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Hana-Kimi (TV Series)
, also known by the abbreviation IkePara, is a teen romantic-comedy Japanese television drama planned by Hiroyuki Gotō for Fuji TV and Kyodo TV, based on the ''shōjo'' manga series of the same title by Hisaya Nakajo. Filming locations include Ryutsu Keizai University. It premiered on Fuji TV on July 3, 2007, and concluded with its twelfth episode on September 18 the same year. In addition, a television special with the regular cast reprising their roles was subsequently produced, and was broadcast on October 12, 2008. A remake of this drama with an entirely different cast was broadcast on Fuji TV during the 2011 summer season. Cast Episode list Special A television special with the regular cast reprising their roles was subsequently produced, and was broadcast on October 12, 2008. The story starts off half a year after Mizuki's secret of being a girl has revealed. It is near Valentine's Day, and Sano and Nakatsu are talking about the last week of summer vacat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ikemen
The term is a slang term used to describe good-looking men in Japanese pop culture. The word is a portmanteau neologism derived from the Japanese words (いける) or and (メンズ). and mean "cool", "good", and "exciting", while is the Wasei-eigo, Japanization of "men". This term has been sometimes jokingly written as "EK面" in internet slang. Ikemen are typically characterized as being sharply dressed individuals with deep-set, slender, and intelligent-looking eyes; husky voices; slender wrists and fingers; a manly build; an unruffled appearance; pale skin; and clean smelling with an air of mystery around them. Ikemen are typically reserved with the ability to become passionate in their interests with the impression that they are literary geniuses. History According to the now-defunct Japanese gay magazine ''G-men (magazine), G-men'', the terms ''ikeru'' and ''iketeru'', meaning "cool", were used to describe attractive men in the gay community of the mid-1990s; th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Viki (streaming Service)
Rakuten Viki is an American over-the-top subscription video on-demand streaming service. It streams videos similar to other services, but also allows users to subtitle content available in 200 languages as well as providing original programming. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, it has offices in Singapore, Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, South Korea. The name Viki is a portmanteau of the words video and wiki, drawing on the latter's use of volunteers for content management. The company won the Crunchie award for best international start-up company in January 2011. History 2007–2012; Early history Viki was founded in 2007 by Razmig Hovaghimian, Changseong Ho and Jiwon Moon. Funding for the company originally came from Neoteny Labs, a Singapore-based start-up fund headed by Joichi Ito, and from the co-founder of LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman. The company moved to Singapore in 2008 to take advantage of government backing and the city-state's role as a pan-Asian hub. In December 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuma Ishigaki
is a Japanese actor from Gifu Prefecture and raised in Nerima, Tokyo. Personal life Ishigaki married freelance announcer Manami Mori, who is fourteen years younger than him, on his 40th birthday, August 28, 2022. Filmography Movies *''Lovers' Kiss'' (2003) *''Azumi'' (2003) *'' Battle Royale 2'' (2003) *'' Azumi 2: Death or Love'' (2005) *'' Thirteen Assassins'' (2010) *'' Red Tears'' (2011) *''Nintama Rantarō'' (2011) *'' Hard Romantic-er'' (2011) *'' Hakuji no Hito'' (2012) *'' Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie'' (2012) *'' Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z'' (2013) *''Sanada 10 Braves'' (2016) *''Cherry Boys'' (2018) *''Nobutora'' (2021), Takeda Nobunao * ''Tora no Ryūgi'' (2022) TV drama * '' Densetsu no Kyoshi'' (NTV, 2000) * '' R-17'' (TV Asahi, 2001) * ''Gokusen'' (NTV, 2002) * '' Yankee Bokou ni Kaeru'' (TBS, 2003) * '' Water Boys'' (TBS, 2003) * '' Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari Aketekure'' (Fuji TV, 2004) * '' Ace wo Nerae Kiseki e no Chous ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shotaro Mamiya
is a Japanese actor. He is represented by Tristone Entertainment. Personal life On July 8, 2024, Mamiya announced his marriage to his non-celebrity partner, whom he has been dating for quite some time. Mamiya announced through his agency that his wife had given birth to their first child on May 2, 2025. Filmography TV dramas Films Stage production Dubbing Awards and nominations References External links * – Official profile by his affiliated office * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Mamiya, Shotaro Japanese television personalities Japanese male stage actors Male actors from Yokohama 1993 births Living people Japanese male television actors Japanese male film actors 21st-century Japanese male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shota Matsushima
Shota may refer to: * Shota (dance), a traditional dance from Kosovo * Shota (vehicle), Albanian mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicle * Shota (Georgian given name), a Georgian given name * Shōta, a Japanese given name * Shota (wrestler), Japanese professional wrestler * Shota, a childlike male character in Japanese shotacon , abbreviated from , is, in Japanese contexts, the attraction to young (or young-looking) boy characters, or media centered around this attraction. The term refers to a genre of manga and anime wherein prepubescent or pubescent male character ... anime and manga * Shota the Witch Woman, a character from Terry Goodkind's fantasy series ''The Sword of Truth'' {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junya Ikeda
, known professionally as and formerly , is a Japanese actor. Ikeda made his acting debut on the 2007 television drama '' Our Textbook'' and rose to popularity for his role as Gai Ikari / Gokai Silver in the 2011 television series ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger''. As a voice actor, he portrayed Mitsuru Tenma in ''Ensemble Stars!'' and Million Knives in ''Trigun Stampede''. Career Under the name Jun Ikeda, at age 14, Ikeda participated in the 19th in 2006 and won second place. Since his appearance in the 2011 musical ''Kokoro'', produced by Niconico and based on the Vocaloid song of the same name, he changed his stage name to Junya Ikeda. On October 30, 2023, BaRu, Ikeda's talent agency, announced that they had canceled their contract with Ikeda after he was arrested on October 26. Personal life Ikeda announced in July 2018 that he had been married since 2016. His wife, a non-celebrity woman, also had a daughter from her first marriage, born in . In addition, he and his wife had a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shunji Igarashi
is a Japanese chef and former actor known for his role as Mirai Hibino/Ultraman Mebius in the 2006-2007 ''tokusatsu'' series ''Ultraman Mebius'' and several spin-offs in the ''Ultra Series'' following that. Igarashi was affiliated with the acting unit D-BOYS, produced by Watanabe Entertainment. Career Igarashi started his entertainment career auditioning for D-BOYS in the group's first open audition, held on July 27, 2004. Winner of the Grand Prix second place, Igarashi joined the group shortly after, along with first placer Yuichi Nakamura and third placer Katsuki Nakamura. In early 2006, Igarashi conquered his first lead role as Mirai Hibino/Ultraman Mebius in the ''tokusatsu'' series ''Ultraman Mebius'', the 40th anniversary production in the '' Ultraman series''. He was chosen for the role for being able to convey the part of a "rookie" hero well, being at the time a new actor with little experience in demanding lead roles himself. A fan of the Ultraman series, Igarashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junpei Mizobata
is a Japanese actor, best known as Kudo Shinichi in '' Detective Conan: Kudo Shinichi e no Chousenjou'' and Saga Kazuma in '' Hanazakari no Kimitachi e''. He also appears in the drama '' Akai Ito'' as Atsushi Nishino (or Akkun). Personal life Junpei Mizobata was born on June 14, 1989, in Hashimoto, Wakayama, Japan, to a family of four, including parents and sister. He likes to play drum and soccer in his leisure time. He loves Natto and Salmon. In 2014, rumors have surfaced that Junpei and actress Nana Katase are in a relationship. While Mizobata neither admitted or denied the rumors, he apologized, "I'm sorry to have caused people trouble with reports about my personal life at this time." Yahoo! News reported that Nana and Junpei have revealed they are a couple and are allegedly “considering marriage”. On January 1, 2025, Mizobata announced his marriage to a general woman, whom he had been dating for a long time. Filmography Film Television Japanese dub Accolad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryō Kimura
is a Japanese actor who debuted in 2002. His first movie was ''Moonlight Jellyfish'', in which he co-starred with Tatsuya Fujiwara. He played the role of Michio, a mentally challenged 15-year-old boy diagnosed with an incurable skin disease called XP (Xeroderma Pigmentosum). Filmography Television Movies References External linksOfficial Site *:ja:木村了, Japanese Wikipedia {{DEFAULTSORT:Kimura, Ryo Japanese male film actors Japanese male television actors Japanese male child actors People from Mitaka, Tokyo Male actors from Tokyo 1988 births Living people 21st-century Japanese male actors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaki Okada
is a Japanese actor. Personal life On November 19, 2024, Okada and actress Mitsuki Takahata jointly announced through the media that they are getting married. Filmography Films * ''The Foreign Duck, the Native Duck and God in a Coin Locker'' (2007) * '' Tennen Kokekkō'' (2007) * ''Robo Rock'' (2007) *'' Someday's Dreamers'' (2008) * '' I Give My First Love to You'', as Takuma Kakinouchi (2009) * ''Honokaa Boy'' (2009) * ''Gravity's Clowns'' (2009) * ''Halfway'' (2009) * '' Akunin'' (2010) * '' Confessions'' (2010) * '' Piecing Me Back Together'' (2010) * ''Raiou'' (2010) * ''Princess Toyotomi'' (2011), as Asahi Gainsbourg * '' Life Back Then'' (2011), as Kyohei Nagashima * '' Akko-chan: The Movie'' (2012), as Naoto Hayase * '' Space Brothers'' (2012), as Hibito Nanba * '' Beyond the Memories'' (2013), as Roku Akazawa * ''Mourning Recipe'' (2013), as Haru * ''The Great Shu Ra Ra Boom'' (2015), as Ryosuke Hinode * ''Oh! Father!'' (2014), as Yukio * '' April Fools'' (2015) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūsuke Yamamoto
is a Japanese actor and DJ. He was born in Aichi, Japan. His debut role was as Tsurugi Kamishiro, a.k.a. Kamen Rider Sasword, in ''Kamen Rider Kabuto''. Filmography Television Films Dubbing *'' Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant'' (Darren Shan (Chris Massoglia Christopher Paul Massoglia (born March 29, 1992) is an American actor and a city council member for Blaine, Minnesota. Early life Chris Massoglia was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Christopher and Karen Massoglia.Justin, Neal. "The Role of a ...)) References External links * Yusuke FCOfficial Website {{DEFAULTSORT:Yamamoto, Yusuke 1988 births Living people 21st-century Japanese male actors Japanese male film actors Japanese male television actors Japanese male voice actors Male actors from Aichi Prefecture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiro Mizushima
, known professionally as , is a Japanese actor, creative director, and writer. He appeared in a number of Japanese TV dramas, including '' Mei-chan no Shitsuji'', ''Hanazakari no Kimitachi e'' and '' Zettai Kareshi''. Additionally, he was well known as the protagonist Souji Tendo in the tokusatsu series ''Kamen Rider Kabuto''. Mizushima serves as the co-producer, co-screenwriter and leading actor for the latest film '' Black Butler'' which is the live-action film adaptation of the popular manga. His birth name "Tomohiro Saito" is being credited as co-producer in the film. Under his pen name , he wrote his first novel, ''Kagerou'', which was chosen as the winner of the 5th Popular Publishing Grand Prize for Fiction and was published in 2010. Career Mizushima first appeared on Japanese television in 2005, where he played Hiro Misawa, a minor character in the second season of '' Gokusen''. In the same year, he found guest starring roles in Japanese dramas such as ''Ame to Yume no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |