Nakahara Junichi

Nakahara Junichi was a Japanese painter, fashion designer, editor, illustrator, and doll maker born in Shiratori Honmachi, Okawa, Kagawa, Japan. In 1915, his family moved to Funabamachi, Tokushima, due to his father's job. He later relocated several times, moving to Yumimachi, Tokushima, in 1920, then…

Murakyami

Murakyami, born Murakami Ai (村上愛), is a Japanese comedian from Sumiyoshi, Osaka. She is one half of the comedy duo A Masso (Aマッソ). She graduated from Hannan University. In 2021, Murakami made her debut as a narrator on the NHK General program "Shibuya Note Presents KID FRESINO - one-off…

Takai Shin

Takai Shin, a novelist and science fiction writer from Nagoya, Japan, graduated from the Tokyo University of Science with a degree in Applied Physics. He is a member of both the Science Fiction Writers Club of Japan and the Mystery Writers of Japan. Active in science fiction fan circles since high school,…

Suwannee Sukontha

Suwannee Sukontha was the penname of Suwannee Sukonthiang, an award-winning novelist born in Phitsanulok, Thailand. After graduating from Chalermkwansatree School, she went on to study at the Poh-Chang Academy of Arts before studying at Silpakorn University's Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic…

Otsu Daisaku

Otsu Daisaku is a Japanese actor and singer, known for his involvement with the unit RisK. He is from Musashino, Tokyo, and graduated from Nihon University Sakuragaoka High School. In high school, Otsu gained recognition as a reader model for the magazines "BOYS RUSH" and "Tokyo Street News," which…

Tamiya Torahiko

Tamiya Torahiko was a Japanese novelist born in Tokyo and raised in Kobe. Due to his father's seafaring job, he moved frequently. Tamiya attended the First Kobe Middle School and the Third Higher School, graduating in 1933. He studied Japanese literature at Tokyo Imperial University, where he participated…

Shiina Makoto

Shiina Makoto was born in Tokyo, Japan. He is an essayist, journalist, novelist, filmmaker, and children's book author. He also worked as editor-in-chief of a trade paper and as publisher of Hon No Zasshi (Magazine on Books). (Source: encyclopedia.com)

Goda Mamora

Goda Mamora is a Japanese manga artist born in Ise, Mie, Japan. He studied graphic design at the Osaka General Design Technical School and began working as a freelance illustrator after graduation. In 1993, he debuted with two works, "Tora no Ko ga Yuku!" (虎の子がゆく!) and "Hana no Saku Niwa"…

Hanawa Kazuichi

Hanawa Kazuichi is a Japanese manga artist based in Hokkaido, Japan. He was born in Yorii, Osato, Saitama, Japan. He began his career as an illustrator in 1970 and made his debut as a manga artist with "Kanno Mushi," published in the July 1971 issue of the monthly manga magazine "Garo." Due to longstanding…

Sana

Sana is a former Japanese gravure idol born in Tokyo, Japan. She was affiliated with Metal Box. She began her career as a gravure idol in 2004. In 2008, she took a break from her entertainment activities, and her blog ceased updating after September 5 of the same year. However, in January 2009, she…

Thermae Romae 2

7.3

Lucius, an ancient Rome bathhouse architect, becomes famous with designing the original "thermae" (bathhouse). He receives an order to build a thermae in the colosseum to help gladiators recover from their wounds,…

Love Distance

7.3

It is early summer in 2020 at a time when social interaction is restricted and many people are spending time at home. Six people living in an apartment building meet and find themselves relating to each other. Two…

Better Halves

7.3

Shi Fa Ke, the pampered daughter of a high class family, dreamt of enjoying life to the fullest with good food and shopping, but her mother strongly insisted on her inheriting the family industry. Lu Chi was sent by…

The Coolest World

7.3

For as long as she can remember, Teng Xiao Xiao has dreamed of someday being awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. Doing everything she can to make that dream a reality, Xiao Xiao has poured her heart and soul into…

Tiny Times 4

7.4

The forth installment of the Tiny Times series. Gu Li finds herself at a loss due to the heavy amount of debts let behind by her father. At the same time, she finds herself struck with cancer. Too proud to admit her…

CODE Japan: The Price of Wishes

7.4

Detective Ninomiya Minato of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police lost his parents young and struggled to trust others, until he met Yuka. Her love changed him, and after five years together, she became pregnant. Just as…

Me Always You

7.4

The young, beautiful, carefree Ploypailin comes from a wealthy publishing family. She has fond memories of her once-pudgy childhood friend and secret first love, Kevin. But when her family’s business hits rock bottom…

Friendship

7.2

Adult Singha receives a call from Jack, a friend from school. Jack sets up a high school reunion where young Singha meets with the rest of his buddies from back in the day, including Song (the owner of a grocery shop),…

The Mole Song: Undercover Agent Reiji

7.2

Reiji Kikukawa, who has a strong sense of justice, graduated from the police academy with the lowest score ever. He becomes a police constable, but is suddenly fired by the Police Chief due to "disciplinary" issues.…

Friend

7.4

At a time when students had to fasten their collars and crease their slacks till they're razor-sharp, these four friends strutted around in their own custom-fashioned uniforms. They walked the streets with their heads…