Yuyu Kitamura is a Japanese actress, director, producer, and voiceover artist. She is famous for playing Niko Sasaki in Netflix’s horror detective series Dead Boy Detectives (2024). She is trained at NYU Tisch School of the Arts and received a BFA in Acting. Her favorite books include ‘The Third Door’ by Alex Banayan and ‘Big Magic’ by Elizabeth Gilbert. She loves to watch The Notebook once a year.
Born in Hong Kong and raised in Japan, Yuku Kitamura holds Japanese nationality, and her ethnicity is mixed Asian. She has roots in Hong Kong and Japan. The talented actress has worked in movies and television series, including Invited In, Meet Cute, and Dead Boy Detectives. Her Instagram account is @takenbyyuyu.
Yuyu Kitamura wiki biography
| Born name | Yuyu Kitamura |
| Nickname | Yuku |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth date | 1999 |
| Birthplace | Hong Kong |
| Occupations | Actress |
| Nationality | Japanese |
Yuyu Kitamura age (How old is Kitamura)
Yuyu Kitamura’s age is 27 years as of 2026. The Japanese actress is a 3rd culture kid Yuyu, born in 1999 in Hong Kong.
| Age in 2026 | 27 years |
| Birth date | 1999 |
| Occupation | Actress |
Yuyu Kitamura’s body measurement
Japanese actress Yuyu Kitamura’s height is 5 feet and 4 inches. Her height in centimeters is 1.63 cm. She weighs around 55 kg. Her eye color is brown.
| Height | 5’4″/163cm |
| Weight | 120lbs/55kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Race/ethnicity | Asian |
Yuyu Kitamura movies and TV shows
Yuyu Kitamura is a rising star. Some of her movies and TV shows include Invited In, Meet Cute, and Dead Boy Detectives. She impressed Netflix audience by playing Niko in the supernatural horror TV series.
| 2019 | Meet Cute |
| 2021 | Invited In |
| 2024 | Dead Boy Detectives as Niko |
Yuyu Kitamura’s interview excerpts
On her journey and creative work
“Being a full-time actor is not an easy task as the notion of jumping from role to role and project to project, but it is rewarding…acclaimed film festivals such as New York Asian Film Festival, Regent Park Film Festival,…how I can continue to grow as an actor.”
On her introduction
“I’m a Japanese actress raised in Hong Kong, embracing my identity as a third culture kid. Influenced heavily by creating, collaborating, and changing the landscape of media with more diverse stories and creators, I am passionate about showcasing the world…I believe in the complexities and lack of conversations about the mental health stigma, specifically in Asia, and aim to learn and show compassion for others both in my personal and professional life.”
On her advice for newcomers in industry
“My advice is you really have to love it to do it. It’s not always pretty cameras and lights and outfits. It can be really tough on the days when you’re going through it. So, you have to love what you do. Sometimes I think about it, and I’m like, “Would I still love it if I didn’t get the money?” And I believe I do. So, I would say I hope you love it enough to want to pursue a life of creativity.’
