Hiromitsu Kitayama (北山宏光, Kitayama Hiromitsu; born September 17, 1985) is a Japanese idol, singer and actor, under…Hiromitsu Kitayama (北山宏光, Kitayama Hiromitsu; born September 17, 1985) is a Japanese idol, singer and actor, under Tobe, former member of Johnny & Associates boy band Kis-My-Ft2. Kitayama has also appeared in many television drama series such as Kazoku Gari (as Suzuki Keitoku) and in musicals such as Let's Sing a Song of Love (celebrating 40 years of Kansai TV). Kitayama left the group and the agency on 31 August 2023.
Aya Ueto (上戸 彩, Ueto Aya; born September 14, 1985) is a Japanese actress, singer and television personality. In 1997…Aya Ueto (上戸 彩, Ueto Aya; born September 14, 1985) is a Japanese actress, singer and television personality. In 1997, Ueto participated in the seventh Japan Bishōjo Contest, where she won the special jury prize. Soon thereafter, Ueto joined the talent agency Oscar Promotion and began taking singing, dancing and acting lessons. In 1999, she formed the girl group Z-1 with three fellow Japan Bishōjo Contest participants. The group disbanded in 2002 and later that year, Ueto signed with Pony Canyon and released "Pureness", her debut single as a lead artist. She has since released five studio albums which have spawned ten Oricon top-ten singles. At the age of thirteen, Ueto made her acting debut in the 1999 thriller Satsujinsha: Killer of Paraiso. In 2001, Ueto appeared in the sixth season of the TBS drama 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei. Her portrayal of a high school student with gender dysphoria garnered critical acclaim and led to several leading roles and advertising endorsements, establishing Ueto as one of Japan's most recognizable faces. Since 2004, Ueto has held the annual title of CM Queen five times. Ueto has won two Television Drama Academy Awards – one for Best Actress for her performance in the sports drama series Ace o Nerae! (2004) and one for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the human drama Nagareboshi (2010). She subsequently starred in the remake of Attention Please (2006), the banking drama Hanzawa Naoki (2013) and Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon (2014). Ueto ventured onto the big screen as the lead in Ryuhei Kitamura's 2003 blockbuster Azumi, which earned her a nomination for a Japan Academy Award for Best Actress. She went on to star in its sequel, Azumi 2: Death or Love (2005), and Thermae Romae (2012), the adaptation of Mari Yamazaki's manga series of the same name. In 2017, Ueto starred in the feature film adaptation of the drama series Hirugao.
Yu Aoi (蒼井 優, Aoi Yū; born August 17, 1985) is a Japanese actress and model. She made her film debut as Shiori Tsuda in…Yu Aoi (蒼井 優, Aoi Yū; born August 17, 1985) is a Japanese actress and model. She made her film debut as Shiori Tsuda in Shunji Iwai's 2001 film All About Lily Chou-Chou. She subsequently portrayed Tetsuko Arisugawa in Hana and Alice (2004), also directed by Iwai, Kimiko Tanigawa in the hula dancing film Hula Girls and Hagumi Hanamoto in the 2006 live-action adaptation of the Honey and Clover manga series. She has won numerous awards for her performances on screen, including the Japan Academy Prize and Kinema Junpo Awards for best supporting actress in 2007 for Hula Girls and Rookie of the Year for continued performances in the field of Films in Media and Fine Arts by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan in 2009.
Tatsuya Isaka (伊阪 達也, Isaka Tatsuya; born July 12, 1985, in Ishikawa Prefecture) is a Japanese actor. He played Ichigo…Tatsuya Isaka (伊阪 達也, Isaka Tatsuya; born July 12, 1985, in Ishikawa Prefecture) is a Japanese actor. He played Ichigo Kurosaki in the rock musical Bleach.
Toma Ikuta (生田 斗真, Ikuta Tōma; born October 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor known for his roles in Hanazakari no Kimitachi…Toma Ikuta (生田 斗真, Ikuta Tōma; born October 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor known for his roles in Hanazakari no Kimitachi e, Honey & Clover, Sensei!, Maō and Ouroboros. He also starred in feature films, notably Hanamizuki, Ningen Shikkaku and Brain Man.
Aya Hirayama (平山 あや, Hirayama Aya; born January 13, 1984) is a Japanese actress who has appeared in various films…Aya Hirayama (平山 あや, Hirayama Aya; born January 13, 1984) is a Japanese actress who has appeared in various films including Waterboys (2001) and Lovers' Kiss (2003). Hirayama was born in Kuroiso, Tochigi, Japan, which is now part of Nasushiobara. Aya made her acting debut in 1999 with Tengoku no Kiss, a Nippon Television drama, at the age of 15. Subsequently, she established herself as a television regular with appearances in many Japanese TV dramas. In 2001, Hirayama played significant parts in the television drama Fighting Girl and the film Waterboys. Hirayama's most notable acting role to date is her leading appearance as Yoko in the 2004 South Korean movie Fighter in the Wind. In 2005, Hirayama played the title character Haruka in the Japanese television drama Haruka 17.
Jun Matsumoto (松本 潤, Matsumoto Jun; born August 30, 1983) is a Japanese singer, actor, radio host, and model. He was a…Jun Matsumoto (松本 潤, Matsumoto Jun; born August 30, 1983) is a Japanese singer, actor, radio host, and model. He was a member and concert producer of the boy band Arashi (started under Johnny & Associates, later under Starto Entertainment). He is also a production advisor for other groups. Matsumoto began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of 12. With the taking over of Johnny's artists by Starto Entertainment in 2023, he, as well as the other members became part of the agency as part of Arashi, with the group being under agent contract. He became independent in 2024 for individual activities, remaining with the agency until the end of activities of the group, on May 31, 2026. Best known to Japanese television drama audiences for his portrayal as Tsukasa Dōmyōji in the 2005 television drama series Boys Over Flowers, for which he won GQ Japan's Man of the Year Award under the singer/actor category for his work in the drama, prior to his debut as a singer with Arashi in 1999, Matsumoto started an acting career when he was cast as Teddy Duchamp for the stage play Stand by Me, which was based on the film of the same name. Since then, he has gone on to appear in numerous dramas and movies, receiving a number of awards and nominations for his roles. With the end of activities of his group in May 2026, Matsumoto plans on concentrating on his acting career.
Asami Mizukawa (水川 あさみ, Mizukawa Asami; born July 24, 1983) is a Japanese actress. She made her debut in 1996 at age 13…Asami Mizukawa (水川 あさみ, Mizukawa Asami; born July 24, 1983) is a Japanese actress. She made her debut in 1996 at age 13 in an advertisement for Asahi Kasei's "Hebel Haus". In 2000, she won the Grand Prix at the “3rd Miss Tokyo Walker” competition (the first winner was Chiaki Kuriyama) and gained the supporting role in the 2002 J-horror film Dark Water. She has since appeared in many films, television dramas, and commercials.
Risa Goto (後藤 理沙, Goto Risa; born June 18, 1983) is a former Japanese actress and gravure idol. She was born in Ukiha…Risa Goto (後藤 理沙, Goto Risa; born June 18, 1983) is a former Japanese actress and gravure idol. She was born in Ukiha, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. She is previously signed to the talent agency, JMO.
Nakamura Shichinosuke II (二代目 中村 七之助, Nidaime Nakamura Shichinosuke) (born May 18, 1983) is a Japanese Kabuki, theatre…Nakamura Shichinosuke II (二代目 中村 七之助, Nidaime Nakamura Shichinosuke) (born May 18, 1983) is a Japanese Kabuki, theatre, TV, and film actor. He was born Takayuki Namino (波野 隆行, Namino Takayuki), the second son of famed Kabuki performer, Nakamura Kanzaburō XVIII. Unlike many kabuki actors, who specialize in a single type of role, Shichinosuke plays both male (tachiyaku) and female (onnagata) parts.
Ryuhei Matsuda (松田 龍平, Matsuda Ryūhei; born May 9, 1983) is a Japanese film and television actor. Matsuda's best known…Ryuhei Matsuda (松田 龍平, Matsuda Ryūhei; born May 9, 1983) is a Japanese film and television actor. Matsuda's best known film roles include the young and desirable samurai Sōzaburō Kanō in Taboo and the rock star Ren Honjo in Nana.
Noriko Shiina (椎名 法子, Shīna Noriko; born 22 November 1982, Japan) is a Japanese actress, tarento, and singer. Shiina is…Noriko Shiina (椎名 法子, Shīna Noriko; born 22 November 1982, Japan) is a Japanese actress, tarento, and singer. Shiina is represented with Someday. She graduated from Horikoshi High School. Shiina's husband is former footballer Kiyoshi Saito.
Kyoko Fukada (深田 恭子, Fukada Kyōko; born 2 November 1982) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is represented by the…Kyoko Fukada (深田 恭子, Fukada Kyōko; born 2 November 1982) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is represented by the agency Horipro. She won the award for Best Actress at the Yokohama Film Festival for Kamikaze Girls.
Hisako Shirata (白田 久子, しらたひさこ, Shirata Hisako; born 17 August 1982 in Kōchi, Kōchi) is a Japanese actress, fashion…Hisako Shirata (白田 久子, しらたひさこ, Shirata Hisako; born 17 August 1982 in Kōchi, Kōchi) is a Japanese actress, fashion model and beauty pageant titleholder. Shirata's affiliation office originally Flos, after passing through Blenden on the way, as of 2013 she is no with Adesso. She graduated from Horikoshi High School. Shirata has an older brother who is nine years older.
Junri Namigata (波形 純理, Namigata Junri; born 5 July 1982) is a Japanese tennis player. Her career-high WTA singles…Junri Namigata (波形 純理, Namigata Junri; born 5 July 1982) is a Japanese tennis player. Her career-high WTA singles ranking is 105, which she reached in February 2011. Her career-high doubles ranking is 101, achieved May 2015.
Tatsuya Fujiwara (藤原 竜也, Fujiwara Tatsuya; born May 15, 1982) is a Japanese actor. Internationally, he is best known…Tatsuya Fujiwara (藤原 竜也, Fujiwara Tatsuya; born May 15, 1982) is a Japanese actor. Internationally, he is best known for his leading roles as Shuya Nanahara in the Battle Royale films, Light Yagami in the Death Note films, Kaiji Itō in the Kaiji films, and Rikuhiko Yuki in Hideo Nakata's The Incite Mill. In 2014, he portrayed the villain Shishio Makoto in the live action Rurouni Kenshin films.
Kasumi Nakane (仲根かすみ, Nakane Kasumi) () is a Japanese model, gravure idol, and actress born on 1982-04-03 in…Kasumi Nakane (仲根かすみ, Nakane Kasumi) () is a Japanese model, gravure idol, and actress born on 1982-04-03 in Higashiōsaka, Osaka and raised in Tokyo, Japan. Her birth name was Kasumi Nakasone (仲宗根かすみ, Nakasone Kasumi), and she formerly worked under the name Kasumi Ue (植可澄美, Ue Kasumi). She graduated from the private Horikoshi High School, the same school attended by talent such as Yoko Minamino, Yōko Oginome, Ai Katō, and Masumi Miyazaki.
Hidenori Tokuyama (徳山 秀典, Tokuyama Hidenori; born January 30, 1982) is a Japanese actor and singer. A fan of tokusatsu…Hidenori Tokuyama (徳山 秀典, Tokuyama Hidenori; born January 30, 1982) is a Japanese actor and singer. A fan of tokusatsu, Tokuyama has had a role in several series, most notably Sou Yaguruma/Kamen Rider TheBee/Kamen Rider KickHopper in Kamen Rider Kabuto and Hiroto Sutō/Go-on Gold in Engine Sentai Go-onger.
Chie Tanaka (田中 千絵, Tanaka Chie; born August 17, 1981) is a Japanese model and actress who is based in Taiwan. She is…Chie Tanaka (田中 千絵, Tanaka Chie; born August 17, 1981) is a Japanese model and actress who is based in Taiwan. She is best known for her role as Tomoko in Cape No. 7, the second-highest-grossing film in Taiwanese cinematic history.
Nobuaki Kaneko (金子 ノブアキ, 金子 信昭, Kaneko Nobuaki; born 5 June 1981) is a Japanese drummer and actor. He is nicknamed…Nobuaki Kaneko (金子 ノブアキ, 金子 信昭, Kaneko Nobuaki; born 5 June 1981) is a Japanese drummer and actor. He is nicknamed Akkun (あっくん) and N.K. He is a member of the rock band Rize. He is represented with Itoh Company and his label is Illchill. He graduated from Horikoshi High School. Kaneko's father was Johnny Yoshinaga who was also a drummer, and his mother is singer Mari Kaneko. His younger brother is Kensuke Kaneko (known as KenKen) who is the bassist of Rize, and the brothers formed a rhythm section. In November 2013, Kaneko married a non-celebrity woman who is a former model.
Hisashi Iwakuma (岩隈 久志, Iwakuma Hisashi; born April 12, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He…Hisashi Iwakuma (岩隈 久志, Iwakuma Hisashi; born April 12, 1981) is a Japanese former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes from 2000 to 2004, Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles from 2005 to 2011, and Yomiuri Giants in 2019, and all of his time in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners from 2012 to 2017. Iwakuma retired in 2020 due to lingering shoulder issues that had prevented him from playing that year. Iwakuma made his professional debut with the Buffaloes in 2000. He was named a NPB All-Star in 2003 and 2004, and played in the 2004 Athens Olympics. He joined the Eagles in 2005. As the Eagles' reigning staff ace, Iwakuma won the Eiji Sawamura Award in 2008, and was also a NPB All-Star that year. He appeared in the 2009 World Baseball Classic for Japan. Iwakuma was posted to MLB after the 2010 season, but he failed to come to an agreement with the winning bidder. After the 2011 season, Iwakuma signed with the Mariners. He was an All-Star in 2013, as well as the third-place finisher for the 2013 American League Cy Young Award. On August 12, 2015, Iwakuma became the second Japanese player ever to pitch a no-hitter in MLB (joining Hideo Nomo, who threw two), throwing a three-walk, seven-strikeout 3–0 win over the Baltimore Orioles at Safeco Field. It was also his first MLB complete game and the Mariners' fifth no-hitter in team history.
Chiharu Niiyama (新山千春, Nīyama Chiharu; born January 14, 1981) is a Japanese actress, tarento, and former gravure idol.…Chiharu Niiyama (新山千春, Nīyama Chiharu; born January 14, 1981) is a Japanese actress, tarento, and former gravure idol. She is affiliated with Horipro.
Reika Hashimoto (橋本麗香, Hashimoto Reika; born December 25, 1980 in Tokyo) is a Japanese model and actress. She is of…Reika Hashimoto (橋本麗香, Hashimoto Reika; born December 25, 1980 in Tokyo) is a Japanese model and actress. She is of Japanese-Spanish heritage. Her father is an American citizen of Spanish descent. She has been working as a model since she was 10, and her acting debut was in the 1999 movie Hakuchi (directed by Makoto Tezuka, opposite Tadanobu Asano), and has performed in several movies. On television, she had a participation on TV Asahi's Profile and has performed in Chinese soap operas.
Junichi Okada (岡田 准一, Okada Jun'ichi; born November 18, 1980) is an actor, fight choreographer and a former member of…Junichi Okada (岡田 准一, Okada Jun'ichi; born November 18, 1980) is an actor, fight choreographer and a former member of Japanese boy band V6.
Nana Kondō (近藤 奈々, Kondō Nana; born January 21, 1980), better known by the stage name Nana Mizuki (水樹 奈々, Mizuki Nana)…Nana Kondō (近藤 奈々, Kondō Nana; born January 21, 1980), better known by the stage name Nana Mizuki (水樹 奈々, Mizuki Nana), is a Japanese voice actress, singer, and narrator. She is represented by the agency StarCrew. Mizuki was trained as an enka singer, releasing one single under her birth name in 1993 and made her debut as a voice actress in 1997. Her prominent roles include Hinata Hyuga in the long-running ninja series Naruto as well in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations, Tamao Tamamura in Shaman King 2001 and 2021, Colette Brunel in Tales of Symphonia, Fate Testarossa in Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha, Tsubasa Kazanari in Symphogear, Moka Akashiya in Rosario + Vampire, Tsubomi Hanasaki (Cure Blossom) in Heartcatch Precure! and Ann Takamaki in Persona 5. She also had official dubbing roles in live action version of Itazura na Kiss from Korea and Taiwan, as well in Hunger Games film series as Katniss Everdeen (played by Jennifer Lawrence). She is also known for dubbing Ariel Lin's roles. Mizuki released her first single, "Omoi", under the King Records label in 2000. One year later, she released her debut album, Supersonic Girl, in 2001. In the years that followed, Mizuki enjoyed modest success that concluded with the release of her single "Innocent Starter", which reached the top 10 Oricon singles chart, charting at No. 9. Since then, Mizuki's releases have charted steadily higher in Japan, establishing her as a successful singer in the country. In 2009, her album Ultimate Diamond reached #1, her first release to do so; while her single "Phantom Minds", released in 2010, also charted at #1. Mizuki is the first voice actress to top the weekly Oricon albums chart and the weekly Oricon singles chart since its inception in 1968.
Rie Tomosaka (ともさか りえ, Tomosaka Rie) is a Japanese actress and pop star from Mitaka-shi, Tokyo. She works for Itoh…Rie Tomosaka (ともさか りえ, Tomosaka Rie) is a Japanese actress and pop star from Mitaka-shi, Tokyo. She works for Itoh Company. From 1996 to 1997, she has released music under the name Eri Sakatomo (さかともえり, Sakatomo Eri).
Sayuri Katayama (片山 さゆり, Katayama Sayuri; previously 片山 沙有里) born July 3, 1979 is a Japanese singer, stage actress and…Sayuri Katayama (片山 さゆり, Katayama Sayuri; previously 片山 沙有里) born July 3, 1979 is a Japanese singer, stage actress and songwriter. She has played the role of Kou Seiya in the Sailor Moon musicals. As a songwriter, she is known as Sayuri.
Tsuyoshi Domoto (堂本 剛, Dōmoto Tsuyoshi; born April 10, 1979) is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, and…Tsuyoshi Domoto (堂本 剛, Dōmoto Tsuyoshi; born April 10, 1979) is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, and television personality. Along with Koichi Domoto (with whom he has no blood-relation), he is a member of Domoto, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Starto Entertainment (formerly of Johnny & Associates) and the record holder of Guinness World Records for having the record of the most consecutive number-one singles since their debut single.
Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII (十三代目 市川 團十郎, Jyūsandaime Ichikawa Danjūrō) (born 6 December 1977) is a Japanese Kabuki, film and…Ichikawa Danjūrō XIII (十三代目 市川 團十郎, Jyūsandaime Ichikawa Danjūrō) (born 6 December 1977) is a Japanese Kabuki, film and television actor, and stage producer. He is the eldest son and successor of the kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjūrō XII. He is known as a tachiyaku (actor specializing in male roles). In particular, he specializes in aragoto roles—a family tradition since 1660, beginning with his ancestor and founder of the Naritaya acting house, Ichikawa Danjūrō I. Prior to assuming his current title, Danjūrō was known as Ichikawa Ebizō XI (十一代目 市川 海老蔵, Jyūichidaime Ichikawa Ebizō), the eleventh holder of the Ebizō name.
Shinobu Otowa (音羽しのぶ, Otowa Shinobu; born March 16, 1977) is a Japanese enka singer. She was born as Chieko Yoshimura…Shinobu Otowa (音羽しのぶ, Otowa Shinobu; born March 16, 1977) is a Japanese enka singer. She was born as Chieko Yoshimura (吉村智恵子 Yoshimura Chieko) in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi.
Masahiro Matsuoka (松岡 昌宏, Matsuoka Masahiro; born January 11, 1977) is a Japanese drummer, actor and YouTuber. Former…Masahiro Matsuoka (松岡 昌宏, Matsuoka Masahiro; born January 11, 1977) is a Japanese drummer, actor and YouTuber. Former member of Tokio, a musical group under Starto Entertainment, formerly of Johnny & Associates. His nicknames are Mabo and Maa-kun. He starred as Shinichi Ozaki in Godzilla: Final Wars, and comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.
Anza Ohyama (Japanese: 大山 アンザ, Hepburn: Ōyama Anza; born May 4, 1976), also known as simply Anza (stylized in all…Anza Ohyama (Japanese: 大山 アンザ, Hepburn: Ōyama Anza; born May 4, 1976), also known as simply Anza (stylized in all caps), is a Japanese singer and theater actress best known as vocalist of the heavy metal band Head Phones President and for playing Sailor Moon in thirteen separate musical productions.
Yoshie Hayasaka (早坂 好恵, Hayasaka Yoshie; born 25 September 1975 in Naha, Okinawa) is a Japanese actress and singer.…Yoshie Hayasaka (早坂 好恵, Hayasaka Yoshie; born 25 September 1975 in Naha, Okinawa) is a Japanese actress and singer. Along with the ranking in the top 100 in the Oricon Singles Chart for several of her songs, her single "Zettai! Part 2" reached number 42. In 2003, she married the Japanese pro wrestler known as Super Delfin.
Kotono Shibuya (渋谷 琴乃, Shibuya Kotono; born 9 June 1975) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is known for starring as…Kotono Shibuya (渋谷 琴乃, Shibuya Kotono; born 9 June 1975) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is known for starring as Hitomi Nakayama in Bokura no Nanoka Kansensō 2 (1991), Sanae Misaki in Ai wa Dōda (1992), and Tomoko Ōno in Joyū Kyōko (2001). She released two singles from EMI Music Japan, and one of her songs was "Befriend", the ending theme of the tokusatsu series Shichisei Tōshin Guyferd.
Yumiko Takahashi (高橋 由美子, Takahashi Yumiko; born 7 January 1974, in Ōmiya-ku (formerly Ōmiya), Saitama, Saitama) is a…Yumiko Takahashi (高橋 由美子, Takahashi Yumiko; born 7 January 1974, in Ōmiya-ku (formerly Ōmiya), Saitama, Saitama) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is nicknamed "Good-P" short for Good Personality. She has had prominent roles in a number of television series, feature films and stage productions. As a singer she has released ten albums. Following the prominence of idols such as Momoe Yamaguchi in the 1970s, and Seiko Matsuda, Akina Nakamori, Kyoko Koizumi, and Yoko Minamino in the 1980s, the 1990s was characterized as the "Idol Winter" due to a decline in the genre's popularity. During this period, the media referred to Takahashi as "the last orthodox idol of the 20th century." She has been represented with several agencies, including Big Apple, Hirata Office, Toho Entertainment, and Konni.
Rimi Natsukawa (Japanese: 夏川 りみ, Hepburn: Natsukawa Rimi; born 9 October 1973) is a Japanese singer. She is best known…Rimi Natsukawa (Japanese: 夏川 りみ, Hepburn: Natsukawa Rimi; born 9 October 1973) is a Japanese singer. She is best known for her 2001 single "Nada Sōsō."
Takahiro Kimino (君野 貴弘, Kimino Takahiro; born 19 February 1973 in Hachiōji) is a Japanese retired high jumper. His…Takahiro Kimino (君野 貴弘, Kimino Takahiro; born 19 February 1973 in Hachiōji) is a Japanese retired high jumper. His personal best jump is 2.32 metres, achieved in September 1993 in Fukuoka. This is the former Japanese record and current Japanese university record. He competed at the 1999 World Championships without reaching the final.
Eriko Tamura (田村 英里子, Tamura Eriko; born on January 16, 1973, in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan), sometimes credited only as…Eriko Tamura (田村 英里子, Tamura Eriko; born on January 16, 1973, in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan), sometimes credited only as Eriko, is a Japanese actress and singer. Her anime series Idol Densetsu Eriko (Legendary Idol Eriko) has been syndicated worldwide, airing in such countries as France, Italy, India and Spain. In live action series, she portrayed Princess Yaeko in the television show Heroes and Mai, the villainess in the feature film Dragonball Evolution.
Saki Takaoka (高岡 早紀 (たかおか さき); born December 3, 1972) is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best actress at the…Saki Takaoka (高岡 早紀 (たかおか さき); born December 3, 1972) is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best actress at the 19th Hochi Film Award for Crest of Betrayal.
Claude Maki (真木蔵人, Maki Kurōdo) (born October 3, 1972) is a Japanese surfing and flight champion, actor and hip hop…Claude Maki (真木蔵人, Maki Kurōdo) (born October 3, 1972) is a Japanese surfing and flight champion, actor and hip hop singer, under the stage name A.K.T.I.O.N., from Akasaka, Tokyo. He is the eldest son of actor and singer Mike Maki. His mother is Bibari Maeda (前田 美波里, Maeda Bibari), a Japanese-American actress.
Hikari Ishida (Japanese: 石田ひかり, Hepburn: Ishida Hikari) (born May 25, 1972) is a Japanese actress. She starred along…Hikari Ishida (Japanese: 石田ひかり, Hepburn: Ishida Hikari) (born May 25, 1972) is a Japanese actress. She starred along with Megumi Odaka and Natsuki Ozawa in the TV-series Hana no Asuka-gumi!. She also released several singles and six albums and she had one minor hit with the song "Emerald no Suna". Ishida also made numerous commercials for hair products and released several photobooks and videos. Ishida has had at least one song appear on the NHK program Minna no Uta. She is the younger sister of Yuriko Ishida, who is also an actress.
Megumi Odaka (小高恵美, Odaka Megumi; born May 9, 1972, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a former Japanese idol, actress…Megumi Odaka (小高恵美, Odaka Megumi; born May 9, 1972, in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) is a former Japanese idol, actress and singer. She is best known for the role of Miki Saegusa in six Godzilla films released from 1989 to 1995.