Roundtable to Decide Title of Strongest Bad Woman Actress
Drama watchers discuss the most controversial! From veterans to up-and-coming young talents, we take a look at everything. Dramas are more interesting because of the bad girls who torment the heroines...
The conclusion! The ultimate villain actress is…
Editor T: Although she’s not exactly a newcomer, I believe Rika Adachi (31) deserves more recognition. She gained attention for playing the bully Mamerin in the morning drama “Amachan,” and this summer, she appeared as a housewife who defames her mom friends on social media in “Shosen Tanin Goto Desu Kara” (TV Tokyo). While she often plays minor villains, she approaches each role with care and has openly welcomed the chance to play villainous characters, making her quite unique.
–Now, having discussed a lot, it’s time to decide on the “ultimate villain actress.”
Shimada: My current favorite is Momoko Tanabe, but if I had to choose one, I’d vote for Tae Kimura. She has a strange charm that stirs the heart, as she imbues her roles with loneliness and sadness even in small parts.
Hiyama: Kimura indeed has a unique presence. However, in terms of potential, ability to embody characters, and versatility in playing different types of villains, I don’t think anyone surpasses Tae Kimura.
Editor T: All the actresses mentioned in this discussion have their own strengths, making it difficult to pick a top choice. Personally, I think Marika Matsumoto’s extreme villain performances are addictive, but I agree with Hiyama—when considering the range of villainous roles, Tae Kimura stands out the most. So, I would like to declare Tae Kimura as the “ultimate villain actress”!
From the September 20, 2024 issue of ‘FRIDAY.’
PHOTO： Kumataro Arai (Tanabe), Meiko Koike (Ozawa), Yusuke Kondo (Nanao), Jiji Press (Tamaki), Kazuhiko Nakamura (Adachi, Yoshioka)
