Akiko Ōishi (Japanese: 大石 晃子, Hepburn: Ōishi Akiko; born 27 May 1977) is a Japanese politician. A former member of…
Akiko Ōishi (Japanese: 大石 晃子, Hepburn: Ōishi Akiko; born 27 May 1977) is a Japanese politician. A former member of Reiwa Shinsengumi, she served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Kinki proportional representation block from 2021 to 2026. She was a co-representative and policy council chairperson of Reiwa Shinsengumi until her resignation on 9 July 2026.
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Osamu Saka (阪 脩, Saka Osamu; born November 7, 1930) is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Aoni…
Osamu Saka (阪 脩, Saka Osamu; born November 7, 1930) is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with Aoni Production. He was married to voice actress Yoshiko Ōta until her death in 2021.
Nana Nakayama (中山 菜々, Nakayama Nana), known professionally as Nana Yamada (山田 菜々, Yamada Nana; born 3 April 1992 in…
Nana Nakayama (中山 菜々, Nakayama Nana), known professionally as Nana Yamada (山田 菜々, Yamada Nana; born 3 April 1992 in Osaka Prefecture) is a former member of the Japanese idol girl group NMB48. She was a member of NMB48's Team M. She graduated from the group on April 3, 2015. Her younger sister, Suzu Yamada (born Suzu Nakayama), is also a former member of NMB48, and her younger brother, Yuma Nakayama, is an actor formerly represented by Starto Entertainment, now currently a freelancer.
Kana Osafune (長船 加奈, Osafune Kana; born October 16, 1989) is a Japanese former football player. She played for WE…
Kana Osafune (長船 加奈, Osafune Kana; born October 16, 1989) is a Japanese former football player. She played for WE League club Mynavi Sendai and has previously also played for the Japan national team.
Eri Tokunaga (徳永えり; born May 9, 1988) is a Japanese actress.
Sumire Hata (Japanese 秦澄美鈴 Hata Sumire; born 4 May 1996) is a Japanese track and field athlete who specializes in the…
Sumire Hata (Japanese 秦澄美鈴 Hata Sumire; born 4 May 1996) is a Japanese track and field athlete who specializes in the long jump. She has also competed in the high jump early in her career. In 2023 she won gold at 2023 Asian Indoor Athletics Championships and 2023 Asian Athletics Championships.
So Okuno (奥野 壮, Okuno Sō), is a Japanese actor and dancer who is known for his portrayal of Sougo Tokiwa in Kamen Rider…
So Okuno (奥野 壮, Okuno Sō), is a Japanese actor and dancer who is known for his portrayal of Sougo Tokiwa in Kamen Rider Zi-O and Hayato Shinomiya in Kiss Him, Not Me. He is a member of Oscar Promotion's acting troupe Aoyama Omotesando X.
Yoriko Okamoto (岡本 依子, Okamoto Yoriko; born September 6, 1971 in Kadoma, Osaka) is the first Japanese athlete to become…
Yoriko Okamoto (岡本 依子, Okamoto Yoriko; born September 6, 1971 in Kadoma, Osaka) is the first Japanese athlete to become an Olympic taekwondo medalist, winning the bronze medal at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics in the 57–67 kg weight class. After beginning karate at age 12, she attended Waseda University in Tokyo. She spent her junior year of college studying abroad in the United States at the University of Oregon, where she began learning Taekwondo.
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Kumiko Ogura (小椋 久美子, Ogura Kumiko; born 5 July 1983) is a Japanese badminton player, affiliated with the Sanyo…
Kumiko Ogura (小椋 久美子, Ogura Kumiko; born 5 July 1983) is a Japanese badminton player, affiliated with the Sanyo Electric team. Born in Kawagoe, Mie, Ogura started playing badminton at the age of eight. During her first year at Shitennoji Senior High School, she joined the Japanese junior team. After graduating from high school in 2002, she joined the Sanyo Electric team. Partnered with Reiko Shiota, Ogura finished second in the women's doubles at the 2005 Asian Championships. The pair then won their first World Grand Prix title at the 2005 Denmark Open. In 2006, they won a bronze medal at the Doha 2006 Asian Games after losing to Yang Wei and Zhang Jiewen in the semifinals. They also won bronze at the 2007 World Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In May 2008, Ogura and Shiota were ranked 6th in the BWF World Ranking and qualified for the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics. At the Olympics, they won their first round match against the Danish pair of Lena Frier Kristiansen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl in a rubber match, but lost in straight games to Du Jing and Yu Yang of China in the second round. In March 2010, she retired from the Sanyo team and joined Kay Enterprises as a coach. In March 2011, she married Japanese rugby union player Daisuke Yamamoto, but in September 2012, she filed for divorce.
An Konishi (born 16 December 1980) is a Japanese table tennis player. She competed in the women's singles event at the…
An Konishi (born 16 December 1980) is a Japanese table tennis player. She competed in the women's singles event at the 2000 Summer Olympics.
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Miho Takeda (武田 美保, Takeda Miho; born September 13, 1976 in Kyoto) is a Japanese competitor in synchronized swimming.…
Miho Takeda (武田 美保, Takeda Miho; born September 13, 1976 in Kyoto) is a Japanese competitor in synchronized swimming. She received five Olympic medals at the 1996, 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. The silver medal from the 2000 Olympics was in the duet with Miya Tachibana, and they also received a silver medal at the 2004 Olympics. Miho is a graduate of Ritsumeikan University and the wife of Governor Eikei Suzuki of Mie.
Miya Tachibana (立花 美哉, Tachibana Miya; born December 12, 1974) is a Japanese competitor in synchronised swimming from…
Miya Tachibana (立花 美哉, Tachibana Miya; born December 12, 1974) is a Japanese competitor in synchronised swimming from Ōtsu, Shiga. Tachibana began practicing the sport during her fourth year in elementary school. She was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 2011.
Ai Fujinuma (藤沼 亜衣, Fujinuma Ai; born 16 September 1982) is a Japanese table tennis player. She was born in Utsunomiya.…
Ai Fujinuma (藤沼 亜衣, Fujinuma Ai; born 16 September 1982) is a Japanese table tennis player. She was born in Utsunomiya. She competed in women's doubles at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and in women's singles and women's doubles at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens.
Yutaka Baba (馬場 豊, Baba Yutaka; born 15 November 1990), also known as Mokō (もこう) is a Japanese streamer, YouTuber…
Yutaka Baba (馬場 豊, Baba Yutaka; born 15 November 1990), also known as Mokō (もこう) is a Japanese streamer, YouTuber, voice actor, singer and former professional gamer. He posts Let's Play videos on YouTube and Niconico, and perform as a tarento on video game-related programs. He uses the real name when acting as a voice actor.
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Kanna Nakamura (中村 カンナ, Nakamura Kanna; born October 26) is a Japanese voice actress who is affiliated with Rush Style.…
Kanna Nakamura (中村 カンナ, Nakamura Kanna; born October 26) is a Japanese voice actress who is affiliated with Rush Style. She started her voice acting activities in 2018, and in 2022, she played her first main role as Urushi Yaotome in the anime series When Will Ayumu Make His Move?.
Kotona Hayashi (林琴奈, Hayashi Kotona; born 13 November 1999) is a Japanese volleyball player. She plays for the Japan…
Kotona Hayashi (林琴奈, Hayashi Kotona; born 13 November 1999) is a Japanese volleyball player. She plays for the Japan women's national volleyball team. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Women's volleyball.
Airi Miyabe (宮部 藍梨, Miyabe Airi; born (1998-07-29)29 July 1998) is a Japanese volleyball player and a member of the…
Airi Miyabe (宮部 藍梨, Miyabe Airi; born (1998-07-29)29 July 1998) is a Japanese volleyball player and a member of the Japan women's national volleyball team. She is of mixed Nigerian and Japanese heritage and is the older sister of Ameze Miyabe. Miyabe competed in the 2015 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix. At the club level, she represented Kinrankai Senior High School in 2015. At the collegiate level in the United States, Miyabe attended the College of Southern Idaho before transferring to the University of Minnesota, where she played for the Minnesota Golden Gophers. She was also a member of the Japanese national team at the 2024 Olympics.
Ameze Miyabe (宮部 愛芽世, Miyabe Ameze; born 12 October 2001) is a Japanese professional volleyball player. She plays in…
Ameze Miyabe (宮部 愛芽世, Miyabe Ameze; born 12 October 2001) is a Japanese professional volleyball player. She plays in the SV.League for Osaka Marvelous.
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Naomi Ōzora (大空 直美, Ōzora Naomi; born February 4, 1989) is a Japanese voice actress. Her major voice roles include Hana…
Naomi Ōzora (大空 直美, Ōzora Naomi; born February 4, 1989) is a Japanese voice actress. Her major voice roles include Hana Uzaki in Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!, Jahy in The Great Jahy Will Not Be Defeated!, Inari Fushimi in Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha, Chio Miyamo in Chio's School Road, Kiriha in Tsugumomo, Satania in Gabriel DropOut, Ruti Ragnason in Banished from the Hero's Party, Chieri Ogata in The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls, and Tamamo Cross in Umamusume: Pretty Derby.
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Hiromasa Nakano (Japanese: 中野洋昌; born 4 January 1978) is a Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Land…
Hiromasa Nakano (Japanese: 中野洋昌; born 4 January 1978) is a Japanese politician who served as the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism from 2024 to 2025. He has been a member of the House of Representatives for Hyōgo 8th district since 2012.
Kenji Matsuda (松田 賢二, Matsuda Kenji; born September 23, 1971 in Osaka) is a Japanese actor. Matsuda began acting in…
Kenji Matsuda (松田 賢二, Matsuda Kenji; born September 23, 1971 in Osaka) is a Japanese actor. Matsuda began acting in high school when a girl he had a crush on convinced him to join the theatre club. He later joined the sho-gekijo theatrical troupe Haiyu-Za. He is known for roles such as Kagero in the low-budget films Shinobi: The Law of Shinobi, 2002, and its sequels Shinobi: Runaway, 2005, Shinobi: Hidden Techniques, and Shinobi: A Way Out. He is probably best known in Japan for numerous roles he has played in the tokusatsu genre: starting with Kamen Rider Hibiki as Zaoumaru Zaitsuhara/Kamen Rider Zanki and in Kamen Rider Touki in the movie special and in Kamen Rider Kiva as Jiro/Garulu. He did voice work in the Kamen Rider G special and had a recurring role in the series Garo: Makai Senki. He played the role of Raizo Gabi in Shuriken Sentai Ninninger. He is perhaps most internationally known for his role as the butterfly knife-wielding yakuza in Ryuhei Kitamura's pop culture hit film, Versus. He did voice-overs for the Wii video game Dragon Quest Swords as the hero's father, Baud. He also voiced the role of Zebra in the anime adaptation of the manga series Toriko. Matsuda starred in the 2014 film A Courtesan with Flowered Skin.
Chisato Miyade (宮出千慧, Miyade Chisato; born 15 March 1985) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…
Chisato Miyade (宮出千慧, Miyade Chisato; born 15 March 1985) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Councillors since 2025. In the 2024 general election, she was a candidate for the House of Representatives.
Kazuki Ura (Japanese: 浦 和希, Hepburn: Ura Kazuki; born 18 October 1995) is a Japanese voice actor. He is affiliated with…
Kazuki Ura (Japanese: 浦 和希, Hepburn: Ura Kazuki; born 18 October 1995) is a Japanese voice actor. He is affiliated with VIMS. He is known for voicing Kyōsuke Aiba in Futsal Boys!!!!!, Shōta Doi in World's End Harem, Yoichi Isagi in Blue Lock, Cobalt in Technoroid, and Byaku in My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer.
Yumi Uetsuji (上辻 佑実, Uetsuji Yumi; born November 30, 1987) is a Japanese professional football player who plays for…
Yumi Uetsuji (上辻 佑実, Uetsuji Yumi; born November 30, 1987) is a Japanese professional football player who plays for Kaohsiung Attackers WFC. She has previously also played for the Japan national team.
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Yū Sugimoto (杉本 ゆう, Sugimoto Yū; born January 29, 1975 in Suita, Osaka, Japan) is a Japanese voice actress.
Kōhei Amasaki (天﨑 滉平, Amasaki Kōhei; born October 22, 1990) is a Japanese voice actor. He is affiliated with I'm…
Kōhei Amasaki (天﨑 滉平, Amasaki Kōhei; born October 22, 1990) is a Japanese voice actor. He is affiliated with I'm Enterprise. He won the Best New Actor Award and Singing Award at the 13th Seiyu Awards. He has two older brothers.
Kazuyoshi Tatsunami (立浪 和義, Tatsunami Kazuyoshi; born August 19, 1969) is a former Japanese professional baseball…
Kazuyoshi Tatsunami (立浪 和義, Tatsunami Kazuyoshi; born August 19, 1969) is a former Japanese professional baseball infielder and manager. He played in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Chunichi Dragons from 1988 to 2009. He was drafted in the first round in the 1987 NPB Draft.
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Kouta Inoue (井上 広大, Inoue, Kouta; born August 12, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Chiba…
Kouta Inoue (井上 広大, Inoue, Kouta; born August 12, 2001) is a Japanese professional baseball outfielder for the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
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Masaki Kyomoto (京本 政樹, Kyōmoto Masaki; January 21, 1959 –) is a Japanese actor, singer-song writer, and guitarist. He…
Masaki Kyomoto (京本 政樹, Kyōmoto Masaki; January 21, 1959 –) is a Japanese actor, singer-song writer, and guitarist. He is famous for playing the role of Ryu on the television jidaigeki Hissatsu series. He has appeared in films and television series including Legend of the Eight Samurai, Sukeban Deka, Kamen Rider Black,Kamen Rider Agito, Ultraman: Towards the Future (aka Ultraman Great), Cutie Honey, Chage and Aska, Ōedo Sōsamō, Mito Kōmon, Anmitsu Hime, Food Fight, Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, Ii Hito, GARO, Tenchu:Yamino Shiokinin and most recently 81diver. He has performed on the soundtracks to GARO and Garo Special: Byakuya no Maju, performing the first two ending themes for the former, and producing GARO Project's performances of the final two ending themes for the series and the ending theme for the special. Masaki got a role in a buster film Legend of the Eight Samurai as Inuzuka Shino and it became a sensation that lead to Masaki's break out role "Ryu" on a popular Japanese period piece samurai drama series Hissatsu Shigotonin where he played Japanese obi-belt maker who is ex-ninja turned to be an assassin (shigotonin) to kill bad guys. He became a big star by that role and since then has appeared in numerous period piece drama series. He often plays a role much younger than his actual age due to youthful appearance. His picture with his son Taiga Kyomoto (SixTONES) went viral in Asia and many thought he is Taiga's older brother instead of father. He is an established musician as well produced sound track for TV shows and music for himself and other singers.
Satsumi Matsuda (松田 颯水, Matsuda Satsumi; born July 17, 1993) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Arts Vision.…
Satsumi Matsuda (松田 颯水, Matsuda Satsumi; born July 17, 1993) is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Arts Vision. She is the younger twin sister of Risae Matsuda. Both were the 4th and 5th Anisong Grand Prix Finalists with Marina Kawano (4th) and Konomi Suzuki (5th).
Risae Matsuda (松田 利冴, Matsuda Risae; born July 16, 1993) is a Japanese voice actress who is affiliated with I'm…
Risae Matsuda (松田 利冴, Matsuda Risae; born July 16, 1993) is a Japanese voice actress who is affiliated with I'm Enterprise. She is the older twin sister of voice actress Satsumi Matsuda. She is known for her roles as Hakumei in Hakumei and Mikochi and Noella in Drugstore in Another World.
Akio Suyama (陶山 章央, Suyama Akio; born July 8, 1968) is a Japanese voice actor, affiliated with Sigma Seven. He was born…
Akio Suyama (陶山 章央, Suyama Akio; born July 8, 1968) is a Japanese voice actor, affiliated with Sigma Seven. He was born in Toyonaka, Osaka. He is best known for voicing Ichiro Ogami in the Sakura Wars franchise.
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Naomi Kawai (河合 直美, Kawai Naomi; born May 12, 1971), known professionally as Nao Nagasawa (永澤 菜教, Nagasawa Nao) and…
Naomi Kawai (河合 直美, Kawai Naomi; born May 12, 1971), known professionally as Nao Nagasawa (永澤 菜教, Nagasawa Nao) and formerly Naomi Nagasawa (長沢 直美, Nagasawa Naomi) is a Japanese voice actress from Toyonaka, Osaka who used to be represented by Aoni Production and Ken Production and is now represented by Kekke Corporation. She was formerly married to Ryōtarō Okiayu and they had a daughter.
Mayo Hibi (日比 万葉, Hibi Mayo; born 3 April 1996) is a Japanese former professional tennis player. Over her career, she…
Mayo Hibi (日比 万葉, Hibi Mayo; born 3 April 1996) is a Japanese former professional tennis player. Over her career, she won eight singles titles and one doubles title on the ITF Women's Circuit. On 3 February 2020, she reached her best singles ranking of world No. 157. On 26 May 2014, she peaked at No. 378 in the WTA doubles rankings. Hibi won her first $50k tournament at the 2013 FSP Gold River Women's Challenger, defeating Madison Brengle in straight sets in the final.
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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).
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Puffy AmiYumi, or PUFFY, are a Japanese pop rock duo formed in Tokyo in 1995, consisting of singers Ami Ōnuki and Yumi…
Puffy AmiYumi, or PUFFY, are a Japanese pop rock duo formed in Tokyo in 1995, consisting of singers Ami Ōnuki and Yumi Yoshimura. In the United States, they adopted the name Puffy AmiYumi to avoid legal naming conflicts with Sean Combs, who also performed under the name Puffy. The duo sings in Japanese, English, and Mandarin Chinese. Ōnuki and Yoshimura were scouted by Sony-affiliated talent agencies and put together in the mid-1990s. Most of their work was produced or co-written by Okuda Tamio and Andy Sturmer, formerly of the bands Unicorn and Jellyfish, respectively. The duo's first single, "Asia no Junshin" (1996), sold one million records. They gained mainstream success in Japan in 1998 following the release of their album Jet and continued with several more full-length releases (totaling 15 million sales in Japan). In 2004, an animated series featuring fictionalized versions of themselves, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi, premiered on the US's Cartoon Network. While the singers portrayed themselves for short live-action segments taped in Japan, their characters were voiced by Janice Kawaye and Grey DeLisle respectively.
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Kengo Kawanishi (河西健吾, Kawanishi Kengo; born February 18, 1985) is a Japanese voice actor. He was formerly affiliated…
Kengo Kawanishi (河西健吾, Kawanishi Kengo; born February 18, 1985) is a Japanese voice actor. He was formerly affiliated with Office Kaoru, but is now represented by Mausu Promotion.
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Mari Okamoto (岡本 茉利, Okamoto Mari; born October 31, 1954) is a Japanese actress and voice actress.
Ami Nakashima (中島 麻未, Nakashima Ami; born May 11, 1988), known as Ami or Dream Ami, is a Japanese singer, dancer and…
Ami Nakashima (中島 麻未, Nakashima Ami; born May 11, 1988), known as Ami or Dream Ami, is a Japanese singer, dancer and television personality. She is a former member of the Japanese girl groups Dream and E-girls. She debuted as a member of the eight-member group Dream in 2002 at the age of 14, and she had remained throughout several line-up changes until the group stopped their activities. She gained fame after becoming part of the collective girl group E-girls in 2011. In 2015, she debuted as a solo artist with the single "Dress o Nuida Cinderella". Apart from music activities, she is widely known for her regular appearances on Japanese television and various media, and was ranked as one of the most popular Japanese female idols by Nikkei in 2016 and 2017.
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Yui Watanabe (渡部 優衣, Watanabe Yui; born December 4, 1988) is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with the…
Yui Watanabe (渡部 優衣, Watanabe Yui; born December 4, 1988) is a Japanese voice actress and singer affiliated with the talent agency Kenyu Office. Watanabe was born in Saitama, Japan. She became interested in voice acting while in high school. After graduating high school in 2007, she attended Nihon Kogakuin College and majored in art planning.
Shota Shimizu (清水 翔太, Shimizu Shōta; born 27 February 1989) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and musician from Yao…
Shota Shimizu (清水 翔太, Shimizu Shōta; born 27 February 1989) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and musician from Yao, Osaka, Japan, who debuted in 2008. On June 1, 2008, Shimizu performed at Central Park in New York City during the annual Japan Day Festival. Shota Shimizu went to a local Christian school in Osaka where he learned how to sing gospel music. He became captivated with soul music, which is how his music career started. He was inspired by Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, and Ray Charles. Before his debut, in November 2007, Shimizu sang in English on amateur night at the Apollo Theater in New York City. He was called a "one in a million soul singer" by a local newspaper in New York. The second time he performed at the Apollo Theater was on November 19, 2008. He sang the song "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto in Japanese, where he was given a standing ovation from an audience of 1,500 people. He said he sang it because he wanted to show his Japanese pride and demonstrate the beauty of the Japanese language.
Angerme (アンジュルム, Anjurumu), formerly Smileage (スマイレージ, Sumairēji; stylized as S/mileage, from 2009–2015), is a Japanese…
Angerme (アンジュルム, Anjurumu), formerly Smileage (スマイレージ, Sumairēji; stylized as S/mileage, from 2009–2015), is a Japanese idol girl group from the musical collective Hello! Project. Since the group's formation in 2009, the group has seen changes in membership. The current members consist of Layla Ise, Rin Hashisako, Rin Kawana, Shion Tamenaga, Wakana Matsumoto, Yuki Hirayama, Yukiho Shimoitani, Hana Goto, and Momoha Nagano. The group was formed in 2009 under the name Smileage, consisting of four members of Hello! Project's trainee group, Hello Pro Egg. They released their debut single, "Suki-chan", under an indie label in the same year. The group made their major label debut in 2010 with the single "Yume Miru 15", in which they won the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist the same year. In 2015, the group changed their name to Angerme.
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Mamoru Kanbe (神戸守, Kanbe Mamoru; born 1962) is a Japanese storyboard artist and director. He is best known for…
Mamoru Kanbe (神戸守, Kanbe Mamoru; born 1962) is a Japanese storyboard artist and director. He is best known for directing the anime series Elfen Lied, Sound of the Sky, Kimi to Boku and The Promised Neverland.
ChouCho (ちょうちょ, Chōcho; lit. "Butterfly", born June 21) is a Japanese singer from Osaka Prefecture and is signed to…
ChouCho (ちょうちょ, Chōcho; lit. "Butterfly", born June 21) is a Japanese singer from Osaka Prefecture and is signed to Lantis.
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Reon Yuzuki (柚希 礼音, Yuzuki Reon; born June 11, 1979) is a Japanese actress and former Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku (男役…
Reon Yuzuki (柚希 礼音, Yuzuki Reon; born June 11, 1979) is a Japanese actress and former Takarazuka Revue otokoyaku (男役, "male role") and Star Troupe Top Star. She joined the revue in 1999 and became a Top Star in April 2009. She resigned in May 2015, making this the second longest Top Star run, after Yoka Wao. She signed with Amuse, Inc. and continued her career on stage.
Mariko Gotō (後藤 まりこ, Gotō Mariko) (born February 22, 1982, in Izumiōtsu, Osaka) is a Japanese singer, lyricist…
Mariko Gotō (後藤 まりこ, Gotō Mariko) (born February 22, 1982, in Izumiōtsu, Osaka) is a Japanese singer, lyricist, composer and actress. Little is known about Gotō‘s early years and formative influences. Gotō is not a Japanese idol. The media often categorizes Gotō as an "alt-idol," which does not accurately describe her past and current projects. Gotō’s first band was dubbed "Osaka's Twisted Judy and Mary," highlighting the influence of the older, established Japanese punk group, Judy and Mary on her music. In 2001 she formed the noise rock and punk band Usagi (うさぎ) with three friends from Osaka. She sang and played guitar. After Usagi broke up in 2003, she formed the punk jazz group Midori together with Usagi's bassist, Yoshifumi Kuwano. Midori released three full-length albums, five EPs, and a single. After its dissolution, Gotō focused on her solo career as a musician, as well as a stage, film, and television drama actress. In 2013, she wrote the lyrics for and sang the opening song of the anime Flowers of Evil which is titled "宇宙人" (ep. 4–6, "Aku no Hana -Nakamura Sawa-"). Her song "Sound of Me" was used as the ending theme of the drama Taberudake, where she played the lead role. In May 2016, it was reported that she decided to quit the music industry. She returned under the alias DJ510Mariko on December 24, 2018 with an EP, DEMO. On December 11, 2019 she released her 1st album "Loved by Gainsborough" on her label "nixzm." Gotō also performs and records as a solo "band", GotoMariko acoustic violence POP (後藤まりこアコースティックviolence POP).
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Ryo Nishikido (錦戸 亮, Nishikido Ryō; born November 3, 1984) is a Japanese singer and actor. He was formerly under the…
Ryo Nishikido (錦戸 亮, Nishikido Ryō; born November 3, 1984) is a Japanese singer and actor. He was formerly under the management of Johnny & Associates as a member of Japanese boy bands Kanjani Eight and News. His first solo album was released in December 2019.
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Shizuka Yamamoto (山本静香, Yamamoto Shizuka; born December 5, 1975) is a badminton player from Japan. She competed in…
Shizuka Yamamoto (山本静香, Yamamoto Shizuka; born December 5, 1975) is a badminton player from Japan. She competed in badminton at the 2004 Summer Olympics in women's doubles with partner Seiko Yamada. They were defeated by Chin Eei Hui and Wong Pei Tty of Malaysia in the round of 32. Yamamoto also competed in mixed doubles with partner Tadashi Ohtsuka. They were defeated in the round of 32 by Robert Blair and Natalie Munt of Great Britain.
Gōnoyama Tōki (Japanese: 豪ノ山 登輝; born April 7, 1998 as Tōki Nishikawa (西川 登輝, Nishikawa Tōki)) is a Japanese…
Gōnoyama Tōki (Japanese: 豪ノ山 登輝; born April 7, 1998 as Tōki Nishikawa (西川 登輝, Nishikawa Tōki)) is a Japanese professional sumo wrestler from Neyagawa, Osaka. Wrestling for Takekuma stable, he made his professional debut in March 2021. He reached the second-highest jūryō division in July 2022, and has won one championship in both makushita and jūryō. He was promoted to the top makuuchi division in July 2023. His highest rank has been maegashira 2.
Takuya Kimura (Japanese: 木村 拓哉, Hepburn: Kimura Takuya; born November 13, 1972) is a Japanese actor, singer, and radio…
Takuya Kimura (Japanese: 木村 拓哉, Hepburn: Kimura Takuya; born November 13, 1972) is a Japanese actor, singer, and radio personality. He is regarded as a Japanese icon after achieving success as an actor. He was also a popular member of SMAP, one of the best-selling boy bands in Asia. In the media, he is known as a huge heartthrob in Japan, and a sex symbol, having been voted Japan's sexiest man for 15 years in a row by readers of one magazine. A 1996 television drama series, Long Vacation, in which he landed his first lead role, became a massive success, creating a phrase called the "Lon-bake phenomenon". He was given the title, "The King of Ratings", as his subsequent television series continued to generate high ratings and each show became a social phenomenon as it aired. Five of his most successful television series, Hero (2001), Beautiful Life (2000), Love Generation (1997), Good Luck!! (2003), and Long Vacation (1996) are ranked in the top ten highest-rated television series in Japanese history. He has received the Best Actor award at the Television Drama Academy Awards 11 times and holds the record for most wins. He also starred in blockbuster films, including Love and Honor (2006), Hero (2007) and Howl's Moving Castle (as a voice actor, 2004). Kimura is also known for his work in the video games Judgment and Lost Judgment, portraying Takayuki Yagami.