TV Series (2006) starring Satomi Kobayashi as Yasuko Mayuzumi, 7.1/10 IMDb — Critically warm.
Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai (神はサイコロを振らない) is the tv series Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 2006,
and a marker of the slow-cinema breakthrough that defined her international identity — year 24 of her on-screen career.
Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai in the Filmography
Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai is
credit #26 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 24 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 19 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is one of 2 tv series releases she made in 2006.
| Chronological position | credit #26 of 56 |
|---|---|
| TV Series rank | #11 of 19 in this format |
| 2000s position | #7 of 15 in the 2000s |
| Age at release | 41 years (born 1965) |
| 2006 output | 3 credits (this title plus 2 other) |
| Drama genre peer set | 37 credits share this genre tag |
| Previous credit | Kamome Diner (2006) — 0 years earlier |
| Following credit | Dare yori mo mama wo aisu (2006) — 0 years later |
| IMDb identifier | tt0983970 |
The Role — Yasuko Mayuzumi
The Character
Yasuko Mayuzumi
In Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai, Kobayashi inhabits Yasuko Mayuzumi — a role calibrated to the slow-cinema breakthrough that defined her international identity. The performance carries the restraint and observational stillness that has come to define her later filmography.
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | 神はサイコロを振らない |
|---|---|
| English release title | Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai |
Genre Footprint
The film is catalogued under Drama on IMDb — placing it among critically warm entries in Kobayashi’s filmography.
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | TV Series |
|---|---|
| Year | 2006 · 2000s |
| IMDb rating | 7.1 / 10 |
| Votes | 9 |
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 2006, this tv series sits in the slow-cinema breakthrough that defined her international identity, year 24 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Critical Position vs Career Median
The 7.1/10 IMDb score (from 9 votes) lands
+0.3 above
her career median of 6.8. Reception band: Critically warm.
Other Kobayashi Releases in 2006
- Kamome Diner — Theatrical Film
- Dare yori mo mama wo aisu — TV Series
Full Catalogue Record
Production & Billing
| Cast billing position | #4 (supporting) |
|---|---|
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (1)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 神はサイコロを振らない | JA | imdbDisplay |
About Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai?
Satomi Kobayashi plays Yasuko Mayuzumi in Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai (2006), a tv series.
How is Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai rated on IMDb?
Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai holds an IMDb score of 7.1/10 from 9 votes — +0.3 above Satomi Kobayashi's career median of 6.8.
What is the original Japanese title of Kami wa saikoro wo furanai: Kimi wo wasurenai?
The original Japanese title is 神はサイコロを振らない, released in 2006.
