Miwa: A Japanese Icon

Plot Summary

A legendary entertainer and a pioneer of gay activism, Miwa was born Akihiro Maruyama. As a young singer, Miwa popularized androgyny as a fashion statement, fusing the masculine and the feminine into a signal of a new generation of aesthetics. This evolved into performing as a woman and living off-stage as a man. With glitter, wit, evening gowns, and enchanting storytelling, Miwa looks back over a 50-year career and a fascinating life in music, film, and television.

Top Cast

Akihiro Miwa Himself

Kinji Fukasaku Himself (archive footage)

Takeshi Kitano Himself

Hayao Miyazaki Himself

Tadanori Yokoo Himself