Bessho Masue

Under the name "Onoe Baikiyo" she performed on stage in Kabuki plays labeled as a "Female Actor". Her first film appearance was "Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami" Produced by Yokota Shokai and directed by Shozo Makino. With the merger to form Nikkatsu there is a gap in her works from 1909 to 1917 but she…

Shiozawa Toki

Shiozawa Toki, born Shiozawa Toyoji (塩沢登代路) in Nakasato, Ushigome, Tokyo, Japan, was a Japanese actress. She graduated from Jissen Women's High School (実践女子高等学校) and was affiliated with Toho Entertainment (東宝芸能) until her death. In 1947, Shiozawa advanced to the second…

Masuda Kiiton

Masuda Kiiton, born Kimura Hajime (木村一) in Aoyanagi, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan, was a Japanese actor and comedian, also known by the name Masuda Kiiton (益田キートン). His family, originally samurai from the Aizu domain, relocated to Hakodate after losing a battle in Niigata. They initially…

Maki Noriko

Maki Noriko (real name Makino Noriko) is a Japanese actress. Born in Manchuri, she moved to Tokyo after the war. She retired from acting in 1973 and an article in 2009 stated that she had died, but the detailed date of her death is unknown. (Source: wikipedia)

Enomoto Kenichi

Actor and comedian, known as the “Comedy King of Japan.” Enomoto actually debuted in show business in a Japanese production of the opera Carmen, singing in the chorus. He leveraged his improvisational skills to transition into film. He was also a talented singer and recorded for Columbia, Victor…

Ryu Keiichiro

Ryu Keiichiro was a Japanese screenwriter and novelist born in Akasaka-ku, Tokyo. His real name is Ikeda Ichiro. He graduated from the Department of French Studies, Faculty of Letters, University of Tokyo. During the war, he departed as a student soldier and fought in mainland China as an army officer.…

Ichikawa Sumizo VI

Ichikawa Jukai III was an outstanding tachiyaku actor, excelling in nimaime roles. From the end of the Meiji era to the first decade of the Shôwa era, he was an active member of the troupe led by Ichikawa Sadanji II, which was involved in the creations of many Shinkabuki dramas, written by playwrights…

Suzuki Seiichi

Suzuki Seiichi was a Japanese composer born in Tokyo. He has been familiar with organs and songs since he was a child. He studied composition with the Italian vocalist Adolfo Sarcoli with a mandolin and began his career as a composer and mandolinist. In 1927, "Sky" won 2nd place in the 1st Mandolin…

Chiba Kichizo

He belonged to the magic lantern club of Yoshizawa Shoten , he worked as a developing engineer, and became a photography engineer when the company started producing newsreels in 1903 (Meiji36) .. In 1905 (Meiji 38) Togo Taisho Katsudo Shashin was filmed and according to Edamasa, Chiba was the first…

Suzuki Utako

Suzuki Utako was a Japanese actress born in Kanda-ku, Tokyo. Her husband is actor Mizushima Ryotaro. She graduated from Kanda Elementary School. In 1938, she retired from the actress business, which lasted more than 30 years. Her whereabouts after her are unknown. However, her husband Mizushima died…

Jazz for Two

7.8

After the death of his genius jazz pianist older brother, Han Tae I loses his will to live. He finds transfer student Yun Se Heon, who plays jazz reminiscent of his brother, to be an unwelcome presence. Se Heon also…

Medical Examiner Dr. Qin: The Mind Reader

7.8

After the mysterious death of his mother, forensic science grad student Qin Ming travels to his mother’s hometown to investigate. Arriving in Longfan City earlier than anticipated, Qin Ming inadvertently finds himself…

ABO Desire

7.8

On the edge of death, Sheng Shao You meets someone who seems like his exact type: a delicate white lotus kind of beauty, the kind you'd want to pluck, keep in a vase, and admire forever. But turns out, this boy isn't…

Higashino Keigo Samayou Yaiba

7.8

After his wife’s death, Shigeki has raised his daughter, Ema, alone. One night, Ema is found dead after failing to return from her part-time job. Devastated, Shigeki receives a call revealing the name and address…

The Yuzuki Family’s Four Sons

8.0

After their parents' sudden death two years ago, Hayato, the eldest son of the Yuzuki family, is left to care for his three younger brothers. Struggling with both work and household duties, he is often overwhelmed.…

Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds

8.6

After a heroic death, Kim Ja Hong navigates the afterlife with the help of three guardians Kang Rim, Hae Won Maek, and Deok Chun. All deceased must meet the gods of hell and face trials of murder, indolence, deceit,…

Sweet Home

8.7

Following the death of his family in an accident, loner Cha Hyun Soo moves to a new apartment. His quiet life is soon disturbed by strange incidents that start occurring in his apartment, and throughout Korea. As people…

The Giver

7.8

After the sudden death of their parents, siblings Tailah and Fahrung's lives are turned upside down. Struggling to get by, Tailah gets involved with Hiran, the son of a powerful businessman who uses his money and power…

Cherry Blossoms after Winter

7.7

After the death of his parents, seven-year-old Seo Hae Bom moves in with an adoptive family and meets their son, Cho Tae Seong, who he admires for being everything he's not. As they grow older and end up in the same…

Alchemy of Souls Season 2: Light and Shadow

8.9

Jang Uk returns from death, and three years later, the story of the mages unfolds anew. Jang Uk becomes a hunter of the soul-shifters when a young woman, a prisoner in her own home, seeks his help to reclaim her freedom.…