Mai Kitajima

Acting

Mai Kitajima

Born

1972-08-11 (54)

Place of birth

Kanagawa, Japan

Known for

Acting

Credits

35 titles

Kitajima Mai is a former Japanese actress and idol singer in 1988. She retired from the entertainment industry due to personal family issues.

Known for

AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo poster
7.5

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.

AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo

2002

Rinrinto poster
NR

The 44th NHK Asadora about a man who developed an early television system.

Rinrinto

1990

The Brutal Hopelessness of Love poster
8.5

Famous movie actress Nami is being interviewed by a magazine reporter about her new film in which the plot resembles her real life. Her actor husband Yosuke has an affair with a young actress Junko whereas in the movie, Nami acts as an actress whose husband has an extramarital relationship with a young girl, with Yosuke as the husband and Junko as the new girl friend. In the course of the interview, Nami falls into deep thoughts and flashbacks about her lascivious encounters with strangers in a night train, in the movie as in the reality. Despite whether her intention is to revenge her husband or to satisfy her own desires, Nami demonstrates bewitching charm in a series of intercourse with different men, positions and locations. Director Takashi Ishii attempts to explore female sexual psychology through perfect blends of aesthetic nudity and violence.

The Brutal Hopelessness of Love

2007

The Geisha House poster
7.7

Set in a Kyoto geisha house during the post-WWII era, the young Omocha begins her rigorous apprenticeship within the traditional community of geiko and maiko. She must navigate complex internal rivalries and a strict social hierarchy while the house struggles to maintain its customs. As modern society shifts around them, the residents face the increasing pressure of Japan's changing cultural identity.

The Geisha House

1999

Gonin 2 poster
7.0

Five women snatch one billion yen in jewellery from the yakuza, while construction manager Toyama burns for revenge against the mobsters who raped and caused the death of his wife. Before long, the yakuza and Toyama arrive at the women's hideout.

Gonin 2

1996

The Trap poster
6.8

When a hooded stranger appears in private eye 'Mike' Hama's office with the cryptic challenge "I want you to look for me," Hama is drawn into a string of bizarre serial murders that have Yokohama's police baffled and the city terrified.

The Trap

1996

Film credits

2000s · 8 titles

The Brutal Hopelessness of Love poster
8.5

Famous movie actress Nami is being interviewed by a magazine reporter about her new film in which the plot resembles her real life. Her actor husband Yosuke has an affair with a young actress Junko whereas in the movie, Nami acts as an actress whose husband has an extramarital relationship with a young girl, with Yosuke as the husband and Junko as the new girl friend. In the course of the interview, Nami falls into deep thoughts and flashbacks about her lascivious encounters with strangers in a night train, in the movie as in the reality. Despite whether her intention is to revenge her husband or to satisfy her own desires, Nami demonstrates bewitching charm in a series of intercourse with different men, positions and locations. Director Takashi Ishii attempts to explore female sexual psychology through perfect blends of aesthetic nudity and violence.

The Brutal Hopelessness of Love

2007

The Women Who Slept With IT Bubble poster
NR

This erotic love story depicts the love and downfall of a couple at the mercy of the IT bubble. Aoi, who moves to Tokyo from the countryside with dreams of becoming an actress, meets Odajima, the young owner and president of an IT venture, at a group date she is invited to by a friend. Eventually, Aoi falls in love with Odajima and enjoys the celebrity lifestyle of her dreams, but...

The Women Who Slept With IT Bubble

2007

No artwork available
NR

"Home Sweet Home" deals with a family who, unable to cope with their aging grandfather's worsening dementia, abandon him at a group home for the elderly. When, racked by guilt, they return to retrieve him, they discover to their surprise. . .

Home Sweet Home

2000

Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro: Dai San Ya poster
NR

The hotel room where he stayed on a business trip, where no one was supposed to be but him.......13 scary stories including "Another One".

Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro: Dai San Ya

2004

Quiet Don 12 poster
6.0

Kishu-gumi and the Hong Kong mafia will die in a trap set up?! Can Shizuya save this desperate situation?!

Quiet Don 12

2001

Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 3, Part 1 poster
NR

Just because the gates to the spirit world are usually kept shut does not mean that they cannot suddenly open, that the dead cannot reach out for your throat, that its denizens cannot prowl in abandoned office buildings, or haunt high school video projects. The dark realm is with you, and within you, its emotions calling to yours in shades of horror, of fear, of terror.

Tales of Terror from Tokyo and All Over Japan Volume 3, Part 1

2007

Quiet Don 11 poster
NR

Shizuya thought that he had won the deadly battle with Kaifu, the fifth generation of Kishu-gumi, and put an end to the long-standing conflict, but the tenacity of Kaifu's overthrow Shinsei-gumi does not change even in a dying state. He is a hitman who attacks Shizuya many times. Not only that, the Kishu-gumi buys the company that Shizuya works for, disbands the design department, steals the face of the day and drags him into the world of conflict. Shizuya, who has promised Akino his dream as a designer, solidifies his resolve to overcome this crisis... It's been 10 years since the series started. The immortal series is completely revived. In addition to the combination of Teruyuki Kagawa and Mai Kitajima, the original cast of Yasuaki Kurata, Isamu Ichikawa, Shinichi Ishii, Hiroaki Iiyama, Takashi Sasano, and Yozaburo Ito will all appear. What is the conclusion with Kishu-gumi? What is the fate of love with Akino?

Quiet Don 11

2000

Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro: Oharai wa Kikanai-hen poster
NR

The directors include Toshiaki Hirano, the chief director of the TBS drama "Say Hello to Black Jack," Hirohisa Sasaki of "Screaming Lips," Ryuta Miyake of Fuji TV's "Scary True Stories," and Keisuke Toyoshima of "Ghost vs. Alien," gathering the young talents of horror films. The cast features Maki Horikita, Mai Kitajima, and Kei Horie, among others.

Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro: Oharai wa Kikanai-hen

2003

1990s · 25 titles

The Geisha House poster
7.7

Set in a Kyoto geisha house during the post-WWII era, the young Omocha begins her rigorous apprenticeship within the traditional community of geiko and maiko. She must navigate complex internal rivalries and a strict social hierarchy while the house struggles to maintain its customs. As modern society shifts around them, the residents face the increasing pressure of Japan's changing cultural identity.

The Geisha House

1999

Gonin 2 poster
7.0

Five women snatch one billion yen in jewellery from the yakuza, while construction manager Toyama burns for revenge against the mobsters who raped and caused the death of his wife. Before long, the yakuza and Toyama arrive at the women's hideout.

Gonin 2

1996

The Trap poster
6.8

When a hooded stranger appears in private eye 'Mike' Hama's office with the cryptic challenge "I want you to look for me," Hama is drawn into a string of bizarre serial murders that have Yokohama's police baffled and the city terrified.

The Trap

1996

The 8-Tomb Village poster
6.8

A band of samurai warriors places a curse on a family fortune thus frustrating the heir 4 centuries later.

The 8-Tomb Village

1996

Quiet Don poster
NR

Part one of a twelve part direct to video film series. Based on the comic by Tatsuo Nitta.

Quiet Don

1991

Quiet Don 3 poster
NR

The news of Naruto's attack!! "Punching into the heavens"-Inokubi and Okita's anger has reached its peak, and it's finally time for an all-out war with Kishu-gumi. However, "Quiet Don" Shizuya Kondo remains silent and does not move. Seeing such Shizuya, the Shinsei-gumi was split internally.

Quiet Don 3

1992

Quiet Don 9 poster
NR

Shouldn't gangsters love stubborn people? To protect true love, the Shinsen-gumi gather at night in Tokyo!

Quiet Don 9

1996

Free and Easy 6 poster
7.7

Hama-chan and Su-san go fishing during a business trip, but Hama-chan has to give a lecture on Su-san's behalf in a case of mistaken identity.

Free and Easy 6

1993

Quiet Don 8 poster
NR

The 8th installment of the series that depicts the activities of the main character, Shizuya, who has two faces: an office worker who works for a women's underwear manufacturer and the president of Shinsengumi, the largest gang in the Kanto region. In Tokyo, which seemed to have regained peace, Kaifu of the Kishu-gumi plots to assassinate Shizuya again.

Quiet Don 8

1996

Quiet Don 5 poster
NR

Ken Sakamoto, the 4th generation of Kishugumi, is disbanded in mid-career, and his wife, Kumi Sakamoto, succeeds to the name of Ryuko Sakamoto, the 5th generation sister. Shizuya goes to Osaka and tells Tatsuko that he wants to receive Kishu-gumi's sake cup. However, for Ryuko, the fresh group was nothing more than an enemy.

Quiet Don 5

1993

Great Edo Fleeting Life Bath Story poster
5.3

Story of Japanese women during the great Edo period.

Great Edo Fleeting Life Bath Story

1994

Bokyo poster
9.0

In 1940, Kubota Shoten, which has been in business for generations, goes bankrupt due to the debauched lifestyle of its president, Kunimitsu Kubota. Subsequently, Kunimitsu moves back to his hometown and his children are sent to live with other relatives.

Bokyo

1993

Peanuts poster
6.5

Two mysterious tough guys infuriate a local gang after helping an elderly grocery store owner with his debts by robbing a yakuza organised gambling den.

Peanuts

1996

Quiet Don 2 poster
NR

Part two of twelve.

Quiet Don 2

1992

The King of Minami: The Special Movie poster
NR

When aspiring businessman Chiwaki borrows money from the LA mafia and flees to Japan to escape his debt, he soon finds himself being chased throughout Osaka by the local yakuza and a mafia loan shark. Chiwaki plans to get out of debt by investing in a high-end beauty salon, with a loan from Ginjiro Manda. Soon, Chiwaki finds himself pursued by Manda as well, who is willing to go up against the mafia to get his money back.

The King of Minami: The Special Movie

1995

Quiet Don 6 poster
NR

Shizuya, who appeared on the first anniversary of Ken Sakamoto's death, the fourth Kishu-gumi. He again asks Ryuko to accept the sake cup. What about Shizuya and Ryuko? On the other hand, Shizuya, who went to see Akino after studying abroad in France, was frustrated by his gangster side...

Quiet Don 6

1993

Pace poster
NR

Hiroyuki Nakano combines relaxing nature and surreal humor to connect with the world: "nothing better than this, right?"

Pace

1990

Quiet Don 10 poster
NR

"I can't live for the Shinsen-gumi." Shizuya wanders between the yakuza and his love for Akino. What is the truth!?

Quiet Don 10

1996

Quiet Don 7 poster
NR

I made the same mistake again... Bullets pouring down like rain! Love for Akino running through! Shinsengumi division! Kisu-gumi plotting assassination!

Quiet Don 7

1995

Quiet Don 4 poster
NR

Ken Sakamoto, a member of the Kishu-gumi, who is aiming to dominate the Kansai region and conquer the whole country, has come to crush the fresh group. Saying goodbye to his beloved Akino, Shizuya stands up. However, Kishu-gumi plans to use Akino's younger brother to trap Shizuya.

Quiet Don 4

1992

Tange Sazen poster
NR

One of Japan's favorite sword stars, Fujita Makoto, returns as the legendary Tange Sazen, the one-eyed, one-armed samurai who is a champion for the common people. Unflappable, except with the ladies, he fights evil in Shogun Yoshimune's Edo. The kokezaru no tsubo (earless monkey jar) has gone missing with a secret hidden inside that could change the course of history. All of Edo's top swordsmen, including Yagyu Genzaburo and Ooka Echizen are involved as villains pursue their evil quest! Superb swordplay highlights this exciting all-star extravaganza!

Tange Sazen

1990

Rape poster
9.0

A film adaptation of Toshio Kamata's "Rape." A suspense thriller depicting the paranoid delusional psychology of fans. Masayuki Danmasa originally wanted to be a writer of children's stories, but the violence novel he wrote to fill in the blanks became a big hit and became a popular author. The content of his works is so extreme that even his wife Yasuko's reality is so different from Masayuki's actual image. One day, while Masayuki is away, Yasuko receives a call from a woman who calls herself Tomoko Abe. She says that the woman was raped by Masayuki, so Yasuko decides to meet Tomoko. Yasuko is relieved by her story, which has no basis or evidence, but Tomoko's harassment of her escalates, and she finally puts her self-made scenario into action. Masayuki, who doesn't know anything, falls into her temptation and ends up writing the experience into a novel as planned...

Rape

1995

Our Room, Your White Shirt, and I poster
NR

A romantic drama based on Eri Hiramatsu's hit song.

Our Room, Your White Shirt, and I

1993

Love of Sawako 2: 1000 Miles Away poster
4.0

A romantic drama about a modern woman's thirst for romance. Sawako Fujitani has beautiful legs and is a successful "leg-talent," but on the contrary, she has a complex about them. Then there is Shinpei Yoshida, a very popular scriptwriter, who is struggling with the future development of his show and is trapped both physically and mentally. The two meet in a counseling room...

Love of Sawako 2: 1000 Miles Away

1995

Gotoshi Co. Ltd. III poster
NR

The third 'Gotoshi' film.

Gotoshi Co. Ltd. III

1994

Series credits