Misako Renbutsu: Japanese Film and Television Actress

Misako Renbutsu (born February 27, 1991) is a prominent Japanese actress known for her extensive work across film, television dramas, and television movies. Born in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, Japan, she attended Horikoshi High School and established a versatile career performing in varied character roles.

Portrait of Misako Renbutsu — Misako Renbutsu-1991-p1

Career Overview

Renbutsu has maintained a continuous presence in Japanese entertainment since the mid-2000s, appearing in notable feature films and serial television dramas. Her film credits include prominent adaptations and original features, such as portraying Riza Hokuai in the live-action Fullmetal Alchemist film series (2017, 2022) and appearing in From Me to You (2010), The Snow White Murder Case (2014), and Sweet My Home (2023).

In television, she has taken on roles in major broadcasting networks including NHK, TBS, Fuji TV, and WOWOW. Notable television drama appearances include NHK's serialized morning television novel Beppin-san (2016–2017), TBS's An Incurable Case of Love (2020), and WOWOW's Yokohama Neighbors Season 2 (2026).

Selected Filmography

The Battery (2007) - Mayu Yajima
Dive!! (2008) - Kyoko Nishikawa
From Me to You (2010) - Chizuru Yoshida
Tale of Genji: A Thousand Year Engima (2011) - Fujiwara no Shoshi
Fullmetal Alchemist (2017) - Riza Hokuai
Tengaramon (2020) - Toyoko Godai
Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Avenger Scar (2022) - Riza Hokuai
Fullmetal Alchemist: Final Chapter - The Last Transmutation (2022) - Riza Hokuai
Sweet My Home (2023) - Hitomi Kiyosawa

Selected Television Dramas

Nanase Once More (NHK / 2008)
Q10 (NTV / 2010)
PRICELESS (Fuji TV / 2012) - Yoko Hirose
37.5°C Tears (TBS / 2015) - Momoko Sugisaki
Beppin-san (NHK / 2016-2017) - Yuri Bando
An Incurable Case of Love (TBS / 2020) - Minori Wakabayashi / Miori Wakabayashi
Ukiwa: Tomodachi Ijo, Furin Miman (TV Tokyo / 2021) - Ayumi Fukuda
My Family (TBS / 2022) - Satsuki Miwa
Konya Sukiyaki Dayo (TV Tokyo / 2023) - Aiko Ota
Yokohama Neighbors Season 2 (WOWOW / 2026) - Kiko Asaka