Leilani Yoshika Gaja (我謝 美佳 レイラニ, Gaja Yoshika Reirani; born February 12, 1985) is a Japanese model and actress from…Leilani Yoshika Gaja (我謝 美佳 レイラニ, Gaja Yoshika Reirani; born February 12, 1985) is a Japanese model and actress from Tokyo. Her stage name in Japan is Yoshika Katou (加藤 美佳, Katō Yoshika), and is used in nearly all of her appearances in drama and film. Her father is Taiwanese of Japanese descent and her mother is Hawaiian of Japanese descent, lending to her legal name Leilani (Hawaiian for 'heavenly lei'), and making her half-Japanese. Her first major role was as Yuka Osada, the Crane Orphnoch, in Kamen Rider 555.
Yuka Hirata (平田 裕香, Hirata Yuka; born September 15, 1983) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, tarento, and gravure…Yuka Hirata (平田 裕香, Hirata Yuka; born September 15, 1983) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, tarento, and gravure idol from Hokkaido. She portrayed Mele in the Super Sentai Series Juken Sentai Gekiranger. She has also appeared in Food Fight, an episode of Carlos, and several idol videos. In 2010, she appeared in the live-action film, Wonderful World, with voice actors, Mamoru Miyano, Tomokazu Sugita, Tomokazu Seki, Showtaro Morikubo and Daisuke Namikawa.
Yukari Fukui (福井 裕佳梨, Fukui Yukari; born October 28, 1982) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and gravure idol known…Yukari Fukui (福井 裕佳梨, Fukui Yukari; born October 28, 1982) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and gravure idol known by the nickname Yukarin (ゆかりん) in Japan.
Yuri Nakamura (中村 ゆり, 中村 友理, Nakamura Yuri; 15 March 1982 – 1 September 2026) was a Japanese and Korean actress and…Yuri Nakamura (中村 ゆり, 中村 友理, Nakamura Yuri; 15 March 1982 – 1 September 2026) was a Japanese and Korean actress and singer. Her real name was Yuri Sei (成 友理, Sei Yūri) or Woori Song (Korean: 성우리; RR: Seong Uri).
Rena Takeshita (竹下 玲奈, Takeshita Rena; born December 17, 1981 in Amami Ōshima) is a Japanese fashion model and…Rena Takeshita (竹下 玲奈, Takeshita Rena; born December 17, 1981 in Amami Ōshima) is a Japanese fashion model and occasional actress. Since the late 1990s she has appeared in numerous magazines, catalogs, television commercials, TV shows and films.
Eiki Kitamura (北村栄基, Kitamura Eiki; born February 3, 1981) is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kumamoto Prefecture.…Eiki Kitamura (北村栄基, Kitamura Eiki; born February 3, 1981) is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kumamoto Prefecture. Harumi Inoue is his older sister, and they worked together in Rock Musical Bleach. He has acted in television dramas and musicals, as well as a movie. He is best known for his role as Izuru Kira in Rock Musical BLEACH when he joined the cast in 2006 for Rock Musical Bleach Saien. He also briefly portrayed Takashi Kawamura in The Prince of Tennis musical series (commonly called Tenimyu) for the More Than Limit: St. Rudolph Gakuen musical. Kitamura reprised the role of Kawamura with the revived 1st generation Seigaku cast for Tenimyu's Dream Live 7th concert to celebrate the end of the first season.
Rie (理衣, Rie; born 14 August 1980 in Tokyo) is a Japanese fashion model. Her management agency is Stardust Promotion…Rie (理衣, Rie; born 14 August 1980 in Tokyo) is a Japanese fashion model. Her management agency is Stardust Promotion, which also manages her younger sister, singer Alice. Her full name is Rie Takayama (高山理衣, Takayama Rie). She is of maternal Spanish descent. Rie debuted in TV on NTV's variety show Ucchan Nanchan no Urinari! in mid-1990s, and sang in the group McKee on the show, releasing Can't Stop My Heart which charted as high as #28. She also has appeared in commercial for companies such as Toyota or Sapporo Beverage and in the 2006 movie Memories of Matsuko (though uncredited). Rie appears regularly in fashion magazines as MISS and BAILA, as well as catalogues for several fashion companies in Japan. In 2007 she appeared on Remioromen's videoclip for Akanezora. In 2009 she married a businessman from Hong Kong. In late 2011, she announced she was pregnant.
Kotomi Kyono (京野ことみ, Kyōno Kotomi; born 18 October 1978) is a Japanese actress and occasional J-Pop singer (making her…Kotomi Kyono (京野ことみ, Kyōno Kotomi; born 18 October 1978) is a Japanese actress and occasional J-Pop singer (making her debut on 20 November 1992). She was born in Fukuyama, Hiroshima, Japan. She has appeared in numerous TV series, including the 1999 drama Ring: The Final Chapter (Ring: Saishûshô).
Haruko Momoi (Japanese: 桃井 はるこ, Hepburn: Momoi Haruko; born December 14, 1977) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and…Haruko Momoi (Japanese: 桃井 はるこ, Hepburn: Momoi Haruko; born December 14, 1977) is a Japanese singer, songwriter and voice actress. She is one of the founders of an all-female pop group called Afilia Saga. She was born in Tokyo, Japan and is affectionately referred to as Halko by her fans, a nickname she gave herself which is inspired by HAL 9000, the computer in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Reiko Chiba (千葉 麗子, Chiba Reiko; born January 8, 1975) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, gravure idol, occasional…Reiko Chiba (千葉 麗子, Chiba Reiko; born January 8, 1975) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, gravure idol, occasional J-pop singer, and political activist.
Noriko Ogawa (小川範子, Ogawa Noriko), born Shigemi Tanimoto (谷本重美, Tanimoto Shigemi), is a Japanese actress and J-pop…Noriko Ogawa (小川範子, Ogawa Noriko), born Shigemi Tanimoto (谷本重美, Tanimoto Shigemi), is a Japanese actress and J-pop singer born in Tachikawa, Tokyo, Japan on 20 July 1973. In 1979, she made her acting debut as a child-actress in television drama series Tetsudou Kouankan and, in 1987, her singing debut with the single Namida o Tabanete under Taurus Records. Her alma mater is Waseda University.
Sayuri Uchida (内田 さゆり, Uchida Sayuri; born October 25, 1972 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress who…Sayuri Uchida (内田 さゆり, Uchida Sayuri; born October 25, 1972 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress who appeared in the Super Sentai TV series Choujin Sentai Jetman. The program is the fifteenth entry of Toei Company's Super Sentai series. It aired on TV Asahi on February 15, 1991 to February 14, 1992 with a total of 51 episodes. She played the character "Ako Hayasaka" in the series.
Shūji Satō (佐藤 秀司, Satō Shūji; born June 8, 1967) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 8-dan. He is a former…Shūji Satō (佐藤 秀司, Satō Shūji; born June 8, 1967) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 8-dan. He is a former executive director of the Japan Shogi Association.
Atsuko Nakamura (中村 敦子, Nakamura Atsuko, née Inagaki), known professionally as Hiroko Mita (三田 寛子, Mita Hiroko) is a…Atsuko Nakamura (中村 敦子, Nakamura Atsuko, née Inagaki), known professionally as Hiroko Mita (三田 寛子, Mita Hiroko) is a Japanese actress and former idol singer. She is currently represented by Puntolinea.
Tadao Kitajima (北島 忠雄, Kitajima Tadao; born January 4, 1966) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan. He…Tadao Kitajima (北島 忠雄, Kitajima Tadao; born January 4, 1966) is a Japanese professional shogi player ranked 7-dan. He is a former director of the Japan Shogi Association.
Yukari Tachibana (橘 ゆかり Tachibana Yukari; born 8 October 1965 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress. She appeared in…Yukari Tachibana (橘 ゆかり Tachibana Yukari; born 8 October 1965 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress. She appeared in Happy Wedding (Oishii Kekkon) and Moment Girl (瞬間少女, Shunkan Shoujo), among other film and television roles.
Atsuko Kawada (川田 あつ子, Kawada Atsuko; born 10 August 1965 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese Actor, model, singer, and…Atsuko Kawada (川田 あつ子, Kawada Atsuko; born 10 August 1965 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese Actor, model, singer, and author. She was named "Miss Young Jump Queen" in 1981 by Shueisha in their Weekly Young Jump magazine. She became an overnight sensation following her acting debut as the heroine in the TBS television series adaptation of the best selling novel, Ningen Banji Saiō ga Hinoe Uma (人間万事塞翁が丙午), by Yukio Aoshima. She has starred in several films and television series, published a novel that was made into a film in which she starred, and had several photo collections released. She has been married to actor Yūrei Yanagi since 1999.
Miwako Okamura (岡村 美和子, Okamura Miwako; born March 10, 1963, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actress. She was married to…Miwako Okamura (岡村 美和子, Okamura Miwako; born March 10, 1963, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actress. She was married to Shunichi Okamura in December 2005. She won the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 17th Hochi Film Awards for The Oil-Hell Murder and Netorare Sosuke in 1992. In 1994, Okamura, then known under her maiden name Miwako Fujitani, released her first single containing the duet song "Ai ga Umareta Hi" (愛が生まれた日; "The Day Love Was Born"), an insert song from the TV drama Sonouchi Kekkon Suru Kimi e (そのうち結婚する君へ) starring herself that she sang with Yoshiaki Ohuchi (大内義昭). The single sold over 2 million copies.
Mieko Harada (原田 美枝子, Harada Mieko; born December 26, 1958) is a Japanese actress. She has played various roles in many…Mieko Harada (原田 美枝子, Harada Mieko; born December 26, 1958) is a Japanese actress. She has played various roles in many films and Japanese television drama series since 1974.
Yasuyo Hayashima (早島 康代, Hayashima Yasuyo; born November 15, 1958), known professionally as Rika Miura (三浦 リカ, Miura…Yasuyo Hayashima (早島 康代, Hayashima Yasuyo; born November 15, 1958), known professionally as Rika Miura (三浦 リカ, Miura Rika), is a Japanese actress. She played the love interest of Takuya Yamashiro / Spider-Man, Hitomi Sakuma, in Spider-Man (1978-1979), and the lead role in Battle Fever J (1979-1980), and Toki o Kakeru Shōjo (1985).
Mineko Nishikawa (仁支川 峰子, Nishikawa Mineko; born May 23, 1958 in Aka, Fukuoka; real name Fukuda Mineko, 福田 峰子) is a…Mineko Nishikawa (仁支川 峰子, Nishikawa Mineko; born May 23, 1958 in Aka, Fukuoka; real name Fukuda Mineko, 福田 峰子) is a Japanese actress and Enka singer who scored a number one hit in 1975 with Anata Ni Ageru.
Kaori Iida (飯田 圭織, Iida Kaori; born August 8, 1981) is a Japanese pop singer and actress, associated with Hello!…Kaori Iida (飯田 圭織, Iida Kaori; born August 8, 1981) is a Japanese pop singer and actress, associated with Hello! Project and best known as a founding member of the girl band Morning Musume. She has also recorded with the Morning Musume side project band Tanpopo and is currently a solo artist. During her time in the group, she was the tallest member (168 cm), earning her the nickname "Kaorin" & "Kao-tan". She is currently a member of Dream Morning Musume.
Yui Ichikawa (市川 由衣, Ichikawa Yui; born February 10, 1986) is an actress and model from Tokyo, Japan. She is also known…Yui Ichikawa (市川 由衣, Ichikawa Yui; born February 10, 1986) is an actress and model from Tokyo, Japan. She is also known by her nickname, Yui-nyan. As an actress she has appeared in several dramas (doramas), and in recent years she has concentrated more on her film career. She played a minor role in the movie Ju-on: The Grudge and reprised her character for a bigger role in the sequel, Ju-on: The Grudge 2. She has portrayed Nana Komatsu (Hachi) in the film adaptation of the famous manga Nana, and on December 18, 2006, Ichikawa and co-star Mika Nakashima went to New York City for the International Premier of Nana 2 at the IFC Center.
Takako Uehara (上原 多香子, Uehara Takako; born January 14, 1983) is a Japanese pop singer, actress, and former radio host.…Takako Uehara (上原 多香子, Uehara Takako; born January 14, 1983) is a Japanese pop singer, actress, and former radio host. She was a member of the group Speed. Uehara was born in Okinawa, Japan.
Ranran Suzuki (鈴木 蘭々, Suzuki Ranran; real name: 鈴木智子 Suzuki Tomoko, born August 1975) is a Japanese actress. She was an…Ranran Suzuki (鈴木 蘭々, Suzuki Ranran; real name: 鈴木智子 Suzuki Tomoko, born August 1975) is a Japanese actress. She was an idol and singer in the 1990s.
Toshiyuki Toyonaga (豊永 利行, Toyonaga Toshiyuki; born April 28, 1984) is a Japanese actor and singer. He began working on…Toshiyuki Toyonaga (豊永 利行, Toyonaga Toshiyuki; born April 28, 1984) is a Japanese actor and singer. He began working on television and stage as a child actor. He currently works with the Super Eccentric Theater Inc. He played Mikado Ryugamine in Durarara!!, Yuri Katsuki in Yuri on Ice, Shun Matsuoka in Kimi to Boku, Hideyoshi Nagachika in Tokyo Ghoul, Yuuki Tenpouin in Code:Breaker, Mahiro Fuwa in Blast of Tempest, Takeru Totsuka in Kamigami no Asobi, and Goshi Kaneshiro in B-Project. As a singer, Toyonaga released a series of indie singles and released his first album, Music of the Entertainment, on April 28, 2014. He later debuted on a major label with the single "Reason" on December 16, 2014, as the theme song to the game Durarara!! Relay.
Miki Nakatani (中谷 美紀, Nakatani Miki; born 12 January 1976) is a Japanese actress and singer who began her professional…Miki Nakatani (中谷 美紀, Nakatani Miki; born 12 January 1976) is a Japanese actress and singer who began her professional career as a member of the girl group Sakurakko Club. Nakatani focused on acting after her departure from the band, making her debut on the popular television drama Under the Same Roof. She relaunched her music career under the tutelage of producer Ryuichi Sakamoto in 1996, releasing three albums: Shokumotsu Rensa (1996), Cure (1997) and Shiseikatsu (1999). Her best-known songs include "Mind Circus" and "Suna no Kajitsu", which peaked at number ten on the Oricon charts. As an actress, Nakatani has received six Japan Academy Awards for her roles in When the Last Sword Is Drawn (2002), Memories of Matsuko (2006), and Zero Focus (2009), among others. She is most known internationally for her role as Mai Takano in the Japanese horror film franchise Ring. Nakatani played Jun Shibata on the television drama Keizoku, which spawned a special and a film.
Kazuo Hayashi (林 一夫, Hayashi Kazuo; born October 17, 1945) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo. He is…Kazuo Hayashi (林 一夫, Hayashi Kazuo; born October 17, 1945) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo. He is affiliated with Theater Echo, and is skilled in Buyō.