Ayaka Shibutani is a Japanese actress recognized for her roles in two notable films directed by Ryûsuke Hamaguchi. She portrayed Mayuzumi in Evil Does Not Exist (2023), a drama that explores the tension between rural life and encroaching development, which premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Prize. She also appeared as Yuzuki in Happy Hour (2015), a critically acclaimed film that delves into the lives of four women in Kobe, earning praise for its depth and naturalistic performances. Both films highlight her collaboration with Hamaguchi, showcasing her ability to contribute to introspective and character-driven narratives. Born on December 25, 1991, in Hyogo, Japan, Shibutani has emerged as a talent in contemporary Japanese cinema through these works. Ayaka Shibutani(1991년생, Hyogo, Japan) 는 배우로, 대표작으로 악은 존재하지 않는다, 幸せな時間の先に, 十年とちょっと＋1日가 있으며, 그 외에도 해피 아워, 나미비아의 사막, GIFT 등 다양한 작품에 출연했다. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2024년 나미비아의 사막에서 Yori Hayama 역을 맡았다. 2023년 악은 존재하지 않는다에서 Mayuzumi 역을 맡았다. 2023년 GIFT에서 Mayuzumi 역을 맡았다.
