Machiko Soga (曽我 町子, Soga Machiko; March 18, 1938 – May 7, 2006) was a Japanese actress and voice actress. She also…Machiko Soga (曽我 町子, Soga Machiko; March 18, 1938 – May 7, 2006) was a Japanese actress and voice actress. She also performed by the stage name Stella Soga. She is best known globally for providing the physical performance of supervillain Rita Repulsa in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers through footage adapted from her role as Bandora the Witch in Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger.
Peter Seiichi Shirayanagi (白柳 誠一 Shirayanagi Seiichi; 17 June 1928 – 30 December 2009) was a Japanese Catholic prelate…Peter Seiichi Shirayanagi (白柳 誠一 Shirayanagi Seiichi; 17 June 1928 – 30 December 2009) was a Japanese Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Tokyo from 1970 to 2000. He was made a cardinal in 1994, and also served as head of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Japan from 1983 to 1992.
Shōji Nishikawa (Japanese: 西川 正治, Nishikawa Shōji, 5 December 1884 – 5 January 1952) was a Japanese physicist and a…Shōji Nishikawa (Japanese: 西川 正治, Nishikawa Shōji, 5 December 1884 – 5 January 1952) was a Japanese physicist and a founding father of crystallography in Japan.
Koyata Katsugorō (Japanese: 小谷田 勝五郎; 1815–1869) was a Japanese farmer who claimed to be able to recall one of his past…Koyata Katsugorō (Japanese: 小谷田 勝五郎; 1815–1869) was a Japanese farmer who claimed to be able to recall one of his past lives. He was studied by the kokugaku scholar Hirata Atsutane in the course of his research into the afterlife.
Tetsu Inada (稲田 徹, Inada Tetsu; born July 1, 1972) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. Among his…Tetsu Inada (稲田 徹, Inada Tetsu; born July 1, 1972) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. Among his best known roles are the voice of main character Yōsuke Kadomatsu Zipang.
Teiji Ōmiya (大宮 悌二, Ōmiya Teiji; November 22, 1928 – December 23, 1994) was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and a member…Teiji Ōmiya (大宮 悌二, Ōmiya Teiji; November 22, 1928 – December 23, 1994) was a Japanese actor, voice actor, and a member of the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society when he died. He attended Nihon University, but withdrew before completing his degree. He was known for playing the roles of kind old men in many 1970s anime series. During his life, he achieved 3-dan in kendo. Ōmiya died at the age of 66 of colorectal cancer on December 23, 1994.
Minami Takahashi (高橋 みなみ, Takahashi Minami; born 8 April 1991) is a Japanese television personality and singer, best…Minami Takahashi (高橋 みなみ, Takahashi Minami; born 8 April 1991) is a Japanese television personality and singer, best known as the first General Director (総監督, sōkantoku) of idol girl group AKB48 and its network of sister groups. Nicknamed Takamina (たかみな), she is also a member of the subgroup no3b alongside fellow AKB48 graduates Minami Minegishi and Haruna Kojima – all three are currently affiliated with Mama&Son Inc.
Haruka Fuwa (不破 遥香, Fuwa Haruka; born November 26, 1993), better known as Fuwa-chan (フワちゃん, Fuwa-chan), is a Japanese…Haruka Fuwa (不破 遥香, Fuwa Haruka; born November 26, 1993), better known as Fuwa-chan (フワちゃん, Fuwa-chan), is a Japanese comedian, YouTuber, and professional wrestler. She is known for her blunt way of speaking and signature "devil horns" hairstyle. She is currently signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom.
Cent Chihiro Chittiii (Japanese: セントチヒロ・チッチ, Hepburn: Sento Chihiro Chitchi), also known as Cent (stylized in all caps)…Cent Chihiro Chittiii (Japanese: セントチヒロ・チッチ, Hepburn: Sento Chihiro Chitchi), also known as Cent (stylized in all caps) and Chihiro Katō (加藤千尋), is a Japanese singer, idol and actor. She is a former member of the idol group Bish. She released her debut solo album, Per→cent→age, in August 2023.
Misato Nakamura (中村 美里, Nakamura Misato; born 28 April 1989) is a Japanese judoka. She won the bronze medal in the -52…Misato Nakamura (中村 美里, Nakamura Misato; born 28 April 1989) is a Japanese judoka. She won the bronze medal in the -52 kg weight class at the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2016 Summer Olympics and the gold medal in the same weight class at the 2009 World Judo Championships, the 2011 World Judo Championships and 2015 World Judo Championships. Nakamura began working as a television commentator for judo in 2018.
Showtaro Morikubo (森久保 祥太郎, Morikubo Shōtarō; born February 25, 1974) is a Japanese voice actor and singer who has…Showtaro Morikubo (森久保 祥太郎, Morikubo Shōtarō; born February 25, 1974) is a Japanese voice actor and singer who has voiced characters in anime, drama CDs, and video games. He was formerly affiliated with I'm Enterprise, Sigma Seven and VIMS. His most notable roles were Shikamaru Nara from Naruto, Souji Okita in the Hakuouki series, X in the Mega Man X series, Yuusuke Makishima from Yowamushi Pedal, and Yosuke Hanamura from Persona 4.
