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Cartoon KAT-TUN
was a Japanese variety show hosted by KAT-TUN, a Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates. The show began airing on April 4, 2007, and ended on March 24, 2010. It aired every Wednesday from 11:55 pm to 12:26 am on NTV for 3 years. The theme song for the first season of the show was " Girlfriend" by Avril Lavigne, Shelter by Corrinne May for the second season and Come On Eileen by Dexy's Midnight Runners for the third season. Season 1 Segments 100Q This is the main segment of the show where the guest fills out a questionnaire with 100 questions before the show. The questions and answers are displayed on a rotating ring in front of KAT-TUN and the guest during the show. When any of the members have an interest in any of the questions, they simply "touch" the ring and it momentarily stops so the guest can elaborate on their answer. At the official website, under 100Q, all of the question and answers that the guest filled out are there. Mini Stage Mini Stage is whe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Variety Show
A Japanese variety show is an entertainment television program made up of a variety of original stunts, musical performances, comedy skits, quiz contests, and other acts. Japanese variety shows are predominantly made to be weird and extremely fast-paced for entertainment purposes and are primarily scheduled during prime television time. They usually feature a variety of hosts that include, but are not limited to celebrities, comedians, J-pop Idols, and so on. History Japanese variety shows have been around since the 1950s and there are many of them. There are variety shows that deal with eating weird foods to playing weird games. Japanese variety shows are seen abroad and Japan can be stereotyped because of these shows. There are a variety of memes that are circulating around the world that try to show how "weird" Japan is. People were drawn to these quiz like shows with their bizarre questions and impossible scenarios. Watching people make fools of themselves was extremely entert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mari Sekine
Mari may refer to: Places *Mari, Paraíba, Brazil, a city *Mari, Cyprus, a village *Mari, Greece, a village, site of ancient town of Marius * Mari, Iran (other), places in Iran * Mari, Punjab, a village and a union council in Pakistan *Mari, Syria, ancient Near Eastern city-state *Mari El, a republic in Russia **Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (1936–1990), an administrative division of the Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, and a predecessor to the Mari El mentioned above. **Mari Autonomous Oblast (1920–1936), an administrative division of the Russian SFSR, Soviet Union, and a predecessor to the Mari ASSR. *Mari (crater), an impact crater on Mars Religion *Mari (goddess), Basque goddess *Māri or Mariamman, Indian goddess *Mari Native Religion, surviving pagan religion People and fictional characters *Mari (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the name *Mari (surname), a list of people *Abba Mari (c. 1250–c. 1306), Provençal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nobuhiko Takada
Nobuhiko Takada ( ja, 高田伸彦, ring name: ) (born April 12, 1962) is a Japanese former mixed martial artist, retired professional wrestler, actor, and writer. He competed in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Universal Wrestling Federation (UWF) and the Union of Wrestling Forces International (UWFI) in the 1980s and 1990s, becoming one of the highest figures of the " shoot-style" movement. Takada later turned to mixed martial arts (MMA) where, despite his controversial match fixing ventures and lack of competitive success, he was credited with the existence and development of global MMA promotion Pride Fighting Championships, in which he worked as an executive after his retirement from active competition until its closure. He also founded and starred at the sports entertainment professional wrestling promotion Hustle from 2004 to 2008, and currently works as an executive for the Rizin Fighting Federation. Professional wrestling career New Japan Pro-Wrestling (1981–1984) Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadao Abe
is a Japanese actor, stage actor and musician from Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture. He started his acting career after joining a theater company/talent agency, Otona Keikaku, in around 1992 and gained his popularity after the drama series '' Team Medical Dragon'' and as being the lead singer of the Japanese comedy rock band Group Tamashii. His stage name is a pun on notorious geisha Sada Abe. Abe was nominated for best actor in the 31st Japanese Academy Award for ''Maiko Haaaan!!!''. Discography Filmography Film *'' Naked Blood'' (1995) as Eiji Kure *''Tokiwa: The Manga Apartment'' (1996) as Hiroshi Fujimoto *'' After Life'' (1998) *''Uzumaki'' (2000) as Mitsuru Yamaguchi *'' Kamikaze Girls'' (2004) as Ryuji 'the Unicorn'/Doctor *''The Great Yokai War'' (2005) *'' Yaji and Kita: The Midnight Pilgrims'' (2005) *'' Helen the Baby Fox'' (2006) as police officer *'' Ten Nights of Dream'' (segment - The 6th Night) (2006) *'' Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series'' (2006) as Kaoru N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Becky (television Personality)
, better known mononymously as , is a Japanese entertainer signed to GATE. Since 2009, she has recorded music under the stage name Becky♪♯. History Becky was born in Kanagawa Prefecture to a Japanese mother and an English father, Simon Rabone. She has one younger sister, dancer Jessica "JJ" Rabone. Until at least 2011, Becky held dual citizenship status in both Japan and the United Kingdom. Although ''The Japan Times'' previously erroneously reported her full name as "Rebecca Eri Ray Vaughan", Australian airline Jetstar Airways, having used her in advertisements and promotions aimed towards Japanese audiences, gives her full name as being "Rebecca-Eri Rabone", this surname matching that used by her father and sister; the error arises from the fact that 'Rabone' and 'Ray Vaughan' would be spelled the same way in Japanese. She debuted as a regular on the popular children's show '' Oha-Suta'' in 1999 reading out the English names of various Pokémon characters in a section of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miki Maya
is a Japanese actress and former top star of the Takarazuka Revue. Her real name is . She joined the Takarazuka Revue in 1981. Her debut performance was "Takarazuka Haru no Odori" and she became the top star of the Flower Troupe for her role in ''East Of Eden ''in 1995. She retired in 1998 after her last show 'Speakeasy', based on the 17 John Gay ballad opera The Beggar's Opera, in which she sang the theme song ''Kaze no machi no junjō na akutō tachi(風の街の純情な男たち)''. Troupe History * Flower Troupe: 1981–1998 Career She is the first Takarasienne to have a solo photo book shot by Kishin Shinoyama, called "Guy". She is also the only Takarasienne to appear in NHK's Top Runner in December 1997. Furthermore, her concert, "Miki In Budokan", had a sell-out crowd of 30,000 in just 2 days. Her other talents include Japanese dance and baton work. She entered the Takarazuka musical school at the age of 15 and joined the Takarazuka Revue Company in 1981. She de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megumi (actress)
, better known by the stage name , is a Japanese tarento, actress, singer and gravure idol. She was raised in Kurashiki, Okayama, but was born in Matsue, Shimane. She is currently affiliated with Suns Entertainment. She dropped out of Kurashiki Suishō Senior High School (at the time an all-girls school). Personal life In July 2008, after discovering she was pregnant, Megumi married Dragon Ash lead singer Kenji Furuya, whom she had been dating since 2005. On February 6, 2009, Megumi gave birth to their first child, a son, who weighed in at 3 kg. Roles Variety shows *'' Aa! Hanano Ryōrinin'' (March 20, 2008, Nippon TV) *'' Africa no Tsume'' (Nippon Television) *'' Akashiya Santa no Shijōsaidai no Christmas Present Show'' (2001) *'' Bachikoi!'' ( Setonaikai Broadcasting Corporation) *'' Blog Type'' (April–September 2005, Fuji TV) *'' The God of Entertainment'' (Nippon Television) *'' Gaki no Tsukai ya Arahende'' (Nippon Television) *'' Ken Shimura's Baka Tonosama'' (Fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crystal Kay
is a Japanese singer, songwriter, actress and radio host. After releasing her first single, " Eternal Memories" (1999), Crystal Kay gained fame for her third studio album, '' Almost Seventeen'' (2002), which debuted at number 2 on the Japanese Oricon charts. ''Almost Seventeen'' eventually sold over 400,000 copies and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. Crystal Kay, formerly signed to Epic Records, a sub-label of Sony Music Japan for 12 years, suddenly transferred to Delicious Deli Records, a sub-label of Universal Music Japan in 2011. As of April 2021, she has released thirteen albums. Her seventh studio album, '' All Yours'' (2007) became Crystal Kay's only number-one release in her career when it debuted on top of the Oricon chart in June 2007. Crystal Kay has sold over two million records in Japan as of 2009. Throughout her career, Crystal Kay has collaborated with M-Flo and BoA, Chemistry as well as other well-known recording artists. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokoro George
, better known by the stage name , is a Japanese comedian, TV personality, singer-songwriter, and essayist. Born in Tokorozawa, Saitama, he attended Takushoku University's Commercial Science class. Works Film *'' Madadayo'' (1993) - Amaki *''Ponyo'' (2008) - Fujimoto (voice) Video games *''Jagainu-kun'' (xxxx) (Game Boy Color - Composer) *''Tokoro-san no Mamoru mo Semeru mo'' (xxxx) (Family Computer) *''Tokoro-san no Mah Mahjong!'' (xxxx) (Arcade) *''Tokoro-san no Mah Mahjong 2: Tokoro's Cup'' (xxxx) (Arcade) *''Tokoro's Mahjong Jr.'' (xxxx) (Game Boy) *''Tokoro's Mahjong'' (xxxx) (Super Famicom) *''Tokoro-San no Setagaya Country Club'' (xxxx) (Game Boy Color) *''Tokoro-san no Daifugou'' (xxxx) (PlayStation) Japanese dub Live-action * ''ALF'' - ALF *'' Look Who's Talking'' - Mikey *''Look Who's Talking Too'' - Michael "Mikey" Jensen-Ubriacco Animation * ''Howard the Duck'' (Fuji TV edition) - Howard the Duck *''Ralph Breaks the Internet'' - Buzz Lightyear *''The Simpsons Mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azusa Iwashimizu
is a Japanese football player. She played for Tokyo Verdy Beleza in the WE League. She also played for the Japan national team between 2006 and 2016. Club career Iwashimizu was born in Takizawa on 14 October 1986. In 2003, she was promoted to Nippon TV Beleza after developing in their youth team. She played 260 matches in the L.League until 2017. She was elected to the league's Best XI for 12 years in a row (2006-2017). National team career On 18 February 2006, when Iwashimizu was 19 years old, she debuted for Japan national team against Russia. She has played in the 2007, 2011 and 2015 World Cups, winning the 2011 World Cup and winning a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. In the final minute of extra time in the 2011 World Cup Final, she was sent off after receiving a red card for slide tackling Alex Morgan. Japan would go on to win the match in the penalty shootout that followed. Iwashimizu was instrumental in Japan's victory at the 2014 Asian Cup, scoring t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eriko Arakawa
is a Japanese football player. She plays for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama and formerly played for Japan national team. Club career Arakawa was born in Nerima, Tokyo on 30 October 1979. In 1997, she joined L.League club Yomiuri-Seiyu Beleza (later ''Nippon TV Beleza'') from youth team. She was selected Best Eleven in 2003 and 2004. In the September 2008 WPS International Draft, she was drafted by FC Gold Pride in the top level US based Women's Professional Soccer league. In her first appearance for FC Gold Pride, Arakawa scored the club's first ever goal against the Boston Breakers in a 2–1 victory. It would turn out to be her only goal of the season. Following the end of the 2009 WPS season, she was back to Nippon TV Beleza. In 2010, she moved to Urawa Reds. From 2013, she played for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama (2013-2014, 2016), Nippon TV Beleza (2015) and Nippon Sport Science University Fields Yokohama (2017). She is currently playing for Chifure AS Elfen Saitama from 2018. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homare Sawa
is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward or a midfielder. Regarded by many as one of the greatest female footballers of all time and the greatest Asian female footballer of all time, Sawa had a professional club career spanning 24 seasons, mostly with Nippon TV Beleza and INAC Kobe Leonessa. She also spent 22 years with the Japan national team, most notably captaining them to a FIFA Women's World Cup win in 2011 and an Olympic silver medal finish in 2012. Sawa made her club debut in 1991 at the age of 12, and later went on to win five titles with Nippon TV Beleza between 1991 and 1999 before departing to the United States to play football in the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA). She played for two WUSA clubs- the Atlanta Beat and the Denver Diamonds- before returning to the Japanese league in 2004. Sawa won another nine titles with Nippon TV Beleza in four years, but departed the club again in 2008. That year, Japan reached their first O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
