Shigeru Muroi (室井 滋), born on October 22, 1958, in Namerikawa, Toyama Prefecture, is a distinguished Japanese actress whose career spans over four decades. She garnered critical acclaim for her role in the 1994 film Ghost Pub (Izakaya Yūrei), where her performance earned her the Best Supporting Actress award at the 19th Hochi Film Awards . This accolade highlighted her ability to bring depth and nuance to her characters, solidifying her reputation in the Japanese film industry.
Muroi is also widely recognized for her portrayal of Reiko Onda in the beloved television series Yappari Neko ga Suki, which aired from 1988 to 1991 . The show’s popularity showcased her versatility and comedic timing, endearing her to a broad audience. In the late 1990s, she continued to demonstrate her range by starring in the medical drama Shinryounaikai Ryoko (1997), where she played the lead role of Ryouko Mochizuki , and in the suspenseful series Koritsuku Natsu (1998), further cementing her status as a leading actress in Japanese television .
