TV Mini-Series (2025) starring Satomi Kobayashi as Sugao, 7.6/10 IMDb — Highly regarded.
Hei no naka no biyoushitsu (塀の中の美容室) is the tv mini-series Satomi Kobayashi appeared in during 2025,
and a marker of her most recent late-career chapter — year 43 of her on-screen career.
Hei no naka no biyoushitsu in the Filmography
Hei no naka no biyoushitsu is
credit #56 of 56 in the chronological filmography, released 43 years after Satomi Kobayashi’s 1982 debut and 0 years before her most recent 2025 credit. It is one of 2 tv mini-series releases she made in 2025.
| Chronological position | credit #56 of 56 |
|---|---|
| TV Mini-Series rank | #7 of 7 in this format |
| 2020s position | #9 of 9 in the 2020s |
| Age at release | 60 years (born 1965) |
| 2025 output | 3 credits (this title plus 2 other) |
| Drama genre peer set | 37 credits share this genre tag |
| Previous credit | Gold Sunset (2025) — 0 years earlier |
| IMDb identifier | tt37577864 |
The Role — Sugao
The Character
Sugao
In Hei no naka no biyoushitsu, Kobayashi inhabits Sugao — a role calibrated to her most recent late-career chapter. The performance carries the restraint and observational stillness that has come to define her later filmography.
Original Japanese Titling
| Japanese title | 塀の中の美容室 |
|---|---|
| English release title | Hei no naka no biyoushitsu |
Genre Footprint
The film is catalogued under Drama on IMDb — placing it among highly regarded entries in Kobayashi’s filmography.
The Production
Format & Vital Statistics
| Format | TV Mini-Series |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 · 2020s |
| Runtime | 24 min |
| IMDb rating | 7.6 / 10 |
| Votes | 6 |
In the Career Arc
Position in a 44-Year Career
Released in 2025, this tv mini-series sits in her most recent late-career chapter, year 43 after Kobayashi’s 1982 debut in I Are You, You Am Me.
Critical Position vs Career Median
The 7.6/10 IMDb score (from 6 votes) lands
+0.8 above
her career median of 6.8. Reception band: Highly regarded.
Other Kobayashi Releases in 2025
- Hôtei no Doragon — TV Series
- Gold Sunset — TV Mini-Series
Full Catalogue Record
Production & Billing
| Broadcast run | 2025–2025 (1 years) |
|---|---|
| Cast billing position | #5 (supporting) |
| Credited as | actress |
Regional Release Titles (2)
| Region | Title | Language | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DE | Beauty Salon in Prison | imdbDisplay | |
| JP | 塀の中の美容室 | JA | imdbDisplay |
About Hei no naka no biyoushitsu
What role does Satomi Kobayashi play in Hei no naka no biyoushitsu?
Satomi Kobayashi plays Sugao in Hei no naka no biyoushitsu (2025), a tv mini-series.
How is Hei no naka no biyoushitsu rated on IMDb?
Hei no naka no biyoushitsu holds an IMDb score of 7.6/10 from 6 votes — +0.8 above Satomi Kobayashi's career median of 6.8.
What is the original Japanese title of Hei no naka no biyoushitsu?
The original Japanese title is 塀の中の美容室, released in 2025.
How long is Hei no naka no biyoushitsu?
Hei no naka no biyoushitsu runs 24 min.
