She was portrayed by Mariko in the 2013 film `` The Wolverine '' , in which Tao Okamoto Wolverines is primary romantic interest , girlfriend and lover . She was portrayed by Mariko in the 2013 film `` The Wolverine '' in which Tao Okamoto is Wolverine 's primary romantic interest , girlfriend , and lover . She was portrayed by Tao Okamoto in the 2013 film `` The Wolverine '' in which Mariko is Wolverine 's primary romantic interest , girlfriend , and lover .