Ai Maeda

Acting

Ai Maeda

Born October 4, 1983 · Tokyo, Japan (age 42)

Ai Maeda (前田 愛 , born October 4, 1983 in Tokyo) is a Japanese actress, singer and model. She is not to be confused with the voice actress of the same name.

Known For

Battle RoyaleBattle Royale · 2000
Battle Royale
7.32000
MovieDramaThriller
In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out AttackGodzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack · 2001
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
7.52001
MovieActionAdventure
Godzilla has become a distant memory for Japan when the destruction of a US submarine raises alarms for Admiral Tachibana. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of the guardian monsters, who must rise to protect Japan against the vengeful spirits within Godzilla that seek to destroy both the nation and its people for the suffering they inflicted in the Pacific conflict.
Death Note: The Last NameDeath Note: The Last Name · 2006
Death Note: The Last Name
7.12006
MovieFantasyThriller
In the second installment of the Death Note film franchise, Light Yagami meets a second Kira and faithful follower Misa Amane and her Shinigami named Rem. Light attempts to defeat L along with Teru Mikami (a Kira follower) and Kiyomi Takada (another Kira follower) but in the end will Light win? or will a Shinigami named Ryuk make all the difference in Light's victory or his ultimate death?
Battle Royale II: RequiemBattle Royale II: Requiem · 2003
Battle Royale II: Requiem
5.02003
MovieActionThriller
It's three years after the events of the original Battle Royale, and Shuya Nanahara is now an internationally-known terrorist determined to bring down the government. His terrorist group, Wild Seven, stages an attack that levels several buildings in Tokyo on Christmas Day, killing 8000 people. In order for the government to study the benefits of "teamwork", the new students work in pairs, with their collars electronically linked so that if one of them is killed, the other dies as well. They must kill Nanahara in three days - or die.
GAMERA 1999GAMERA 1999 · 1999
GAMERA 1999
6.01999
MovieDocumentary
Hideaki Anno's documentary about the making of Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris. From concept to film, the documentary is a video diary of the film's production.
Azumi 2: Death or LoveAzumi 2: Death or Love · 2005
Azumi 2: Death or Love
6.62005
MovieAction
Young assassins Azumi and Nagara continue their mission to prevent a civil war. In their hunt for Masayuki Sanada, who is protected by both an army and a dangerous clan, they meet Ginkaku, a person who shows a remarking resemblance with former friend Nachi.
Gamera 3: Revenge of IrisGamera 3: Revenge of Iris · 1999
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
7.41999
MovieFantasyScience Fiction
With the Gyaos re-emerging, Gamera's ties to humanity have been severed with his bond to Asagi broken. Nagamine and Asagi investigate while an orphaned girl named Ayana discovers a new creature she names Iris. Nagamine and Asagi must reach Ayana before she takes her revenge on Gamera, who she blames for the death of her family.
The Shock LabyrinthThe Shock Labyrinth · 2009
The Shock Labyrinth
4.32009
MovieHorrorThriller
The horror-thriller follows a group of teenagers dealing with the disappearance of one of them, Yuki, at an amusement park's haunted house. On a rainy day 10 years later, Yuki inexplicably returns. However, no sooner is she united with her former friends than she collapses, and the group rushes Yuki to a nearby hospital. But after checking in, they discover that things are not quite as they seem at the medical center. As the night wears on, the group sinks deeper and deeper into the events from a decade ago that led to Yuki's disappearance.

Movies

Battle RoyaleBattle Royale · 2000
Battle Royale
7.32000
MovieDramaThriller
In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out AttackGodzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack · 2001
Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack
7.52001
MovieActionAdventure
Godzilla has become a distant memory for Japan when the destruction of a US submarine raises alarms for Admiral Tachibana. His estranged daughter Yuri investigates the legend of the guardian monsters, who must rise to protect Japan against the vengeful spirits within Godzilla that seek to destroy both the nation and its people for the suffering they inflicted in the Pacific conflict.
Death Note: The Last NameDeath Note: The Last Name · 2006
Death Note: The Last Name
7.12006
MovieFantasyThriller
In the second installment of the Death Note film franchise, Light Yagami meets a second Kira and faithful follower Misa Amane and her Shinigami named Rem. Light attempts to defeat L along with Teru Mikami (a Kira follower) and Kiyomi Takada (another Kira follower) but in the end will Light win? or will a Shinigami named Ryuk make all the difference in Light's victory or his ultimate death?
Battle Royale II: RequiemBattle Royale II: Requiem · 2003
Battle Royale II: Requiem
5.02003
MovieActionThriller
It's three years after the events of the original Battle Royale, and Shuya Nanahara is now an internationally-known terrorist determined to bring down the government. His terrorist group, Wild Seven, stages an attack that levels several buildings in Tokyo on Christmas Day, killing 8000 people. In order for the government to study the benefits of "teamwork", the new students work in pairs, with their collars electronically linked so that if one of them is killed, the other dies as well. They must kill Nanahara in three days - or die.
GAMERA 1999GAMERA 1999 · 1999
GAMERA 1999
6.01999
MovieDocumentary
Hideaki Anno's documentary about the making of Shusuke Kaneko's Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris. From concept to film, the documentary is a video diary of the film's production.
Azumi 2: Death or LoveAzumi 2: Death or Love · 2005
Azumi 2: Death or Love
6.62005
MovieAction
Young assassins Azumi and Nagara continue their mission to prevent a civil war. In their hunt for Masayuki Sanada, who is protected by both an army and a dangerous clan, they meet Ginkaku, a person who shows a remarking resemblance with former friend Nachi.
Gamera 3: Revenge of IrisGamera 3: Revenge of Iris · 1999
Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris
7.41999
MovieFantasyScience Fiction
With the Gyaos re-emerging, Gamera's ties to humanity have been severed with his bond to Asagi broken. Nagamine and Asagi investigate while an orphaned girl named Ayana discovers a new creature she names Iris. Nagamine and Asagi must reach Ayana before she takes her revenge on Gamera, who she blames for the death of her family.
The Shock LabyrinthThe Shock Labyrinth · 2009
The Shock Labyrinth
4.32009
MovieHorrorThriller
The horror-thriller follows a group of teenagers dealing with the disappearance of one of them, Yuki, at an amusement park's haunted house. On a rainy day 10 years later, Yuki inexplicably returns. However, no sooner is she united with her former friends than she collapses, and the group rushes Yuki to a nearby hospital. But after checking in, they discover that things are not quite as they seem at the medical center. As the night wears on, the group sinks deeper and deeper into the events from a decade ago that led to Yuki's disappearance.
Our War GameOur War Game · 2000
Our War Game
8.02000
MovieAdventureAnimation
Spring break turns into a summer war when the evil Diaboromon wreaks havoc on the internet, and Tai and Matt must achieve a new Digivolution to defeat him! Will Tai and the Digidestined save the world, and will Sora ever forgive Tai for giving her a hair clip?
Kino's Journey: Country of Illness -For You-Kino's Journey: Country of Illness -For You- · 2007
Kino's Journey: Country of Illness -For You-
7.82007
MovieAnimationDrama
Kino, a traveler who journeys the world with his talking motorcycle, Hermes, arrives in a country where people live inside massive domes. There, she meets a girl named Inertia, who asks him to deliver a letter to her pen pal—a boy who lives outside the dome.
Japan SinksJapan Sinks · 2006
Japan Sinks
5.72006
MovieDramaThriller
In the aftermath of a major earthquake, scientists predict that Japan will sink into the sea. As further disasters follow, politicians plead with other countries to take refugees, while scientists struggle to save Japan itself.
Hanako of the ToiletHanako of the Toilet · 1998
Hanako of the Toilet
5.51998
MovieHorror
When a young girl discovers that her new middle school is the same one her sister mysteriously disappeared from eleven years before. She and her new friends join forces to fight the evil force that threatens them all.
The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale IIThe Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II · 2003
The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II
2003
MovieDocumentary
Prolific director Kinji Fukasaku died suddenly during the production of Battle Royale 2. His son and screenwriter Kenta took over as director and completed the film.
Phantom of the ToiletPhantom of the Toilet · 1995
Phantom of the Toilet
6.11995
MovieHorror
Set in an elementary school and centered on a boy named Takuya and a new transfer student named Saeko. Takuya's classmates think that Saeko has been possessed by Hanako, the ghost that lives in the bathroom. The rumor is especially encouraged by a girl who has a crush on Takuya and is jealous since Takuya likes Saeko.
Kino's Journey: Life Goes OnKino's Journey: Life Goes On · 2005
Kino's Journey: Life Goes On
7.52005
MovieDramaAdventure
In this prequel to the Kino no Tabi series, young Kino is being trained by their teacher. They learn how to ride their motorrad Hermes and develops their gift of excellent marksmanship. However, their guilt concerning the real Kino is with them when they decide to set off on a journey. All the while, Kino is becoming confused about their real identity.
Making of Battle Royale II: RequiemMaking of Battle Royale II: Requiem · 2003
Making of Battle Royale II: Requiem
2003
MovieDocumentary
Behind the scenes of Battle Royale II
Maison Ikkoku KanketsuhenMaison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen · 2008
Maison Ikkoku Kanketsuhen
6.52008
MovieRomanceComedy
In this direct continuation of the earlier special, Godai tries to figure out what to do with his life after college while competing with Kyoko's impossibly perfect tennis coach for her affection.
God's Left Hand, Devil's Right HandGod's Left Hand, Devil's Right Hand · 2006
God's Left Hand, Devil's Right Hand
5.12006
MovieHorrorFantasy
What's scary is being a human being, and what's scary is being myself. Truly horrifying things reside inside oneself. The work asks if you can stand the inescapable terror.
New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 2New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 2 · 1998
New Thursday Ghost Stories Ghost Club: Seven Wonders of School Edition 2
1998
MovieHorror
Japanese horror movie from 1998.
Who's Camus Anyway?Who's Camus Anyway? · 2005
Who's Camus Anyway?
6.52005
MovieComedyDrama
A group of eccentric students decide to make a movie. But, when their star suddenly quits, this witty ensemble cast begins to live the film, including murder, deception and true love.
The Armchair Detective and the Cape of OblivionThe Armchair Detective and the Cape of Oblivion · 2008
The Armchair Detective and the Cape of Oblivion
2008
Movie

TV Shows

AIBOU: Tokyo Detective DuoAIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo · 2002
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo
7.52002
SeriesDramaCrime
Detective Ukyo Sugishita confronts crime on the basis of his own convictions. He has a partner that works for him in the Special Task Unit. For the first 7 seasons, Ukyo’s first partner is Kaoru Kameyama. He is a good-natured, hot-tempered, straightforward and somewhat scattered detective. Beginning in Season 8, Takeru Kanbe replaces Kameyama. Contrary to his predecessor, Takeru is a lanky, cool, conceited and confident detective. From Season 11 to Season 13, Ukyo’s partner is a young detective Toru Kai. Toru is a son of Deputy Director-General of The National Police Agency. But he became a detective by his own effort. And starting with Season 14, Ukyo’s current partner is Wataru Kaburagi, an elite bureaucrat who came to the Metropolitan Police Department on temporary assignment. As the first partner without any career of a police officer, he will face challenging cases together with Ukyo.
GalileoGalileo · 2007
Galileo
8.22007
SeriesDramaMystery
Narrates the events and cases encountered by Kaoru Utsumi, a rookie detective, and Manabu Yukawa, a university associate professor, while the two pair up to solve many mysterious cases.
Kino's JourneyKino's Journey · 2003
Kino's Journey
7.82003
SeriesAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
In Kino's Journey, the protagonist, Kino, accompanied by a talking motorcycle named Hermes, travels through a mystical world of many different countries and forests, each unique in its customs and people. She only spends three days and two nights in every town, without exception, on the principle that three days is enough time to learn almost everything important about a place, while leaving time to explore new lands.
竜馬がゆく竜馬がゆく · 2004
竜馬がゆく
2004
Series