Mao Inoue is an award-winning Japanese actress. She was born on January 9, 1987, in Yokohama, Japan, and made her acting debut in 1992, at the age of five. Since then, she has appeared in a wide variety of theatrical productions, variety programs, films, and television dramas, including “Boys Over Flowers” (2005).

Mao Inoue

As children, Yui Soma (Mao Inoue) and Naoki Torino (Takeru Satoh) were best friends who shared a close bond after living in the same foster family. Now adults, they reunite and fall deeply in love. However, a tragic twist of fate suddenly takes Naoki away before he can propose to Yui. Devastated by his disappearance, Yui begins searching for answers. While filing a missing person's report, she meets Yuzuru Uozumi (Kenichi Matsuyama), a homicide detective who can mysteriously see Naoki's ghost. With Naoki's spirit urging Yuzuru to communicate with Yui, the detective becomes entangled in her life and their shared quest to uncover the truth behind Naoki's death. Together, they must navigate a complex mystery that blends supernatural elements with deep emotional connections. This is a 2023 Japanese crime drama directed by Fuminori Kaneko, Daisuke Yamamuro, and Juntaro Furubayashi.

Why didn't I tell you a million times?

Tsukasa Domyoji (Jun Matsumoto) and Tsukushi Makino (Mao Inoue) face a challenge when a precious tiara gifted by Tsukasa's mother is stolen just after their engagement. Determined to recover the stolen treasure, they embark on an international chase from Las Vegas to Hong Kong, enlisting the help of their F4 friends Rui Hanazawa (Shun Oguri), Sojiro Nishikado (Shota Matsuda), and Akira Mimasaka (Tsuyoshi Abe). As they track the tiara through multiple locations, the stakes grow higher with their future happiness hanging in the balance. Will they successfully retrieve the symbolic token of their love before their wedding, or will the theft derail their happily ever after? This is a 2008 Japanese romance film based on the manga series by Yoko Kamio, directed by Yasuharu Ishii.

BOYS OVER FLOWERS the movie

H-Ending💐A Bouquet of Dango💐

Tsukasa Domyouji (Jun Matsumoto) has left for New York, leaving Tsukushi Makino (Mao Inoue) heartbroken and determined to understand why. Following him to New York, she confronts him, but is devastated by his cold response. Returning to Japan, Tsukasa tries to move on, focusing on her studies while seeking comfort from Rui Hanazawa (Shun Oguri). Tsukushi, jealous of their growing relationship, struggles between his feelings for Tsukasa and his family obligations. Despite seeming destined to part ways, fate continues to intervene in their tumultuous relationship. Will Tsukasa and Tsukushi finally find a way to be together? This is a sequel to the 2005 hit series "BOYS OVER FLOWERS", based on the manga by Yoko Kamio, and is a 2007 Japanese drama directed by Ishii Yasuharu.

BOYS OVER FLOWERS 2 (returns)

Again 🍡 A Bouquet of Dango 🍡

Tsukushi Makino (Mao Inoue), a quiet student at the elite Eitoku Academy, clashes with Tsukasa Domyouji (Jun Matsumoto), a key member of the “Flower Four” or “F4” gang, made up of devilishly handsome bullies sons of some of Japan’s richest businesspeople. The F4 orchestrates bullying campaigns aimed at forcing students they don’t like out of the academy. However, Tsukushi refuses to be pushed around and berates Tsukasa. This has unexpected consequences, leading both Tsukasa and his fellow F4 member Rui Hanazawa (Shun Oguri) to fall for her. Will love save the day – and might romance help teach F4 the error of its ways? This 2005 Japanese drama series was based on a hit manga series by Yoko Kamio and was directed by Yasuharu Ishii.

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