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Asaikikaku
is a Japanese talent agency and entertainment production company headquartered in Higashigotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo. It was found in 1968 by Ryoji Asai, who at the time was a manager working under Nakagawa Production, a talent agency for actors. Ryoji Asai was also responsible for scouting comedian talents such as Kinichi Hagimoto and Jirō Sakagami. Asai Kikaku is currently one of the largest talent agencies in Tokyo with a focus on variety '' tarento'' and comedians. Asai Kikaku also partakes in casting and assistance in production for media, television and films. Notable examples include Sengoku Basara – Moonlight Party (2012) and Gaki Rock (2014). In October 2018, Ryoji Asai died and his son Ryoichi Asai succeeded the company. – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsutomu Sekine
is a Japanese comedian, singer and television presenter. His former stage name is . He is represented with Asai Kikaku. His daughter is ''tarento'' Mari Sekine. Sekine is partnered with Kazuki Kosakai, who is a junior at his talent agency and also a longtime best friend, in a comedy duo called Kosakin. Filmography TV programmes ; Current appearances ; Specials Internet TV ; Former appearances ; Regular appearances and one-off specials only ; NHK · NHK-BS ; Nippon TV ; Tokyo Broadcasting System ; Fuji Television · BS Fuji ; TV Asahi ; TV Tokyo ; Japanese Association of Independent Television Stations ; Broadcasting and communications satellite Radio ; Current appearances ; Former appearances TV dramas Films Direct-to-video · narration ; Direct-to-video ; Narration Stage/events Advertisements ; Current ; Former Discography/Bibliography CD VHS · DVD Books Films Impression repertoire *Sonny Chiba * Hideji Ōtaki *Koichi Wajima *Isa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuki Kosakai
(born January 3, 1956) is a Japanese comedian and actor from Ichikawa, Chiba. He is attached to Asaikikaku. Roles Television programs Television drama *'' Sērā Fukudōri'' (1986) (Tanaka-sensei) *''Furuhata Ninzaburō'' (1994) (Shigeo Sakomizu) *''Boku dake no Madonna'' (2003) (Shō Ichigaya) *''Yae's Sakura'' (2013) (Iwakura Tomomi) Variety shows *'' Lion no Gokigen'yoh '' (1991 - 2016) Animation *''Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z'' (xxxx) (Episode 41 Part A narrator) *''Coji-Coji'' (xxxx) (Haukyū-kun) *''The Powerpuff Girls'' (xxxx) (The Talking Dog, The Narrator) Film *'' Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla'' (xxxx) (Sapporo Salary Man (section manager)) *'' No Yōnamono'' (xxxx) (Kawashima) *'' Supermarket Woman'' (xxxx) (Head of Sales Promotion) Dubbing roles Live-action * ''Spy Kids'' series (Fegan Floop ( Alan Cumming)) Animation *Cats Don't Dance (Danny) Impression repertoire * Jōji Abe * Takejō Aki *Kinichi Hagimoto *Sei Hiraizumi (as Atsuo Itō from ''Good Luck!!'') *Goro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ami Inamura
is a Japanese gravure idol, ''tarento'', and sportscaster represented by Asai Kikaku is a Japanese talent agency and entertainment production company headquartered in Higashigotanda, Shinagawa, Tokyo. It was found in 1968 by Ryoji Asai, who at the time was a manager working under Nakagawa Production, a talent agency for actors. .... Filmography TV series Variety and informative programs Dramas Radio series Internet Programs Articles E-books Game apps References External links * ''Tokyo Lucci'' profile Japanese idols Japanese television personalities 1996 births Living people People from Tokyo {{Asia-tv-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Udo Suzuki
, also known as Udo, is a Japanese musician and comedian. He used to be a member of the Japanese band UltraCats and is a member of the owarai group . See also * List of Japanese comedians This is a list of Japanese comedians—known in Japanese as , , or simply —and their group names. This page uses the word "comedian" in its broadest possible sense. For more information on modern Japanese comedy, see owarai. Names on this pag ... References External links ''The Kyai'' information at Asaikikaku Co.Ltd. 1970 births Japanese comedians Japanese male musicians Japanese musicians Living people Musicians from Yamagata Prefecture People from Yamagata Prefecture {{owarai-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyaeen
is a Japanese comedy duo ''( kombi)'' consisting of Udo Suzuki (ウド鈴木) and Hiroyuki Amano (天野ひろゆき). They are employed by Asai Kikaku, a talent agency based in Tokyo. Their ''kombi'' name was inspired by the happy squeals of female characters in ''manga''. Amano thought of the idea, and Udo added the tilde which is used as an extension of a syllable in Asian cultures. Members *Udo Suzuki (ウド鈴木) Born January 19, 1970 in Fujishima, Yamagata. Plays the '' boke''. Known for his large frame, blonde crewcut hair, and gentle demeanor. * Amano Hiroyuki (天野ひろゆき) Born March 24, 1970 in Okazaki, Aichi. Plays the ''tsukkomi'' and writes all their material. A good chef, he has held his own cooking segments on various television shows. Although he uses contact lenses, he wears thick eyeglass frames to add to his character. Hosted shows *''LINCOLN'' (リンカーン) ( TBS) *''Katori Shingo no Tokujyō! Tensai Shingo'' (香取慎吾の特上!天声慎 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atsuko Okamoto
is a Japanese actress and popular celebrity. She is represented by Asai Kikaku. Early life and education Okamoto moved to Tokyo at one year old, and graduated from Kichiyoshi Girls High School English Course and later Dokkyo University Law school. Major appearing programmes Current regular programmes ; Television ; Radio Former regular programmes ; Television ; Radio Other appearances Films TV dramas Stage Advertisements Works Photo albums CD DVD Personal life Okamoto married former footballer Hiroshige Yanagimoto, who was affiliated with Cerezo Osaka at the time, in July 2005, but divorced in July 2017. References External links * * – Ameba Blog * – GREE GREE (derived from an abbreviation of the "Six degrees of separation" concept) is a Japanese social networking service founded by Yoshikazu Tanaka and operated by GREE, Inc. GREE focuses primarily on mobile games and over ninety percent of its ... * {{DEFAULTSORT:Okamoto, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Racing Cyclist
Cycle sport is Competition, competitive physical activity using bicycles. There are several categories of bicycle racing including road bicycle racing, cyclo-cross, mountain bike racing, track cycling, BMX, and cycle speedway. Non-racing cycling sports include artistic cycling, cycle polo, freestyle BMX and mountain bike trials. The (UCI) is the world Sport governing body, governing body for cycling and international competitive cycling events. The International Human Powered Vehicle Association is the governing body for human-powered vehicles that imposes far fewer restrictions on their design than does the UCI. ThUltraMarathon Cycling Associationis the governing body for many ultra-distance cycling races. Bicycle racing is recognised as an Olympic sport. Bicycle races are popular all over the world, especially in Europe. The countries most devoted to bicycle racing include Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland. Other countries ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mari Kumamoto
Mari Kumamoto (熊本 マリ, born October 15, 1964) is a Japanese-born professional pianist known for her recordings of Spanish and Japanese composers. Early life Born in Tokyo, Japan, Kumamoto began piano studies at age five. At age ten, she moved with her family to Madrid, Spain and began studies with Joaquin Soriano at the Madrid Royal Conservatory and in 1975 was awarded the top prize in the young pianists competition. Career Studies abroad and awards In 1982, Kumamoto was awarded a special scholarship to study at Juilliard School of Music under professor Sascha Gorodnitzki. In 1985, she enrolled at Royal Academy of Music in London and was awarded a recital diploma. She won many prizes including the top prize at the Newport International Piano Competition which was awarded by Diana, Princess of Wales. Return to Japan In 1986, Kumamoto returned to Japan and started a career focusing on the piano music of Spanish composer Federico Mompou (1893-1987). She was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koichi Nakano
(born November 14, 1955 in Kurume, Fukuoka) of Japan is a former professional track racing cyclist and ten-consecutive-time world champion in track cycling sprint. He is among the best track sprinters of modern times. From 1977 to 1986, he won an unprecedented 10 consecutive gold medals in professional sprint events at the UCI track world Championships. He was one of the most successful competitors of all-time on the Japanese professional keirin circuit. Video game Nakano Kōichi Kanshū: Keirin Ō King Keirin ( 競輪王 ) is a track cycling racing simulation game endorsed by Koichi Nakano, originally created by Coconuts Japan Entertainment ( ココナッツジャパンエンターテイメント), and released by Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1994. is a cycling video game that allows the player to control the daily life of a professional cycling athlete. As the title says, it was supervised by Kōichi Nakano. Gameplay The player must make daily life decis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabushiki Gaisha
A or ''kabushiki kaisha'', commonly abbreviated K.K. or KK, is a type of defined under the Companies Act of Japan. The term is often translated as "stock company", " joint-stock company" or "stock corporation". The term ''kabushiki gaisha'' in Japan refers to any joint-stock company regardless of country of origin or incorporation; however, outside Japan the term refers specifically to joint-stock companies incorporated in Japan. Usage in language In Latin script, ''kabushiki kaisha'', with a , is often used, but the original Japanese pronunciation is ''kabushiki gaisha'', with a , owing to rendaku. A ''kabushiki gaisha'' must include "" in its name (Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Companies Act). In a company name, "" can be used as a prefix (e.g. , '' kabushiki gaisha Dentsū'', a style called , ''mae-kabu'') or as a suffix (e.g. , '' Toyota Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha'', a style called , ''ato-kabu''). Many Japanese companies translate the phrase "" in their name as "Company, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daishi Nobuyuki
Daishi Nobuyuki (born 23 August 1968 as Nobuyuki Takano) is a former sumo wrestler from Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan. He made his professional debut in March 1984, and reached the top division in July 1994. His highest rank was ''maegashira'' 3. He retired in March 2002 and remained in the Sumo Association as '' jun-toshiyori'' before leaving in June 2003. He is now a professional singer. Career He joined Oshiogawa stable in March 1984 after completing junior high school. Fighting under his own surname of Takano, he weighed 114 kg in his debut but he struggled to adapt and his weight dropped to 98 kg by November 1985. He rose slowly up the ranks, adopting the ''shikona'' of Daishi in 1987 and steadily increasing his weight to 143 kg by 1992, around average. In May 1993 after nine years in sumo he finally reached ''sekitori'' status upon promotion to the ''juryo'' division. He reached the top ''makuuchi'' division in July 1994. He fought in the top division for 23 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Neko Oikawa
(born February 10, 1960) is a Japanese lyricist who has written J-pop and anime theme songs over her career. Biography Neko Oikawa was born in Wakayama, Wakayama. She made her songwriting debut in 1985 with Kanako Wada's "Passing Through", which won the Mitsubishi Minica Mascot Song Contest. During her time with Fuji Pacific Music, Oikawa wrote songs for numerous Japanese idols; most notably the duo Wink. In 1989, her song "Samishii Nettaigyo" for Wink won the Grand Prix at the 31st Japan Record Awards and the 22nd All Japan Wired Broadcasting Awards. In 1994, her song "Tokyo" for Yashiki Takajin won the Yomiuri TV Best Award and Special Award at the All Japan Cable Broadcasting Awards. Oikawa's most well-known song outside Japan is "A Cruel Angel's Thesis", recorded by Yoko Takahashi for the 1995 anime series ''Neon Genesis Evangelion''. The song has been ranked by Joysound as the most popular song on karaoke. According to Oikawa, she receives between 1 and 1.5 yen for every ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
