Onoe Hiromi

Satake Akio

Matsumoto Keiko

Matsumoto Keiko was a Japanese translator, mystery writer, and essayist. She also published stories under the pseudonym "Nakano Keisuke" (中野圭介). Her father was Ito Kazutaka, the first head of the Fisheries Division of the Hokkaido Government. She was the wife of mystery writer and translator…

Shiraishi Naomi

Shiraishi Naomi was a Japanese actress and culinary researcher born in Vancouver, Canada. Her birth name was Nakajima Naomi (中島奈緒美). She was previously the editor-in-chief of the magazine "Koreisha Journal," focusing on issues related to aging society. She graduated from Musashino Women's…

Kano Junko

Kano Junko is a retired Japanese actress.

Minami Hiroshi

Minami Hiroshi was a Japanese musician and actor born in Kojimachi, Tokyo, Japan. His real name was Nakajima Hiroshi (中島廣), and his former stage name was Minami Hiroshi (南広). He attended Hosei University Industrial School but dropped out. In 1947, he formed the band "Shin Watanabe and the…

Jinde Tatsuro

Jinde Tatsuro was a Japanese historical fiction writer and served as the third President of the Japan Writers Club. Born in Ishikawa, Japan, he initially moved to Manchuria due to his older brother's job with the South Manchuria Railway, where he attended Fengtian Middle School before returning home…

Shoji Mayuri

Osaka Go

Osaka Go is a Japanese novelist and detective writer born in Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. His father is illustrator Naka Kazuya. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at Chuo University in 1966. During his studies, he was working at Hakuhodo, which he retired from after 17 years. He then became a full-time writer…

Otomo Ryutaro

Otomo Ryutaro was a Japanese film and television actor most famous for his starring roles in jidaigeki. In 1936, he made his debut in movies with the film Aozura Roshi. His final appearance in the film was Tampopo directed by Juzo Itami in 1985. Otomo ended his life by leaping from the top of a building…

Satan's Sword I: The Great Buddha's Passage

7.6

First part of the trilogy about Tsukue Ryunosuke - the ruthless samurai. Directed by the legend of chanbara, Misumi Kenji. ~~ Adapted from the novel "大菩薩峠" by Nakazato Kaizan (中里介山).

Satan's Sword II: The Dragon God

7.3

Second part of the trilogy about Tsukue Ryunosuke - a ruthless samurai. Directed by the legend of chanbara, Misumi Kenji. ~~ Adapted from the novel "大菩薩峠" by Nakazato Kaizan (中里介山).

Satan's Sword III: The Final Chapter

7.4

The third part of the trilogy about Tsukue Ryunosuke - a ruthless samurai. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Daibosatsutoge" (大菩薩峠) by Nakazato Kaizan (中里介山).

The Horseman

A horse trader working in the harsh climate of Hokkaido struggles to raise his son alone after his wife died. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Bakuro Ichidai" (馬喰一代) by Nakayama Masao (中山正男).

Muhomono

A Japanese western-style love story, between a hot-blooded boy who challenges a mountain boss and a naive mountain girl, set in Hokkaido. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Muhomono" by Nakayama Masao (中山正男).

She's Rain

A youth drama depicting love stories between high school boys and girls that unfold on the Hankyu Railway Line and the streets of Kobe. (Source: Letterboxd) ~~ Adapted from the novel "She's Rain" by Hiranaka Yuichi…

Densha Otoko

7.5

Aoyama Saori, working as an office lady at an MNC, gets into trouble with a drunkard on a train. She's saved by Yamada Tsuyoshi. As a form of appreciation, she sends him Hermes teacups. Having no experience with the…

Hana-Kimi

8.2

This hilarious comedy follows the chaos, troubles, and friendship at a boys' boarding school after a girl disguised as a boy joins. Ashiya Mizuki has just come back to Japan from California where she was raised. She…

To the Beautiful You

7.6

Jae Hui moves to Korea to help Tae Jun restart his high jump career after he announces his retirement. Despite his closed heart, Tae Jun begins to open up to Jae Hui. Meanwhile, Eun Gyeol struggles with his feelings…

The 8-Year Engagement

8.3

Hisashi and Mai are set to have their wedding ceremony in 3 months, but Mai falls ill and lapses into a coma. Hisashi does not give up on his fiance and prays for her recovery. Finally, Mai wakes up, but she doesn't…