X-Cross
is a 2007 Japanese action horror film directed by Kenta Fukasaku, based on the novel by Nobuyuki Jōkō. The film stars Nao Matsushita, Ami Suzuki, Shoko Nakagawa, Maju Ozawa, and Hiroyuki Ikeuchi. Plot Recovering from a failed love affair, Shiyori Mizuno and her best friend Aiko Hiuke decide to travel to the country on vacation. Arriving at a village, the two friends soon discover the villagers are all a part of a brutal cult. Cast * Nao Matsushita as Shiyori Mizuno * Ami Suzuki as Aiko Hiuke * Shoko Nakagawa as Yayoi Tachibana * Maju Ozawa as Reika Saionji * Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Keiichi Asamiya * Ayuko Iwane as Shizuka Mononobe * Nozomu Iwao as Akira Mononobe :* Rikiya Koyama as Akira Mononobe's voice * Yoshiyuki Morishita as Yae * Kyōji Kamui * Takashi Nishina Music The film's ending theme song is by Aly & AJ. Ami Suzuki covered the song under the pseudonym "Ami Suzuki Joins Aly & AJ" to promote the film. Home media ''X-Cross'' was released in the U.S. on Blu-ray by Medi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Kenta Fukasaku
is a Japanese filmmaker and screenwriter. He is the son of film director Kinji Fukasaku and actress Sanae Nakahara. Biography He made his writing debut in the popular Japanese cult film ''Battle Royale (film), Battle Royale'', which his father directed. He wrote the screenplay to the sequel, ''Battle Royale II: Requiem'', and took over directing when his father died of cancer. The film was released in Japan during the winter of 2003 in film, 2003. In 2005 in film, 2005, he directed a film called which starred ''Battle Royales Tarō Yamamoto. His adaptation of the manga ''Sukeban Deka'' was released in 2006 in film, 2006, under the title ''Yo-Yo Girl Cop''. He also directed horror film ''X-Cross''. Filmography Actor * ''The_Challenge_(1982_film), The Challenge'' (1982) Screenwriter * ''Battle Royale (film), Battle Royale'' (2000) * ''Battle Royale II: Requiem'' (2003) Director * ''Battle Royale II: Requiem'' (2003) * ''Under the Same Moon (2005 film), Under the Same Moon'' (2 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Potential Breakup Song
"Potential Breakup Song" is a song co-written and performed by pop rock duo Aly & AJ and is the first single from their third studio album, '' Insomniatic''. It was released on June 26, 2007, going on to top many video countdowns, and becoming Aly & AJ's most successful single to date. In November 2020, the song saw a resurgence in popularity due to its widespread use on the app TikTok, receiving over 26 million viewers for the month. The song was certified platinum by the RIAA for sales over 1,000,000 copies. ''Time'' magazine ranked "Potential Breakup Song" the ninth-best song of 2007. The song received generally positive reviews from other music critics as well, many praising its lyrical content and its maturity, as well as the "adventurous" synth-based production. In December 2020, the duo released a re-recording of the song with explicit lyrics. Background and composition There are two versions of this song played on the radio. One is the official album version, which i ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ami Suzuki
is a Japanese recording artist, DJ, and actress from Zama, Kanagawa, Japan. Following her late 90s fame as a popular teen idol, Suzuki went on to become known for her self-penned lyrics and music production. In 2000, Suzuki entered a legal battle with her management company, which resulted her being Blacklisting, blacklisted from the entertainment industry. Suzuki independently released two singles before signing to Avex Trax in 2005. Suzuki has also made a name for herself in the acting field, starring in various movies, television series, and musicals. Biography 1998: ''Asayan'' While attending high school, Suzuki auditioned for Japanese talent show ''Asayan'', which was searching for a young vocalist under the direct guidance of Tetsuya Komuro. She preferred athletics at the time and was reluctant to travel from her home in Kanagawa, but was convinced by a friend. From 13,500 contestants, only five girls were chosen to be in the final round, and 15-year-old Suzuki was vote ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
is a Japanese actor. Ikeuchi's mother is Salvadoran and his father is Japanese. He is an avid martial artist, notably holding a black belt in judo, and is also a keen fisherman. Career Ikeuchi played a supporting role as General Miura in Wilson Yip's ''Ip Man''. He also appeared in Kiyoshi Kurosawa's ''Charisma''. He recently appeared as the main antagonist in the 2017 John Woo film '' Manhunt'' Filmography Film * ''Tokimeki Memorial'' (1997) * ''Dream Studium'' (1997) * ''Blues Harp'' (1999) * ''Charisma'' (1999) * '' Space Travelers'' (2000) * ''Chicken Heart'' (2002) * ''The Boat to Heaven'' (2003) * ''Karaoke Terror'' (2003) * ''Warau Iemon'' (2004) * ''Female'' (2005) * ''Hazard'' (2005) * '' Love My Life'' (2006) * ''Dolphine Blue'' (2007) * ''X-Cross'' (2007) * ''Ip Man Ip Man (born Ip Kai-man; 1 October 1893 – 2 December 1972), also known as Yip Man, was a Chinese martial arts grandmaster. He became a teacher of the martial art of Wing Chun when he was 20. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yoshihiro Ike
is a Japanese composer, music arranger, and bassist. He is best known for scoring and composing music for film, TV dramas, anime and video games. He has worked on over 100 titles in the last 20 years. His most recognized composing works are ''AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo'' series (2002–present), ''Kamichu!'' (2005), ''Kaseifu no Mita'' (2011), ''Tiger & Bunny'' (2011), '' Saint Seiya: Legend of Sanctuary'' (2014), '' Inuyashiki'' (2017), '' B: The Beginning'' (2018), and '' Dororo'' (2019). His score for the anime film, '' Blood: The Last Vampire'', was nominated for the 2000 UK Music Awards under the soundtrack category, and subsequently awarded the top prize at the Japan Media Arts Festival in 2001 by the Agency for Cultural affairs. On May 17, 2019, Anime Expo announced Yoshihiro Ike will be holding an orchestral concert at Anime Expo 2019. Ike's collection of anime soundtracks from ''Tiger & Bunny'', ''Saint Seiya'', '' B: The Beginning'', and ''Dororo'' as well as his wor ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Rikiya Koyama
is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator currently affiliated with Haiyuza Theatre Company. He has done popular voicing roles in '' Hajime no Ippo'', ''Utawarerumono'', '' Kamen no Maid Guy'' and ''Yakuza'', and has become well known for voicing Yamato in ''Naruto Shippuden'' and Kogoro Mouri (second voice, 2009–present) in ''Case Closed''. In addition, he is known for voicing rather tall or massive inhuman villains like Coyote Starrk in ''Bleach'', Fukuro in '' Fairy Tail'' and Deep Sea King in '' One Punch Man''. He is the official dub-over artist of George Clooney, Kiefer Sutherland, Dwayne Johnson and Ma Dong-seok. In addition, he dubbed many roles of Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves and Guy Pearce. Biography By the time Koyama was in high school, his voice had already taken on the quality it has today, and when he answered the phone at the time, his own aunt would sometimes mistake him for his father. After attending Ritsumeikan Junior and Senior High School, Ko ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yoshiyuki Morishita
is a Japanese actor. He has appeared in more than eighty films since 1996. Selected filmography Film Television References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Morishita, Yoshiyuki 1962 births Living people Male actors from Tokyo Japanese male film actors Japanese male television actors ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nao Matsushita
is a Japanese actress and singer. Personal life Nao was born in Ikoma, Nara on 8 February 1985 and grew up in Kawanishi, Hyōgo. Winning Japan's Elite Model Look started her modeling career in earnest. She attended the Tokyo College of Music. Discography Singles #[2007.07.11] Moonshine ~Tsukiakari~ (Moonshine~月あかり~) #[2007.12.19] Rain #[2008.02.27] Nagareru Kumo Yori mo Hayaku (流れる雲よりもはやく) Albums #[2006.10.18] dolce #[2007.10.10] poco A poco #[2008.02.27] Eiga Chest Original Soundtrack (映画「チェスト」オリジナル・サウンドトラック) #[2009.02.04] pf Filmography Television * ''Ko inu no warutu'' (2004) Nao plays the Minute Waltz. * ''Proof of the Man, Ningen no Shōmei'' (2004) as Michiko Asaeda * ''Koizora, Sky of Love'' (2008) as Sakurai Minako * ''Honjitsu mo Hare. Ijo Nashi'' (2009) as Saimon Ulala * '' Ohitorisama (2009)'' * ''GeGeGe no Nyōbō, GEGEGE no Nyobo'' (2010) as Nunoe Iida * ''Control'' (2011) ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Shoko Nakagawa
is a Japanese tarento, media personality, singer, actress, Voice acting in Japan, voice actress, illustrator, YouTuber, and cosplayer. Also known by her nickname , she is best known as the presenter of ''Pokémon Sunday'', and as the performer of the opening theme from the anime ''Gurren Lagann''. Biography Born and raised in Greater Tokyo Area, Tokyo metropolitan area to her father, Katsuhiko Nakagawa, actor and musician, and her mother Keiko Nakagawa, a great-granddaughter of :ja:伊藤一隆, Kazutaka Ito, who is known for introducing and promoting the salmon and trout hatchery business. Her father died of leukemia on September 17, 1994 when she was 9. Nakagawa found escape from bullies by connecting with ''Pokémon'' when she was in 5th grade. "When I was a kid, I didn't have friends, but I did have ''Pokémon''." In the 2006 book , she wrote that her legal name was rather than , which she had been using for most of her life. At the time of her birth, she and her mother had ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2007 Horror Films
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Japanese Slasher Films
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