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Natsuki Katō (加藤 夏希, Katō Natsuki ^?, born July 25, 1985 in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture) (although some references list her birth date as July 26) is a Japanese actress. Her blood type is AB.

Career

After she was spotted and recruited with 1998's television commercial appearance by a current entertainment production, she made her debut in 1999. In 2002, Katō appeared alongside Masanobu Ando in the film TOKYO 10+01, which was heavily influenced by Battle Royale, in which Ando had portrayed the character Kazuo Kiriyama. Coincidentally a year later, she appeared in the sequel, Battle Royale II: Requiem, as a member of the terrorist group Wild Seven. She also portrayed the Kamen Rider franchise first official female Rider, Kamen Rider Femme. Like other Japanese actors, she often appears in variety shows.

Hobbies

Katō is known for being an anime, tokusatsu and video game addict. She is a big fan of the anime series Gundam and Slayers, and of the seiyu Megumi Hayashibara and Hikaru Midorikawa. She has stated that her dream is to marry Mobile Suit Gundam Wing's Heero Yuy. In addition, she hosted an anime information program called "Nakki Punch" (ナッキーパンチ) by Animax from 2002 to 2004 by her request of appearance in programs related with anime. Kato is also known for loving cosplay, dressing up as Lamia Loveless ([1]) when she appeared in Super Robot Wars: Original Generation 2's television commercial.

Filmography

Movies

• Eko Eko Azarak 4 (2001)
• Stacy (2001)
• Sekai no Owari toiu Na no Zakkaten (世界の終わりという名の雑貨店 A general shop named the end of the world) (2001)
• Lament of the Lamb (2002)
• TOKYO 10+01 (2002)
• Kamen Rider Ryuki Episode Final (2002)
• GUN CRAZY Episode:4 (2002)
• Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003)
• The Monster X Strikes Back/Attack the G8 Summit
• Hana Yori Dango Final (2008)

Dramas and anime

• Moero!! Robokon (燃えろ!!ロボコン Burn!! Robocon) (1999 - 2000)
• Wakareru Futari no Jikenbo (別れる2人の事件簿 A case book of separated two people) (2000)
• Abarenbo Shogun (2000) guest appearance
• Hungry Heart: Wild Striker (2002) as a seiyū (as Tsujiwaki Miki)
• GO!GO!HEAVEN! (2005)
• Onegai My Melody (2005) as a seiyū
• Aim for the Ace! (2005)
• Hana Yori Dango 2 (2007)
• 4 Shimai Tantei Dan (４姉妹探偵団) as Sasamoto Ayako (2008)

External links

• Official site by Dimension-Blue (Japanese)
• ANN