Eri Yoshida (吉田 えり, Yoshida Eri; born January 17, 1992) is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Japan…Eri Yoshida (吉田 えり, Yoshida Eri; born January 17, 1992) is a Japanese professional baseball player for the Japan Islanders of the Empire Professional Baseball League. She plays as a sidearm knuckleball pitcher. In 2008, at the age of 16, she became the first woman drafted by a Japanese men's professional baseball team.
Aya Yamane (山根 綺, Yamane Aya; born 4 February 1997) is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Aoni…Aya Yamane (山根 綺, Yamane Aya; born 4 February 1997) is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with Aoni Production. She is known for voicing Shisel in Magatsu Wahrheit: Zuerst, Ruhuyu in Show by Rock!!, Mikoto Aketa in The Idolmaster Shiny Colors, Daitaku Helios in Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Sui Yamada in World's End Harem, Benisumomo in In the Heart of Kunoichi Tsubaki, Subaru Hoshina in The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity, Riho Tsukishima in The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses, and Cathy in Sugar Apple Fairy Tale.
Rumi Ochiai (落合 るみ, Ochiai Rumi) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Aichi Prefecture, Japan. She is currently…Rumi Ochiai (落合 るみ, Ochiai Rumi) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Aichi Prefecture, Japan. She is currently affiliated with Theatre Company Subaru. After the death of Sumiko Shirakawa in 2015, she took over her role as Hiroshi Nakajima in Sazae-san. She is best known as being the Japanese voice of Rouge the Bat in the Sonic franchise, since the character's introduction in Sonic Adventure 2.
Yurika Hino (日野由利加, Hino Yurika; born January 16, 1963) is a Japanese actress and voice actress. She was part of the…Yurika Hino (日野由利加, Hino Yurika; born January 16, 1963) is a Japanese actress and voice actress. She was part of the Theatre Company Subaru from 1987 to 2011. Hino dubs Japanese for Western films, including roles for Famke Janssen (X-Men: The Last Stand), Winona Ryder, Carrie-Anne Moss (the Matrix trilogy), and Eva Longoria. Hino also voices roles for anime and video games. Originally from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, she is affiliated with Office Anemone.
Mina Ōba (大場 美奈, Ōba Mina; born April 3, 1992) is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group SKE48 of which she…Mina Ōba (大場 美奈, Ōba Mina; born April 3, 1992) is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group SKE48 of which she was captain of Team KII. Before, she was a member and captain of Team 4, but she was suspended due to her scandal and she returned in January 2012, she was transfer to Team B in 2012 when original Team 4 was disbanded in AKB48. On October 9, 2021, Ōba announced that she will graduate from SKE48 and leave the idol industry in April 2022, the time of her 30th birthday. Her 3-part graduation concert was on April 1 to 3 (the final day being her 30th birthday celebration). Her final theater performance was on April 23. She was supposed to officially graduate from the group on April 30, but she tested positive for COVID-19 on April 29, the day before her planned graduation. Her graduation date was postponed to May 21.
Masaaki Tsukada (塚田 正昭, Tsukada Masaaki; December 16, 1938 – January 27, 2014) was a Japanese actor and voice actor…Masaaki Tsukada (塚田 正昭, Tsukada Masaaki; December 16, 1938 – January 27, 2014) was a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Mausu Promotion. He was married to Masako Nozawa, who is a famous voice actress.
Mina Tanaka (田中 美南, Tanaka Mina; born April 28, 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder…Mina Tanaka (田中 美南, Tanaka Mina; born April 28, 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or forward for National Women's Soccer League club Utah Royals and the Japan national team. She has previously played for Tokyo Verdy Beleza, Bayer Leverkusen, and INAC Kobe Leonessa.
Shiho Yoshimura (吉村志穂, Yoshimura Shiho; born December 13, 1989) is a former Japanese volleyball player. She played for…Shiho Yoshimura (吉村志穂, Yoshimura Shiho; born December 13, 1989) is a former Japanese volleyball player. She played for Ageo Medics in the V Premier League.
Jo Ishiwatari (石渡 譲, Ishiwatari Jō; born February 11, 1967) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency…Jo Ishiwatari (石渡 譲, Ishiwatari Jō; born February 11, 1967) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency Anima.
Shin'ya Ōtaki (大滝 進矢, Ōtaki Shin'ya; born July 29, 1953 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan), previously known as Susumu…Shin'ya Ōtaki (大滝 進矢, Ōtaki Shin'ya; born July 29, 1953 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan), previously known as Susumu Kotaki (小滝 進, Kotaki Susumu), is a Japanese voice actor. Currently working as a freelancer.
Natsuki Hanae (Japanese: 花江 夏樹, Hepburn: Hanae Natsuki; born June 26, 1991) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with…Natsuki Hanae (Japanese: 花江 夏樹, Hepburn: Hanae Natsuki; born June 26, 1991) is a Japanese voice actor affiliated with Across Entertainment. He voiced Tanjiro Kamado in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Ken Kaneki in Tokyo Ghoul, Inaho Kaizuka in Aldnoah.Zero, Takumi Aldini in Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma, Kōsei Arima in Your Lie in April, Sieg in Fate/Apocrypha, Korai Hoshiumi in Haikyu!!, Vanitas in The Case Study of Vanitas, Haruichi Kominato in Ace of Diamond, Maki Katsuragi in Stars Align, The Duke of Death in The Duke of Death and His Maid, Ken "Okarun" Takakura in Dandadan, and Qifrey in Witch Hat Atelier.
Nagi Inoue (Japanese: 井上 和, romanized: Inoue Nagi; born February 17, 2005) is a Japanese singer, actress and model. She…Nagi Inoue (Japanese: 井上 和, romanized: Inoue Nagi; born February 17, 2005) is a Japanese singer, actress and model. She is a fifth-generation member of the idol girl group Nogizaka46. She is also signed as an exclusive model for the women's fashion magazine Non-no.
Hozumi Gōda (郷田 ほづみ, Gōda Hozumi; born 合田穂積, August 22, 1957 in Tokyo) is a Japanese voice actor, narrator and sound…Hozumi Gōda (郷田 ほづみ, Gōda Hozumi; born 合田穂積, August 22, 1957 in Tokyo) is a Japanese voice actor, narrator and sound director affiliated with OGIPRO THE NEXT Co. Inc.. He is part of a three-man comedy team called Kaibutsu Land (怪物ランド).
Masashi Goda (合田 雅吏, Gōda Masashi) is a Japanese actor from Kanagawa Prefecture. He is best known for his portrayal of…Masashi Goda (合田 雅吏, Gōda Masashi) is a Japanese actor from Kanagawa Prefecture. He is best known for his portrayal of Yuuji Mita/OHBlue in Chōriki Sentai Ohranger. In 2009, he joined the cast of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger in the recurring role of Shiba Retsudō, the first Shinken Red.
Rina Kawaei (川栄 李奈, Kawaei Rina; born February 12, 1995) is a Japanese actress and former singer, represented by Avex.…Rina Kawaei (川栄 李奈, Kawaei Rina; born February 12, 1995) is a Japanese actress and former singer, represented by Avex. She is a former member of the girl group AKB48. As an actress, she has starred in television series such as Come Come Everybody (2021) and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 61st Blue Ribbon Awards in 2019.
Eiko Hisamura (久村 栄子, Hisamura Eiko; born June 13, 1953) née Eiko Yamada (山田 栄子, Yamada Eiko) is a Japanese actress and…Eiko Hisamura (久村 栄子, Hisamura Eiko; born June 13, 1953) née Eiko Yamada (山田 栄子, Yamada Eiko) is a Japanese actress and voice actress from Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan affiliated with 81 Produce. Hisamura worked under her maiden name before her marriage and for a long time afterwards, so that name is still often used, even among her fans. She has voiced many characters in the World Masterpiece Theater anime series from Nippon Animation, including lead roles Anne from Anne of Green Gables, Jo from Little Women and supporting role Lavinia in Little Princess Sara. She is also well-known for her roles as Mai in Dragon Ball and as Gin in Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin.
Karen Makishima (牧島かれん, Makishima Karen; born 1 November 1976) is a Japanese politician. A member of the Liberal…Karen Makishima (牧島かれん, Makishima Karen; born 1 November 1976) is a Japanese politician. A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, she has been a member of the House of Representatives from the Kanagawa 17th district since 2012.
Tomoko Kaneda (金田 朋子, Kaneda Tomoko; born May 29, 1973) is a Japanese voice actress and radio personality from…Tomoko Kaneda (金田 朋子, Kaneda Tomoko; born May 29, 1973) is a Japanese voice actress and radio personality from Yokohama, Japan. She had worked at Aoni Production for eleven years and freelance since April 2011; in August 2011, it was announced that she transferred to Across Entertainment. She graduated from Department of Architecture, Kanto Gakuin University. She is a member of the voice acting unit Drops, which included fellow voice actresses Mariko Kouda, Akemi Kanda, Ai Nonaka and Ryoko Shiraishi, and of the voice acting unit SD-Children along with Miyu Matsuki. Her casting is usually that of a young child, due to her high-pitched voice. She says in her blog's introduction, "My voice hardly changes even if I breathe in the helium gas." When she was 29 years old, her height was 146 cm (4 ft 9.4). However, by the time she turned 37 years old, her height was 150 cm (4 ft 11). On November 21, 2013, she announced her marriage to actor Wataru Mori. On July 13, 2017, she gave birth to her first child, a girl. They divorced on July 20, 2024.
Ryu Manatsu (真夏竜, Manatsu Ryū; born April 18, 1950 in Yokohama) is a Japanese actor, singer and voice actor perhaps…Ryu Manatsu (真夏竜, Manatsu Ryū; born April 18, 1950 in Yokohama) is a Japanese actor, singer and voice actor perhaps best known for his role as Gen Ohtori/Ultraman Leo in the Ultraman Series. He performed the show's theme song heard in the first 13 episodes as well.
Emma Miyazawa (宮澤 エマ, Miyazawa Ema; born 23 November 1988, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese television personality and…Emma Miyazawa (宮澤 エマ, Miyazawa Ema; born 23 November 1988, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese television personality and actress. Her former stage name is Emma Miyazawa La Fleur (ラフルアー宮澤エマ, Ra Furuā Miyazawa Ema).
Shunsuke Ito (伊藤俊輔, Itō Shunsuke; born 5 August 1979) is a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of…Shunsuke Ito (伊藤俊輔, Itō Shunsuke; born 5 August 1979) is a Japanese politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 2017 to 2026. He is the son of Kosuke Ito.
Akane Hotta (堀田 茜, Hotta Akane; born October 26, 1992) is a Japanese actress, model and tarento. She is known for…Akane Hotta (堀田 茜, Hotta Akane; born October 26, 1992) is a Japanese actress, model and tarento. She is known for regularly appearing on the NTV morning show Zip! (2013–2015).
Ami Sugita (杉田 亜未, Sugita Ami; born March 14, 1992) is a Japanese football player. She plays for Albirex Niigata in…Ami Sugita (杉田 亜未, Sugita Ami; born March 14, 1992) is a Japanese football player. She plays for Albirex Niigata in Japan's WE League. She played for Japan's national team.
Tomoko Suzuki (鈴木 智子, Suzuki Tomoko; born January 26, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan…Tomoko Suzuki (鈴木 智子, Suzuki Tomoko; born January 26, 1982) is a former Japanese football player. She played for Japan national team.
Sayaka Ohara (大原 さやか, Ōhara Sayaka; born December 6, 1975) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Haikyō. Her…Sayaka Ohara (大原 さやか, Ōhara Sayaka; born December 6, 1975) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Haikyō. Her major roles include Alicia Florence in Aria, Milly Ashford in Code Geass, Erza Scarlet in Fairy Tail, Irisviel in the Fate/Zero and Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya series, Layla Hamilton in Kaleido Star, Michiru Kaiou/Sailor Neptune in Sailor Moon Crystal, Beatrice in Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Yūko Ichihara in xxxHolic and Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, and the initial voice of Gammisers in episode 27-34 of Kamen Rider Ghost. She has also voiced in a variety of video games and live-action overseas dubs, and hosts a number of radio shows, many of which are related to her voice projects. In 2013, she received a Best Supporting Actress award at the 7th Seiyu Awards.
Katsuhiro Suzuki (鈴木勝大, Suzuki Katsuhiro; born December 29, 1992 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor and…Katsuhiro Suzuki (鈴木勝大, Suzuki Katsuhiro; born December 29, 1992 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor and model known for his starring role as Hiromu Sakurada/Red Buster in the 2012 Super Sentai Series Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters. Until August 24, 2020, he was affiliated with Ever Green Entertainment. He is also a Keio University, Faculty of Environment and Information Studies student.
Takayuki Godai (五代高之, Godai Takayuki; born July 1, 1956) is a Japanese actor best known as the shōgun's ninja Saizō in…Takayuki Godai (五代高之, Godai Takayuki; born July 1, 1956) is a Japanese actor best known as the shōgun's ninja Saizō in the long-running prime-time television jidaigeki Abarenbō Shōgun. Godai first appeared as Saizō in Episode 57 of Series III, and continued through Series IV and V, about 190 episodes. He is also a voice actor. He has had important roles in Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan, and as the villain Akudaikaan in Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star.
Rika Fujiwara (藤原 里華, Fujiwara Rika; born 19 September 1981) is a Japanese former tennis player. On 22 August 2005…Rika Fujiwara (藤原 里華, Fujiwara Rika; born 19 September 1981) is a Japanese former tennis player. On 22 August 2005, Fujiwara reached her best singles ranking of world No. 84. On 11 November 2002, she peaked at No. 13 in the WTA doubles rankings. At the 2002 Australian Open, Fujiwara partnered with Shinobu Asagoe and advanced to the quarterfinals, where they lost against eventual champions Martina Hingis and Anna Kournikova. The same year, Fujiwara and Ai Sugiyama reached the French Open doubles semifinals, losing to Lisa Raymond and Rennae Stubbs in three sets. Playing for Japan Fed Cup team, Fujiwara has a win–loss record of 23–5.
Yosuke Nagai (永井陽右, Nagai Yōsuke, born in 1991) is the founder and executive director of Accept International. He…Yosuke Nagai (永井陽右, Nagai Yōsuke, born in 1991) is the founder and executive director of Accept International. He serves as a visiting fellow at the University of Oxford, a member of the Youth Advisory Board of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme(UN-Habitat).
Daiki Nakamura (中村 大樹, Nakamura Daiki; born December 25, 1962 in Tokyo) is a Japanese former voice actor. Some of his…Daiki Nakamura (中村 大樹, Nakamura Daiki; born December 25, 1962 in Tokyo) is a Japanese former voice actor. Some of his best-known work includes Gaine in The Brave Express Might Gaine, Grandpa in Grandpa Danger, and Haohmaru from SNK Corporation's Samurai Shodown series. Nakamura used to belong to 81 Produce, but 81 Produce interviewed Nakamura after there were complaints about power and sexual harassment, financial troubles, etc. at Yume Kobo, a private school for aspiring voice actors that he was the representative of. As he acknowledged this, the contract was terminated on March 21, 2024.
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.
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.
Ninomiya Sontoku (二宮 尊徳; September 4, 1787 – November 17, 1856), also known as Ninomiya Kinjirō (二宮 金次郎), was a…Ninomiya Sontoku (二宮 尊徳; September 4, 1787 – November 17, 1856), also known as Ninomiya Kinjirō (二宮 金次郎), was a Japanese agricultural reformer. His parents died when he was a teen, but through hard work and diligence, he rebuilt his fallen family at the age of 20. Later, he rebuilt approximately 600 villages and became a shogunate retainer. His ideas and actions were inherited as the Hōtokusha Movement.
Mika Arisaka (有坂美香, Arisaka Mika) (born June 28, 1974, in Kamakura, Japan) is a Japanese-American singer. Due to her…Mika Arisaka (有坂美香, Arisaka Mika) (born June 28, 1974, in Kamakura, Japan) is a Japanese-American singer. Due to her upbringing, she is bilingual and has performed in both English and (more commonly) Japanese. She attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, US. She is a member of Reggae Disco Rockers and has a solo career. She sang both the opening and ending theme songs of Infinite Ryvius, the ending theme for The Twelve Kingdoms and the ending theme songs of Phantasy Star Online 2, "Living on like stars" and "Crying Your Phantasy", from EPISODE 2 and EPISODE 6's normal ending, respectively. With her career taking off, more chances to showcase her singing finally came. She is the vocalist for the second ending theme for Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny, "Life Goes On". This song was ranked top in Oricon daily single chart on first day of its release, and later ranked fourth in Oricon weekly single chart that same first week. She was featured on Jazztronik's album GRAND BLUE, on the track "Sanctuary," which came out in June 2007 from Pony Canyon Records, Japan. She also performed during the opening ceremony of Pride Shockwave 2006, a Mixed Martial Arts event. She led a gospel choir in a rendition of "The Hymn of Joy".
Shigeru Nakahara (中原 茂, Nakahara Shigeru; born January 22, 1961) is a Japanese voice actor. A former member of Arts…Shigeru Nakahara (中原 茂, Nakahara Shigeru; born January 22, 1961) is a Japanese voice actor. A former member of Arts Vision, Sigma Seven, and Vi-Vo, he is affiliated with Local Dream.
Rumi Utsugi (宇津木 瑠美, Utsugi Rumi; born 5 December 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder…Rumi Utsugi (宇津木 瑠美, Utsugi Rumi; born 5 December 1988) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tokyo Verdy Beleza of the WE League. She has previously played for Reign FC and Montpellier. A former Japanese international, Utsugi helped the national team win the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Tsutomu Kashiwakura (カシワクラ ツトム, Kashiwakura Tsutomu; born March 1, 1966 in Sagamihara, Kanagawa) is a Japanese voice…Tsutomu Kashiwakura (カシワクラ ツトム, Kashiwakura Tsutomu; born March 1, 1966 in Sagamihara, Kanagawa) is a Japanese voice actor and sound director. He was formerly credited as 柏倉 つとむ (Kashiwakura Tsutomu).
Akihisa Shiono (塩野 瑛久, Shiono Akihisa; born January 3, 1995, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor. He played the role of Souji…Akihisa Shiono (塩野 瑛久, Shiono Akihisa; born January 3, 1995, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor. He played the role of Souji Rippukan/Kyoryu Green in the 2013 Super Sentai TV series Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.
Shinobu Ohno (大野 忍, Ōno Shinobu; born 23 January 1984) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a forward. She…Shinobu Ohno (大野 忍, Ōno Shinobu; born 23 January 1984) is a Japanese former footballer who played as a forward. She formerly played for the Japan national team.
Yū Hayashi (林 勇, Hayashi Yū; born April 2, 1983) is a Japanese voice actor and singer from Kanagawa Prefecture attached…Yū Hayashi (林 勇, Hayashi Yū; born April 2, 1983) is a Japanese voice actor and singer from Kanagawa Prefecture attached to Ken Production. Formerly a child actor attached to Gekidan Himawari, he mainly specializes in dubbing roles. He is the vocalist of Screen Mode, a band signed with Lantis.
Masami Suzuki (鈴木 真仁, Suzuki Masami; born July 14, 1972) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer from…Masami Suzuki (鈴木 真仁, Suzuki Masami; born July 14, 1972) is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and singer from Chigasaki. She is famous for voice acting roles such as Kaihime/Princess Kai from Samurai Warriors and Warriors Orochi series both from 3 and 4.
Minami Umezawa (Japanese: 梅澤 美波, romanized: Umezawa Minami; born January 6, 1999) is a Japanese singer, model and…Minami Umezawa (Japanese: 梅澤 美波, romanized: Umezawa Minami; born January 6, 1999) is a Japanese singer, model and actress. She is a former third generation member and captain of the idol girl group Nogizaka46. She is also an exclusive model for the fashion magazine "with" and a regular model for "Classy".
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).
Fubuki Kuno (久野 吹雪, Kuno Fubuki; born December 27, 1989) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. She plays…Fubuki Kuno (久野 吹雪, Kuno Fubuki; born December 27, 1989) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. She plays for Albirex Niigata Ladies and has also played for Japan national team.
Kaede Dobashi (土橋 楓, Dobashi Kaede; born January 11, 1996), professionally known by her mononym Kaede (楓, Kaede) is a…Kaede Dobashi (土橋 楓, Dobashi Kaede; born January 11, 1996), professionally known by her mononym Kaede (楓, Kaede) is a Japanese dancer, singer, model and actress who is affiliated with LDH. She is a member of the J-pop girl group f5ve and a former member of collective girl group E-girls and its dance and vocal unit Happiness. Kaede is an exclusive model for CanCam.
Kenta Hamano (浜野 謙太, Hamano Kenta; born August 5, 1981, in Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a…Kenta Hamano (浜野 謙太, Hamano Kenta; born August 5, 1981, in Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese musician, composer, and actor who is represented by the talent agency Kakubarhythm. He played the trombone in the band Sakerock.
Kazue Itō (伊藤 かずえ, Itō Kazue; born December 7, 1966) is a Japanese actress from Seya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.…Kazue Itō (伊藤 かずえ, Itō Kazue; born December 7, 1966) is a Japanese actress from Seya-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. She made her acting debut in 1978 as a Horipro talent and has also voiced Shura in the anime Rurouni Kenshin. She also performs as a singer, including the opening and ending theme songs for the tokusatsu series Morimori Bokkun. Itoh is best known for her portrayal of Miki Masaki (真咲 美希, Masaki Miki) in the 2007 Super Sentai Series Juken Sentai Gekiranger. She also portrayed Mako Shiraishi's mother in Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.
Shinobu Yaguchi (矢口 史靖, Yaguchi Shinobu; born 30 May 1967) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He specializes…Shinobu Yaguchi (矢口 史靖, Yaguchi Shinobu; born 30 May 1967) is a Japanese film director and screenwriter. He specializes in feel-good "zero to hero" films, where a group of people take up an unlikely activity, face a number of obstacles, but finally succeed. His film Waterboys was particularly successful and led to a TV series which entered its third season in 2005. He was awarded Best Screenplay at the 2005 Yokohama Film Festival for his film Swing Girls.