Azusa Babazono

Azusa Babazono’s career is honestly a wild ride through Japanese entertainment, with some real curveballs in her filmography. She pops up in “NMB48 Geinin! The Movie: Owarai seishun gâruzu!” from 2013—yeah, that’s the one where the comedy club girls are all over the place chasing their dreams, cracking jokes, and stumbling through the chaos of high school life. Babazono totally nails the whole “awkward but lovable” vibe, making the absurd gags feel weirdly relatable. Fast forward to 2014, and she’s in “Kurage hime” (“Princess Jellyfish”). That one’s its own flavor: a quirky, offbeat dramedy about a bunch of oddball women obsessed with jellyfish, fashion, and avoiding the “normies.” Babazono slips into the cast with this effortless charm, adding to the awkward magic of a bunch of misfits trying to save their home from the bulldozers. The whole thing’s got that irresistible blend of awkward comedy and heart, and her role just fits right in with the quirky energy. 2024 rolls around, and she’s in “Futekisetsu ni mo Hodo ga Aru!”—honestly, this title’s a mouthful, and the show’s just as bold. It’s a sharp, satirical look at society’s weird rules and what happens when you push back. Babazono delivers a performance that’s a little messy, a little raw, and totally human. Whether she’s making you laugh or cringe, she brings this realness that cuts through the screen—she’s not trying to be perfect, just painfully honest. All in all, Babazono’s filmography is a trip: never boring, always surprising, and full of weird charm.