Yurika Nakamura

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Yurika Nakamura is a Japanese actress who provided a voice for a character in the 2023 animated film Shi ga Utsukushii Nante Dare Ga Itta. She is primarily known for her extensive work in live-action television dramas and films, with her role in this animated feature representing a foray into voice acting.

Nakamura was born on March 4, 1997, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. She began her entertainment career after being scouted in Shibuya during her first year of junior high school. Her acting debut came in 2011, and she has since built a substantial filmography. For many years, she was affiliated with the talent agency Stardust Promotion until 2023.

Her live-action career includes a wide range of television series. She gained attention for her role as Minami Ikehata in the 2015 NHK asadora (morning drama) Mare. She is also widely recognized for her portrayal of Sayaka Igarashi in the live-action adaptations of the popular manga and anime Kakegurui, appearing in both the 2018 television series and subsequent films. Other notable television credits include roles in Inside Mari, Flower and the Beast, Guilty: Kono Koi wa Tsumi Desu ka, and the series Chaser Game W.

Her sole documented credit in animation is for the 2023 film Shi ga Utsukushii Nante Dare Ga Itta. In this film, she voiced the character Rika, a doctor caring for patients in a zombie-plagued Japan. The film, directed by Ryō Nakajima, is notable for its production, which utilized a combination of motion capture and generative AI. The movie was featured at international animation festivals, including the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. Beyond this specific role, there are no widely documented instances of Nakamura working as a voice actor in other anime series or films. Her career remains overwhelmingly focused on on-screen acting performances.
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