Himika Akaneya (茜屋 日海夏, Akaneya Himika; born July 16, 1994) is a Japanese voice actress and singer who is a member of…Himika Akaneya (茜屋 日海夏, Akaneya Himika; born July 16, 1994) is a Japanese voice actress and singer who is a member of the idol group Iris. She is affiliated with 81 Produce. On July 5, 2023, she made her solo debut under her English name with her debut single "Stereo Sunset", releasing on November 22, 2023. The song was used at the ending theme song for the anime, MF Ghost.
Hiroko Suzuki (鈴木 弘子, Suzuki Hiroko; born February 10, 1944) is a Japanese actress from Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. In…Hiroko Suzuki (鈴木 弘子, Suzuki Hiroko; born February 10, 1944) is a Japanese actress from Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. In 2011, she received the Seiyu Awards.
Sakura Ando (安藤 サクラ, Andō Sakura; born February 18, 1986) is a Japanese actress. She is best known for appearing in…Sakura Ando (安藤 サクラ, Andō Sakura; born February 18, 1986) is a Japanese actress. She is best known for appearing in critically-acclaimed films such as Sion Sono's Love Exposure, Hirokazu Koreeda's Shoplifters (2018) and Monster (2023), as well as Takashi Yamazaki's Academy Award–winning kaiju epic Godzilla Minus One (2023).
Yūka Sugai (Japanese: 菅井 友香) is a Japanese television personality, actress, and radio personality. She is a former…Yūka Sugai (Japanese: 菅井 友香) is a Japanese television personality, actress, and radio personality. She is a former member and captain of girl group Sakurazaka46 (formerly Keyakizaka46). Her background in competitive equestrianism forms a major part of her public persona.
Risa Shimizu (清水 理沙, Shimizu Risa; born September 9, 1988) is a Japanese actress and narrator. She was born and raised…Risa Shimizu (清水 理沙, Shimizu Risa; born September 9, 1988) is a Japanese actress and narrator. She was born and raised in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Haruka Kinami (木南 晴夏, Kinami Haruka; born August 9, 1985, in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress…Haruka Kinami (木南 晴夏, Kinami Haruka; born August 9, 1985, in Toyonaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress who is affiliated with Horipro.
Seiko Niizuma (新妻 聖子, Niizuma Seiko; born 8 October 1980, in Sobue (now Inazawa), Nakashima District, Aichi Prefecture…Seiko Niizuma (新妻 聖子, Niizuma Seiko; born 8 October 1980, in Sobue (now Inazawa), Nakashima District, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is represented with Production Ogi. Seiko is best known for her Musical theatre lead roles in Japan in Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, and Marie Antoinette. On Television Seiko is well known for being the 5 time consecutive champion in the reality TV karaoke competition "Kanjani∞ no The Mozart Ongakuou No.1 Ketteisen" Seiko has won numerous awards, such as the Kazuo Kikuta Theatre Award in 2005, the National Arts Festival Theatre Department Newcomer Award in 2006, and in 2016, the Tokiko Iwatani Award. Seiko has also performed with West end and Broadway superstars, Norm Lewis, Peter Jöback, Ramin Karimloo, and Sierra Boggess in I Love Musicals. (2016) Additionally, along with numerous roles on the stage and performances, Seiko had many roles in major television series and dramas as well as roles in films and even Anime. Seiko has released five albums, most recently Colors of Life in 2019. She was also ranked as the #5 top vocalists in Japan, by a panel of 190 music industry professionals. 2021, April 4 TBS TV program "Hontonotoko Oshiete Ranking".
Rie Ishizuka (石塚 理恵, Ishizuka Rie; born 23 April 1964 in Shizuoka) is a Japanese voice actress who works for Theatrical…Rie Ishizuka (石塚 理恵, Ishizuka Rie; born 23 April 1964 in Shizuoka) is a Japanese voice actress who works for Theatrical Group EN.
Takako Katou (加藤 貴子, Katō Takako; born 14 October 1970) is a Japanese TV actress, former J-pop singer, and the oldest…Takako Katou (加藤 貴子, Katō Takako; born 14 October 1970) is a Japanese TV actress, former J-pop singer, and the oldest member of the groups Lip's and Nanatsuboshi. She was born in Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka, and debuted on 21 March 1990.
Keiko Aizawa (相沢恵子, Aizawa Keiko; born November 22, 1963) is a Japanese actress who specializes in voice acting. She is…Keiko Aizawa (相沢恵子, Aizawa Keiko; born November 22, 1963) is a Japanese actress who specializes in voice acting. She is affiliated with the Gekidan Subaru production company. She is married to Shigeru Ushiyama, an actor who also with Gekidan Subaru. Aizawa is originally from Kanagawa Prefecture.
Noriko Uemura (上村 典子, Uemura Noriko; born July 15, 1963) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator who works…Noriko Uemura (上村 典子, Uemura Noriko; born July 15, 1963) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator who works for Aoni Production. She is married to Toei Animation producer Iriya Azuma. Her hometown is Fukuoka, Japan.
Yumiko Satō (佐藤 由美子, Satō Yumiko; born March 22, 1959 in Hokkaidō), better known by the stage name Naoko Kouda (幸田 直子…Yumiko Satō (佐藤 由美子, Satō Yumiko; born March 22, 1959 in Hokkaidō), better known by the stage name Naoko Kouda (幸田 直子, Kōda Naoko; previously credited with the Kanji 幸田 奈穂子), is a Japanese voice actress who works for Mausu Promotion. She graduated from Nihon University College of Art.
Chineko Sugawara (菅原 チネ子, Sugawara Chineko; real name Chineko Wakasa (若狭 チネ子, Wakasa Chineko), 3 September 1938 – 26…Chineko Sugawara (菅原 チネ子, Sugawara Chineko; real name Chineko Wakasa (若狭 チネ子, Wakasa Chineko), 3 September 1938 – 26 June 2016) was a Japanese actress and voice actress from Iwate Prefecture. She was represented with Gekidan For You.
Rio Kanno (菅野 莉央, Kanno Rio; September 25, 1993) is a Japanese actress, formerly a child actress, and tarento from…Rio Kanno (菅野 莉央, Kanno Rio; September 25, 1993) is a Japanese actress, formerly a child actress, and tarento from Saitama Prefecture affiliated with Amuse, Inc. Kanno graduated from Hosei University Faculty of Sustainability Studies.
Sawa Yoshikawa (吉川 砂羽, Yoshikawa Sawa; born 20 September 1972, in Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan)…Sawa Yoshikawa (吉川 砂羽, Yoshikawa Sawa; born 20 September 1972, in Naka-ku, Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan), better known by her stage name Sawa Suzuki (鈴木 砂羽, Suzuki Sawa), is a Japanese actress represented by the talent agency Monday.
Michiko Kichise (吉瀬 美智子, Kichise Michiko; born 17 February 1975) is a Japanese actress and model. She received the Elan…Michiko Kichise (吉瀬 美智子, Kichise Michiko; born 17 February 1975) is a Japanese actress and model. She received the Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year in 2011 for her work in Liar Game: Season 2 (2009–10), Liar Game: The Final Stage (2010), and Bloody Monday Season 2 (2010).
Mirai Shida (志田 未来, Shida Mirai; born May 10, 1993) is a Japanese actress. She became recognized after her breakthrough…Mirai Shida (志田 未来, Shida Mirai; born May 10, 1993) is a Japanese actress. She became recognized after her breakthrough role as Kazumi Kanda in "Joō no Kyōshitsu" ("The Queen's Classroom") leading her to more prominent roles, such as Miki Ichinose in 14-year-old Mother.
Sayuri Iwata (岩田さゆり, Iwata Sayuri; born July 21, 1990) is a Japanese actress and former singer. Iwata started her…Sayuri Iwata (岩田さゆり, Iwata Sayuri; born July 21, 1990) is a Japanese actress and former singer. Iwata started her career as a model for Love Berry magazine before branching out into singing when she was 15. Her first single, "Sora Tobu Ano Shiroi Yuki No You Ni", was released in February 2005 and peaked at number 40 on the Oricon Singles Chart. Later that year, in November, Iwata released another single, "Thank You for Everything", which was used as an ending theme for the Detective Conan anime adaptation. Iwata starred in the TBS drama Kinpachi-sensei the same year she started modeling for Love Berry, playing the role of Yayoi Iijima. Later, in 2008, Iwata had a part in the movie Utatama. In 2011, she made an appearance in the film Lupin no Kiganjo, opposite Koichi Yamadera as Lupin. Later in her acting career, in April 2015, Iwata starred in the Gaim Gaiden: Kamen Rider Zangetsu film as Touka Akatsuki. A few months later, she appeared in the TV drama adaptation of Gin no Spoon as Tamaki Suzui.
Saeko Shimazu (島津 冴子, Shimazu Saeko; born September 8, 1959) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator from…Saeko Shimazu (島津 冴子, Shimazu Saeko; born September 8, 1959) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator from Isehara. Shimazu is notable for having had voice roles in all four of the major anime television series based on the works of Rumiko Takahashi - she played Shinobu Miyake in Urusei Yatsura, Sayoko Kuroki in Maison Ikkoku, Kodachi Kuno in Ranma ½, and Abi-hime in Inuyasha. Shimazu is currently a freelancer.
Anna Ishii (石井 杏奈, Ishii Anna; born July 11, 1998) is a Japanese dancer, actress and model. She is a former member of…Anna Ishii (石井 杏奈, Ishii Anna; born July 11, 1998) is a Japanese dancer, actress and model. She is a former member of E-girls and represented by LDH.
Tao Okamoto (岡本 多緒, Okamoto Tao; born May 22, 1985), also known professionally by the mononym Tao, is a Japanese…Tao Okamoto (岡本 多緒, Okamoto Tao; born May 22, 1985), also known professionally by the mononym Tao, is a Japanese actress and model. In 2009, she was one of the faces of Ralph Lauren. She made her film debut as the female lead Mariko Yashida in the 2013 film The Wolverine; and played Mercy Graves in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice. She has had recurring roles in the television series Hannibal, The Man in the High Castle, and Westworld. In 2026, she was awarded the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress for her performance in the drama All of a Sudden.
Atsuko Maeda (前田 敦子, Maeda Atsuko; born July 10, 1991) is a Japanese actress and singer best known for being a former…Atsuko Maeda (前田 敦子, Maeda Atsuko; born July 10, 1991) is a Japanese actress and singer best known for being a former member of the idol girl group AKB48. Nicknamed Acchan (あっちゃん), she was one of AKB48's most prominent members at the time with such monikers as the "absolute ace", "immovable center", and the "face of AKB". After graduating on August 27, 2012, Maeda has since then continued with a solo singing and acting career.
Mai Fukagawa (Japanese: 深川 麻衣, Hepburn: Fukugawa Mai; born March 29, 1991) is a Japanese actress. She is a former…Mai Fukagawa (Japanese: 深川 麻衣, Hepburn: Fukugawa Mai; born March 29, 1991) is a Japanese actress. She is a former member of the idol girl group Nogizaka46, debuting in 2011 as part of the first generation and graduating in 2016.
Yōko Maki (真木 よう子 Maki Yōko, born Yōko Kanamori on October 15, 1982) is a Japanese actress signed to Soyokaze. Maki has…Yōko Maki (真木 よう子 Maki Yōko, born Yōko Kanamori on October 15, 1982) is a Japanese actress signed to Soyokaze. Maki has appeared in several films including the 2004 film Infection and the 2004 American horror film The Grudge.
Erena Ono (小野 恵令奈, Ono Erena; born November 26, 1993), is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. She…Erena Ono (小野 恵令奈, Ono Erena; born November 26, 1993), is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. She was in "Team K" and her talent agency was Ohta Production. She was also part of AKB48 subgroups "Honegumi from AKB48", "AKBIdoling !! " and "ICE from AKB48".
Tanazawa Rika (born November 19, 1969 in Oizumi, Gunma), known by her stage name Jun Shibuki (紫吹 淳, Shibuki Jun), is a…Tanazawa Rika (born November 19, 1969 in Oizumi, Gunma), known by her stage name Jun Shibuki (紫吹 淳, Shibuki Jun), is a Japanese musical actress and stage performer. Shibuki is a former member of Takarazuka Revue, where she played Otokoyaku. She joined the revue in 1986 and resigned in 2003. In 2016 she organised a concert to celebrate 30 years in the business.
Akiko Takumi (巧刃 章子, Takumi Akiko; November 9, 1922 – June 27, 2012), known professionally as Akiko Takamura (高村 章子…Akiko Takumi (巧刃 章子, Takumi Akiko; November 9, 1922 – June 27, 2012), known professionally as Akiko Takamura (高村 章子, Takamura Akiko), was a Japanese actress.and voice actress from Okaya City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. She was the founder, representative director, and chairman (honorary chairman in later years) of Advance Promotion until her death.
Yoshiko Sakakibara (榊原 良子, Sakakibara Yoshiko; born May 31, 1956 in Chiba) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and…Yoshiko Sakakibara (榊原 良子, Sakakibara Yoshiko; born May 31, 1956 in Chiba) is a Japanese actress, voice actress and narrator.
Nonoka Yamaguchi (山口乃々華, Yamaguchi Nonoka, born March 8, 1998) is a Japanese dancer, actress, and model. She is a…Nonoka Yamaguchi (山口乃々華, Yamaguchi Nonoka, born March 8, 1998) is a Japanese dancer, actress, and model. She is a former member of J-Pop group E-girls under LDH.
Miho Nakayama (中山 美穂, Nakayama Miho; 1 March 1970 – 6 December 2024) was a Japanese singer and actress. She made her…Miho Nakayama (中山 美穂, Nakayama Miho; 1 March 1970 – 6 December 2024) was a Japanese singer and actress. She made her debut in the 1985 drama Maido Osawagase Shimasu, where her performance led to instant stardom. Nakayama released her debut single, "C", shortly after, and finished the year with her film debut in the blockbuster Be-Bop High School. She became one of the most popular idols during its "Golden Age" in the 1980s. Nicknamed Miporin (ミポリン), Nakayama occasionally used the pseudonyms Mizuho Kitayama (北山 瑞穂, Kitayama Mizuho) or Issaque (一咲, Issaku) when she wrote song lyrics. After pivoting towards a dance-oriented sound, she achieved five consecutive number one singles. Her best known songs from this period include "Waku Waku Sasete", "50/50", "Catch Me" and "You're My Only Shinin' Star". In the 1990s, she wrote lyrics and recorded ballads, resulting in several platinum singles and her biggest sales: "Tōi Machi no Doko ka de..." (1991), "Sekaijū no Dare Yori Kitto" (1992) with Wands, and "Tada Nakitaku Naru no" (1994). Nakayama received positive reviews for her lead roles in Love Letter (1995) and Tokyo Weather (1997).
Haruna Kawaguchi (川口 春奈, Kawaguchi Haruna; born February 10, 1995) is a Japanese actress and model under Ken-On. She is…Haruna Kawaguchi (川口 春奈, Kawaguchi Haruna; born February 10, 1995) is a Japanese actress and model under Ken-On. She is best known for playing lead roles in Ouran High School Host Club (2012), POV: Norowareta Film (2012), Zekkyō Gakkyū (2013), Say "I Love You" (2014), and One Week Friends (2017).
Kumiko Hiramaru (平丸 久美子, Hiramaru Kumiko; born 17 June 1978 in Sanmu, Chiba, Japan), better known by her stage name…Kumiko Hiramaru (平丸 久美子, Hiramaru Kumiko; born 17 June 1978 in Sanmu, Chiba, Japan), better known by her stage name Kumiko Asō (麻生 久美子, Asō Kumiko), is a Japanese actress. She is also a model and has participated in several commercials.
Miwako Kakei (筧 美和子, Kakei Miwako; born 6 March 1994) is a Japanese actress, model and variety tarento. Kakei is…Miwako Kakei (筧 美和子, Kakei Miwako; born 6 March 1994) is a Japanese actress, model and variety tarento. Kakei is belongs to her private office, Sui (with Platinum Production as her business partnership) and is an exclusive model for JJ.
Miki Maya (真矢みき, Maya Miki; born January 31, 1964 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture) is a Japanese actress and former…Miki Maya (真矢みき, Maya Miki; born January 31, 1964 in Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture) is a Japanese actress and former top star of the Takarazuka Revue. Her real name is Miki Sato (佐藤美季, Satō Miki).
Koharu Kusumi (久住 小春, Kusumi Koharu; born July 15, 1992 in Niigata Prefecture) is a Japanese actress, model, television…Koharu Kusumi (久住 小春, Kusumi Koharu; born July 15, 1992 in Niigata Prefecture) is a Japanese actress, model, television personality, and singer. In 2005, she became the only seventh generation member of the Japanese idol girl group Morning Musume, a part of Hello! Project. While Kusumi was in Morning Musume, she provided the voice for Kirari Tsukishima, the main character of the anime series Kirarin Revolution, and portrayed her in real life on Oha Suta. In addition, she was featured in several musical releases affiliated with the series, including both solo releases under the name Kirari Tsukishima starring Koharu Kusumi (Morning Musume) (月島きらりstarring久住小春(モーニング娘。)) and group releases for the units Kira Pika and Milky Way. After leaving Morning Musume in 2009, Kusumi pursued modeling, discussing her career changes in her 2011 autobiography, 17-sai no Tenshoku. After making her runway debut in 2011, she modeled exclusively for magazines CanCam and Steady, while also making regular appearances on variety shows. At the same time, Kusumi continued to perform at music events and took part in Dream Morning Musume. Kusumi also ventured into acting, appearing in television dramas such as starring in Ripe for the Picking.
Satsuki Shimabukuro (Japanese: 島袋 さつき, Shimabukuro Satsuki, Born on May 28, 1988 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan), better…Satsuki Shimabukuro (Japanese: 島袋 さつき, Shimabukuro Satsuki, Born on May 28, 1988 in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan), better known by her stage name Meisa Kuroki (Japanese: 黒木 メイサ, Kuroki Meisa), is a Japanese actress, model and singer. She is represented by the agency Sweet Power and is signed to Sony Music Japan. She made her acting debut in 2004. She has modeled for the popular Japanese fashion magazine JJ, among others, and is the current Japanese representative for Epson and Giorgio Armani. She has appeared in numerous television dramas, commercials, films, and stage productions. Kuroki released her debut single "Like This" in 2008, followed by the extended play Hellcat (2009). Her debut studio album, Magazine (2011) peaked at number six on the Oricon and featured her first top fifteen single, "LOL!". Kuroki is best known for the song "Wired Life", which served as an ending theme for the anime series Blue Exorcist. It was included on her second studio album, Unlocked (2012). Since its release, Kuroki has focused solely on her acting career.
Reika Kirishima (霧島れいか, Kirishima Reika; born 5 August 1972) is a Japanese film and television actress active since…Reika Kirishima (霧島れいか, Kirishima Reika; born 5 August 1972) is a Japanese film and television actress active since 1997. Her first feature movie was Godzilla: Final Wars and first television show was Strawberry Night.
Misa Shimizu (清水美沙, Shimizu Misa; born 25 September 1970) is a Japanese actress. She made her screen debut by winning…Misa Shimizu (清水美沙, Shimizu Misa; born 25 September 1970) is a Japanese actress. She made her screen debut by winning the heroine audition for 1987 film Shōnan Bōsōzoku. She starred in NHK's morning drama series Seishun Kazoku in 1989. She portrayed Keiko, the female protagonist, in Palme d'Or winning The Eel directed by Shohei Imamura. She also makes regular appearances in Masayuki Suo's films. She won the award for best actress at the 17th Hochi Film Award for Okoge, Sumo Do, Sumo Don't, Future Memories: Last Christmas.
Mei Nagano (永野 芽郁, Nagano Mei; born September 24, 1999), is a Japanese actress who first gained attention for starring…Mei Nagano (永野 芽郁, Nagano Mei; born September 24, 1999), is a Japanese actress who first gained attention for starring in the film My Love Story! (2015) and the 98th NHK asadora Half Blue Sky (2018). She received further recognition for the films Masked Ward (2020), And So the Baton Is Passed (2021), and Motherhood (2022).
Yasue Sato (佐藤 康恵, Satō Yasue; born December 7, 1978 in the Saitama Prefecture, Honshū, Japan) is a Japanese actress…Yasue Sato (佐藤 康恵, Satō Yasue; born December 7, 1978 in the Saitama Prefecture, Honshū, Japan) is a Japanese actress and model, and formally trained in ballet. She made her acting debut in the movie Bounce Ko Gals (1997), for which she was given a Best New Talent award at the Yokohama Film Festival. She has since appeared in other feature films including I Love Peace (2003), Mimibukuro Ghost Stories (2004) and Welcome, Patient (2005). She has also made numerous stage performances, including Mirandolina (1998) and Wee Thomas (2003). in 2001, made a guest appearance in the movie Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger: Fire Mountain Roars. She played as Nagi Saijyo in Ultraman Nexus. Her most recent role was a guest appearance in GARO where she played as the Makai Priestess Jabi for 3 episodes. She returned to show in Garo Special: Byakuya no Maju. She is also a music artist under the Japan Sony label. She provided motion capture for the protagonist of Haunting Ground. She worked under her stage name "さとう やすえ" (the same reading) from 2006 to 2012.
Karen Miyama (美山加恋, Miyama Karen; born December 12, 1996) is a Japanese actress and voice actress. She used to be part…Karen Miyama (美山加恋, Miyama Karen; born December 12, 1996) is a Japanese actress and voice actress. She used to be part of the Gekidan Tohai talent agency, and is now part of Horipro talent agency. She portrayed the young Ann Uekusa in the live-action drama Sand Chronicles. In anime, she provided the voice of title character Momo Miyaura in the 2011 film A Letter to Momo, and she provides the voice of main character Ichika Usami a.k.a. Cure Whip in Kirakira PreCure a la Mode and the voice Maika Chōno in Aikatsu Friends!.
Noriko Eguchi (江口 のりこ, Eguchi Noriko; born 28 April 1980) is a Japanese film and television actress. She became a…Noriko Eguchi (江口 のりこ, Eguchi Noriko; born 28 April 1980) is a Japanese film and television actress. She became a student in the theater troupe Tokyo Kandenchi in 2000, and made her film debut in 2002 with Takashi Miike's Shangri-La. She had her first starring role in Yuki Tanada's Moon and Cherry in 2004.
Michiko Kawai (河合 美智子, Kawai Michiko; born 13 June 1968, in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa) is a Japanese actress and singer. Her…Michiko Kawai (河合 美智子, Kawai Michiko; born 13 June 1968, in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa) is a Japanese actress and singer. Her real name is Kazue Suzuki (鈴木 一栄, Suzuki Kazue). She was represented with ABC inc. As a singer she is nicknamed Aurora Teruko (オーロラ輝子, Ōrora Teruko).
Tsuru Aoki (青木 鶴, Aoki Tsuru; September 9, 1892 – October 18, 1961) was a Japanese stage and screen actress whose…Tsuru Aoki (青木 鶴, Aoki Tsuru; September 9, 1892 – October 18, 1961) was a Japanese stage and screen actress whose career was most prolific in the United States during the silent film era of the 1910s through the 1920s. Aoki may have been the first Asian actress to garner top billing in American motion pictures.
Takako Ōhama (大濱 貴子, Ōhama Takako; born 9 January 1963), better known by the stage name Rei Igarashi (五十嵐 麗, Igarashi…Takako Ōhama (大濱 貴子, Ōhama Takako; born 9 January 1963), better known by the stage name Rei Igarashi (五十嵐 麗, Igarashi Rei), is a Japanese actress and voice actress who works for Rush Style. She is married to fellow voice actor Show Hayami, and is the mother of the Japanese voice actor Hideyuki Hayami.