Ichikawa Danjuro XII

Ichikawa Danjuro XII, a Japanese Kabuki actor born in Tokyo, Japan, was known for his contributions to traditional theater. He inherited the stage name Naritaya and was affiliated with the Japan Art Academy, holding the rank of Senior Fifth Rank. His birth name was Horikoshi Natsuo, and he also used…

Hirokawa Taichiro

Hirokawa Taichiro was a Japanese actor, voice actor and narrator born in Tokyo, Japan. He died on March 3, 2008, from cancer. His death was announced at the beginning of the 2nd Seiyu Awards. (Source: Wikipedia)

Murakoshi Ichiro

Murakoshi Ichiro was a Japanese narrator, actor and voice actor from Tokyo, Japan. He was a Waseda University graduate. His real name was Murakoshi Yoshikazu.

Yuzuki Asako

Yuzuki Asako is a Japanese novelist born in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. She attended Keisen Jogakuin Junior and Senior High School and graduated from Rikkyo University with a degree in French literature. She is married and a member of the Japan PEN Club. Since her university days, she aimed to become a…

Kusano Hayato

Kusano Hayato is a Japanese actor born in Arakawa, Tokyo, Japan. When he was 2 years old, his family moved to Ibaraki, Japan. He debuted as a professional boxer at the age of 18 from the Yamaguchi Tsuchiura Boxing Gym, but retired at the age of 21 due to injury. He then pursued acting under the mentorship…

Shimegi Shigako

Shimegi Shigako is a Japanese actress born in Kanda, Tokyo, Japan. She graduated from Atomi Gakuen High School. After training at the Actor's Training Institute, she joined the Bungakuza theater company. From around 1960, she was active mainly in movies and TV dramas produced by Nikkatsu, Daiei, and…

Arai Tamao

Arai Tamao, a former Japanese actress from Setagaya, Tokyo, was affiliated with Hirata Kon Promotion in 1984 and later with Natsuki Production in 1989. She is the niece of actress Ishihara Maki. Encouraged by her mother, Arai joined the Wakasou Theater Company at age four and pursued acting from her…

Sakaguchi Minako

Sakaguchi Minako was a Japanese actress and voice actress born in Ushigome, Tokyo, Japan. She was affiliated with the Mingei Theatre Company. Sakaguchi's husband was actor and voice actor Maeda Masaaki, and their daughter is dancer and choreographer Maeda Nina. Inspired to become an actress after watching…

Yamamoto Koichi

Yamamoto Koichi was a Japanese actor born in Meguro, Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from the first literature department of Waseda University. After graduation, he joined the Haiyuuza Theater Company in the 8th term. After leaving Haiyuuza, he joined the Shinjinkai theater company and made his debut in…

Kumano Ryuji

Kumano Ryuji was a Japanese actor born in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan. He graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Mukojima Technical High School. After a career as a professional boxer, he joined Toho and the theater company "Gekidan Sedai". In his later years, he performed primarily under the stage name Katsushika…

The Reason

6.9

A gruesome murder occurred in a high-rise apartment building in Arakawa Ward, Tokyo. Three dead bodies were found in one of the apartment units, while a young man was killed after falling from its balcony. However,…

Honcho Azumi Season 6

7.2

This time Azumi and his team have to work together to solve various cases under the shadow of Tokyo Sky Tree in Oshiage, Tokyo. Azumi and his team are getting assigned to a branch office in said area of Tokyo, which…

Asami Mitsuhiko Series 32

A man suddenly lost his life on a street in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Beside his body lay a sacred bell (isuzu) from Tenkawa Shrine in Yoshino, Nara, which had apparently fallen to the ground. One morning, a familiar visitor…

Kotobuki

6.2

Sayo, a single girl who works and lives in Tokyo, visits her parents for her 30th birthday. She suspects that her parents' relationship is shaky. Not being able to become comfortable in her own home, Sayo visits her…

Hold Your Breath Like A Lover

December 30th, 2017. Two years before the Tokyo Olympics, due to a revision of the Constitution, a National Defense Force is created in Japan and it starts military operations. In an incineration plant, a dog goes…

Oh Lucy!

Setsuko, a 55-year-old single ‘office lady’ in Tokyo, is given a blonde wig and a new identity “Lucy" by her young unconventional English instructor. “Lucy” awakens desires Setsuko never knew she had. When…

SR Saitama no Rappa Rodosaido No Tobosha

Members of rap group Sho Gung go on hiatus as Mighty decides to venture out to Tokyo on his own. Two years later, Mighty is now an assistant for top rap stars Gokuakucho. An incident then leads him to go on the run.…

Last Chestnuts

One day, a mother who used to be hospitalized in Tokyo comes to Kashihara city in Nara prefecture to find her son. But the only clue she has is the digital camera which her son forgot at the hospital. (Source: MUBI)

Itsukano, Genkantachi to

10.0

18-year-old Ayame is a high school student. She has decided to go to Tokyo once she graduates from high school. One day, Ayame's older sister Sumire comes back home with her daughter Mayuko who is also 18-years-old.…