birth Sign: Leo
Birth Place: Akita Prefecture, Japan
Blood Type: AB
Height: 168 cm (5.5 ft.)
Weight: 45 Kg (99.1 lbs.)
Measurements: B83cm-W57cm-H85cm (B32in.-H23in.-H34in)

Sci-Fi/Tokusatsu Roles:
Robina (Moero! Robocon <Fight On! Robocon> –Toei, 1999)
Kuroi Misa (Eko Eko Azaraku <New Wizard of Darkness>–Toei, 2001)
Kamen Rider Faomu (Kamen Rider Ryuki: Final Episode – Toei, 2002)
Saki Sakurai (Battle Royale 2: Requiem – Toei, 2003)

Other Select TV/Movie Credits:
“Wakareru Futari No Jikenbo” (The Breakup Incident) – TV Asahi
“One-Minute Drama: Idol Keiji Spirits” – TBS TV
“Hitsuji No Uta” (A Lamb’s Song –2002)
“Tokyo 10+01” (2002)
“Kato Natsuki’s Fami-Nabi” – Fami Geki Satellite TV
“Naki Punch” – Animax Satellite TV
“Naki No Asu Tenki Ni Nare” (Naki’s Good Day Tomorrow) – Stardigio Satellite TV
“Hyaku Go De Start! Eikaiwa” (Starting with 100 Words! English Conversation) – NHK TV.
“Gun Crazy (2003)

Photo Books:
“Robeana”
“15Karat”
“LoveSong”
“Fushigi Teki Natsuki” (The Mysterious Natsuki)

Biography:

1997
Was discovered by talent scouts when she won Genki Software’s Image Gal Contest Grand Prix.

1998
Appeared with Nishida Hikaru in House Foods CM (Commercial Spot) for their women’s health/diet drink “Pure In Drink”.

1999
Won the role of Robina in Moero! Robocon. Released her first CD Single –“Kito Daijou Bu” (It’s Going To Be Alright) released by Nippon Columbia Records. Appeared in the House Foods CM for “Umaka-Chan” Ramen.

2000
Released her first Photo Book “Robeana”. Appeared as a regular in the TV Asahi Drama “Wakareru Futari No Jikenbo” (The Breakup Incident). Also appeared as a regular in the TBS Series Anthology “One Minute Drama” in the segment for “Idol Keiji Spirits” (Idol Detective Spirits). Guest stared in an episode of TV Asahi’s long running “Abarenbo Shogun” (The Maverick Shogun).

2001
Released her second Photo Book “15Karat”. Appeared in the NHK Drama “Maboroshi Pen Friend 2001” (The Mysterious Pen Pal 2001). Appeared in three movies “Eko Eko Azaraku” (AKA Wizard of Darkness – Toei’s Remake/Sequel), “Stacy” and “Sekai No Owari To Yu Na Wa Zaka Ten” (The Convenience Store Marks The End of the World). Also released two “idol videos”: “The Complete Kato Natsuki” and “7Seas”. Also appeared in ENIX Software’s “The Fear” Video Game.

2002
Released her third Photo Book “LoveSong”. Appeared in the movie “Kamen Rider Ryuki: Final Episode” as Kamen Rider Faomu. Also appeared in the movies “Hijuji No Uta” and “Tokyo 10+01”. Appeared in Otsuka Product’s “Pocari Sweat” Sports Drink Commercial. Hosted “Fami Geki’s” Satellite Cable Program “Kato Natsuki’s Fami-Nabi”, Animax’s Cable Program “Naki Punch” and Stardigio’s Cable Program “Naki No Asu Tenki Ni Nare” (Naki’s Good Day Tomorrow).
Lent her voice to the anime series “Hungry Heart – Wild Striker”.

2003
Released another “idol/image video” – “Fushigi Teki Natsuki” (The Mysterious Natsuki). Appears as a regular on the NHK English Language Teaching Series “Hyaku Go De Start! Eikaiwa” (Starting with 100 Words! English Conversation). Also appeared in the movie “Gun Crazy”.

Other Information:
Will be playing teenage rebel fighter Saki Sakurai, one of the “Wild Seven” in the upcoming “Battle Royale” – “Battle Royale 2: Requiem” (due out in July).