She was born into a local family noted for its Samurai ancestry, whose surname can be traced back to swordsmiths from the 13th century.
She began studying sword fighting well before becoming an actress, a talent which helped her get the audition and, ultimately, the part on Heroes Reborn.
She joined Zachary Levi as newcomers to Heroes when they were cast for Heroes Reborn.
She studied at an acting school in Japan while working in bars and convenience stores.