Kawakami Yu 川上ゆう

Yuu Kawakami (川上ゆう), also known as 森野雫 and 川上優, with the nickname ここみん, is a renowned Japanese AV actress affiliated with Wise Promotion. Born on March 3, 1982, in Tokyo, Japan, she carries the empathetic and creative traits often associated with her Pisces zodiac sign. Standing at 150 cm with measurements of B86, W60, and H88, Yuu possesses a balanced and captivating figure. Her blood type is B, often linked to a passionate and independent nature in Japanese culture.

She debuted on November 15, 2004, as 森野雫, playing the daughter of Ayano Murasaki in Madonna. From 2004 to spring 2007, she performed under this name, focusing on loli and seductress roles. Her last work as 森野雫 was 悦虐団地妻 (Cinemagic, May 25, 2007), before re-debuting as 川上ゆう in 奴隶市场的女人 (Cinemagic, September 1, 2007). In her blog (opened December 30, 2007), she explained the shift, noting that loli roles were unsustainable with age and expressing interest in exploring varied facets, including SM, as 川上ゆう. She clarified her SM work was driven by curiosity, not financial need.

Yuu has had a versatile career, excelling in SM and diverse genres as of 2022. She won the Mature Actress Award at the Sky PerfecTV! Adult Broadcasting Awards 2011 on March 7, 2011, and ranked 45th in the AV30 popularity vote in 2012. Known as one of the "Two Great Queens" alongside Ryoko Iori, she ranked 25th in the FLASH 2020 Active Sexiest Actress BEST100 reader poll. Her fan engagement shines at signings and self-hosted photo sessions, earning her a reputation for valuing supporters. In 2018, she opened a bar, Labyrinth, in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho. Her hobbies include cooking, swimming (as a certified coach and former triathlete), and body care. Now 43, Yuu remains a prominent and beloved figure in Japanese adult media, admired for her adaptability, fan connection, and enduring charisma.