Izumi Pinko
- Name: Izumi Pinko
- Native name: 泉ピン子
- Given name: Eguchi Sayo
- Also Known as: Takemoto Sayo, いずみ ぴんこ, 武本小夜, 江口小夜, Mikado Mariko
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Female
- Born: September 11, 1947
- Age: 78
In 1975, Toei Company offered her a role in "International Gangs of Kobe", thus beginning her acting career. In 1980, she played her first leading role in the NTV's series, "Tegorona Onna". As a singer, she had a hit in 1977 with "Ai Koi Butterfly", which sold 109,000 copies. In 1990, "Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari " began broadcasting on TBS. The series ran for more than 20 years and became one of Izumi's best-known works.
On July 29, 1989, she got married to a gastroenterologist, Takemoto Norishige.
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Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
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Owakare Hospital
Japanese Drama, 2024, 4 eps
Mizutani Kumi
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Prism
Japanese Drama, 2022, 9 eps
Mitsuko [Satsuki's great aunt] (Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Sagideka
Japanese Drama, 2019, 5 eps
Mishima Etsuko (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Ie Uru Onna no Gyakushu
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Kamiko Tomoe (Ep.2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Sego-don
Japanese Drama, 2018, 47 eps
Honjuin [Iesada's mother]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Doctor X Season 4
Japanese Drama, 2016, 11 eps
Kubo Toko
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
|
Iyashiya Kiriko no Yakusoku
Japanese Drama, 2015, 40 eps
Goto Yoshie (Ep. 1-2)
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Hotel Concierge
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Tsubaki Eriko (Ep.9-10)
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Massan
Japanese Drama, 2014, 150 eps
Kameyama Sanae
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Naruyouni Narusa Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Nishiki Kuni
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
|
Tenchuu-Yami no Shiokinin
Japanese Drama, 2014, 8 eps
Masako Murata
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Naruyouni Narusa
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Nishiki Kuni
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Honcho Azumi Season 5
Japanese Drama, 2012, 12 eps
[Cleaning lady] (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
6.7
|
|
99-nen no Ai ~ Japanese Americans
Japanese Drama, 2010, 5 eps
Hiramatsu Tomo
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
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Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 10
Japanese Drama, 2010, 47 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Kochikame
Japanese Drama, 2009, 8 eps
[Shin Katsushika Police Station Equipment Section] (Ep. 5)
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Tonari no Shibafu
Japanese Drama, 2009, 12 eps
Takahira Shino
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Honcho Azumi
Japanese Drama, 2009, 15 eps
Kumagaya Hatsuko (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
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|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 9
Japanese Drama, 2008, 49 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Joshi Deka
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
Sakura Hanako
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Asakusa Fukumaru Ryokan 2
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Himeda Natsuko (Ep. 10)
(Guest Role)
|
6.5
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|
Waraeru Koi wa Shitakunai
Japanese Drama, 2006, 3 eps
Ooyama Kazuyo
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 8
Japanese Drama, 2006, 50 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 7
Japanese Drama, 2004, 51 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Chotto matte, Kami-sama
Japanese Drama, 2004, 20 eps
Kurume Tatsuko
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
|
Blackjack ni Yoroshiku
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
Kaneko Akiko [Daughter of a patient] (Ep. 1-2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.1
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 6
Japanese Drama, 2002, 51 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Mukai Arata no Doubutsu Nikki: Aiken Rosinante no Sainan
Japanese Drama, 2001, 10 eps
Ide Kuniko (Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 5
Japanese Drama, 2000, 50 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Romance
Japanese Drama, 1999, 12 eps
Murakami Fumie
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 4
Japanese Drama, 1998, 51 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Great Family Trip
Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps
Kikuchi Sachiko
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Setsunai ~TOKYO HEART BREAK~
Japanese Drama, 1998, 25 eps
(Ep.3)
(Guest Role)
|
9.0
|
|
Banchamodebana
Japanese Drama, 1997, 23 eps
Maruta Kana
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 3
Japanese Drama, 1996, 50 eps
Kojima Satsuki [Daikichi and Setsuko's second daughter]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Tatakau Oyomesama
Japanese Drama, 1995, 9 eps
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
Papa Survival
Japanese Drama, 1995, 12 eps
Saeki Noriko
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Kami-san no Waruguchi Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1995, 12 eps
Matsui Katsuyo (Ep. 5)
(Cameo)
|
4.0
|
|
Hito no Fukou wa Mitsu no Aji
Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps
Nakata Sayuri
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hikkosemasuka
Japanese Drama, 1993, 12 eps
Kame Oba
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 2
Japanese Drama, 1993, 49 eps
Kojima Satsuki [Daikichi & Setsuko's second daughter]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Onna wa Dokyo
Japanese Drama, 1992, 156 eps
Yamashiro Tamago
(Main Role)
|
5.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari
Japanese Drama, 1990, 49 eps
Kojima Satsuki [Daikichi and Setsuko's second daughter]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
|
Inochi
Japanese Drama, 1986, 50 eps
Muranaka Haru [Miki's friend - same age]
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Sanga Moyu
Japanese Drama, 1984, 51 eps
Byakuran Sanmon
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Hanasake Hanako Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1983, 22 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Oshin
Japanese Drama, 1983, 297 eps
Tanimura Fuji [Oshin's mother]
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
|
Shiawase no Kiiroi Hankachi
Japanese Drama, 1982, 5 eps
Shima Mitsue
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Bungo Torimonocho
Japanese Drama, 1981, 26 eps
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
Hanasake Hanako
Japanese Drama, 1981, 17 eps
(Unknown)
|
5.0
|
|
Nihon Akusai ni Kanpai!
Japanese Drama, 1981, 11 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
Onna Taikoki
Japanese Drama, 1981, 50 eps
Asahi [Toyotomi Clan]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Aoi Zessho
Japanese Drama, 1980, 18 eps
(Unknown)
|
4.0
|
|
Natchan no Shashinkan
Japanese Drama, 1980, 156 eps
Mitsuyo [Koyama's Wife]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Futari de Hitori
Japanese Drama, 1976, 20 eps
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
|
Hagure Keji
Japanese Drama, 1975, 13 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
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Old Car: Tento Mushi no Propose
Japanese Movie, 2024,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Oshin
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Kuni Yashiro
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
I Want to Be a Shellfish
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Toshio's mother
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Bride of Noto
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Takehara Matsuko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Kung Fu Kid
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Izumi
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
|
Keizoku: Beautiful Dreamer
Japanese Movie, 2000,
Nonomura Akiko [Nonomura's wife]
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
|
A Class to Remember Season 2: The Learning Circle
Japanese Movie, 1996,
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
|
Mitabi no Kaikyo
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Sachiko
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
One Bowl of Kakesoba
Japanese Movie, 1992,
[Mother]
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Inheritance
Japanese Movie, 1990,
[Fortune-Teller]
(Guest Role)
|
5.0
|
|
Zennin no Joken
Japanese Movie, 1989,
Massage Woman
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Tora-san 22: Talk of the Town Tora-san
Japanese Movie, 1978,
Hitomi
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
|
The Most Perverted Post War Crimes
Japanese Movie, 1976,
[Reporter]
(Main Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Yukaina Gokudo
Japanese Movie, 1976,
Oda Tamako
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
International Gangs of Kobe
Japanese Movie, 1975,
Happi
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Hana Noren
Japanese Special, 2025, 1 eps
Ishikawa Kin
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari: 3 Jikan Special
Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari: 3 Jikan Special
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Tensai wo Sodateta Nyoubou: Sekai ga Mitometa Suugakusha to Tsuma no Ai
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Sakata Yuko [Sankichi's wife]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari: 3 Jikan Special
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
5.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari: Futayo Renzoku Tokubetsu Kikaku
Japanese Special, 2016, 2 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Hoshin
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Fujiura Shizuka
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Department Shikake Hito! Tennoji Tamami no Satsujin Suiri 8
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Tennoji Tamami
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari: 2 Jikan Special
Japanese Special, 2015, 2 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Tokyo ni Olympics o Yonda Otoko
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Hashizume Nobue [Shiro's mother]
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
|
Department Shikake Hito! Tennoji Tamami no Satsujin Suiri 7
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Tennoji Tamami
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Totsugawa Keibu Series 52: Odawara-jo Satsujin Jiken ~Ichi-go ichi-e no Shogen~
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Imaizumi Akiko [Odawara Castle tourist volunteer guide]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Oie San
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Ishi
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Department Shikake Hito! Tennoji Tamami no Satsujin Suiri 6
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Tennoji Tamami
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari: 2 Jikan Special
Japanese Special, 2013, 2 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari: Tadaima!! 2-shu Renzoku Special
Japanese Special, 2012, 2 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Department Shikake Hito! Tennoji Tamami no Satsujin Suiri 5
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Tennoji Tamami
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Kaneko Misuzu Monogatari - minna chigatte, minna ii
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Nobu
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Shirarezaru Bakumatsu no Shishi: Yamada Akiyoshi Monogatari
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Kuma
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Hanayome
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Katakura Chiyo
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
Matsumoto Seicho Tokubetsu Kikaku: Hachiue wo Kau Onna
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Kishida Shigeko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Department Shikake Hito! Tennoji Tamami no Satsujin Suiri 4
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Tennoji Tamami
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Granny Gabai 2
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Chichi yo, Anata wa Erakatta
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Onodera Harumi
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
|
Department Shikake Hito! Tennoji Tamami no Satsujin Suiri 3
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Tennoji Tamami
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Kurobe no Taiyo
Japanese Special, 2009, 2 eps
Kuramatsu Tsuru
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Department Shikake Hito! Tennoji Tamami no Satsujin Suiri 2
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Tennoji Tamami
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Department Shikake Hito! Tennoji Tamami no Satsujin Suiri
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Tennoji Tamami
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Kazoku e no Love Letter
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Sakai Masa
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
|
Ai no Rukeichi
Japanese Special, 2007, 2 eps
Irie Suzue
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
|
Satomi Hakkenden
Japanese Special, 2006, 2 eps
Kamezasa
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
|
Onna no Ichidaiki
Japanese Special, 2005, 3 eps
Omata Kin (Ep. 1)
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
|
Nada So So
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Haruno Kunie
(Support Role)
|
4.5
|
|
Haru to Natsu
Japanese Special, 2005, 5 eps
Nakahara Misa
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
|
The Winds of God
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
[Ryokan landlady]
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
|
Misora Hibari Tanjo Monogatari
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Kato Kimie
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
|
Matsumoto Seicho Tokubetsu Kikaku: Soshitsu no Girei
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Hagiwara Kazue
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Dobutsu Byoin Doctor Hanako no Satsujin Chart! … Shimatachi Aiken Dokosai Satsujin
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Yamaki Hanako
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Sanma no Aji
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Sakuma Tomoko
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
To a Brighter Place
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Takahashi Utako
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
|
Food Fight Special: Shinya Tokkyu Shitou Hen
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Jinguji Shino
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
|
The Story of One Century
Japanese Special, 2000, 3 eps
Yatsushiro Kinu (Ep. 1)
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari: Two-hour Spring Special
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari: Two-hour Year-end Special Project
Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps
Kojima Satsuki
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Planet Spring
Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps
[Kanzaki's wife]
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
|
Dareka ga Dareka ni Koishiteru
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
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Joshu: Hei no Naka no Onnatachi
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Fukei no Yubi
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Tani
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
|
Ganryujima: Kojiro to Musashi
Japanese Special, 1992, 1 eps
Tose
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
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Sori Daijin Yukai Sareru
Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
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Chushingura
Japanese Special, 1987, 2 eps
Tsuru
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
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Tada Ichido no Jinsei
Japanese Special, 1986, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
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Okusama Dairi Shimasu
Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
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Onnatachi no Oosakaji
Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps
Go
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
|
Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 132, 141, 152, 157, 162, 173, 188, 204, 211, 213, 218, 222, 227, 231, 237, 244, 253, 257, 259, 264)
(Guest)
|
5.9
|
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 820 eps
(Ep. 21)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
|
5LDK
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps
(Ep. 164)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
|
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 53)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
|
Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 106)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
|
Kanjani8 no Janiben
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 706 eps
(Ep. 705-706)
(Guest)
|
7.7
|
|
Bokura no Jidai
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Oshareism
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 760 eps
(Ep. 20)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
|
VivaVivaV6
Japanese TV Show, 2001, 412 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Jounetsu Tairiku
Japanese TV Show, 1998, 1331 eps
(Ep. 452) {June 10, 2007}
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
|
King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20090627)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Saidai Koyaku Show
Japanese TV Show, 1995, 0 eps
[Promisor]
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S8E19, S24E10)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Kitano Fan Club
Japanese TV Show, 1991, 232 eps
(Heisei Fan Club 1993)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
This Person Show
Japanese TV Show, 1982, 112 eps
(Ep. 75)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
|
Tetsuko's Room
Japanese TV Show, 1976, 1854 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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