Yui Ichikawa (, Ichikawa Yui, born February 10, 1986) is a Japanese actress and model. Yui-nyan is another nickname for her. She has appeared in various dramas (doramas) as an actress, and in recent years she has focused more on her cinema career. She had a minor role in the film Ju-on: The Grudge and returned for a larger role in the sequel, Ju-on: The Grudge 2. She played Nana Komatsu (Hachi) in the film adaptation of the famed manga Nana, and on December 18, 2006, Ichikawa and co-star Mika Nakashima attended the International Premiere of Nana 2 at the IFC Center in New York City.
| Year | English Title | Japanese Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ju-on: The Grudge | 呪怨 THE MOVIE | Chiharu | |
| 2003 | Ju-on: The Grudge 2 | 呪怨2 | Chiharu | |
| 2004 | Zebraman | ゼブラーマン | Midori Ichikawa | |
| 2005 | ZOO | ZOO | Rimiko | |
| 2005 | About Love | アバウト・ラブ/関於愛 | Yuka | |
| 2005 | School Daze | スクールデイズ | Ayako Hayatsu | |
| 2006 | Forbidden Siren | サイレン | Yuki Amamoto | Lead role |
| 2006 | Rough | ラフ ROUGH | Kaori Koyanagi | |
| 2006 | NANA 2 | NANA 2 | Nana Komatsu | Lead role |
| 2008 | Onpun to Konbu | 音符と昆布 | Momo Kogure | Lead role |
| 2008 | Kurosagi | クロサギ | Yukari Mishima | |
| 2008 | Hyakuhachi | ひゃくはち | – | |
| 2014 | Tokyo Tribe | Nori-chan | ||
| 2017 | Traces of Sin | 愚行録 | Megumi Inamura | |
| 2017 | Alley Cat | アリーキャット | Saeko Tsuchiya | |
| 2017 | Moon and Lightning | 月と雷 | Yoshimura | |
| 2023 | Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead | ゾン100 ゾンビになるまでにしたい100のこと | ||
| 2023 | From the End of the World | 世界の終わりから |
| Year | English Title | Japanese Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Shibuyakei joshi Pro Race | 渋谷系女子プロレス | herself |
| 2002 | Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker D-02 | 時空警察ヴェッカーD-02 | Kana Goto |
| 2002 | Gokusen | ごくせん | Natsumi Sawada |
| 2002 | Taiho Shichauzo | 逮捕しちゃうぞ | Yuka Kohashi |
| 2003 | Ju-on | 呪怨 | Chiharu |
| 2003 | Hotman | ホットマン | Hinata Furiya |
| 2003 | Ruton no Ouhi, Saigo no Koutei | 流転の王妃・最後の皇弟 | Aisin-Gioro Kosei |
| 2003 | Yankee Bokou ni kaeru | ヤンキー母校に帰る | Yuki Touda |
| 2004 | Hotman '04 Spring Special | ホットマン'04春スペシャル | Hinata Furiya |
| 2004 | Tenkokuhe no Ouenka | 天国への応援歌 | Chiaki Shiraishi |
| 2004 | Wonderful Life | ワンダフルライフ | Touko Kitsuragi |
| 2004 | Hotman 2 | ホットマン 2 | Hinata Furiya |
| 2005 | H2~Kimi to itahibi | H2〜君といた日々 | Hikari Amamiya |
| 2005 | Kikujirou Tosaki | 菊次郎とさき | Yasuko Kitano |
| 2005 | Autorimitto | アウトリミット | Risa Morino |
| 2006 | Rondo | 輪舞曲 | Kotomi Kazama |
| 2006 | Ai to shi omitsumete | 愛と死をみつめて | Hisako Oshima |
| 2006 | Kurosagi | クロサギ | Yukari Mishima |
| 2006 | Saigo no Nightingale | 最後のナイチンゲール | Yasuko Taira |
| 2006 | Doubutsu 119 | どうぶつ119 | Narumi Koyama |
| 2007 | Detective School Q | 探偵学園Q | Youko Mitsuno |
| 2007 | Sushi Ouji! | スシ王子! | Hikari Hayashida |
| 2007 | Suisei Monogatari | 彗星物語 | Kiyomi Shirota |
| 2008 | 4 Shimai Tantei Dan | 4姉妹探偵団 | Tamami |
| 2008 | Kiri no Hi | 霧の火 | Nakajima Sakura |
| 2009 | RESCUE | RESCUE | Aoi Maezono |
| 2011 | Muscle Girl | マッスルガール! | Azusa Shiratori |
| 2014 | Aoi Honō | アオイホノオ | Jun Iwase |
| 2014 | Gunshi Kanbei | 軍師官兵衛 | Otsuru |
| Year | English Title | Japanese Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Chaos Legion | カオス レギオン | Arcia Rinslett |
| 2008 | Sands of Destruction | ワールド・デストラクション 〜導かれし意思〜 | Rhi'a Dragunel |
| Year | English Title | Japanese Title | Tracks | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Ame | 雨 | 4 | - |
| 2004 | love letter | love letter | 4 | – |
| 2004 | Kira Kira | キラ・キラ | 4 | – |
| 2004 | Ai wa katsu | 愛は勝つ | 4 | – |
| Year | English Title | Japanese Title | Tracks | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | i-pop mini | i-pop mini | 8 | – |
| Body Measurements | 32-23-33 inches |
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 2¼ inches (1.58 m) |
| Weight | 42 kg (92 lbs) |
| Waist | 23 inches |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | 5.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 2 (US) |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 37 years old (in 2023) |
| Date of Birth | February 10, 1986 |
| Full Name | Yui Ichikawa |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Birthplace | Nakano City, Tokyo, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Qualification: High School Graduate
Profession: Actress, Model
Known For: Umi Wo Kanjiru Toki
Net Worth: $1.3 Million Approx
Marital Status: Married
Husband: Shigeyuki Totsugi (m. 2015)
No. of Children: 2
Hobbies: Photoshoot, Painting
Favorite Destination: Japan
Favorite Food: Pasta
Favorite Color: Black