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Takuya Kusakawa
, is a Japanese actor, singer, and dancer. He debuted as a member of the Japanese boy group Bullet Train, under Stardust Promotion in March 2012. Early life and career Kusakawa was born on 24 November 1994 in Tokyo. His family consists of his mother, father, and a younger brother, singer Naoya Kusakawa, who also pursued a career in music and acting. On 7 March 2012, Kusakawa joined the music group Bullet Train, replacing then-member Sho Takemura. Although he joined as the "main dancer", he had no prior dance experience at the time of his debut with the band. Filmography Film Television drama Web series Bibliography Photobooks *''London: Better than a Wall or a Floor'' (7 July 2017, Shufu to Seikatsusha) *''Consistency'' (8 April 2024, Gentosha References External links * * at Bullet Train * at Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes is an American review aggregator, review-aggregation website for film and television. The company was launched in Augu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo
Tokyo, officially the Tokyo Metropolis, is the capital of Japan, capital and List of cities in Japan, most populous city in Japan. With a population of over 14 million in the city proper in 2023, it is List of largest cities, one of the most populous urban areas in the world. The Greater Tokyo Area, which includes Tokyo and parts of six neighboring Prefectures of Japan, prefectures, is the most populous metropolitan area in the world, with 41 million residents . Lying at the head of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo is part of the Kantō region, on the central coast of Honshu, Japan's largest island. It is Japan's economic center and the seat of the Government of Japan, Japanese government and the Emperor of Japan. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government administers Tokyo's central Special wards of Tokyo, 23 special wards, which formerly made up Tokyo City; various commuter towns and suburbs in Western Tokyo, its western area; and two outlying island chains, the Tokyo Islands. Although most of the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōkōsei Restaurant
is a 2011 Japanese television series that is based on actual events. This television series stars Masahiro Matsuoka, a member of the J-pop band Tokio, as the lead character. This 9-episode television series was aired from 7 May 2011 to 2 July 2011 on Nippon Television network's "Saturday Dramas" program. ''Kokosei Restaurant'' garnered an average viewership rating of 10.68% throughout the Kanto region. Plot Shingo Muraki has voluntarily resigned from his job as a chef in a restaurant in Ginza after an argument with a customer. He reluctantly takes the job of advising a soon-to-open restaurant that is run by high-school students from his hometown. Along the way, Muraki faces many problems caused by the town council, who are anxious to justify the taxpayers' money is being used prudently. Cast * Masahiro Matsuoka as Shingo Muraki, a chef who previously moved to Tokyo to pursue his cooking career, ignoring his father's wish that he take over the family's temple. However, he moves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dōse Mō Nigerarenai
is a Japanese romance novel, romance josei manga, ''josei'' manga series written and illustrated by Kazumi Kazui. It is published by Shogakukan, with serialization on the ''Petit Comic'' manga magazine from July 8, 2011, to September 10, 2015, and is completed in ten volumes. It is published in French by Soleil Productions, Soleil. A live-action Japanese television drama, television drama series adaptation premiered in September 2021. Characters ; : ; : ; : ; : ; : Media Manga Volumes *1 (February 10, 2012) *2 (June 8, 2012) *3 (November 9, 2012) *4 (April 10, 2013) *5 (August 9, 2013) *6 (February 10, 2014) *7 (September 10, 2014) *8 (January 9, 2015) *9 (April 10, 2015) *10 (September 10, 2015) Drama On August 2, 2021, Mainichi Broadcasting System, MBS announced that it will produce a live-action television series adaptation. The series premiered on September 16, 2021, and is directed by Yō Kawahara, who is also writing scripts alongside Yuna Suzuki. Reception Volume 3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
My Androgynous Boyfriend
is a Japanese manga series by Tamekou. It was serial (literature), serialized in the monthly List of manga magazines, manga magazine ''Feel Young'' from February 2018 to March 2023. A Japanese television drama, television drama adaptation, titled ''Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu'', aired from April to June 2021, as part of Nippon TV's MokuDra F programming block. Plot Wako works as a manga editor at a publishing department, while her boyfriend, Meguru, is a model and a clerk at a clothing store with a large social media following. Meguru is part of the Genderless fashion in Japan, genderless fashion subculture and is knowledgeable about make-up and fashion, causing other people around the couple to tend to mistake the nature of their relationship, as well as Meguru's gender. Characters ; :Portrayed by: Ai Yoshikawa :Wako works as a manga editor at a publishing company. She does not pay attention to her looks often. ; :Portrayed by: Rihito Itagaki :Meguru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chiaki Kuriyama
is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She played Takako Chigusa in Kinji Fukasaku's 2000 film '' Battle Royale'', Gogo Yubari in Quentin Tarantino's 2003 film '' Kill Bill: Volume 1'', and Yuko Mizushima in Sion Sono's 2007 film ''Exte''. Life and career She was born in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki. Kuriyama was a popular model during Japan's child model boom in the mid-1990s. In 1997, she appeared in the photobooks ''Shinwa-Shōjo'' (''Girl of Myth'') and ''Shōjokan'' (''Girl's Residence''), photographed by Kishin Shinoyama. ''Shinwa-Shōjo'' became a best-seller but, as it contained some nudity, was discontinued by the publisher in 1999 after the institution of new anti–child pornography laws. She also posed as a model for the child fashion magazines '' Nicola'' (1997–2001) and '' Pichi Lemon'' (1996–2001). She had starring roles in the horror films ''Shikoku'' (1999) and '' Ju-on'' (2000). Chiaki also appeared in the 2000 action film '' Battle Royale'' as Takako Chigusa. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akane Hotta
is a Japanese actress, model and tarento. She is known for regularly appearing on the NTV morning show ''Zip!'' (2013–2015). Career In 2009, Hotta participated in the 12th National Beauty Pageant (Japan Bishōjo Contest). Taking that opportunity, she contracted with Oscar Promotion. On November 4, 2012, she won the first runner-up in the Miss Rikkyo University Pageant. In 2013, she hosted the football TV show called ''Ole! Ardija'' that aired on Television Saitama. From April 2013 to March 2015, she appeared as a regular guest on the NTV morning show ''Zip!''. In December 2014, she made her television drama debut in ''Koi Suru Gasshuku Menkyo!''. She appeared on the cover of the May 2014 issue of CanCam with Mizuki Yamamoto, she then started working as an exclusive model for the magazine. In March 2015, she graduated from Rikkyo University where she studied French literature. Personal life In April 2024, Hotta announced on her Instagram that she is married with a general man ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heisei Era
The was the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Akihito from 8 January 1989 until his abdication on 30 April 2019. The Heisei era started on 8 January 1989, the day after the death of the Emperor Hirohito, when his son, Akihito, acceded to the throne as the 125th Emperor. In accordance with Japanese customs, Hirohito was posthumously renamed "Emperor Shōwa" on 31 January 1989. Thus, 1989 corresponds to Shōwa 64 up until 7 January and from 8 January. The Heisei era ended on 30 April 2019 (Heisei 31), with the abdication of Akihito from the Chrysanthemum Throne. It was succeeded by the Reiwa era as then-crown prince Naruhito ascended the throne on 1 May midnight local time. History and meaning Shortly after the death of Emperor Hirohito on 7 January 1989, Keizō Obuchi, then- Chief Cabinet Secretary and later Prime Minister of Japan, hosted a press conference to announce the new era name "Heisei" for Emperor Akihito, and explained its mean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saki Aibu
is a Japanese actress. She is represented by Box Corporation. Filmography Drama *'' Water Boys'' (Fuji TV, 2003) as Atsumi Hayakawa *''Lion Sensei'' ( YTV, 2003) as Aya Onohara *''Itoshi Kimi e'' (Fuji TV, 2004) as Banri Agawa *''Gekidan Engimono Automatic'' (Fuji TV, 2004) as Sakurai *'' Ganbatte Ikimasshoi'' ( KTV, 2005) as Rie Yano *''Donmai'' (NHK, 2005) as Yū Satomi * ''Happy!'' ( TBS, 2006) as Miyuki Umino *''Attention Please'' (Fuji TV, 2006) as Yayoi Wakamura *''Regatta'' (TV Asahi, 2006) as Misao Odagiri *''Happy! 2'' (TBS, 2006) as Miyuki Umino *'' The Family'' (TBS, 2007) as Tsugiko Manpyō *''Attention Please Special: Hawaii Honolulu-hen'' (Fuji TV, 2007) as Yayoi Wakamura *''Ushi ni Negai o: Love & Farm'' (KTV, 2007) as Ayaka Fujii *''Utahime'' (TBS, 2007) as Suzu Kishida/Ruriko Matsunaka *''Zettai Kareshi'' (Absolute Boyfriend) (Fuji TV, 2008) as Izawa Riiko *''Attention Please Special: Australia Sydney-hen'' (Fuji TV, 2008) as Yayoi Wakamura *''Triangle'' (KTV, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuki Takahata
is a Japanese actor and singer who is represented by the talent agency Horipro. She attended Hosei University as an undergraduate student. Her song "Hitomi Hiraite" is the Japanese theme song for Meet the Robinsons. Personal life On November 19, 2024, Takahata was reported to be dating 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 Locke ... and was planning for marriage in the near future. Filmography TV series Film Dubbing ;Live-action ;Animation Theatre Awards and nominations References External links Official profile * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Takahata, Mitsuki 1991 births Living people Singers from Higashiōsaka Actresses from Osaka Prefecture Asadora lead actors Hosei University alumni 21st-century Japanese singers 21st-century Japanese women si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keiko Kitagawa
is a Japanese actress. She was an exclusive model for the Japanese '' Seventeen'' magazine from late 2003 to mid-2006, and quit modeling when she left the magazine. Her first acting role was Sailor Mars in the Sailor Moon live action show '' Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon'' (2003–2004), and after her role in the film '' Mamiya Kyōdai'', she left modeling to concentrate on acting. She has appeared in several films, including '' The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift'' (2006) and ''Handsome Suit'' (2008), and has played leading roles in the TV Dramas '' Mop Girl'' (2007), ''Homeroom on the Beachside'' (2008), '' Buzzer Beat'' (2009), ''Lady Saigo no Hanzai Profile'' (2011), and ''Akumu-chan'' (2012). Biography Kitagawa was born on August 22, 1986, in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. She grew up in Kobe, and lost many friends in the Great Hanshin earthquake in 1995. As a child, she wanted to be a doctor, but by the time she reached high school she was uncertain of what to do in the future. A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Your Home Is My Business!
is a Japanese television drama/comedy series, which premiered on NTV on July 13, 2016, starring Keiko Kitagawa in the lead role. Machi Sangenya is a real-estate salesperson whose motto is "There isn't a house I can't sell." A one-episode special, , aired in 2017. A sequel aired in 2019. Kazuyoshi Saito wrote to be the theme song of the sequel. Cast *Keiko Kitagawa as Machi Sangenya * Asuka Kudo as Seiji Niwano *Yudai Chiba as Satoshi Adachi *Ayako Imoto as Mika Shirasu * Hiroki Suzuki as Daisuke Hachinohe *Yuko Araki as Madoka Murota *Chikara Honda as Takuma Gota *Asami Usuda as Kokoro Tamaki *Zen Kajihara , (in Japanese) is a Japanese theatre actor. Originally a member of the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soko O Nantoka
is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Mikoto Asou. It was serialized in Hakusensha's manga magazine ''Melody'' from 2007 to August 28, 2018, with its chapters collected into 15 volumes. was adapted into two Japanese television drama series: one in 2012 and another in 2014. Characters ; : Portrayed by: Yuika Motokariya ; : Portrayed by: Ichikawa Ennosuke IV ; : Portrayed by: Megumi ; : Portrayed by: Waka Inoue ; : Portrayed by: Kohei Otomo References External links Official website for the TV series(defunct; link via the Wayback Machine The Wayback Machine is a digital archive of the World Wide Web founded by Internet Archive, an American nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California. Launched for public access in 2001, the service allows users to go "back in ...) * 2007 manga 2012 Japanese television series debuts 2014 Japanese television series debuts Hakusensha manga Hakusensha franchises Japanese television dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
