Ken-On
is a talent management company in Japan. It was founded in October 1979. It is located in Roppongi. Subsidiaries * Ken-On Incorporated * Ken Kikaku Incorporated * MC Cabin Music Publishing * RAD Japan * Taisuke Management * Pin-ups Artists Actors Female Male * Ikki Sawamura * Sota Fukushi * Takashi Sorimachi * Toshiki Seto * Toshiaki Karasawa * Yūta Furukawa * Shuhei Uesugi * Mokomichi Hayami * Ikusaburo Yamazaki * Jingi Irie * Asahi Ito * Ryo Ryusei Voice actors Musical artists Jointly managed groups and artists Former talents * Ayaka (under a stAtion) * Makiko Esumi * Nanami Hinata * Rosa Kato * Tomoko Kawase (under Warner Music Japan, NinetyOne) * Shota Matsuda * Hiro Mizushima (under a stAtion) * Hatsune Okumura * Nana Katase References External links * {{Authority control Ken-On, Japanese talent agencies Talent agencies based in Tokyo Mass media companies established in 1979 Japanese companies established in 1979 Roppongi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Toshiki Seto
is a Japanese actor. He is represented by Ken-On. Biography In 2013, Seto was part of Ken-On's Next Generation and in 2014 he debuted in the drama ''Yowakutemo Katemasu''. His film debut was in ''Strayer's Chronicle''. In August 2015, Seto is now affiliated with Ken-On. His skill is playing baseball and his hobby is watching films. Filmography TV Drama Films Video on demand Variety Music videos References External links * 1995 births Living people Male actors from Chiba Prefecture Ken-On artists 21st-century Japanese male actors {{authority control ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Haruna Kawaguchi
is a Japanese actress and model under Ken-On. She is best known for playing lead roles in ''Ouran High School Host Club'' (2012), '' POV: Norowareta Film'' (2012), '' Zekkyō Gakkyū'' (2013), '' Say "I Love You"'' (2014), and ''One Week Friends'' (2017). Career In 2007, Kawaguchi won the Grand Prix at the 11th ''Nicola'' audition. After joining the child division of Ken-On, she made her debut in the October 2007 issue of '' Nicola'' released on September 1 of that year. From October 4, 2008, to March 28, 2008, she became a regular in the girls' corner on the variety show Fightension☆TV, her first television show. She also performed in the music group merry merry boo in March 2009 when she covered " Ima Sugu Kiss Me", originally by LINDBERG, as part of Fightension☆TV. In spring 2009, Kawaguchi was selected as the 13th Rehouse Girl of Mitsui's Rehouse. On March 1, she moved from the children's division of Ken-On to Ken-On. Her diary "Haru na Hiyori" on the Ken-On mobil ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sota Fukushi
is a Japanese actor. He first rose to prominence portraying Gentaro Kisaragi in ''Kamen Rider Fourze'' (2011–2012). He has since had notable roles in television series '' Koinaka'' (2015) and ''My Lover's Secret'' (2017), as well as films '' Say "I Love You"'' (2014), '' As the Gods Will'' (2014), '' Strobe Edge'' (2015), '' My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday'' (2016), ''Bleach'' (2018), and '' Kaiji: Final Game'' (2020). Early life and education Sota Fukushi was born on May 30, 1993 in Tokyo, Japan. During his school days, he was a member of the basketball club until middle school and the Double Dutch club in high school. His prominent early influences were actors Teruyuki Kagawa and Junichi Okada. It was the influence of Okada that Fukushi decided to learn Jeet Kune Do and Arnis and Kagawa that he had goals of acting in period dramas to become a versatile actor. He has expressed a keen interest in learning English since middle school after receiving praise and encouragement fr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mirai Shida
is a Japanese actress. She became recognized after her breakthrough role as Kazumi Kanda in "''Joō no Kyōshitsu''" (" The Queen's Classroom") leading her to more prominent roles, such as Miki Ichinose in '' 14-year-old Mother''. Biography She married a non-celebrity in September 2018. Filmography Film * '' Kamen Rider 555: Paradise Lost'' (2003), Mina(Childhood) * '' Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger The Movie: Full Blast Action'' (2004), a girl from the planet "Leslie" * ''Amemasu no Kawa "First Love"'' (2004), Sayuri Takakura(Childhood) * '' Spring Snow'' (2005), Satoko Ayakura * ''Tsubakiyama Kachō no Nanokakan'' (2006) * '' Kabei: Our Mother'' (2008), Hatsuko Nogami * ''Dare mo Mamotte Kurenai'' (2009), Saori Funamura * ''Shokudō Katatsumuri'' (2008), Momo-chan * '' The Borrower Arrietty'' (2010), Arrietty (voice) * '' POV: Norowareta Film'' (2012), Mirai Shida(Herself) * '' Reunion'' (2013), Yūko Terui * '' The Wind Rises'' (2013), Kayo Horikoshi (voice) * '' Eiga ST Aka ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rio Asumi
is a Japanese actress and former leading ''otokoyaku'' (男役, "male role") of Takarazuka Revue. Biography Asumi Rio was born on June 26, 1985, in Shizuoka, Shizuoka, Japan. Asumi participated in many sports and arts growing up. She did swimming from the age of 1 until she was in elementary school, as well as ballet from the age of 3, and piano and calligraphy from the age of 4. She entered a private middle school, where in her third year a ballet friend of hers lent her a video of a performance by the Moon Troupe of Takarazuka Revue. After watching it, she became obsessed with Takarazuka and begged her parents to let her take the entry exam for the Takarazuka Music School. Her parents initially wouldn't allow her to attempt the exam. She later locked herself in her room for 3 days and 3 nights, crying until she started running a fever. Eventually, her parents let her take the exam, and she passed on the first try. Career Asumi joined Takarazuka Music School in 2001. She ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ikki Sawamura
is a Japanese model, film and television actor, and television presenter signed to Ken-On. His second son, Kōta Nomura is also an actor. Early life and career Ikki Sawamura was born in Kagoshima in 1967. After graduating from the local high school, he moved to Tokyo and started his career as a fashion model. In 1996, Sawamura debuted in a TV drama ''Matsuda no Drama'' as an actor. Since then, he has appeared in many television dramas and commercials. Sawamura married a Japanese ex-model in 2000, and has three sons. In public and some variety shows, Sawamura often portrays his character as a sexually perverted personality. He is also a well-known fan of Bruce Lee. His hobbies are playing tennis, playing billiards and watching movies. Personal life In 2000, Sawamura married a former model who is five years his junior. The couple has three sons. Their eldest son is a model, Taiki Nomura, and their second son is actor Kota Nomura, his agency announced the birth of their third ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hana Sugisaki
is a Japanese actress who was previously signed to Stardust Promotion. Her former stage name was Hana Kajiura. Biography Sugisaki debuted as a child actress with Stardust Promotion under the stage name . She withdrew from the industry for a period of time, but subsequently decided that she wanted to become an actress. She chose it to sign with the Ken-On group, because Mirai Shida is a Japanese actress. She became recognized after her breakthrough role as Kazumi Kanda in "''Joō no Kyōshitsu''" (" The Queen's Classroom") leading her to more prominent roles, such as Miki Ichinose in '' 14-year-old Mother''. Biography Sh ..., whom Hana is a fan of, belongs to the talent agency. She re-debuted with Ken-On in April 2011. Filmography Film Television drama Other television Radio Awards and nominations References External links * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Sugisaki, Hana 1997 births Living people Asadora lead actors Japanese child actresses Japanese ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ai Yoshikawa
is a Japanese actress An actor (masculine/gender-neutral), or actress (feminine), is a person who portrays a character in a production. The actor performs "in the flesh" in the traditional medium of the theatre or in modern media such as film, radio, and television. .... While working as a child actress she was represented by Moon the Child Agency. Her representative works includes the television series Oh! My Girl!!, Hanayome to Papa and Yamada Taro Monogatari. She is represented by Ken-On. Her former stage name was Riko Yoshida (吉田 里琴). Filmography Film Television Japanese dub Awards and nominations References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Yoshikawa, Ai Living people 1999 births Japanese child actresses 21st-century Japanese singers 21st-century Japanese women singers 21st-century Japanese actresses Ken-On artists ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nana Eikura
is a Japanese actress, model, and occasional radio show host affiliated with Ken-On Group. Biography She was born in Izumi, Kagoshima, and raised in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. While a junior high student, she was scouted in front of the 109 (department store), 109 department store in . During her middle-teenage years, Nana modeled in several fashion magazines, mainly in '' Seventeen''. During the 2000s, Eikura was featured in ''Seventeen'' along with [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Haruka Fukuhara
is a Japanese actress, singer and model from Saitama Prefecture. From 2009 to 2012, she starred in ''Cooking Idol! I! My! Main'' as Main Hiiragi, portraying the character in both animated and live-action segments. Following the series' end, she has starred in multiple television and film projects including '' Good Morning Call'', ''Futari Monologue'', ''Koe Girl!'', '' Coffee & Vanilla'', ''Hitsuji to Ōkami no Koi to Satsu-jin'', and ''Laid-Back Camp''. In animation, Fukuhara has provided the voice to Himari Arisugawa/Cure Custard in '' Kirakira PreCure a la Mode''. Aside from releasing songs for ''Cooking Idol! I! My! Main'' early in her career, in 2019, Fukuhara released her solo debut single, "Mikanseina Hikari-tachi." Career Haruka Fukuhara started working as a child actress from the first grade of elementary school. Since 2009, she plays and voices the leading role of Main Hiiragi in ''Cookin' Idol I! My! Mine!'', a part anime, part live action show on NHK. In 2012, she ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Marika Matsumoto
is a Japanese actress. From 2001 and 2003, she was known as "Mini Stop-chan", acting as the mascot for the Ministop convenience store chain commercials in Japan. She is the owner of a unique voice and has held a recital with upcoming star Satoshi Tsumabuki. Since November 2005, she has been on the ''A&G Radio Show: Anisupa!'' segment ''Anisupa Kōnin Akujo Queen''. Her major roles in anime include Maya Tōmi in '' Fafner in the Azure'', Chocolat Meilleure in '' Sugar Sugar Rune'', Miwako Sakurada in '' Paradise Kiss'', Kazamori Sasa in '' Un-Go'' and Diancie in '' Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction''. In video games, she provides the voice of Rikku in '' Final Fantasy X'', '' Final Fantasy X-2'', and ''Kingdom Hearts II''. In live-action films, she portrayed herself in the Kōji Shiraishi-directed horror film '' The Curse'', and Yuka Morita in the Takashi Shimizu film ''Reincarnation Reincarnation, also known as rebirth or transmigration, is the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Honoka Yahagi
, formerly known as , is a Japanese actress, fashion model and voice actress. Yahagi is best known for her role as Kotoko Aihara in '' Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo'' and its sequel ''Mischievous Kiss 2: Love in Okinawa'' as Kotoko Irie. She's also known for portarying Mezool in the tokusatsu series ''Kamen Rider OOO''. Early life Yahagi was born on 7 March 1997 in Chiba Prefecture is a Prefectures of Japan, prefecture of Japan located in the Kantō region of Honshu. Chiba Prefecture has a population of 6,278,060 (1 June 2019) and has a geographic area of . Chiba Prefecture borders Ibaraki Prefecture to the north, Saitama ..., Japan. Yahagi was first scouted while visiting Disneyland with her family in 2008. In April 2009, Yahagi began working as an exclusive model for teen fashion magazine Love Berry. Yahagi's special skills include classical ballet and her favorite musical group are NEWS and TVXQ In 2016, Yahagi changed her artist name from Honoka Miki to her birth name ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |