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Heaven's Flower The Legend Of Arcana
is a Japanese television drama series that aired on TBS from 14 January to 4 March 2011. The theme song of the series is ''Anomii'' by amazarashi. Cast * Umika Kawashima as Ai * Yoshiko Mita * Gō Ayano as Shion * Yūta Nakano as Naruki * Hirotarō Honda * Ryū Morimiya * Seika Taketomi * Kazuki Namioka * Hirofumi Araki is a Japanese actor and singer associated with Watanabe Entertainment. He is a member of the acting troupe D-Boys and the leader of its pop unit D-Date. As an actor, Araki has been involved in many theater and television projects, notably st ... * Tarō Suruga References External links * Japanese drama television series 2011 Japanese television series debuts 2011 Japanese television series endings TBS Television (Japan) dramas {{Japan-tv-prog-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Umika Kawashima
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and singer from Saitama Prefecture, Japan. She is a former member of the Japanese girl group 9nine. Her solo single "Maji de Koi Suru 5 Byō Mae/Ichigo Iro no Kimochi", on the '' Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai'' soundtrack, reached #46 on the Oricon chart. As an actress, she played in numerous Japanese TV series and movies. Biography Umika Kawashima was born in the Saitama Prefecture. She was scouted in Shibuya when she was in 6th grade and joined Lespros Entertainment. The actresses she idolizes are Aoi Miyazaki, Yui Aragaki and Kou Shibasaki. She has stated that she would like to collaborate with Masaharu Fukuyama. She graduated from the Faculty of Arts and Letters at Meiji University with a degree in psychology in 2016. Career Since 2006, Kawashima has appeared in numerous television dramas and movies. In 2007 she joined the female idol group 9nine, however she announced her graduation from the group in 2016 to focus on her acting career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshiko Mita
(born October 8, 1941) is a Japanese actress. Born in the city of Osaka, she graduated from Joshibi High School of Art and Design in Suginami, Tokyo. In 1960, she was hired by Toei and made her acting debut. She remained with Toei until 1967, then became free to appear in films, on television, and on the stage. Her performance in the film ''W no higeki'' (or "W's Tragedy", 1984) earned the Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress in 1986. From 1991 to 1994, she topped Japan's official list of taxpayers in the Actors and Celebrities category. Yoshiko appears in both contemporary and ''jidaigeki'' roles. She won the award for best actress at the 30th and at the 35th Blue Ribbon Awards. With husband Yasuo Takahashi she has two sons, both actors. Selected filmography Film *''Ōshō'' (1962) *'' Bushidō zankoku monogatari'' (1963) with Kinnosuke Nakamura, film won the Golden Bear at the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gō Ayano
is a Japanese actor. Career Ayano was featured in several roles beginning in 2003. In 2009, he appeared in Takashi Miike's ''Crows Zero 2''. His role in the film was described by Mark Schilling of ''The Japan Times'' as "a tall, pale-faced, delicately featured boy who looks like Michael Jackson's Japanese cousin, but fights like Bruce Lee." He was later cast in Shun Oguri's directorial debut, ''Surely Someday'' (2010). Ayano co-starred in Takefumi Tsutsui's ''In a Lonely Planet'' (2011) with Aya Takeko and Takayo Mimura. He appeared in Mika Ninagawa's '' Helter Skelter'' (2012), and had supporting roles in Eriko Kitagawa's ''I Have to Buy New Shoes'' (2012) and Shuichi Okita's ''Yokomichi Yonosuke'' (2013). In 2013, Ayano starred in two of his highest profile roles to date: as George "Joe" Asakura in ''Gatchaman'', a live-action adaptation of the classic Tatsunoko Productions anime, and as Ishikawa Goemon in ''Lupin III'', adapted from the iconic manga by Monkey Punch and direc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūta Nakano
Yūta, Yuta or Yuuta is a common masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Yūta can be written using different combinations of kanji characters. Some examples: *勇太, "courage, thick" *勇汰, "courage, excessive" *勇多, "courage, many" *雄太, "masculinity, thick" *雄汰, "masculinity, excessive" *雄多, "masculinity, many" *友太, "friend, thick" *友汰, "friend, excessive" *友多, "friend, many" *有太, "possessing/having, thick" *有汰, "possessing/having, excessive" *有多, "possessing/having, many" *裕太, "abundant, thick" *裕汰, "abundant, excessive" *裕多, "abundant, many" *悠太, "long time, thick" *悠汰, "long time, excessive" *悠多, "long time, many" The name can also be written in hiragana ゆうた or katakana ユウタ. Notable people with the name *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese long-distance runner *, Japanese actor, singer, songwriter and model *, Russian sumo wrestler *, Japa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirotarō Honda
is a Japanese actor from MIto, Ibaraki Prefecture. He started his acting career at the Bungakuza Theatre Company's acting school. His first film appearance was in the Nikkatsu Roman Porno film ''Sei to Ai no Korider'' in 1977. Filmography Film * ''Lost Chapter of Snow: Passion'' (1985) * ''Shiki Natsuko'' (1980) as Nakagaki * ''Dixieland Daimyo'' (1986) as Suzukawa Kadonosuke * '' Sure Death 4: Revenge'' (1987) as Sugie Iori * ''Rainbow Kids'' (1991) as Takano * ''No Worries on the Recruit Front'' (1991) * '' Lone Wolf and Cub: Final Conflict'' (1992) as Samurai to be executed by Ogami Ittō * '' Shall We Dance?'' (1996) * '' Gamera: Guardian of the Universe'' (1995) as Masaaki Saitō * '' Daikaijū Tōkyō ni arawaru'' (1998) as Tsuguo Tadokoro * '' Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris'' (1999) as Masaaki Saitō * ''Poppoya'' (1999) as Miner * ''Hissatsu! Shamisenya no Yuji'' (1999) as Asakichi * ''Dora-heita'' (2000) as Denkichi * ''Sennen no Koi Story of Genji'' (2001) * ''Vengeance fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryū Morimiya
is a Japanese masculine given name and family name meaning "dragon", "noble", "prosperous", or "flow". Ryū, Ryu, or ryu may also refer to: Fiction * ''Ryū'' (manga), a 1986 series by Masao Yajima and Akira Oze * , a 1919 book by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa * '' Monthly Comic Ryū'', a manga magazine in Japan Characters * Ryu (''Breath of Fire''), the protagonist in the ''Breath of Fire'' series * Ryu (''Street Fighter''), a leading character in the ''Street Fighter'' franchise * Ryu Hayabusa, the protagonist in the ''Ninja Gaiden'' series * Ryu Higashi, a character from ''J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai'' * Ryu Jose, a character from ''Mobile Suit Gundam'' * Ryu Kumon, a minor character in ''Ranma 1/2'' * Ryu Nakanishi, Science Ninja Team member G-5 * Ryu Tanaka, a character from '' Haikyuu!!'' * Ryu Tendoh, a character from ''Choujin Sentai Jetman'' * Ryū Tsuji, a character from ''Special A'' * "Wooden Sword" Ryu, a ''Shaman King'' character * A character from ''Fist of the North Star'' P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seika Taketomi
is a form of '' ikebana''. Written with the same ''kanji'' characters, it is also pronounced and known as ''Shōka''. History The painter Sōami and the art patron and ''shōgun'' Ashikaga Yoshimasa were supporters of the style as early as the 15th century. It reached its peak of popularity and artistic development in the 18th century and was formalised in the late Edo period. Works that were published include the ''Sōka Hyakki'' (挿花百規), a collection of 100 drawings of ''shōka'' works by the 40th headmaster Ikenobō Senjō (池坊専定). Senjō himself selected these works published in 1820. The original drawings were made by Matsumura Keibun and Yokoyama Seiki, painters of the Shijō school. The ''Senshō Risshōkashū'' (専正立生華集) is a collection of 100 drawings of ''rikka'' and ''shōka'' works by the 42nd headmaster Ikenobō Senshō (池坊専正). In the West, ''Japanese flower arrangement (Ike-bana) applied to Western needs'' is a book written ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuki Namioka
is a Japanese actor. He made his acting debut in the television series ''Pride''. He appeared in Hiroshi Shinagawa's 2009 debut film ''Drop''. He also co-starred with Kōji Yakusho in Takashi Miike's '' 13 Assassins''. Filmography Films * ''Break Through!'' (2005) * ''Densha Otoko'' (2005) * '' The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift'' (2006) * ''Waiting in the Dark'' (2006) * ''Midnigth Eagle'' (2007) * ''Hero'' (2007) * ''Crows Zero'' (2007) * ''Tokyo Sonata'' (2008) * ''Chameleon'' (2008) * '' L: Change the World'' (2008) * '' Fish Story'' (2009) * ''Yellow Kid'' (2009) * ''Crows Zero 2'' (2009) * ''Drop'' (2009) * '' 13 Assassins'' (2010) * ''Golden Slumber'' (2010) * ''Space Battleship Yamato'' (2010) * ''Helldriver'' (2010) * '' Zebraman 2: Attack on Zebra City'' (2010) * ''Parade'' (2010) * '' The Detective Is in the Bar'' (2011) * ''Shodo Girls: Blue Blue Sky oi Aoi Sora' (2011) - Kazuki Yatsushiro * '' Gaku: Minna no Yama'' (2011) * ''Ninja Kids!!!'' (2011) * '' Hara-Kir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirofumi Araki
is a Japanese actor and singer associated with Watanabe Entertainment. He is a member of the acting troupe D-Boys and the leader of its pop unit D-Date. As an actor, Araki has been involved in many theater and television projects, notably starring in '' Musical: The Prince of Tennis'', ''Juken Sentai Gekiranger'', and '' Musical: Touken Ranbu''. In 2015, Araki made his solo debut with his single ''Next Stage''. (in Japanese). Avex. Retrieved 7 September 2020. Career In October 2004, Araki joined the Watanabe Entertainment group named the . On April 27, 2005, they have released a photobook entitled ''D-Boys'', while the second, released on M ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarō Suruga
is a Japanese musician and actor from Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture. Biography His father is rakugo performer Shōfukutei Tsurube II. He graduated from Shinko Gakuen Shinko High School and Osaka University of Arts Junior College. After studying in England for two years, he made his debut music release on the label Polystar as "taro" in 2003. After that, he formed the band "sleepydog", performing vocals and guitar. In 2008, when he became 30 years old, he decided to turn to acting. He has appeared in both films and television dramas. In February 2011, he finished his "sleepydog" activities and started, along with sleepydog guitarist Takayuki Moriya. a new unit named "Human Note". From 3 October 2011, he played the main role of Masaru Kawamoto in the '' Carnation'' television series (broadcast by NHK Asadora Osaka Broadcasting Station). In 2013, he played a role in Tokyo Broadcasting System Television's ''Hanzawa Naoki''. Appearances Films *''Detroit Metal City'' (23 Aug 200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Broadcasting System
formerly is a Japanese media and licensed broadcasting holding company. It is the parent company of the television network and radio network . It has a 28-affiliate television network called JNN (Japan News Network), as well as a 34-affiliate radio network called JRN (Japan Radio Network). TBS produced the game show ''Takeshi's Castle'' and has also broadcast the ''Ultra Series'' programs and '' Sasuke'' (''Ninja Warrior''), whose format would inspire similar programs outside Japan. TBS is a member of the Mitsui ''keiretsu'' and has substantial relations with The Mainichi Newspapers Co. despite the Mainichi's lack of shareholding. History * May 1951 - was founded in Kasumigaseki, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. * December 25, 1951 - KRT started radio broadcasting (1130 kHz, 50 kW, until July 1953) from Yurakucho, Chiyoda, Tokyo, and the frequency changed to 950 kHz. * April 1955 - KRT started TV broadcasting (JOKR-TV, Channel 6) from Akasaka-Hitotsukicho, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Television Drama
, also called , are television programs that are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, jidaigeki, thriller, and many others. Single episode, or "tanpatsu" dramas that are usually two hours in length are also broadcast. For special occasions, there may be a one or two-episode drama with a specific theme, such as one produced in 2015 for the 70-year anniversary of the end of World War II. Japanese drama series are broadcast in three-month seasons: winter (January–March), spring (April–June), summer (July–September), and autumn or fall (October–December). Some series may start in another month though it may still be counted as a series of a specific season. The majority of dramas are aired weekdays in the evenings around 9pm through 11pm. Daytime dramas are typically broadcast daily, and episodes of the same drama can be aired daily for s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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