Meru Nukumi (生見 愛瑠, Nukumi Meru; born 6 March 2002), also known as Meruru, is a Japanese model, actress and tarento…Meru Nukumi (生見 愛瑠, Nukumi Meru; born 6 March 2002), also known as Meruru, is a Japanese model, actress and tarento from Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture. She is represented by the talent agency Avex Management and is currently active in Tokyo. Nukumi was a former Popteen magazine model and is currently an exclusive model for the fashion magazine CanCam.
Ryoha Kitagawa (北川 綾巴, Kitagawa Ryōha; born 9 October 1998, in Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese singer and model. She is…Ryoha Kitagawa (北川 綾巴, Kitagawa Ryōha; born 9 October 1998, in Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese singer and model. She is a former member of the idol groups SKE48 and AKB48, where she was a member of Team S and Team 4, respectively. She is the producer of the Nagoya-based idol group Onegai! Full House, which debuted in September 2021.
Jurina Matsui (松井 珠理奈, Matsui Jurina; born March 8, 1997) is a Japanese TV personality, singer, actress, and YouTuber.…Jurina Matsui (松井 珠理奈, Matsui Jurina; born March 8, 1997) is a Japanese TV personality, singer, actress, and YouTuber. She is a former member of Japanese idol girl group SKE48 and former concurrent member of AKB48 (in 2012–2015). She is recognized as SKE48's absolute "ace", having placed in the top 10 in many of AKB48's annual general elections and winning the 2018 election. Matsui debuted with SKE48 in 2008 and was soon appointed as the center position for AKB48's single "Ōgoe Diamond", making her the first sister group member to participate and serve as the choreography center in the group's main single lineup. Matsui graduated from SKE48 in 2021 with her last single "Koiochi Flag". As a solo artist, Matsui has starred in many supporting roles and had her first leading role in horror TV drama Death Cash (2016). She released her self-written first solo album Privacy on October 5, 2019. After her graduation, Matsui is active as a TV personality and occasionally involves in sports events, especially pro-wrestling.
Kyoko Hinami (日南 響子, Hinami Kyōko; born February 6, 1994 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese gravure idol and…Kyoko Hinami (日南 響子, Hinami Kyōko; born February 6, 1994 in Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese gravure idol and actress known for her role as Mitsuki Aoyagi/Akiba Blue in the 2012 Super Sentai parody series Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger. She was affiliated with Stardust Promotion.
Enako (Japanese: えなこ; born January 22, 1994) is a Japanese professional cosplayer, voice actress, and singer from…Enako (Japanese: えなこ; born January 22, 1994) is a Japanese professional cosplayer, voice actress, and singer from Nagoya.
Momona Kitō (Japanese: 鬼頭 桃菜, Hepburn: Kitō Momona; born August 16, 1993), known professionally as Yua Mikami…Momona Kitō (Japanese: 鬼頭 桃菜, Hepburn: Kitō Momona; born August 16, 1993), known professionally as Yua Mikami (Japanese: 三上 悠亜, Hepburn: Mikami Yua), is a Japanese singer, YouTuber, and former adult video and film actress. She debuted as a member of the idol group SKE48 in 2009 before leaving in 2014. She entered the adult entertainment industry in 2015 under the Muteki label and became one of the most popular and best-selling contemporary AV idols, winning several awards in the process. Mikami performed under the S1 No. 1 Style label and has appeared in over 200 adult films (including compilations and VR-based AVs as well). In 2023, at the height of her popularity, Mikami retired from the AV industry and continues her career as a social media influencer and a businesswoman. Apart from performing in adult films, Mikami also remained active as a singer and idol. She is a member of the idol groups Ebisu Muscats since 2015 and Honey Popcorn since 2018. She also appears in the video games Yakuza 6 and Yakuza Kiwami 2.
Akane Takayanagi (高柳 明音, Takayanagi Akane; born November 29, 1991 in Aichi Prefecture) is a former member of the…Akane Takayanagi (高柳 明音, Takayanagi Akane; born November 29, 1991 in Aichi Prefecture) is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group SKE48. She joined SKE48 as a second-generation trainee in March 2009, before being promoted to Team KII. She was a member of SKE48 Team KII, and a former member of NMB48 Team BII.
Akari Suda (須田 亜香里, Suda Akari; born 31 October 1991 in Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese tarento and a former member of…Akari Suda (須田 亜香里, Suda Akari; born 31 October 1991 in Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese tarento and a former member of the Japanese idol girl group SKE48 represented by Twin Planet. She was a member of SKE48's Team E.
Ayano Fukuda (福田 彩乃, Fukuda Ayano; born 18 September 1988) is a Japanese tarento and impressionist (monomane tarento)…Ayano Fukuda (福田 彩乃, Fukuda Ayano; born 18 September 1988) is a Japanese tarento and impressionist (monomane tarento) who has appeared in a number of television programmes and feature films. Fukuda is represented with Amuse, Inc.
Yusuke Yamamoto (山本裕典, Yamamoto Yūsuke; born January 19, 1988) is a Japanese actor and DJ. He was born in Aichi, Japan.…Yusuke Yamamoto (山本裕典, Yamamoto Yūsuke; born January 19, 1988) is a Japanese actor and DJ. He was born in Aichi, Japan. His debut role was as Tsurugi Kamishiro, a.k.a. Kamen Rider Sasword, in Kamen Rider Kabuto.
Chiaki Ito (伊藤 千晃, Itō Chiaki; born January 10, 1987 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actress…Chiaki Ito (伊藤 千晃, Itō Chiaki; born January 10, 1987 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actress, dancer, model and a former member of the group AAA.
Tetsuya Makita (牧田 哲也, Makita Tetsuya; born June 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor, best known for the role of Takeshi…Tetsuya Makita (牧田 哲也, Makita Tetsuya; born June 7, 1984) is a Japanese actor, best known for the role of Takeshi Momoshiro of the fourth generation Seigaku cast in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu. Makita was a member of the acting unit D-Boys, produced by Watanabe Entertainment.
Yuko Mizuno (水野 裕子, Mizuno Yūko; born March 8, 1982 in Bisai, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese entertainer, actress, and…Yuko Mizuno (水野 裕子, Mizuno Yūko; born March 8, 1982 in Bisai, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese entertainer, actress, and sportscaster represented by Sony Music Artists.
Kintalo (キンタロー。, Kintarō.; born 24 October 1981, in Okazaki, Aichi) is a Japanese comedian and impressionist (monomane…Kintalo (キンタロー。, Kintarō.; born 24 October 1981, in Okazaki, Aichi) is a Japanese comedian and impressionist (monomane tarento). Her real name is Shiho Tanaka (田中 志保, Tanaka Shiho). Kintalo is represented with Shochiku Geino. She is left-handed. Kintalo's catchphrase is Iiko, Tsuyoi Ko, Kawaii Ko (良い子、強い子、可愛い子).
Nozomi Takeuchi (竹内のぞみ/竹内希実, Takeuchi Nozomi; born June 25, 1980) is a Japanese gravure idol, and a female talent. She…Nozomi Takeuchi (竹内のぞみ/竹内希実, Takeuchi Nozomi; born June 25, 1980) is a Japanese gravure idol, and a female talent. She is from Okazaki, Aichi, belonged to the show-business production Yume Kikaku. Her nickname is 'Kojocho' (means a factory manager), derives from her handle name of the official blog. She graduated from 'Kunitachi College of Music' (in Japan), and plays the piano.
Mariya Yamada (山田 まりや, Yamada Mariya; born March 5, 1980) is a Japanese actress and a gravure idol. She won the title…Mariya Yamada (山田 まりや, Yamada Mariya; born March 5, 1980) is a Japanese actress and a gravure idol. She won the title of "Miss Young Magazine" in 1996.
Sakura Hirota (広田さくら, Hirota sakura) is a Japanese politician and professional wrestler. She is currently a freelancer…Sakura Hirota (広田さくら, Hirota sakura) is a Japanese politician and professional wrestler. She is currently a freelancer who is best known for her tenure with the Japanese promotions Gaea, Pro Wrestling Wave and Oz Academy. Hirota's later career is characterized by being a comedy wrestler who oft appears as a doppelgänger of other wrestlers, dressing up as and portraying their mannerisms in an exaggerated, poorly executed way for comedic effect. Hirota sometimes even ironically imitates her own opponent, examples include: Saki Akai and Asuka. She tentatively retired on June 2, 2025, due to her pursuing a career in politics; in the process, she left Pro Wrestling Wave. However she resumed full time activity in August 2025 as a result of having lost her local House of Councillors election. She became representative of the Katsushika Ward Assembly in Tokyo as of 2026, a result of winning the assembly election in November 2025.
Norihiro Akahoshi (赤星 憲広, Akahoshi Norihiro; born April 10, 1976) is a Japanese former professional baseball…Norihiro Akahoshi (赤星 憲広, Akahoshi Norihiro; born April 10, 1976) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Hanshin Tigers from 2001 to 2009.
Sayaka Aoki (青木 さやか or 青木 沙耶加, Aoki Sayaka; born March 27, 1973) is a Japanese entertainer, comedian, and actress from…Sayaka Aoki (青木 さやか or 青木 沙耶加, Aoki Sayaka; born March 27, 1973) is a Japanese entertainer, comedian, and actress from Owariasahi, Aichi Prefecture.
Etsuko Nishio (西尾 悦子, Nishio Etsuko; born March 9, 1973 in Toyota, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actress and…Etsuko Nishio (西尾 悦子, Nishio Etsuko; born March 9, 1973 in Toyota, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese singer, actress and model, known for her songs Ja Ja Uma ni Sasenaide and Don't mind Lay Lay Boy from the Ranma ½ anime. In 1992 she became a gravure idol, releasing several nude photobooks and videos. She also starred in a couple feature films.
Jun Itoda (井戸田 潤, Itoda Jun; born 13 December 1972, in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese comedian who performs…Jun Itoda (井戸田 潤, Itoda Jun; born 13 December 1972, in Komaki, Aichi Prefecture) is a Japanese comedian who performs tsukkomi in the comedy duo Speed Wagon. His partner is Kazuhiro Ozawa. Itoda is represented with Horipro Com.
Yasuko Mitsuura (光浦 靖子, Mitsuura Yasuko; born 20 May 1971) is a Japanese tarento and comedian. She was born in Tahara…Yasuko Mitsuura (光浦 靖子, Mitsuura Yasuko; born 20 May 1971) is a Japanese tarento and comedian. She was born in Tahara, Aichi, and is part of the comedy duo Oasiz, with Kayoko Okubo.
Kayoko Okubo (大久保 佳代子, Ōkubo Kayoko; born May 12, 1971, in Tahara, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese comedian, tarento and…Kayoko Okubo (大久保 佳代子, Ōkubo Kayoko; born May 12, 1971, in Tahara, Aichi, Japan) is a Japanese comedian, tarento and actress who is a member of the comedy duo Oasiz with Yasuko Mitsuura.
Hiroyuki Amano (天野 ひろゆき, 天野 博之, Amano Hiroyuki; born 24 March 1970, in Okazaki, Aichi) is a Japanese comedian, actor…Hiroyuki Amano (天野 ひろゆき, 天野 博之, Amano Hiroyuki; born 24 March 1970, in Okazaki, Aichi) is a Japanese comedian, actor, voice actor, television presenter, film director and film critic. He is nicknamed Amanocchi (天野っち). He performs tsukkomi and make stories in the comedy duo Kyaeen. His partner is Udo Suzuki. Amano is represented with Asai Kikaku. He graduated from Okazaki City South Junior High School, Aichi University of Education University High School and Nihon University College of International Relations International Cultural Department (now International Liberal Arts Department).
Minayo Watanabe (渡辺 美奈代; born September 28, 1969) is a Japanese idol and singer. She debuted as member number 29 of the…Minayo Watanabe (渡辺 美奈代; born September 28, 1969) is a Japanese idol and singer. She debuted as member number 29 of the idol group Onyanko Club. As she was one of the most popular members, in 1986 she started releasing solo songs. Her solo career continued after the group disbanded in 1987.
Masumi Miyazaki (宮崎 萬純, Miyazaki Masumi) (born January 26, 1968, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan), is an actress and…Masumi Miyazaki (宮崎 萬純, Miyazaki Masumi) (born January 26, 1968, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan), is an actress and model. She graduated from the private Horikoshi High School, and made her film debut in the 1983 release Aiko 16-sai, and was selected as the 11th Clarion Girl in 1985. Miyazaki has appeared nude in multiple films, including XX Utsukushiki Kyōki (XX美しき凶器) and Yaneura no Sanposha (屋根裏の散歩者). She has also released nude photo books and appeared in the Japanese edition of Playboy. In 1996, Miyazaki married and ceased work on her entertainment career. She now lives in the United States where she is a housewife and a lecturer. She resumed work as an entertainer in 2005. In November of that same year, Miyazaki announced that she had breast cancer.
Sonoko Kawai (河合その子, Kawai Sonoko; born June 20, 1965), married name Sonoko Gotō (後藤その子, Gotō Sonoko), is a former…Sonoko Kawai (河合その子, Kawai Sonoko; born June 20, 1965), married name Sonoko Gotō (後藤その子, Gotō Sonoko), is a former Japanese singer. She was originally member number 12 of Onyanko Club.
Hiromi Makihara (槙原 寛己, Makihara Hiromi) (born August 11, 1963) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball…Hiromi Makihara (槙原 寛己, Makihara Hiromi) (born August 11, 1963) is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher. He was a six-time Central League All-Star, won Rookie of the Year honors, and pitched a perfect game in a 19-year career with the Yomiuri Giants.
Naomi Kawashima (川島 なお美, Kawashima Naomi; November 10, 1960 – September 24, 2015) was a Japanese actress, singer and…Naomi Kawashima (川島 なお美, Kawashima Naomi; November 10, 1960 – September 24, 2015) was a Japanese actress, singer and radio entertainer. She was born on November 10, 1960, in the city of Moriyama, Aichi (now Moriyama-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture), Japan and graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University. She made her singing debut in 1979; in 1982 she got an early break on the television show Owarai Manga Dōjō. Noteworthy radio and television appearances include Miss DJ Request Parade (radio, 1981), Expo Scramble (1985), Wakamono no Subete (1994), Meibugyō Tōyama no Kin-san (1995), Shitsurakuen (1997), Magarikado no Kanojo (2005) and Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi (2006). She is the subject of several photo books, including Woman (1993). Despite Kawashima's impressive performance in Toshiharu Ikeda's 1997 theatrical film The Key, the movie has become known as one of the first two Japanese film to show non-fogged full frontal female nudity after the rules against depicting pubic hair had been relaxed. Kawashima died on September 24, 2015, from bile duct cancer. She was 54.
Ken Matsudaira (松平 健, Matsudaira Ken; familiarly shortened as Matsuken, born November 28, 1953) is a Japanese actor and…Ken Matsudaira (松平 健, Matsudaira Ken; familiarly shortened as Matsuken, born November 28, 1953) is a Japanese actor and musician from Toyohashi, Aichi, Japan. His real name is Sueshichi Suzuki (鈴木 末七, Suzuki Sueshichi).
Chieko Matsubara (松原 智恵子, Matsubara Chieko; born 6 January 1945) is a Japanese actress. She is best known for her roles…Chieko Matsubara (松原 智恵子, Matsubara Chieko; born 6 January 1945) is a Japanese actress. She is best known for her roles in Tokyo Drifter (1966) and the Outlaw series. Matsubara was born in Nagoya. Spotted at a beauty contest sponsored by the Nikkatsu studio, Matsubara made her debut in 1961 at age 16 in Yoru no chōsensha. Matsubara won popularity and became one of the representative actresses of the Nikkatsu. She appeared in over 100 films at Nikkatsu.
Kazuo Funaki (舟木 一夫; born 12 December 1944 in Ichinomiya, Aichi) is a Japanese Enka singer. Kazuo also has a career as…Kazuo Funaki (舟木 一夫; born 12 December 1944 in Ichinomiya, Aichi) is a Japanese Enka singer. Kazuo also has a career as a stage actor, film actor, and TV actor. His real name is Shigeyuki Ueda (上田 成幸).
Masaichi Kaneda (金田 正一, Kaneda Masaichi; 1 August 1933 – 6 October 2019) was a Japanese professional baseball pitcher…Masaichi Kaneda (金田 正一, Kaneda Masaichi; 1 August 1933 – 6 October 2019) was a Japanese professional baseball pitcher of Zainichi Korean origin, one of the best-known pitchers in Japanese baseball history, and is the only Japanese pitcher to have won 400 games. He was inducted in the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame in 1988. Nicknamed "The Emperor" because he was the most dominant pitcher in Japan during his prime, Kaneda holds numerous Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) career records. He won 400 games despite being on an extremely weak team, the Kokutetsu Swallows, for most of his career. About 90% of his 400 career wins came with the Swallows. He left for the Yomiuri Giants in 1965. In five seasons with the team, he won the Japan Series each time before retiring in 1969. Kaneda batted and threw left-handed. After his playing career ended, he became a manager for the Lotte Orions, where he managed in two different stints that saw him win the Japan Series in 1974.