Miyu Irino (入野 自由, Irino Miyu; born February 19, 1988) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer. He is most famously…Miyu Irino (入野 自由, Irino Miyu; born February 19, 1988) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and singer. He is most famously known for his voice roles as Haku in Spirited Away, Shoya Ishida in A Silent Voice, Sena Kobayakawa in Eyeshield 21, Jinta "Jintan" Yadomi in Anohana, Syaoran in Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, Yuichiro Hyakuya in Seraph of the End, Episode in the Monogatari series, Kōshi Sugawara in Haikyu!!, Natts in Yes! PreCure 5!, Apollon Agana Belea in Kamigami no Asobi, Sora in the Kingdom Hearts video game series, and Sabo in One Piece. He released his debut mini-album Soleil on June 26, 2009, and his first single album Faith later that same year on November 25.
Kiko, Crown Princess Akishino (皇嗣文仁親王妃紀子, Kōshi Fumihito Shinnō-hi Kiko) (born Kiko Kawashima (川嶋紀子, Kawashima Kiko)…Kiko, Crown Princess Akishino (皇嗣文仁親王妃紀子, Kōshi Fumihito Shinnō-hi Kiko) (born Kiko Kawashima (川嶋紀子, Kawashima Kiko); 11 September 1966) is a member of the Imperial House of Japan. She is married to Crown Prince Fumihito, the heir presumptive to the Japanese throne. Kiko earned a doctoral degree in humanities from Ochanomizu University. Her marriage to Prince Fumihito in 1990 reflected a trend in which members of the imperial family married academically accomplished commoners from the middle class, continuing a pattern observed in previous and current generations. The couple has three children: Mako, Kako, and Hisahito. Prior to their investiture as Crown Prince and Crown Princess, the ongoing Japanese imperial succession debate had prompted discussions among some lawmakers about revising the male-only succession rule (agnatic primogeniture) established by the Allies of World War II in the postwar constitution of Japan. The birth of Prince Hisahito in September 2006, however, secured the line of succession for male heirs, placing him immediately after his father. Hisahito's cousin, Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito, remains legally ineligible to inherit the throne, though debate continues over the potential for future empresses regnant. As active working members of the imperial family, Kiko and Fumihito regularly participate in official duties, including attendance at summits, organizational meetings, and international events. They frequently represent the Imperial Household at ceremonies involving heads of state and other dignitaries abroad. Kiko's patronages focus primarily on medical, scientific, and children's welfare initiatives.
Ayako Moriya (守谷 絢子, Moriya Ayako; born 15 September 1990), formerly Princess Ayako of Takamado (絢子女王, Ayako Joō), is a…Ayako Moriya (守谷 絢子, Moriya Ayako; born 15 September 1990), formerly Princess Ayako of Takamado (絢子女王, Ayako Joō), is a former member of the Imperial House of Japan and the youngest of three daughters of Norihito, Prince Takamado, and Hisako, Princess Takamado. She married Kei Moriya, a commoner, on 29 October 2018. As part of her marriage to a commoner, she gave up her imperial title and left the Japanese imperial family, as required by law.
Tae Hitoto (一青 妙, Hitoto Tae; born September 24, 1970 in Taipei, Taiwan; born Yan Miao (顏妙)) is a Japanese actress…Tae Hitoto (一青 妙, Hitoto Tae; born September 24, 1970 in Taipei, Taiwan; born Yan Miao (顏妙)) is a Japanese actress, dentist and author. Her mother was Japanese, and her father was a Taiwanese businessman Gan Hui Bin(顏惠民). She graduated from Showa University with a degree in Dentistry. Yō Hitoto is her younger sister. Hitoto published her first non-fiction book, Box My Child, about her father in 2012. She subsequently wrote a second non-fiction book and four travel books, also about Taiwan. Hitoto's first novel, The Blue Flower, continued her literary career's focus on Taiwan. Although written in Japanese, a Chinese translation of the novel was published in Taiwan in 2025 before a Japanese edition was released.
Rieko Takahashi (高橋 理恵子, Takahashi Rieko; born November 28, 1967) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Saitama…Rieko Takahashi (高橋 理恵子, Takahashi Rieko; born November 28, 1967) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Saitama Prefecture. She is represented by the Enkikaku agency.
Akiko Hasegawa, née Uchida (内田暁子 Uchida Akiko, born November 30, 1985) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for…Akiko Hasegawa, née Uchida (内田暁子 Uchida Akiko, born November 30, 1985) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays for NEC Red Rockets.
Kazunari Ninomiya (二宮 和也, Ninomiya Kazunari; born June 17, 1983), often called Nino (ニノ), is a Japanese singer…Kazunari Ninomiya (二宮 和也, Ninomiya Kazunari; born June 17, 1983), often called Nino (ニノ), is a Japanese singer, songwriter, actor, voice actor, presenter and radio host. He is a former member of the Japanese idol group Arashi (started under Johnny & Associates, later under agent contract with Starto Entertainment), and with which he remained until the group's end of activities. He became independent from the agency in 2023 for individual activities.
Noriko Aoyama (青山倫子, Aoyama Noriko; born 29 December 1978) is a former model and a Japanese actress. She has appeared…Noriko Aoyama (青山倫子, Aoyama Noriko; born 29 December 1978) is a former model and a Japanese actress. She has appeared in more than 20 films since 2002.
Aya Igarashi (五十嵐 彩, Igarashi Aya; November 22, 1983 – September 14, 2020), known professionally as Sei Ashina (芦名 星…Aya Igarashi (五十嵐 彩, Igarashi Aya; November 22, 1983 – September 14, 2020), known professionally as Sei Ashina (芦名 星, Ashina Sei), was a Japanese actress.
Leo Ieiri (家入レオ, Ieiri Reo), born 13 December 1994 in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Japanese singer and songwriter. Her song…Leo Ieiri (家入レオ, Ieiri Reo), born 13 December 1994 in Fukuoka Prefecture, is a Japanese singer and songwriter. Her song "Sabrina" was used as the third ending song of the anime television series Toriko and her song "Silly" was used as the theme song for the television adaption of popular novel "Nのために" ("For N").
Megumi Ōji (大路恵美, Ōji Megumi; born September 27, 1975) is a Japanese actress from Kakogawa in Hyōgo Prefecture. She is…Megumi Ōji (大路恵美, Ōji Megumi; born September 27, 1975) is a Japanese actress from Kakogawa in Hyōgo Prefecture. She is a graduate of Asia University. Megumi entered acting in 1989. She made her debut the following year in a commercial for Seibu Department Stores. In 1991, JVC selected her for their annual National High School Baseball Championship poster campaign, following Noriko Sakai, Saki Takaoka, and Yumiko Takahashi (Miho Kanno, Kazumi Murata, Aya Ueto, Anne Watanabe, Anne Suzuki, Erika Toda and others have also appeared on these posters). Her first dramatic role was in the 1991 TBS series Sensei no Okiniiri. She also appeared in Night Head Genesis (Fuji Television, 1992) and the 1993 series Under the Same Roof. Megumi appeared as Otsuya in Fuji's 1996 Chūshingura. This presaged her roles in jidaigeki. NHK tapped her for the asadora drama Aguri (1997), and also in that year she reprised her role in Under the Same Roof. Returning to period dramas, she portrayed Sasaki Mifuyu, the female lead, for three years in Fuji's prime-time Kenkaku Shōbai opposite Makoto Fujita. She also played a newspaper reporter for four years in TV Asahi's Kyoto Meikyū Annai. Also on the Asahi network, she played the more mature role of Oshin, the lover of Shimizu Ichigaku, in the 2004 Chūshingura following another Chūshingura on TV Tokyo in 2003. She also appeared in numerous guest roles and in specials such as Onihei Hankachō. Megumi has made the rounds of the prime-time two-hour mystery shows on various networks. Other activities include radio dramas, television commercials, and stage performances. In addition, she portrayed one of the Himeyuri Students in the 1995 version of the film Himeyuri no Tō. She has published a book of essays and appeared in magazine gravure features.
Mikiyo Ōno (大野 幹代, Ōno Mikiyo; born 17 June 1974) is a Japanese model, actress and J-pop singer. She was the youngest…Mikiyo Ōno (大野 幹代, Ōno Mikiyo; born 17 June 1974) is a Japanese model, actress and J-pop singer. She was the youngest member of the group CoCo.
Megumi Okina (奥菜 恵, Okina Megumi; born 6 August 1979) is a Japanese actress and singer. Born in Hiroshima and raised in…Megumi Okina (奥菜 恵, Okina Megumi; born 6 August 1979) is a Japanese actress and singer. Born in Hiroshima and raised in Tokyo, she made her J-Pop debut on 19 August 1995. She starred in the Japanese original of The Grudge. She married Susumu Fujita in January 2004. They divorced on 22 July 2005. In 2007, Megumi said she was retiring from the entertainment business. However, she reversed course by acting in a remake of the 2004 Thai film, Shutter. It was released March 21, 2008. She portrayed a ghost called Megumi Tanaka.
Aya Kamiki (上木 彩矢, Kamiki Aya; born September 10, 1985, in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese singer, actress and model.…Aya Kamiki (上木 彩矢, Kamiki Aya; born September 10, 1985, in Sapporo, Hokkaido) is a Japanese singer, actress and model. Her music ranges from pop, rock to R&B. She resides in Osaka, and is signed with Tokyo-based AVEX recording label. She is the vocalist of the rock band Uroboros and the rock duo Sonic Lover Reckless with Lovebites guitarist Miyako.
Ayame Goriki (剛力 彩芽, Gōriki Ayame; born 27 August 1992) is a Japanese actress, singer and model. She was represented by…Ayame Goriki (剛力 彩芽, Gōriki Ayame; born 27 August 1992) is a Japanese actress, singer and model. She was represented by the talent agency Oscar Promotion until 2020. Currently she was represented by the talent agency Short Cut.
Aimi Satsukawa (佐津川 愛美, Satsukawa Aimi; born August 20, 1988) is a Japanese actress affiliated with Horipro. She is…Aimi Satsukawa (佐津川 愛美, Satsukawa Aimi; born August 20, 1988) is a Japanese actress affiliated with Horipro. She is from the Shizuoka Prefecture. She also goes by the alias Sattsun.
Miyuu Sawai (沢井 美優, Sawai Miyū; born October 23, 1987) is a Japanese actress and model. Her best-known role was Usagi…Miyuu Sawai (沢井 美優, Sawai Miyū; born October 23, 1987) is a Japanese actress and model. Her best-known role was Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon in the live-action adaptation of Sailor Moon which ran from 2003 to 2004.
Airi Suzuki (鈴木 愛理, Suzuki Airi; born April 12, 1994) is a Japanese singer, actress, model, and radio personality…Airi Suzuki (鈴木 愛理, Suzuki Airi; born April 12, 1994) is a Japanese singer, actress, model, and radio personality associated with Up-Front Works. In 2002, she joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello! Project Kids and later debuted as the lead vocalist of the Japanese idol girl group Cute in 2005. Throughout her singing career, Suzuki also became a vocalist for the girl group Buono! From June 2015 onwards, she became an exclusive model for the fashion magazine Ray. After Cute and Buono! disbanded in 2017, Suzuki left Hello! Project and debuted as a solo singer with the album Do Me a Favor, with "Distance" as its lead track.
Ryo Takeuchi (Japanese: 竹内 崚, Hepburn: Takeuchi Ryō; born April 26, 1993), better known by the stage name Ryoma…Ryo Takeuchi (Japanese: 竹内 崚, Hepburn: Takeuchi Ryō; born April 26, 1993), better known by the stage name Ryoma Takeuchi (竹内 涼真) is a Japanese actor, model, and television personality who is affiliated with Horipro. He was a Rissho University Global Environmental Sciences student. He is best known for his role as Shinnosuke Tomari, the main character of Kamen Rider Drive; Ebihara Katsuo in the TBS 2025 drama Jaa, Anta Ga Tsukutte Miro Yo; and Suzuki Shinya in the movie 10Dance.
Mikako Tabe (多部 未華子, Tabe Mikako; born January 25, 1989) is a Japanese actress from Nishitokyo, Tokyo. Starting acting…Mikako Tabe (多部 未華子, Tabe Mikako; born January 25, 1989) is a Japanese actress from Nishitokyo, Tokyo. Starting acting in her teens with a role in the Sailor Moon musicals, she has developed into a lead actress in film and television, playing the heroine in the Asadora Tsubasa, starring in TV comedy series such Yasuko to Kenji and Deka Wanko, and playing the lead in films such as Kimi ni Todoke and Piece of Cake.
Yuki Nakashima (中島 由貴, Nakashima Yuki; born September 12, 1997) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, model, singer…Yuki Nakashima (中島 由貴, Nakashima Yuki; born September 12, 1997) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, model, singer, and bassist from Wakayama Prefecture who is affiliated with Beffect. She began her career as a child model and actress, appearing in magazines and commercials, before passing a voice acting audition and becoming a member of the idol group Earth Star Dream. In 2018, she was cast as the character Lisa Imai in the multimedia franchise BanG Dream!; as part of her responsibilities, she plays the bass for the band Roselia.
Shinobu Nakayama (中山 忍, Nakayama Shinobu; born January 18, 1973) is a Japanese actress and a former J-pop singer. She…Shinobu Nakayama (中山 忍, Nakayama Shinobu; born January 18, 1973) is a Japanese actress and a former J-pop singer. She released her first single on 2 November 1988; her final release as a J-pop artist was on 1 March 1991. She acted in Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II (1993), Fist of Legend (1994), Gamera: Guardian of the Universe (1995) and Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999). Nakayama was a member of the short-lived idol groups Nanatsuboshi and Rakutenshi. She is affiliated with Office Muse.
Yui Hasegawa (長谷川 唯, Hasegawa Yui; IPA: [haseɡaɰa jɯ.i]; born 29 January 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer…Yui Hasegawa (長谷川 唯, Hasegawa Yui; IPA: [haseɡaɰa jɯ.i]; born 29 January 1997) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Women's Super League club Manchester City and captains the Japan national team. Considered as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world, she has the versatility to operate across the midfield in both offensive and defensive positions. Born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture and brought up in Toda, Saitama, Hasegawa played youth football with Tokyo Verdy Beleza before she began her career with the senior team in 2013. In 2021, Hasegawa joined AC Milan before moving to West Ham United at the end of 2020-21 Serie A season. She joined Manchester City in the summer of 2022 after spending one season with West Ham United. A full international since 2017, Hasegawa has represented Japan in the 2019 and 2023 FIFA World Cup, the 2020 and 2024 Olympics, as well as the 2018, 2022, and 2026 AFC Asian Cup. As of March 2025, she had scored 20 goals and earned over 100 caps for Japan.
Miho Morikawa (森川美穂, Morikawa Miho; born May 5, 1968, Osaka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer and model. She's…Miho Morikawa (森川美穂, Morikawa Miho; born May 5, 1968, Osaka Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer and model. She's currently a professor in the Music Performance Department at Osaka University of Arts.
Ito Ohno (大野 いと, Ōno Ito; born 2 July 1995 in Nakama, Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese actress and fashion model. She is…Ito Ohno (大野 いと, Ōno Ito; born 2 July 1995 in Nakama, Fukuoka, Japan) is a Japanese actress and fashion model. She is represented with Horipro.
Fukushi Ochiai (落合 福嗣, Ochiai Fukushi; born August 20, 1987) is a Japanese voice actor from Nagoya, Aichi who is…Fukushi Ochiai (落合 福嗣, Ochiai Fukushi; born August 20, 1987) is a Japanese voice actor from Nagoya, Aichi who is affiliated with Aoni Production. He's also one of four male voice actors who won the Best New Actor Award at the 13th Seiyu Awards.
Momoko Katō (加藤 桃子, Katō Momoko; born October 6, 1993) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 4-dan.…Momoko Katō (加藤 桃子, Katō Momoko; born October 6, 1993) is a Japanese women's professional shogi player ranked 4-dan. She is a former holder of the Seirei, Women's Ōza and Jo-Ō titles.
Daisuke Fukuda (福田 大典, Fukuda Daisuke; born March 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Taiten Kusunoki (楠 大典…Daisuke Fukuda (福田 大典, Fukuda Daisuke; born March 18, 1967), better known by his stage name Taiten Kusunoki (楠 大典, Kusunoki Taiten; sometimes spelt Taitem Kusunoki), is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo. He is affiliated with Amuleto. He is best known for dubbing roles for Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson and many more.
Koyomi Tominaga (冨永 こよみ, Tominaga Koyomi; born (1989-05-01)1 May 1989) or Koyomi Iwasaki (岩崎 こよみ, Iwasaki Koyomi) is a…Koyomi Tominaga (冨永 こよみ, Tominaga Koyomi; born (1989-05-01)1 May 1989) or Koyomi Iwasaki (岩崎 こよみ, Iwasaki Koyomi) is a Japanese volleyball player. She plays as a setter for Japan women's national volleyball team.
Ai Kurogo (黒後 愛, Kurogo Ai; born (1998-06-14)14 June 1998) is a Japanese volleyball player. She competed at the 2020…Ai Kurogo (黒後 愛, Kurogo Ai; born (1998-06-14)14 June 1998) is a Japanese volleyball player. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Women's volleyball. She was part of the Japan women's national volleyball team. She participated at the 2017 FIVB U20 Women's Volleyball World Championship, 2018 Asian Games, 2018 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League, 2018 FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship, 2019 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League, 2021 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League and the 2024 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League where Japan won the silver medal for the first time in their Volleyball Nations League history. From the 2026/2027 season onwards, she will play for the Greek first division team AEK.
Katsue Uchiyama (内山 かつゑ, Uchiyama Katsue; October 12, 1943 – June 19, 2024), known professionally as Katsue Miwa (三輪…Katsue Uchiyama (内山 かつゑ, Uchiyama Katsue; October 12, 1943 – June 19, 2024), known professionally as Katsue Miwa (三輪 勝恵, Miwa Katsue) was a Japanese voice actress and narrator from Osaka affiliated with Aoni Production. She began her career in 1960 and starred in a number of voice-over roles for various anime, video games, films, and television commercials, most famously voicing the titular character of the Perman franchise from 1967 to 2024.
Takako Fuji (藤 貴子, Fuji Takako; born 27 July 1972) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. She is…Takako Fuji (藤 貴子, Fuji Takako; born 27 July 1972) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Tokyo, Japan. She is best known for her performances as Kayako Saeki in the Ju-On and Grudge franchises.
Riko Higashio (東尾 理子, Higashio Riko; born 18 November 1975) is a Japanese professional golfer and former member of the…Riko Higashio (東尾 理子, Higashio Riko; born 18 November 1975) is a Japanese professional golfer and former member of the LPGA Tour.
Moka Kamishiraishi (Japanese: 上白石萌歌, Hepburn: Kamishiraishi Moka; born February 28, 2000) is a Japanese actress, voice…Moka Kamishiraishi (Japanese: 上白石萌歌, Hepburn: Kamishiraishi Moka; born February 28, 2000) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer. As a singer, her stage name is Adieu (stylized in all lowercase). She is the younger sister of actress Mone Kamishiraishi. Kamishiraishi entered the entertainment industry after winning the Toho Cinderella Audition in 2011 and is represented by Toho Entertainment. She made her acting debut in 2012, and has since appeared in films such as Haruta & Chika (2017) and A Forest of Wool and Steel (2018), for which she won a Newcomer of the Year award at the 42nd Japan Academy Film Prize. Her voice acting works include Mirai (2018) and Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2020), and she has also appeared in numerous television dramas, including the NHK taiga drama Idaten (2019) and The Files of Young Kindaichi (2022). She released her first music single in 2015, and made her full music debut as Adieu in 2019 under Sony Music Labels.
Mone Kamishiraishi (上白石 萌音, Kamishiraishi Mone; born January 27, 1998) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, television…Mone Kamishiraishi (上白石 萌音, Kamishiraishi Mone; born January 27, 1998) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, television personality, and singer. She is the older sister of actress Moka Kamishiraishi. Kamishiraishi began her career after receiving the Special Jury Prize at the 2011 Toho Cinderella Audition and made her acting debut that year. She subsequently established herself as an actress in film, television, and theatre, notably starring in the films Lady Maiko (2014), Chihayafuru (2016–2018), and All the Long Nights (2024), and providing the voice of Mitsuha Miyamizu in the internationally successful animated film Your Name (2016). She has also played leading roles in television dramas including An Incurable Case of Love (2020) and the NHK morning drama Come Come Everybody (2021–2022). In theatre, she has appeared in productions including Knights' Tale – A Musical and Spirited Away, playing Chihiro in the latter's Japanese and international productions. Her acting has earned her numerous awards, including the Best Actress Award at the 11th Seiyu Awards for Your Name, the Best Actress Award at the 30th Yomiuri Theater Awards, and the Best Actress Award at the 16th Tama Film Awards; she was also awarded the 2025 Japan Academy Film Prize Award for Excellence in Leading Actress for All the Long Nights and the 2026 Kikuta Kazuo Theater Award for her performances in Daddy Long Legs and Spirited Away. As a singer, Kamishiraishi made her solo debut in 2016 and has released albums and singles while also performing regularly in concerts.
Taeko Kawata (川田 妙子, Kawata Taeko; born March 20, 1965) is a Japanese voice actress best known for voicing Amy Rose…Taeko Kawata (川田 妙子, Kawata Taeko; born March 20, 1965) is a Japanese voice actress best known for voicing Amy Rose from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. Her former stage name is Taeko Yamada (山田 妙子, Yamada Taeko). After graduating from Jissen Commercial High School, she worked at 81 Produce until 2010. On October 1, 2019, she announced the formation of a private firm, T-River LLC, and the opening of a private school at the same time.
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.
Hiroyoshi Sasakawa (born 29 August 1966) is a Japanese politician and businessman. He is the member of the House of…Hiroyoshi Sasakawa (born 29 August 1966) is a Japanese politician and businessman. He is the member of the House of Representatives for Gunma 3rd district belonging to the Liberal Democratic Party. In the 2026 Japanese general election, Sasakawa was reelected for his sixth term by a large margin (96,283 votes against his opponent's 60,204). This represented an improvement from his performance in the 2024 election when he won reelection to his fifth term by only 214 votes.
Takashi Matsuyama (松山 鷹志, Matsuyama Takashi) is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He played Takeo Saeki in The Grudge…Takashi Matsuyama (松山 鷹志, Matsuyama Takashi) is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He played Takeo Saeki in The Grudge, Morimichi Sugita in Kamen Rider Kuuga and Mamoru Satake in Zipang.
Yui Ishikawa (石川 由依, Ishikawa Yui; born May 30, 1989) is a Japanese actress. She was previously represented by Sunaoka…Yui Ishikawa (石川 由依, Ishikawa Yui; born May 30, 1989) is a Japanese actress. She was previously represented by Sunaoka Office but now works for amitty. Prior to becoming a voice actress, she worked mainly on stage. Her specialities are classical ballet, jazz dance, and tap dance. Before she started as a voice actress, she was a stage actress and has been voicing radio dramas since 2007. Her biggest roles were as starring characters Mikasa Ackerman in Attack on Titan and Violet Evergarden in Violet Evergarden. She also voices China Kousaka in Gundam Build Fighters, Sayuri Haruno in Bonjour Sweet Love Patisserie, Hinaki Shinjo in Aikatsu!, and YoRHa No.2 Type B (2B) in Nier: Automata. At the 8th Seiyu Awards in 2014, she won an award for Best Supporting Actress. She also won the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 15th Annual Seiyū Awards in 2021 for her role in Violet Evergarden. She has attended anime conventions around the world, including Sakura-Con in Seattle, Otakuthon in Montreal, Japan Expo in Paris, and Madman Anime Festival in Brisbane.
Yū Mizushima (水島 裕, Mizushima Yū; born Kenji Noda (野田 憲司, Noda Kenji) on January 18, 1956) is a Japanese actor, voice…Yū Mizushima (水島 裕, Mizushima Yū; born Kenji Noda (野田 憲司, Noda Kenji) on January 18, 1956) is a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator. He is known for being the Japanese dubbing voice for Sammo Hung, and is also the Japanese dub voice of Wakko Warner. In the 1980s, He proved to be a popular choice for many Japanese animation studios for the roles of male heart-throbs in many shojo anime. In May 2020, Mizushima announced he would take a hiatus in order to undergo vocal cord polyp surgery.
Sayoko Hagiwara (萩原 佐代子, Hagiwara Sayoko; born December 1, 1962) is a Japanese actress from Tokyo, noted for her…Sayoko Hagiwara (萩原 佐代子, Hagiwara Sayoko; born December 1, 1962) is a Japanese actress from Tokyo, noted for her multiple tokusatsu heroine roles in the 1980s. She is married to Yu Tokita, her co-star in Kagaku Sentai Dynaman.