Mone Kamishiraishi is a Japanese actress, voice actress, television personality, and singer who has become one of the most versatile and celebrated performers of her generation. Born on January 27, 1998, in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, she is the older sister of actress Moka Kamishiraishi. Her career began at a young age after she received the Special Jury Prize at the 2011 Toho Cinderella Audition, which launched her into the entertainment industry and led to her acting debut that same year.

Kamishiraishi steadily built her reputation across film, television, and theatre. She gained early recognition with her starring role in the film Lady Maiko in 2014, followed by her portrayal of the lead character in the live-action Chihayafuru film series between 2016 and 2018. Her profile expanded internationally when she provided the voice of Mitsuha Miyamizu in the animated film Your Name in 2016, a role that earned her the Best Actress Award at the 11th Seiyu Awards and introduced her to audiences around the world.

On television, Kamishiraishi took on leading roles in dramas including An Incurable Case of Love in 2020 and the NHK morning drama Come Come Everybody from 2021 to 2022. Her theatrical work has been equally impressive, with appearances in productions such as Knights' Tale – A Musical and the stage adaptation of Spirited Away, in which she played Chihiro in both the Japanese and international productions. Her stage performances earned her the Best Actress Award at the 30th Yomiuri Theater Awards and, later, the 2026 Kikuta Kazuo Theater Award for her work in Daddy Long Legs and Spirited Away.

Her film work continued to garner acclaim with All the Long Nights in 2024, for which she received the 2025 Japan Academy Film Prize Award for Excellence in Leading Actress. Earlier in her career, she was also honored with the Best Actress Award at the 16th TAMA Film Awards.

Beyond acting, Kamishiraishi has pursued a successful singing career, making her solo debut in 2016 and releasing albums and singles while performing regularly in concerts. With her extensive body of work across multiple mediums, numerous awards, and a growing international following, she remains a prominent and respected figure in Japanese entertainment.