Wakana Matsumoto is a Japanese actress. She was born on February 25, 1984, in Yonago, Tottori, Japan, and made her acting debut in 2007. Since then, she has appeared in a wide variety of films and television dramas, including “May December Couple” (2020) and “Love is Phantom” (2021).

Wakana Matsumoto

Anna Kusakabe (Wakana Matsumoto) had it all: a high-powered career at a prestigious management consulting firm and a reputation for excellence. But when she abruptly resigns, she claims it’s to pursue financial independence and early retirement. In reality, her life is a chaotic patchwork of whims and temporary gigs. While organizing receipts for a struggling design studio, Anna crosses paths with Mizuki Seo (Hayato Sano), a brilliant yet notoriously ill-tempered character designer. Though she tries to keep her distance, she can’t ignore his tendency to accept exploitative work from shady clients. What begins as a simple attempt to intervene quickly spirals into an unexpected partnership. As Anna steps into the creative world to help Mizuki, the two polar opposites find their lives – and their professional futures – inextricably linked. Can Anna find the true independence she seeks, or will this messy collaboration change her life forever?

Your Love So Invincible

Anna Kusakabe

Fuji TV

Miwa Kanzaki (Wakana Matsumoto) is a stay-at-home housewife to her husband, Hiroki Kanzaki (Kei Tanaka), as the couple plans on having a child someday. However, their marriage is on the rocks: Miwa’s love for her husband has faded and he no longer treats her well, leaving her feeling trapped. One day, Miwa meets her childhood friend Ryo Fuyutsuki (Tatsuya Fukazawa), whom she hasn't seen in years but always loved. In a night that changes things forever, they sleep together – and Miwa later finds out that she is pregnant with his child. Fearing the prospects of divorce and single motherhood without financial stability, she decides to tell Hiroki that the baby is his, setting off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.

My Precious

Hidden Desires 🤫💖 Team

Miwa Kanzaki

High schooler Ame Aihara (Mei Nagano) struggles with self-confidence, but finds solace in her kind classmate Taiyo Asano (Yuki Yamada) and her secret dream of becoming a top pastry chef. But as she never told Taiyo about how she felt, they never explored their feelings for one another. Eight years later, they reunite as adults, but disaster strikes when Taiyo suffers a critical accident. A mysterious figure offers Ame a chance to save him, but she must surrender her five senses in return. Will she accept? Can her actions save Taiyo? And will love finally bloom between them? This 2024 Japanese drama series was directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama.

The Gift of Your Heart

ᯓᡣ𐭩Gifted Heart Team

Chiaki

Sato Shinohara (Tsuchiya Tao) runs a budget-friendly restaurant with her mother, attracting loyal customers through her welcoming personality. When her boyfriend Kenta Miyama (Matsushita Kouhei) proposes, she happily accepts. However, Kenta's wealthy, formerly noble family strongly opposes their marriage, viewing Sato as a "commoner" unworthy of their son. Despite Kenta's reassurances, his family remains adamantly against their union. The couple must now navigate the challenging waters of family expectations and societal prejudices to prove their love and commitment.

Involvement in Family Affairs

Murakami Maiko (Wakana Aoi), a 24-year-old straight-talking woman, agrees to a blind date with Hanasato Harumi (Terunosuke Takezai), a 44-year-old divorcee, to please her father. Despite their significant age difference, they unexpectedly connect and develop genuine feelings for each other. Their budding romance faces complications when Maiko's platonic school friend suddenly confesses his love for her, challenging their relationship. As they navigate their unexpected attraction and societal expectations, the couple must decide if their unconventional love can overcome the obstacles in their path. "May December Couple" is a 2020 Japanese drama series that was directed by Hiroki Ryuichi.

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