Natsuki Ozawa (Japanese: 小沢 なつき, Hepburn: Ozawa Natsuki) (born April 19, 1972) is a Japanese singer, actress and AV…Natsuki Ozawa (Japanese: 小沢 なつき, Hepburn: Ozawa Natsuki) (born April 19, 1972) is a Japanese singer, actress and AV actress who has appeared in mainstream films and adult videos.
Ritsuko Tanaka (田中 律子, 田中 理津子, Tanaka Ritsuko; born 17 July 1971, in Setagaya, Tokyo) is a Japanese actress, tarento…Ritsuko Tanaka (田中 律子, 田中 理津子, Tanaka Ritsuko; born 17 July 1971, in Setagaya, Tokyo) is a Japanese actress, tarento and singer. She is formerly represented with Box Corporation. She is the president of the non-profit organization Aqua Planet. She is also the associated president of the Japan Sap Yoga and detoxification in Okinawa.
Risa Honda (本田 理沙, Honda Risa; born 27 May 1971) is a Japanese idol singer, actress and tarento who has appeared in a…Risa Honda (本田 理沙, Honda Risa; born 27 May 1971) is a Japanese idol singer, actress and tarento who has appeared in a number of television series, variety shows, videos, and magazines. Her real name is Kozue Honda (本田 こずえ, Honda Kozue). She was born in Nakatsu, Ōita. She is represented with the agency Prism.
Noriko Sakai (酒井 法子, Sakai Noriko; born February 14, 1971) is a Japanese singer and actress. Under her former stage…Noriko Sakai (酒井 法子, Sakai Noriko; born February 14, 1971) is a Japanese singer and actress. Under her former stage name Nori-P (のりピー, Noripī), Sakai released her first single, "Otoko no Ko ni Naritai" (男のコになりたい; "I Want to Be a Boy") on February 5, 1987, nine days short of her sixteenth birthday. Over 40,000 copies of the single were sold. She is particularly popular in Hong Kong and Taiwan. Her best-selling single to date is "Aoi Usagi". In August 2009, Sakai was arrested on suspicion of possession and abuse of drugs and sentenced to probation for three years. She divorced her husband Yūichi Takasō (高相 祐一, Takasō Yūichi) after the incident and temporarily stayed away from the media circle until her probation ended, at which she began rehearsals for the theater, and signed on with Office Nigun Niiba, as a first step towards returning to the media community. On May 1, 2021, she left Office Nigun Niiba and joined Smile.
Youki Kudoh (工藤 夕貴, Kudō Yūki; born 17 January 1971) is a Japanese actress and singer. She won the award for best…Youki Kudoh (工藤 夕貴, Kudō Yūki; born 17 January 1971) is a Japanese actress and singer. She won the award for best newcomer at the 6th Yokohama Film Festival for The Crazy Family. She also won the awards for best actress at the 16th Hochi Film Award and at the 1992 Blue Ribbon Award for War and Youth. Additionally, Kudoh has been nominated three times for Best Actress, in the 5th independent Spirit Award for Mystery Train, in the 15th Japanese Academy Prize for War and Youth, and in the 4th Golden Satellite Award for Snow Falling on Cedars.
Reiko Yasuhara (安原 麗子, Yasuhara Reiko; born October 18, 1969) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from…Reiko Yasuhara (安原 麗子, Yasuhara Reiko; born October 18, 1969) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Yokohama. She was a member of the group Shoujotai (少女隊).
Kumiko Takeda (武田 久美子, Takeda Kumiko; born August 12, 1968) is a Japanese gravure model and actress. In the 1980s and…Kumiko Takeda (武田 久美子, Takeda Kumiko; born August 12, 1968) is a Japanese gravure model and actress. In the 1980s and 1990s she gained significant popularity with her topless and nude picture books, during which time she also performed in movies where she would do body revealing and sex scenes.
Sayuri Iwai (Japanese: 岩井小百合, Hepburn: Iwai Sayuri; born 10 August 1968) is a retired Japanese actress and idol who had…Sayuri Iwai (Japanese: 岩井小百合, Hepburn: Iwai Sayuri; born 10 August 1968) is a retired Japanese actress and idol who had success in the 1980s. In 1983, she became the youngest female solo artist to have performed at the Nippon Budokan, aged fifteen years old, a record she still holds as of 2026.
Yōko Ishino (石野陽子, Ishino Youko, born 20 February 1968) is a Japanese actress and television personality (tarento). She…Yōko Ishino (石野陽子, Ishino Youko, born 20 February 1968) is a Japanese actress and television personality (tarento). She debuted in 1985 as a pop singer, first appeared on television in 1986 and performed comedy with Shimura Ken in the TV show "Shimura Ken's Daijobudaa".
Akiko Matsumoto (松本 明子, Matsumoto Akiko; born 8 April 1966 in Takamatsu, Kagawa) is a Japanese TV personality and…Akiko Matsumoto (松本 明子, Matsumoto Akiko; born 8 April 1966 in Takamatsu, Kagawa) is a Japanese TV personality and actress.
Yoshie Kashiwabara (柏原芳恵, Kashiwabara Yoshie; born on October 1, 1965) is a Japanese pop singer and actress currently…Yoshie Kashiwabara (柏原芳恵, Kashiwabara Yoshie; born on October 1, 1965) is a Japanese pop singer and actress currently signed under Freeload agency. In the early 1980s, she gained her popularity as a teen idol and made singing debut with single No.1. She represented Japan at the 1986 ABU Popular Song Contest.
Hiroaki Gōda (合田 浩章) (born March 24, 1965), is an anime director, screenwriter, animator, and character designer. His…Hiroaki Gōda (合田 浩章) (born March 24, 1965), is an anime director, screenwriter, animator, and character designer. His most notable contributions as a screenwriter and director include the numerous Oh My Goddess! anime adaptations.
Mayo Kawasaki (川﨑麻世, Kawasaki Mayo; born 1 March 1963, in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan) is a Japanese actor and singer. He…Mayo Kawasaki (川﨑麻世, Kawasaki Mayo; born 1 March 1963, in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan) is a Japanese actor and singer. He grew up in Hirakata, Osaka. His father is former actor Jo Azumi. His wife is Carolyn Kawasaki.
Mako Ishino (石野真子/眞子; born January 31, 1961), is a Japanese singer and actress. After being discovered by the…Mako Ishino (石野真子/眞子; born January 31, 1961), is a Japanese singer and actress. After being discovered by the talent-search show Star Tanjō!, she received a newcomer award at the 20th Japan Record Awards (1978). She has been selected to compete twice on the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen. Born in Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, she is the elder sister of actresses Yōko Ishino and Atsuko Ishino. Ishino is affiliated with From First Production Co., Ltd.
Hiroyuki Sanada (Japanese: 真田 広之; né Shimozawa; born 12 October 1960) is a Japanese actor and martial artist. He has…Hiroyuki Sanada (Japanese: 真田 広之; né Shimozawa; born 12 October 1960) is a Japanese actor and martial artist. He has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, a British Academy Television Award, a Japan Academy Film Prize, two Hochi Film Awards, a Mainichi Film Award, three Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actor, four Kinema Junpo Awards, and honors from the Yokohama Film Festival. In 2018, he received the Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon from the Japanese government for his "artistic developments, improvements, and accomplishments", and in 2025, Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world. Sanada began his career in the mid-1960s at the age of five, and was the protégé of actor Sonny Chiba. A black belt in Kyokushin karate, he initially gained prominence for his roles in Japanese and Hong Kong action films, later establishing himself as a dramatic actor. He is best known to international audiences for his roles as Ryuji Takayama in Ring (1998) where he played alongside Nanako Matsushima, who was also his co-star in a 1997 television drama A Story of Love. His role as the Fool in a production of the Shakespeare play King Lear (1999–2000) gave him theatrical attention, and led to his appointment as an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire in 2002. Beginning in the 2000s, Sanada grew his Hollywood presence with such roles as Seibei Iguchi in The Twilight Samurai (2002), Ujio in The Last Samurai (2003), and Kenji in Rush Hour 3 (2007). Sanada's appearances in Hollywood films include Sunshine (2007), Speed Racer (2008), The Wolverine, 47 Ronin (both 2013), Minions (2015), Life (2017), Avengers: Endgame (2019), Army of the Dead (2021), as Hanzo Hasashi / Scorpion in Mortal Kombat (2021), Bullet Train (2022), and John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023). He also had roles on Lost (2010) and the HBO series Westworld (2018–2020). Sanada gained awards for his role in the FX historical drama series Shōgun (2024) as Yoshii Toranaga, a fictionalized version of Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Yūko Asano (浅野 ゆう子, Asano Yūko; born 9 July 1960) is a Japanese actress and singer. She won the award for best actress…Yūko Asano (浅野 ゆう子, Asano Yūko; born 9 July 1960) is a Japanese actress and singer. She won the award for best actress at the 19th Japan Academy Prize for Kura. She was born in Kobe. Her biggest hit was "Sexy Bus Stop" released in 1976. It reached the No. 12 position on the Oricon chart list.
Miki Jinbo (神保 美喜, Jinbo Miki; born June 2, 1960, in Minato, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress and singer represented…Miki Jinbo (神保 美喜, Jinbo Miki; born June 2, 1960, in Minato, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress and singer represented by Staff-up.
Yuriko Yamamoto (山本 百合子, Yamamoto Yuriko; born February 13, 1960) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and…Yuriko Yamamoto (山本 百合子, Yamamoto Yuriko; born February 13, 1960) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, singer and narrator from Hino, Tokyo, affiliated with Aoni Production. Her debut role was as the titular character in Hello! Sandybell in 1981. She has voiced many major roles in 1980s series such as Minerva in Transformers: Super-God Masterforce and 1990s anime such as Fight! Iczer One, Gall Force, Saint Seiya, Magical Taruruto-kun, and RG Veda.
Kumiko Ohba (大場 久美子, Ōba Kumiko; born January 6, 1960, in Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese actress, singer, and…Kumiko Ohba (大場 久美子, Ōba Kumiko; born January 6, 1960, in Kawaguchi, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese actress, singer, and psychological counselor who is represented by Office Keiko. She is eldest of three siblings (one brother and one younger brother).
Hiroko Yai (Japanese: 矢井 弘子, Hepburn: Yai Hiroko; born February 12, 1959), better known by her stage name Nana Okada…Hiroko Yai (Japanese: 矢井 弘子, Hepburn: Yai Hiroko; born February 12, 1959), better known by her stage name Nana Okada (岡田 奈々, Okada Nana), is a Japanese actress and former idol singer.
Kimiko Ikegami (池上季実子, Ikegami Kimiko; born January 16, 1959) is an American-born Japanese actress. She is best known…Kimiko Ikegami (池上季実子, Ikegami Kimiko; born January 16, 1959) is an American-born Japanese actress. She is best known for playing the lead role of Gorgeous in the 1977 film House.
Sayuri Ishikawa (石川 さゆり, Ishikawa Sayuri; born January 30, 1958) is a Japanese enka singer who made her professional…Sayuri Ishikawa (石川 さゆり, Ishikawa Sayuri; born January 30, 1958) is a Japanese enka singer who made her professional debut in 1973. With a career nearing five decades, she is one of the most-recognized and successful enka singers in history. Ishikawa is a popular contestant on the annual NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen broadcast. Up till 2017, she has been invited to perform 40 times since 1977, the year she released her biggest hit, "Tsugaru Kaikyo-Fuyugeshiki". To date, she holds the record for the most appearances in the NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen for a female artist. She has released over 100 albums (including compilation albums) and more than 120 singles, of which a few were not enka, but rock and jazz music instead. Another of her biggest hits, "Amagi-goe", which was released in 1986, won her many awards, and many believe that it was this song that made her an icon as an A-list enka singer. Ishikawa appears in the Wim Wenders film "Perfect Days", which won the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.
Michiru Jo (城みちる, Jō Michiru; born 18 November 1957 in present day Kure, Hiroshima, Japan, as Kōtarō Jōya) is an actor…Michiru Jo (城みちる, Jō Michiru; born 18 November 1957 in present day Kure, Hiroshima, Japan, as Kōtarō Jōya) is an actor and J-pop musician in Japan. He first became famous when he applied to a Star Tanjō! audition at the age of 15. He released his first single, "Iruka ni Notta Shounen" ('The Boy Who Rode the Dolphin'), in 1973, which was his most well-known song. At the age of 20, he stopped singing to study at the Komazawa University in Tokyo, but then left at the age of 23 to return to Hiroshima. In Hiroshima, he lived with his parents and worked for them in their electrical appliance shop. He then got married when he was 25 and moved to Tokyo. His first child (a son) was born two years later. He soon divorced but then remarried again when he was 34, and not long after that, his daughter was born. His most famous television appearance was on the game show Takeshi's Castle during the late 1980s, where he played the role of one of the many henchmen working for Count Takeshi, portrayed by, Takeshi Kitano. Despite the rumours outside Japan, Michiru is not Takeshi Kitano's nephew. Most recently, he got a job on the local TV channel Hiroshima TV on a programme called "Susume, sports-genkimaru", where he talked about fishing once a month. The programme is still shown in Hiroshima, but it is unknown whether or not he is still on it. He is still listed as a "Class D Entertainer", which means that his appearance fee is between 1 and 2 million yen.
Goro Noguchi (野口 五郎, Noguchi Gorō; born 23 February 1956 in Mino, Gifu) is a Japanese singer and actor. His real name…Goro Noguchi (野口 五郎, Noguchi Gorō; born 23 February 1956 in Mino, Gifu) is a Japanese singer and actor. His real name is Yasushi Sato (佐藤 靖, Satō Yasushi). He debuted as a singer in 1971 and earned a spot on the Kohaku Utagassen in 1972 with his second single, "Aoi Ringo". He got his first number-one hit with "Amai Seikatsu" in 1974, and his second one with his next single, "Shitetsu Ensen" in 1975.
Hiromi Go (郷 ひろみ, Gō Hiromi; born October 18, 1955), is a Japanese singer, part of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. His…Hiromi Go (郷 ひろみ, Gō Hiromi; born October 18, 1955), is a Japanese singer, part of Sony Music Entertainment Japan. His real name is Hiromi Haratake (原武 裕美, Haratake Hiromi). In the 1970s, he was called the "New Big Three" (新御三家, shin gosanke) with Goro Noguchi and Hideki Saijo. He belonged to Johnny & Associates, but three years after debut in 1975, left the agency. He also effectively became the Japanese answer to Ricky Martin after his 1999 Japanese version of "Livin' la Vida Loca," which was called "Goldfinger '99". His stage name's initials are "HG", and that, combined with his remake of Ricky Martin's "Livin la Vida Loca" made him a direct and frequent target of comedian Hard Gay. Go featured Japanese hip hop musician Dohzi-T in his R&B-style song "Kimi Dake o," released on May 14, 2008. "Kimi Dake o" was included in his album Place to Be, and the remix of the song was included as a bonus track in Dohzi-T's album 12 Love Stories. Go appeared in the Canadian film Samurai Cowboy with Catherine Mary Stewart and Robert Conrad, which was released in 1993. He was also invited to the Japanese touring ice show Fantasy on Ice in 2014, where he performed live with figure skater and two-time Olympic champion, Yuzuru Hanyu, to the song "Ienai yo" (lit. "I can't say it") amongst others.
Harumi Naitō (内藤 はるみ, Naitō Harumi) (born July 26, 1955) also known professionally as Ai Asatsuki (朝月 愛, Asatsuki Ai)…Harumi Naitō (内藤 はるみ, Naitō Harumi) (born July 26, 1955) also known professionally as Ai Asatsuki (朝月 愛, Asatsuki Ai) and Harumi Komiyama (小見山はるみ, Komiyama Harumi) is a Japanese singer from Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. She graduated from Horikoshi High School. She is best known for performing the opening theme song "Doraemon" and the ending theme song "Doraemon Rumba" for the Doraemon anime series.
Hiiro Ishibashi (石橋 陽彩, Ishibashi Hiiro; born 24 August 2004) is a Japanese actor from Chiba Prefecture, affiliated…Hiiro Ishibashi (石橋 陽彩, Ishibashi Hiiro; born 24 August 2004) is a Japanese actor from Chiba Prefecture, affiliated with Avex Pictures. He is known for starring as Miguel in the Japanese dub of Coco (2017), Umi in Children of the Sea (2019), Yuga Ohdo in Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens, Ayato Yorita in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, Akatsuki Red in Mr. Villain's Day Off, and Taisei Onari in Shinkalion: Change the World.
Ichika Osaki (尾碕 真花, Osaki Ichika; born December 2, 2000) is a Japanese actress who is represented by Oscar Promotion.…Ichika Osaki (尾碕 真花, Osaki Ichika; born December 2, 2000) is a Japanese actress who is represented by Oscar Promotion. She is best known as Asuna/Ryusoul Pink in the 43rd Super Sentai series Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger.
Amane Shindō (進藤 あまね, Shindō Amane; born April 20, 2004) is a Japanese voice actress. She has voiced characters in the…Amane Shindō (進藤 あまね, Shindō Amane; born April 20, 2004) is a Japanese voice actress. She has voiced characters in the anime series Bermuda Triangle: Colorful Pastrale, Rebirth, and BanG Dream!, where she is also a member of the band Morfonica, serving as the vocalist and portraying the in-universe character Mashiro Kurata.
Fuku Suzuki (鈴木 福, Suzuki Fuku; born 17 June 2004) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo. A member of the talent agency…Fuku Suzuki (鈴木 福, Suzuki Fuku; born 17 June 2004) is a Japanese actor from Tokyo. A member of the talent agency Theatre Academy, he made his first appearance in 2006 on the NHK children's programme Inai Inai Baa! before earning a major role in Marumo no Okite and more recently the lead role in the television drama and film Kodomo Keisatsu. Suzuki has also featured as a tarento in various variety and quiz shows, most notably Waratte Iitomo! where he was a "holiday regular". His younger sister, Yume Suzuki, is also a child actress. As a singer, Suzuki is most famous for his 2011 collaboration with child actress Mana Ashida under the name "Kaoru to Tomoki, Tamani Mook". The duo released the hit single "Maru Maru Mori Mori!" which earned them a place on the music show Kōhaku Uta Gassen and the Special Award at the 53rd Japan Record Awards.
Aya Tademaru (Japanese: 蓼丸 綾, Hepburn: Tademaru Aya; born March 24, 1985) better known by the stage name Haruka Ayase…Aya Tademaru (Japanese: 蓼丸 綾, Hepburn: Tademaru Aya; born March 24, 1985) better known by the stage name Haruka Ayase (綾瀬 はるか), is a Japanese actress who started her career as a model in the year 2000. She has since become a leading actress in television and film. The Japan Times has referred to Ayase as "the Japanese version of Anne Hathaway". In 2018, she was named the most beautiful face in Japan.
Eri Ishida (石田 えり, Ishida Eri) is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 14th Japan…Eri Ishida (石田 えり, Ishida Eri) is a Japanese actress. She won the award for best supporting actress at the 14th Japan Academy Awards for Tsuribaka Nisshi 2, Tsuribaka Nisshi 3 and Tobu yume o shibaraku minai. She also won in that same category at the 9th Yokohama Film Festival for Chōchin and at the 13th Hochi Film Award for A Chaos of Flowers, Hope and Pain and Wuthering Heights.
Ayano Ōmoto (大本 彩乃, Ōmoto Ayano; born 20 September 1988), nicknamed Nocchi (のっち, stylized as NOCCHi), is a Japanese…Ayano Ōmoto (大本 彩乃, Ōmoto Ayano; born 20 September 1988), nicknamed Nocchi (のっち, stylized as NOCCHi), is a Japanese singer and dancer. She is known as one of the members of the Japanese electropop group Perfume.
Kayo Satō (佐藤佳代), known professionally as Yukiko Okada (岡田 有希子) (August 22, 1967 – April 8, 1986), was a Japanese…Kayo Satō (佐藤佳代), known professionally as Yukiko Okada (岡田 有希子) (August 22, 1967 – April 8, 1986), was a Japanese singer and actress, active in the mid-1980s. After winning a nationwide television show at age 15 in 1983, she debuted as an idol in 1984. Her death by suicide two years later led to a number of copycat suicides, a phenomenon that would bear her name.
Yōko Oginome (荻野目 洋子, Oginome Yōko; born December 10, 1968 in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan), married name Yōko…Yōko Oginome (荻野目 洋子, Oginome Yōko; born December 10, 1968 in Kashiwa, Chiba Prefecture, Japan), married name Yōko Tsujino (辻野 洋子, Tsujino Yōko), is a former pop idol, actress and voice actress, who gained popularity in the mid-1980s. Her fans often call her Oginome-chan. Her husband is Ryuso Tsujino. Oginome is affiliated with Rising Production.
Yuka Kashino (樫野 有香, Kashino Yuka; born 23 December 1988), nicknamed Kashiyuka (かしゆか; stylized as KASHIYUKA), is a…Yuka Kashino (樫野 有香, Kashino Yuka; born 23 December 1988), nicknamed Kashiyuka (かしゆか; stylized as KASHIYUKA), is a Japanese singer and dancer. She is known as one of the members of the electropop group Perfume.
Umika Kawashima (川島 海荷, Kawashima Umika; born March 3, 1994) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer. She is a…Umika Kawashima (川島 海荷, Kawashima Umika; born March 3, 1994) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer. She is a former member of the Japanese girl group 9nine. Her solo single "Maji de Koi Suru 5 Byō Mae/Ichigo Iro no Kimochi", on the Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai soundtrack, reached #46 on the Oricon chart. As an actress, she played in numerous Japanese TV series and movies.
Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (草彅 剛, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi; born July 9, 1974 in Seiyo, Ehime, Japan) is a Japanese actor, singer…Tsuyoshi Kusanagi (草彅 剛, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi; born July 9, 1974 in Seiyo, Ehime, Japan) is a Japanese actor, singer, television host, and a former member of SMAP, one of the best-selling boy bands in Asia.
Shioli Kutsuna (Japanese: 忽那 汐里, Hepburn: Kutsuna Shiori; born December 22, 1992) is an Australian-born Japanese…Shioli Kutsuna (Japanese: 忽那 汐里, Hepburn: Kutsuna Shiori; born December 22, 1992) is an Australian-born Japanese actress, known for her role as Ran Mori in Shinichi Kudo's Written Challenge!, Minami Maho in Beck (2010), Haru/Harumi in 125 Years Memory (2015), Yuki "Yukio" ("Yuki O.") Ohara in Deadpool 2 (2018) and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), and Rainy in the video game Death Stranding 2: On the Beach (2025). She plays Mitsuki in the Apple TV+ series Invasion (2021). In 2014, she won the Japan Academy Film Prize for Newcomer of the Year and is critically acclaimed in Japan and globally.
Tomoka Kurokawa (黒川智花; born August 1, 1989 in Tokyo) is a Japanese actress. She graduated from Horikoshi High School on…Tomoka Kurokawa (黒川智花; born August 1, 1989 in Tokyo) is a Japanese actress. She graduated from Horikoshi High School on February 18, 2008. She began attending Asia University in April 2008.
Ayana Sakai (酒井彩名, Sakai Ayana; born 16 May 1985) is a Japanese actress. She has appeared in more than twelve films…Ayana Sakai (酒井彩名, Sakai Ayana; born 16 May 1985) is a Japanese actress. She has appeared in more than twelve films since 1998.