Isaka Satoshi

Isaka’s reputation rests mainly on his extraordinary debut, Focus (1996), an economical and disturbing thriller following the grim chain of events initiated when a television crew sets up an interview with an otaku (nerd) whose hobby is eavesdropping on two-way radio conversations. A subtle critique…

Hoshida Yoshiko

Hoshida Yoshiko is a Japanese producer and director from Tokyo, Japan. She served as the general director and managing director at Kyodo Television (共同テレビジョン). Hoshida developed an interest in the entertainment industry early, influenced by her father's career. She graduated from the…

Sakura Mayumi

Sakura Mayumi is a Japanese actress born in Imabari, Ehime, Japan. She is affiliated with Niko Film. Sakura developed a passion for films of various genres from a young age, influenced by her mother. Although she aspired to pursue a career in acting, she decided to enter the Department of Sociology,…

Osamura Koki

Osamura Koki is a Japanese actor, best known for his roles in Ansatsu Kyoshitsu (2015), Nyusankin Inryo Hanbaiin no Onna (2017), and Ju-on: Origins (2020).

Nojima Shinji

When the bubble economy was really making its presence felt, Nojima was going quietly out of his head in Aomori, the northernmost prefecture of Honshu. Born in 1965, he dropped out of college before graduating, and the first job he managed to get was at a can manufacturing plant. It was this experience…

Sano Kazuma

Sano Kazuma is a Japanese actor, born in Kanagawa, Japan. He works for talent agency Stardust. He debuted as an actor in 2005, with a guest role in Hana Yori Dango. (Source: French Nautilijon)

Shirasu Jin

Shirasu Jin is a Japanese actor represented by Cube. He made his debut in 2013, and has appeared in many dramas since. Shirasu portrayed Rui Hanazawa in Hana Yori Dango: The Musical during early 2016. He made the top 30 in the 22nd Junon Super Boy contest in 2010. He made his stage debut the next year…

Matsumoto Jun

Matsumoto Jun is a Japanese singer, actor, and radio host. He is a member of Japanese boy band Arashi and is best known to Japanese television drama audiences for his portrayal as Tsukasa Dōmyōji in the Hana Yori Dango series, in which he won GQ Japan's Man Of The Year Award under the singer/actor…

Horikita Maki

Horikita Maki is a former Japanese actress. She debuted in 2003 and has starred in numerous Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies. Horikita's popular roles include the introverted high school student Nobuko Kotani in Nobuta wo Produce, the righteous law student…

Mackenyu

Mackenyu Maeda, known simply as Mackenyu, is a Japanese-American actor born in Los Angeles and is the son of a famous Japanese actor, producer, director, and martial artist Sonny Chiba. He attended Beverly Hills High School in their Advanced Placement Program and appeared in a few films and TV shows…

Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2004 Fall Special

7.0

An omnibus special comprised of five segments: >> Story 1: "Fushiawase wo Anata ni" (不幸せをあなたに) A woman sees a company called "Fushiawase wo Anata ni" (We Bring You Misfortune) promoting a new sales…

Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2004 Spring Special

8.0

An omnibus special comprised of five segments: >> Story 1: "Koroshiya Desu no yo" (殺し屋ですのよ) >> Story 2: "Jibun Counselor" (自分カウンセラー) >> Story 3: "Be Silent" >> Story 4: "Sasoi Mizu" (誘い水)…

Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2003 Fall Special

7.0

An omnibus special comprised of five segments: >> Story 1: "Kagi" (鍵) >> Story 2: "Perfect Couple" (パーフェクトカップル) >> Story 3: "To Sugita Otoko" (遠すぎた男) >> Story 4: "Meiro" (迷路) >>…

Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2005 Spring Special

7.2

An omnibus special comprised of five segments: >> Story 1: "Kentaiki Tokkoyaku" (倦怠期特効薬) A man who's bored of his wife is sold a medicine that can make her appear young and attractive. >> Story 2: "Maboroshi…

Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2006 Fall Special

7.1

An omnibus special comprised of five segments: >> Story 1: "Kyoko-san" (鏡子さん) A young therapist at a hospital investigates when a spirit appears and kills people who say "Kyoko-san, Kyoko-san, please make me…

Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2007 Fall Special

6.3

An omnibus special comprised of five segments: >> Story 1: "Mirai Dosokai" (未来同窓会) >> Story 2: "Countdown" (カウントダウン) >> Story 3: "Jihanki Otoko" (自販機男) >> Story 4: "Gomi Onna" (ゴミ女)…

Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2008 Spring Special

6.9

An omnibus special comprised of five segments: >> Story 1: "Sakki Yori mo Ii Hito" (さっきよりもいい人) >> Story 2: "Kore... Mite..." (これ……見て……) >> Story 3: "Hinode Dori Shoten Machi Ikiki…

Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2008 SMAP Special

7.5

Drama Legend Special Yo nimo Kimyou na Monogatari SMAP Special is a 2001's rerun version, consisting of 5 stories: 1. Extra A man decides to go against a society whose every action and exchange of dialogue has already…

Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2008 Fall Special

7.3

An omnibus special comprised of five segments: >> Story 1: "Body Rental" (ボディレンタル) >> Story 2: "Do Tsukido Tsukarete Ikiru no Sa" (どつきどつかれて生きるのさ) >> Story 3: "Shigo Kon" (死後婚)…

Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2005 Fall Special

6.5

An omnibus special comprised of five segments: >> Story 1: "8 Punkan" (8分間) A man "loses" 8 minutes every day: he has no idea what he's doing between 3:00 pm and 3:08 pm. >> Story 2: "Kako ga Todoku Gogo" (過去が届く午後)…