Minami Hamabe Biography: Movies, Boyfriend, TV Series, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Awards

 Minami Hamabe is a celebrated Japanese actress known for her captivating performances in film and television.

Rising to fame with her breakout role in Let Me Eat Your Pancreas (2017), she has become one of Japan’s most prominent young actresses, earning international recognition for her work in Godzilla Minus One (2023) and Shin Kamen Rider (2023).

Her emotional depth and versatility have solidified her as a leading figure in the entertainment industry.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Minami Hamabe
• Stage Name: Minami Hamabe
• Born: August 29, 2000
• Age: 25 years old
• Birthplace: Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 155 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Hamabe
• Siblings: One younger brother
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $1 million to $4 million

Early Life and Education

Minami Hamabe was born on August 29, 2000, in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, to Mr. and Mrs. Hamabe. Raised with a younger brother, she grew up in a supportive family environment that nurtured her early interest in acting. Her ethnicity is Japanese, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed.

Hamabe attended Horikoshi High School in Tokyo, a prestigious school known for its arts programs, graduating in 2019. Her career began early when she won the New Generation Award at the 7th Toho Cinderella Audition in 2011 at age 10, marking her entry into the entertainment industry under Toho Entertainment.

Career

Hamabe debuted in 2012 with a role in the drama Keishichō Sōsaikkachō. She gained recognition as Meiko Honma in the live-action Anohana (2015) and achieved a breakthrough with her lead role as Sakura Yamauchi in Let Me Eat Your Pancreas (2017), earning her the Newcomer of the Year at the 41st Japan Academy Film Prize.

Her filmography includes The Great War of Archimedes (2019), Cursed in Love (2020), The Promised Neverland (2020), and Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler Part 2 (2021).

In 2023, she starred in the NHK asadora Ranman and gained international acclaim for her roles as Noriko Ōishi in Godzilla Minus One and Saeko in Shin Kamen Rider. Recent projects include Kimi ga Kokoro wo Kuretakara (2024) and Moana 2 (2024, Japanese dub).

Awards & Nominations

• 41st Japan Academy Film Prize (2018): Newcomer of the Year for Let Me Eat Your Pancreas
• 66th Blue Ribbon Awards (2024): Best Supporting Actress for Godzilla Minus One and Shin Kamen Rider
• Hochi Film Awards (2017): Best New Actress for Let Me Eat Your Pancreas
• Japan Academy Film Prize (2022): Nominated for Best Actress for One Day, You Will Reach the Sea

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @minami_hamabe_official

Personal Life

Minami Hamabe, 25, stands 155 cm tall and is single, with no spouse or children. She maintains a private personal life, with no confirmed relationships, though her on-screen chemistry with co-stars like Ryunosuke Kamiki has sparked fan speculation.

Hamabe enjoys reading, photography, traveling, and internet surfing. Her Virgo zodiac traits and love for the birth flower, Banksia, reflect her introspective nature. She resides in Ishikawa Prefecture when not working in Tokyo.

Net Worth

Minami Hamabe’s estimated net worth ranges from $1 million to $4 million, derived from her acting career, endorsements, and voice work.

Filmography

Selected Filmography:

• Let Me Eat Your Pancreas (2017) – Sakura Yamauchi
• The Great War of Archimedes (2019) – Kyoko Hirabayashi
• Cursed in Love (2020) – Yuri Miyoshi
• The Promised Neverland (2020) – Emma
• Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler Part 2 (2021) – Yumeko Jabami
• One Day, You Will Reach the Sea (2022) – Mana Nakamichi
• Shin Kamen Rider (2023) – Saeko
• Godzilla Minus One (2023) – Noriko Ōishi
• Silent Love (2024) – Supporting role

Selected Television:

• Keishichō Sōsaikkachō (2012) – Debut role
• Anohana (2015) – Meiko Honma
• S – Saigo no Keikan (2014) – Supporting role
• Cursed in Love (2020) – Yuri Miyoshi
• Ranman (2023) – Sueko Nishio
• Kimi ga Kokoro wo Kuretakara (2024) – Aisaka Taiyo

Selected Voice Acting:

• Moana 2 (2024) – Moana (Japanese dub)