Okada Mariko

Okada Mariko is a Japanese actress. She was married to film director Yoshida Yoshishige, until his death in 2022. Her father was the noted silent film actor Okada Tokihiko, who before his early death (the year following his daughter's birth) starred in Ozu Yasujiro's Tokyo Chorus (1931). As an adult,…

Kim Sung Joong

Kim Sung Joong, formerly known professionally as Gon, is a South Korean singer, dancer and former member of ARGON (아르곤). He made his debut in March 2019 as the group's main vocalist with their first single album, "Master Key". Later that year, they launched their first Japan Live "Master Key"…

Manussa Vorasingha

Born in September 1980 in Bangkok, and received B.A.degree in film and photography from Thammasat University in 2002, then worked as an independent filmmaker. Many of my works had been awarded and screened in many international film festivals e.g. "Post-it" received Best Short Film Award from 2003 World…

Yamaguchi Kira

Born in 2004, Yamaguchi Kira is a rising actress, singer, and dancer under LDH. She was born in Nagasaki and attended EXPG Fukuoka. While she was in EXPG LAB, she was a member of the dance group KIZZY. Whilst participating in LDH's "The Girls Audition" in 2018 under the Actress Category, Takashi Miike…

Ogawa Youka

Ogawa Youka is a model, actress, and singer under EXPG. Youka first rose to fame as a model, starting in 2012 when she was featured in EARTH MAGIC's 1st Mook publication. Following that, she was in the Nico Puchi x Nationwide Photo Studio 2nd round Cinderella Audition Grand Prix in 2013. Returning to…

David Kurata

Kurata Yasuaki is a Japanese actor specializing in action movies. An accomplished martial artist, he has dan ranks in karate (7th degree), judo (3rd degree), and aikido (2nd degree). He is perhaps best known for his extended battle against Jet Li in Fist of Legend and for his villainous role in So Close.…

Suda Anna

Suda Anna is a Japanese performer, rapper, model and actor. She is a member of the Japanese all-female dance and vocal groups E-girls, Happiness, and SudannaYuzuYully. Anna is represented with LDH. Anna is half Filipino. She speaks Japanese as well as Tagalog. Born in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan, she began…

Sugino Kiki

Kiki Sugino, born as Seo Yeong Hwa, is an actress and producer. Sugino was born in Hiroshima, Japan to Korean parents (Japanese-born Koreans are known in Japan as "Zainichi Koreans"). She made her debut as an actress in Korea in the 2005 film "One Shining Day". Kim Ki Duk cast her in a small role in…

Kinoshita Houka

In 1980, Kinoshita auditioned for the film, Gaki Teikoku, which he passed and made his acting debut. After graduating from Osaka University of Arts, he entered Yoshimoto Kogyo and joined Yoshimoto Shinkigeki troupe, but he did little to stand out on the comedy stage, and quit after three years. In 1989,…

Inoue Harumi

Inoue Harumi is a Japanese actress, model, and swimmer. She has a younger sister, Mami Inoue, who is also pursuing a similar career. Also, a younger brother, Eiki Kitamura, with whom she performed alongside in Rock Musical Bleach. Because of her spontaneity, poise and effortless abilities in front of…

Sayonara, Ozu Sensei

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It was after Ozu passed 50, that he met his first major challenge in life. While working as the branch manager of his bank in New York, Ozu was given an order to do some deals that went over and above the law. He was…

Tsurukame Josanin: Minami no Shima kara

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Onodera Mariya’s married life was supposed to have been happy but turns out shortlived when her husband Tatsuya suddenly disappears without a trace. At her wit's end, she heads for a heart-shaped island in Okinawa…

Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za

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Movie theater Asahiza has existed for almost a 100 years in Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture. Unlike other theaters, Asahiza plays old films and doesn't get a lot of customers. The manger of Asahiza, Morita Yasuzo,…

Watashi ni Fusawashi Hotel

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Kayoko is a rookie novelist who won a new writer's award. Due to harsh criticism from well-respected writer Munenori Higashijuujo, Kayoko was unable to make a spectacular debut or publish her novel. She decides to…

Kumo no Kaidan

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Saburo works at a medical office on The Izu Islands, which has seen its population dwindle over the years. Even though Saburo doesn't have a medical license, he performs operations under the instructions of Dr. Muraki.…

Soshite, Ikiru: The Movie

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Despite losing her parents at age three in a car accident, Toko experiences an idyllic childhood thanks to her uncle, who raises her. She dreams of becoming an actress and, having had some local notoriety in her town,…

Alley Cat

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Ashita Hideaki is a former champion boxer. His boxing career ended after a head injury during a boxing match. Now, he suffers after-effects from his head injury and works part-time for a security company. He leads…

The Moon Has Risen

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Mokichi is the widowed father of three daughters, with whom he has lived on the premises of a temple since the war. In the film, all three daughters become involved in some sort of complicated relationship. The sisters…

A Bolt from the Blue

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Haruo has a dream to become the best magician, but so far, he is only a marginal magician. Haruo also doesn't have parents. He then goes back 40 years in time to Asakusa, Tokyo. There, he meets his parents when they…

Akujotachi no Mesu 2

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Fuyumi's (Yukie Nakama) sister Kaho, who is an alcoholic, commits murder. Because of this, Fuyumi frequently jumps from hospital to hospital as a doctor. Nevertheless, Fuyumi receives recognition for her skills as…