Setsuko Karasuma, a Japanese artist of remarkable versatility, entered this world on February 3, 1955, in the charming city of Ōtsu, nestled within the picturesque Shiga Prefecture, Japan. As she embarked on her life's journey, her educational path diverged from the conventional, as she enrolled in Chukyo University, although ultimately, she did not complete her academic pursuits.
As Karasuma embarked on her professional odyssey in the entertainment industry, she was fortunate enough to secure a prestigious position with the esteemed From First Production talent agency, a renowned establishment in the business. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of her illustrious career, which commenced in the year 1980 with a remarkable breakthrough as a Clarion Girl. Her remarkable success in this role served as a springboard for her subsequent transition into the captivating realm of gravure idols, a genre that would go on to play a significant role in her remarkable journey.
Karasuma's remarkable entrance into the realm of film acting was precipitated by her securing the leading role in the 1980 cinematic adaptation of Hiroyuki Itsuki's renowned novel, "Four Seasons・Natsuko", thereby inaugurating a long-standing and illustrious career in the world of cinema.
