Izumi Kyouka

A Japanese author of novels, short stories, and kabuki plays who was active during the prewar period. Kyōka's writing differed greatly from that of the naturalist writers who dominated the literary scene at the time. Many of Kyōka's works are surrealist critiques of society. He is best known for a…

Hirotsu Ryuro

In 1899, Ryūrō met Ozaki Kōyō, and joined his literary group Ken'yusha. In 1895, he published two novels which enabled him to achieve literary recognition: Hemeden and Kurotogake. These were the first of a new genre in Japanese literature, the "tragic novel", which he created. Heavily influenced…

Wu Jun Chao

Wu Jun Chao is a Chinese novelist, mainly known for his novels "Bajie's Diary" (八戒日记, Bajie Riji), "Wukong's Diary" (悟空日记, Wukong Riji) and "Tang Seng's Diary" (唐僧日记, Tang Seng Riji), inspired by the characters of the classic Chinese novel "Journey to the West".

Futagawa Buntaro

A specialist in jidai-geki, Futagawa is remembered largely for the silent films he made at Makino Productions in collaboration with popular action hero Tsumasaburō Bandō. Several of these survive: Kageboshi (Edo Kaizokuden: Kagebōshi, 1925) is admired for having introduced a greater psychological…

Wada Shu

Wada was born in Kagoshima prefecture. After graduating from Haiyuza Theatre Company, he formed the Yoru no Ki theater troupe in 1980. He appeared in the Katsu Kaishū and Musashi Musashi NHK Taiga dramas, the Nurse no Oshigoto and Aibō live-action television series, and Odoru Daisōsasen THE MOVIE.…

Hong Ki Hoon

Hong Ki Hoon is a South Korean former comedian. He graduated from Daejeon Commercial High School and later obtained a bachelor's degree in Trade from Pai Chai University. He made his debut in 1993 as part of the 4th open recruitment for comedians at MBC and immediately gained notoriety by winning the…

Tachikawa Hiroshi

Tachikawa joined the Haiyuza acting training institute fresh out of high school. He appeared prominently on stage before premiering in film for Toei studios in 1952. In 1954 Tachikawa became a contracted actor for Toho studios. His career was interrupted in 1958 when he was seriously injured in an auto…

Haneoka Kei

Japanese composer and arranger who was born in Tokyo, graduated from Nihon University College of Art, Department of Music. His father is Jin Haneoka, a singer-songwriter. His graduation work "Piano Quintet No. 1" received high praise, and he appeared in the "70th Yomiuri Rookie Concert " sponsored by…

Mikimoto Shinsuke

Mikimoto Shinsuke was a Japanese actor. His credits include at least fifty films, as well as numerous television appearances, in a career that spanned several decades. Born in Kanazawa, he graduated from high school there. Then he attended Rikkyo University in Tokyo, graduating from the Faculty of Economics.…

Nam Mi Ri

Nam Mi Ri (Birthname: Lee Jung Soon) is a Korean actress born in Seoul. While she was attending the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy at Ewha Women's University, she moved to Taiwan to study English Literature at Dong-O University. She met at this time and she married a man in Taiwan, and…

BNK48: Girls Don't Cry

7.6

BNK48 is an idol girl group, whose 26 members are girls from 13 to 23 years old. The concept of the band based on an ordinary, but dedicating character.In each single, only 16 from 26 members are selected to be part…

Warotenka

7.6

Set during the late Meiji era to post-World War II period at Osaka, featuring the lead character Fujioka Ten who is modeled after Yoshimoto Sei, the founder of Yoshimoto Kogyo and a female comedy show promoter. Ten…

Specialist 4

7.7

Yoshito becomes famous in Kyoto because of his ability to solve cases. The special investigation unit receives a request to investigate. The case revolves around the kidnapping of a costumed performer. He plays a non-official…

Yamagishi Desu ga Nani ka

7.7

This spin-off drama features yutori monster Yamagishi Hiromu as the main lead. It tells his love story with the new character Sudou Fuyumi, who is an assistant producer for "Yutoi Desu ga Nani ka".

Love Education

7.7

Love Education" follows three women from different eras. Hui Ying, the main character, represents those who experienced the industrialization of the years 1980 to 1990, evoking the deep sympathy of Asian viewers with…

Natsuzora Spin-off: Aki no Dai Shukakusai

7.8

[Toyo-san's Tokyo Story] The first film is the story of Toyo, who comes to Tokyo alone and is asked by Kazuhisa to voice an old woman character. She then visits an anime voice recording studio and is moved by Doma…

Tora-san 50: Welcome Back

7.8

"Tora-san, Welcome Back" is the fiftieth film in the "Tora-san" series. Its release is also set to coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the series. Kiyoshi Atsumi, who played the eponymous character, will appear…

Crazy Love: The Prologue of Great Change

7.6

This special broadcast contains behind-the-scenes footage of the filming site, observation points, and in-depth interviews with actors, divided into a character exploration area, a crazy observation point tweezers…

Nineteen

7.6

“Nineteen” is a drama in the form of a vlog in which the protagonist shares her daily life and tells a story through video. The main character is Han Sung Min, a model and new actor who is receiving the most attention…

Higuma Season 2

7.9

This story is about a bear cub, who lives in a world where humans and bears coexist. It depicts how you get along with a new character while having hallucinations about hearing the word 'barbecue' constantly, and being…