Quick Facts
Born:
1988-08-17
Birthplace:
Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Credits:
86 Total Roles
Erika Toda
Acting
The MovieWise Take
"Erika Toda transformed the "idol-turned-actress" archetype into a powerhouse of cold precision, cementing her status as the definitive Misa Amane. She remains an indelible force in Japanese cinema, bridging the gap between cult genre hits and high-stakes dramatic gravitas with effortless, razor-sharp charisma."
Biography
Erika Toda began her performing arts activities in the fifth grade of elementary school and debuted as a gravure model by the age of 13. She moved to Tokyo after graduating from junior high school and started acting career in earnest. Her film debut was in 2006 and attracted attention by playing the role of Amane Misa in the movie "Death Note" live action.
After that, Toda appeared in the live-action adaptation of the manga series “LIAR GAME” as Kanzaki Nao and TBS drama "Ryusei no Kizuna" which granted her 3 awards for the Best Supporting Actress in 2nd Tokyo Drama Awards, 59th Television Drama Academy Awards, and 12th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix. Toda is also known for her lead roles in the “Code Blue” series as Hiyama Mihoko, and as Touma Saya in “Keizoku 2: SPEC” series. Most recently, she played the role of heroine in 2019 NHK asadora "Scarlet".
Toda usually speaks with Kansai dialect, and is represented by the agency, FLaMme.
On December 10, 2020, Toda announced her marriage to fellow actor Tori Matsuzaka.
After that, Toda appeared in the live-action adaptation of the manga series “LIAR GAME” as Kanzaki Nao and TBS drama "Ryusei no Kizuna" which granted her 3 awards for the Best Supporting Actress in 2nd Tokyo Drama Awards, 59th Television Drama Academy Awards, and 12th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix. Toda is also known for her lead roles in the “Code Blue” series as Hiyama Mihoko, and as Touma Saya in “Keizoku 2: SPEC” series. Most recently, she played the role of heroine in 2019 NHK asadora "Scarlet".
Toda usually speaks with Kansai dialect, and is represented by the agency, FLaMme.
On December 10, 2020, Toda announced her marriage to fellow actor Tori Matsuzaka.
Known For
Death Note
Misa Amane
Blade of the Immortal
Makie Otono-Tachibana
Death Note: The Last Name
Misa Amane
Death Note: L Change the WorLd
Misa Amane
BOYS OVER FLOWERS
Umi Nakajima
Death Note: Light Up the NEW World
Misa Amane
Goemon
Courtesan Yukiri
Liar Game
Nao Kanzaki
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Straight to Hell TV | Kazuko Hosoki |
| 2026 | Reboot TV | Natsumi Hayase / Ichika Kougo |
| 2022 | Motherhood MOVIE | Mother |
| 2021 | Police in a Pod TV | Seiko Fuji |
| 2021 | Story of My Family!!! TV | Sakura Shida |
| 2020 | 鍵のかかった部屋 特別編 TV | Junko Aoto |
| 2019 | The First Supper MOVIE | Miyako |
| 2019 | Scarlet TV | Kawahara Kimiko |
| 2019 | The World of Machida-kun MOVIE | Aoi Yoshitaka |
| 2019 | 中国王朝 英雄たちの伝説 巨大遺産の謎 TV | Self |