Yoriko Doguchi is a Japanese actress, born on September 27, 1965, in Tokyo. She gained international recognition for her role in Shinya Tsukamoto's cyberpunk cult film *Tetsuo: The Iron Man* (1989), which established her as a prominent figure in Japanese independent and avant-garde cinema. Her career is characterized by performances in often bold and visionary works. Her most notable films include *Inflatable Sex Doll of the Wastelands* (1997), the *Tomie* horror series, particularly *Tomie: Replay* (2000), and *Vital* (2004). For her performance in *Tomie: Replay*, she won the Best Actress award at the Fant-Asia Film Festival. Also active in television and theater, Doguchi is praised for her versatility and her ability to portray complex and unconventional characters, often collaborating with influential directors such as Sion Sono. Her filmography reflects a consistent artistic path, tied to a type of cinema that explores the limits of the body and the psyche.