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Kōnodori
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yū Suzunoki. It was published by Kodansha in ''Weekly Morning'' magazine from July 26, 2012 to May 7, 2020 and collected in 32 tankobon, volumes. The manga won Best General Manga at the 40th Kodansha Manga Awards. Kodansha USA has licensed the manga for a North American digital release as ''Kounodori: Dr. Stork''. A TV drama adaptation, officially titled ''Dr. Storks'' (stylized as ''Dr.STOЯKS'') in English, aired on the Tokyo Broadcasting System from October 16 to December 18, 2015. It was followed by a second series from October 13 to December 21, 2017. Characters *Sakura Kōnodori (played by Go Ayano) *Kae Shimoya (played by Mayu Matsuoka) *Rumiko Komatsu (played by Yo Yoshida) *Ryo Shirakawa (played by Kentaro Sakaguchi) *Mayumi Kadota (played by Nana Seino) *Hiroshi Kase (played by Yusuke Hirayama) *Takuya Funakoshi (played by Akinaga Toyomoto) *Director Osawa (played by Kazuyuki Asano) *Sachiko Mukai (played by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana Seino
is a Japanese actress. She has played Sunmi in '' Tokyo Tribe'', Tetsuko Kuroyanagi in the TV Asahi adaptation of Kuroyanagi's autobiography '' Totto-Chan: The Little Girl at the Window'', and Yuko Komiya in the 98th NHK asadora '' Half Blue Sky'', among numerous other TV and film roles. Early life and education Seino was born on October 14, 1994, in Inazawa, Aichi, Japan. During her middle school years, although she was a member of the basketball team, she often participated in track and field events as well. In particular, she competed at the national level in the high jump. This athletic ability became one of the key factors contributing to her success as one of Japan's rare action actresses. She started her entertainment career in 2007 as an exclusive model for the girls' fashion magazine ''Pichilemon''. At the age of 15 Seino moved from Aichi to Tokyo alone, later graduating from Japan Arts High School. When she saw ''Resident Evil'', she admired Milla Jovovich, and soon b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hio Miyazawa
is an American-born Japanese actor and model. He was born in San Francisco, United States. He is the son of musician Kazufumi Miyazawa and TV personality Dionne Mitsuoka. Biography His father, musician Kazufumi Miyazawa is Japanese and his mother, TV personality Dionne Mitsuoka is half-American, which makes him a quarter American. He was born in California and was raised in Tokyo. He speaks English and Japanese. He likes fishing, baseball, and is a big fan of Yokohama DeNA BayStars. He studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz for two years then transferred to International Christian University from which he graduated in March 2017. Career He started his career as an exclusive model for MEN'S NON-NO in 2015. His first acting role was in the TBS drama Dr.Storks (Kōnodori is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yū Suzunoki. It was published by Kodansha in ''Weekly Morning'' magazine from July 26, 2012 to May 7, 2020 and collected in 32 tank ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yū Suzunoki
is a Japanese manga artist and singer-songwriter. His real name is . He is married to singer Reina Hayashi—a member of Mimizuguzu—and lives in Nakano, Tokyo. He won the 2016 Kodansha Manga Award for his manga ''Kōnodori''. Manga * '' Ryōma ga Yuku'' (2022–present) (Originally written by Ryōtarō Shiba; serialized on ''Shūkan Bunshun is a Japanese weekly tabloid ( shūkanshi) based in Tokyo, Japan, known for its investigative journalism and frequent clashes with the Japanese government. This has led to it being considered one of the most influential weekly magazines in the ...'') References 1973 births Manga artists from Yamanashi Prefecture Japanese male singer-songwriters Singers from Yamanashi Prefecture Writers from Yamanashi Prefecture Living people 21st-century Japanese singers 21st-century Japanese male singers {{Manga-artist-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sayaka Yamaguchi
is a Japanese actress. Appearances Films * '' Rebirth of Mothra'' (1996), Lora * ''Tokimeki Memorial'' (1997), Mishio Yokoyama * '' Rebirth of Mothra II'' (1997), Lora * '' Rebirth of Mothra III'' (1998), narration only * '' Tomie: Replay'' (2000), Yumi Morita * ''Kenchō no Hoshi'' (2006), Mika Tahata * '' Gigolo Wannabe'' (2006) * ''Cheke Raccho!!'' (2006), Mina Haebaru * '' Nonchan Noriben'' (2009), Reika Tamagawa * ''Nodame Cantabile Saishū Gakushō Zenpen'' (2009), Yūko Namiki * ''Nodame Cantabile Saishū Gakushō Kouhen'' (2010), Yūko Namiki * ''Softboy'' (2010) * ''Rāmen Samurai'' (2011) * ''Soup: Umare Kawari no Monogatari'' (2012) * ''Flare'' (2014) * ''April Fools'' (2015), Eriko Etō * ''Rin'' (2018), Nozomi Satonaka * ''The House Where the Mermaid Sleeps'' (2018), Miharu * ''The Confidence Man JP: The Movie'' (2019) * ''Threads: Our Tapestry of Love'' (2020), Mayumi Sonoda * ''Tomorrow's Dinner Table'' (2021), Nana Wakasugi * '' What She Likes...'' (2021), Mizuki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gen Hoshino
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and writer. Career Music From its formation in 2000 until its disbandment in 2015, Hoshino led the instrumental band Sakerock, where he played marimba and guitar. They released over ten albums. As a solo artist, he debuted with his first album '' Baka no Uta'' on June 23, 2010. His first physical single, " Kudaranai no Naka ni" was released on March 2, 2011, and peaked at number 17 on the Oricon Singles Chart. The subsequent singles – "Film", "Yume no Soto e", "Shiranai" (2012), and " Gag" (2013) – all charted in the top 10. His second album, ''Episode'', released on September 28, 2011, peaked at number five. Hoshino's third album, ''Stranger'', followed on May 1, 2013. It peaked at number two on the Oricon Albums Chart and was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). Since 2011, Hoshino has co-hosted the Ustream program with Ichirō Yamaguchi of Sakanaction. In 2014, the program officially chan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Noriko Eguchi
is a Japanese film and television actress. She became a student in the theater troupe Tokyo Kandenchi in 2000, and made her film debut in 2002 with Takashi Miike's ''Shangri-La''. She had her first starring role in Yuki Tanada's ''Moon and Cherry'' in 2004. Filmography Films *''Shangri-La'' (2002) *''Moon and Cherry'' (2004) *''Josee, the Tiger and the Fish'' (2003) *'' All About My Dog'' (2005) *'' Heart, Beating in the Dark'' (2005) *'' Memories of Matsuko'' (2006) *'' One Million Yen Girl'' (2008) *'' Fine, Totally Fine'' (2008) *'' Yuriko's Aroma'' (2010) as Yuriko *'' Heaven's Story'' (2010) *'' Patisserie Coin de rue'' (2011) *'' We Can't Change the World. But, We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia.'' (2011) *'' The Story of Yonosuke'' (2013) as Kyōko Kogure *'' Close-Knit'' (2017) *'' Asahinagu'' (2017) *''Tornado Girl'' (2017) *'' Just Only Love'' (2019) as Sumire *''My Girlfriend is a Serial Killer'' (2019) *''Stolen Identity 2'' (2020) *''Masked Ward'' (2020) *''My Name ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayu Matsuoka
is a Japanese actress. She has been awarded the Tama best Emerging Actress Award and Fumiko Yamaji Freshman Actress Award in 2016. She gained international attention as an ambassador of the Tokyo International Film Festival for 2017 and her role in the Palme d’Or winning film '' Shoplifters''. Personal life On June 7, 2024, Matsuoka announced her marriage to Hey! Say! JUMP member Daiki Arioka. Filmography Film Television Dubbing roles ;Live-action *''Jurassic World'' – Gray Mitchell ( Ty Simpkins) ;Animation *''Cars 3'' – Cruz Ramirez *''DC League of Super-Pets ''DC League of Super-Pets'' is a 2022 American animated superhero film produced by Warner Animation Group, DC Entertainment, and Seven Bucks Productions, and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Produced and directed by Jared Stern, who co- ...'' – PB Awards and nominations References External links Official website * {{DEFAULTSORT:Matsuoka, Mayu 1995 births Living people Japanese ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodansha Manga Award
is one of Japan's major manga awards. The event is sponsored by publisher Kodansha. It has been awarded annually for serialized manga in its third iteration since 1977. Categories The award was originally called the until 1968. In 1970, it was named . The second version lasted until 1976. The company decided to create multiple categories thereafter. The award once was given out in four categories: , , children A child () is a human being between the stages of childbirth, birth and puberty, or between the Development of the human body, developmental period of infancy and puberty. The term may also refer to an unborn human being. In English-speaking ..., and general. The award was formalized into the present ceremony with initially offering categories only for and in 1977. The first award for the general category was in 1982, and the first children's category award was in 2003. The children's category was merged into the and categories starting in 2015. Each winning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shun Oguri
is a Japanese people, Japanese actor and Voice acting in Japan, voice actor, son of stage director Tetsuya Oguri, and the youngest of 3 siblings, including older brother Ryo, who is also an actor. He started in small roles as extra in the works in which his father and brother worked. He began his official acting career at the age of 13 in the TV drama ''Hachidai Shogun Yoshimune'' (1995). With over 100 credits to his name, Oguri has an extensive Japanese filmography, which includes ''Lupin the 3rd (film), Lupin the 3rd'', ''Crows Zero'' and ''Gintama (film), Gintama''. He directed his first film in 2010, ''Surely Someday'', a drama in which he had a cameo role. Oguri made his Hollywood debut in ''Godzilla vs. Kong'' in 2021. As a voice actor, in 2005, he lent his voice in ''Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa'' as Alfons Heiderich, as well as other characters in other series. Career Oguri made his television debut in NHK's drama ''Hachidai Shogun Yoshimune''. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuhiro Doi
is a Japanese television director, television and film director. Education Nobuhiro Doi graduated from Waseda University School of Economics and Politics. Works TV series *'':ja:青い鳥 (テレビドラマ), Aoi Tori'' (1997) *''Terms for a Witch, Majo no Jōken'' (1999) *''Beautiful Life (Japanese TV series), Beautiful Life'' (2000) *''Strawberry on the Shortcake'' (2001) *''Friends (2002 TV series), Friends'' (2002, miniseries) *''Season of the Sun (2002 miniseries), Season of the Sun'' (2002s) *''Good Luck!!'' (2003) *''Nemuri no Mori'' (2014) *''Kōnodori'' (2015-2017) *''Quartet (Japanese TV series), Quartet'' (2017) *''In This Corner of the World'' (2018) Films *''Be with You (2004 film), Be with You'' (2004) *''Nada Sōsō (film), Nada Sōsō'' (2006) *''Hanamizuki'' (2010) *''The Wings of the Kirin'' (2012) *''Flying Colors (2015 film), Flying Colors'' (2015) *''The Voice of Sin'' (2020) *''We Made a Beautiful Bouquet'' (2021) *''Unreachable'' (2025) *''Hiraba no T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodansha Manga Awards
is one of Japan's major manga awards. The event is sponsored by publisher Kodansha. It has been awarded annually for serialized manga in its third iteration since 1977. Categories The award was originally called the until 1968. In 1970, it was named . The second version lasted until 1976. The company decided to create multiple categories thereafter. The award once was given out in four categories: , , children A child () is a human being between the stages of childbirth, birth and puberty, or between the Development of the human body, developmental period of infancy and puberty. The term may also refer to an unborn human being. In English-speaking ..., and general. The award was formalized into the present ceremony with initially offering categories only for and in 1977. The first award for the general category was in 1982, and the first children's category award was in 2003. The children's category was merged into the and categories starting in 2015. Each winning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
