Cast & creator
Erika Sawajiri
Best known for 1 Litre of Tears, Helter Skelter, Followers
Erika Sawajiri is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She was born on **April 8, 1986**, in Tokyo, Japan. Her father was Japanese, and her mother is of Algerian Kabyle origin who was raised in France. She began her career as a model before becoming an actress in the early 2000s. Erika became famous for her role as Aya Ikeuchi in the television drama **1 Litre of Tears** (2005), which earned her great praise for her emotional performance. She also starred in films such as **Shinobi: Heart Under Blade**, **Helter Skelter**, and the drama **Taiyō no Uta**. Through *Taiyō no Uta*, she started a music career and released several successful songs under the names **Kaoru Amane** and **Erika**. Throughout her career, Erika received several acting awards and became one of Japan's most popular actresses. Although her career was affected by personal controversies and legal issues, she later returned to acting and continues to work in the entertainment industry. Today, Erika Sawajiri is recognized for her talent, versatility, and memorable performances in Japanese television and cinema.
Also known as: اریکا سواجری
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film credits
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television credits
50
2002–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (50)
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1 Litre of Tears
Aya Ikeuchi
2005
Helter Skelter
Lilico
2012
Followers
Erika Sawajiri
2020
The Great White Tower
Keiko Hanamori
2019
Hagetaka
Takako Matsudaira
2018
Hotman
Satsuki Akikawa
2003
First Class
Chinami Yoshinari
2014
A Song to the Sun
Kaoru Amane
2006
Aikurushii
Honoka Kizaki
2005
Ooku: Saikyou no Onna / Higeki no Shimai
2016
Papa for One Summer
Satsuki
2003
Become a Mother
Kashiwazaki Yui
2017
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
Hotarubi
2005
No Longer Human
Shizuko Ota
2019
Welcome to Our Home
Asuka Kandori
2015
Ashura
Yachi
2005
Shinjuku Swan
Ageha
2015
The Blind Teacher
2016
Impossibility Defense
Tada Tomoko
2017
Impossibility Defense
Tomoko Tada
2018
Million Dollar Man
Towako
2018
Eating Women
Keiko Komugita
2018
Closed Note
Kae Horii
2007
The Watchmaker's Daughter
Ryo Miyahara
2013
We Shall Overcome Someday
Kyung-ja Lee
2005
Shinjuku Swan II
2017
Friends
2003
1 Litre Of Tears SP
Aya Ikeuchi
2007
#Spread
2026
Ghost Train
Nana Kimura
2006
The Letters
Yumiko Shirai
2006
Sugar & Spice
Noriko Watanabe
2006
Tengoku e no Ouenka Cheers
Akikawa Yukari
2003
Welcome to Our Home
Asuka Kandori
2015
悪女について
Tomikoji Kimiko/Suzuki Kimiko
2012
The Winds of God
2005
The Mamiya Brothers
Naomi Honma
2006
The Cat in Their Arms
Saori Oishi
2018
Mondai no Nai Watashitachi
Maki Shintani
2004
Ōoku
2016
The Chain of Roses
2026
Angel's Egg
Natsuki Saito
2006
First Class
Chinami Yoshinari
2014Clock Store's Girl
Miyahara Ryo
2013
Cheers Heaven
2003
Seeing with the Heart
Arai Mayumi
2016
Angel's Ladder
2006
L et M: The Reason I Love You, Other Stories
Eru / Emu
2013
North Point - Friends
2003