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Hit Me Anyone One More Time
is a 2019 Japanese political and comedy film directed by Kōki Mitani. It stars Kiichi Nakai. Mitani wrote a script for a similar political drama series '' Sōrito Yobanaide'' aired on Fuji TV in 1997. Plot The main character of the film is the prime minister, who is hated by the people as he is a corrupt politician. One day, a stone thrown by a man who hates Prime Minister Keisuke Kuroda hits Kuroda's head, causing memory loss; he wakes up in a hospital. He watches TV and is surprised to find out that he is the prime minister hated by people. Cast * Kiichi Nakai as the Prime Minister Keisuke Kuroda * Dean Fujioka as Isaka * Yuriko Ishida as Satoko Kuroda * Eiko Koike as Nozomi Banba * Yuki Saito as Suga-san * Takashi Yamaguchi * Kei Tanaka as Heitarō Ōzeki * Takahiro Fujimoto * Takaya Sakoda * Zen Kajihara * Takashi Kobayashi * Kenji Anan * Yoshimasa Kondō * Kazuki Iio * Junpei Gotō * Jay Kabira * Yuta Ozawa * Yūki Amami * Yumiko Udō as a news presenter * Tatsuomi Hama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōki Mitani
is a Japanese playwright, screenwriter, actor and film director and was previously married to Japanese actress Satomi Kobayashi. He was named after ''Taihō Kōki'', the youngest sumo wrestler to become yokozuna. He studied dramatics at Nihon University. In an attempt to add his own character to his movies, as a director he takes most of his scenes with a one-scene=one-shot system, moving the camera around as opposed to cutting. He claims this comes from his experience in theatre, where there are no cuts. Mitani does not use a computer.Tanaka, Nobuko,Japan's Mr. Comedy, ''Japan Times'', June 2, 2012, p. 7 Early life Mitani liked watching TV dramas and puppetries of NHK in his childhood. He was especially interested in works of puppetry such as "Shin Hakkenden" () and '' Sangokushi'' (), jidaigeki dramas such as '' Tenka Gomen'' () and '' Tenka Dōdō'' (), and Taiga dramas such as ''Kaze to Kumo to Niji to. Throughout his life, he has expressed interest in works starring fam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mainichi Shimbun
The is one of the major newspapers in Japan, published by In addition to the ''Mainichi Shimbun'', which is printed twice a day in several local editions, Mainichi also operates an English language news website called ''The Mainichi'' (previously ''Mainichi Daily News''), and publishes a bilingual news magazine, ''Mainichi Weekly''. It also publishes paperbacks, books and other magazines, including a weekly news magazine, ''Sunday Mainichi''. It is one of the four national newspapers in Japan; the other three are the ''Asahi Shimbun'', the ''Yomiuri Shimbun'' and the '' Nihon Keizai Shimbun''. The Sankei Shimbun and The ''Chunichi Shimbun'' are not currently in the position of a national newspaper despite a large circulation for the both respectively. History The history of the ''Mainichi Shinbun'' began with the founding of two papers during the Meiji period. The ''Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun'' was founded first, in 1872. The ''Mainichi'' claims that it is the oldest existing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emma Miyazawa
is a Japanese television personality and actress. Her former stage name is . Family She is the daughter of Christopher J. LaFleur, the former United States Ambassador to Malaysia, and Keiko Miyazawa LaFleur, the daughter of Kiichi Miyazawa, who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 1991 to 1993. Her older sister is Sarah Miyazawa LaFleur. Filmography TV programmes Internet Mobile Radio Musicals Advertisements Film Television drama See also *May J., Miyazawa's classmate at Morimura Gakuen References External links * * Emma Miyazawa: Kiichi Miyazawa Moto Shushō no Magomusume de Wadai ni! Geinō-kai Debut kara Shōrai no Yume, Shira rezaru Seijika Ikka no Hiwa made Kataru!- Oricon Style , established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan and Western music. It started as, which was founded by Sōkō Koike in Nov ... * {{DEFAULTSO ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōichi Yamadera
is a Japanese actor, voice actor, narrator and singer from Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture. He graduated from Tohoku Gakuin University's economics school and is currently affiliated with Across Entertainment. Before that, he was affiliated with the Tokyo Actor's Consumer's Cooperative Society. He is known for his roles in '' Cowboy Bebop'' (as Spike Spiegel), the ''Yakuza'' videogame series (as Shun Akiyama), '' Shōwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjū'' (as Sukeroku), ''Ghost in the Shell'' (as Togusa), ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' (as Ryoji Kaji), ''Gintama'' (as Utsuro), ''Ninja Scroll'' (as Jūbei Kibagami), ''Dragon Ball Super'' (as Beerus), ''Anpanman'' (as Cheese), ''Ranma ½'' (as Ryōga Hibiki/P-chan and the Jusenkyō Guide), ''Space Battleship Yamato 2199'' (as Aberdt Desler) and the second generation voice of Koichi Zenigata (''Lupin III''). [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolly Teranishi
more commonly known as Rolly, is a Japanese musician and music producer. Personal background Teranishi was born in Kyoto. He grew up in Takatsuki, Osaka, Japan. Professional background Teranishi is well-recognized as the lead guitarist and vocalist of the Japanese rock band, . Scanch continued until 1996. Once Scanch broke up, Rolly pursued his solo musical career and also acting. Outside of Japan, Teranishi is known almost entirely for his role as Genesis in the Japanese thriller '' Suicide Circle'' (2002). He is in the movies ''Iden & Tity'', ''Swallowtail'', ''Get It On?''. He also made an appearance as "Yaha" in the PlayStation 2 game '' Drag-on Dragoon 2''. Teranishi is a fan of Tim Burton and his works as a movie director; he owns a costume of his favorite Tim Burton character, Jack Skellington from ''The Nightmare Before Christmas''. Being a big fan of ''The Rocky Horror Picture Show'', he has made several appearances in the stage performances in Japan as Dr. Fra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Susumu Terajima
is a Japanese actor. Though he has played a wide range of characters, he is perhaps best known for his portrayal of ''yakuza'' figures, most notably in the films of Takeshi Kitano. Terajima made his acting debut in 1986's ''A Homansu''. He joined Japan Music Entertainment in December 2018. Early life Terajima was born in Fukagawa, downtown of Tokyo. He is the second son of three and his father was a tatami craftsman. His childhood memory was when he and his mother walking to kindergarten together and his teacher called him "mu-chan" because of his cute face. Terajima's interest in acting began when he watched an action-comedy movie, Truck Yarou. He also loved to sing, impersonating members of the pop duo Pink Lady with his friends. After graduating from high school, to pursue his dream of becoming an actor, he enrolled at Mifune Art Academy to continue his education, although his parents did not agree with his decision as they wanted him to continue working in the family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsuomi Hamada
is a Japanese actor represented by TakeOff and Four Springs. As a child actor, Hamada played the role of Sakamoto Ryōma as a child in ''Ryōmaden'' and Hiroshi Ichikawa in '' Kaibutsu-kun''. He won the 2010 Gold Dream Award in October 2010. Biography Hamada was born in Chiba Prefecture. His hobbies and skills are playing soccer, collecting Lego, playing shogi and kendama, and impersonating Gachapin. Hamada likes tuna, according to a May 5, 2011 appearance in ''Hanamaru Market''. He likes to study Chinese kanji. He can write difficult words such as "Uttōshī" and "Gōhōrairaku". In late August 2011, Hamada appeared with Masaharu Fukuyama in a Dunlop advertisement. They both played the role of Sakamoto Ryōma in ''Ryōmaden is the 49th NHK Taiga drama. It was shown on NHK from January 3 to November 28, 2010, spanning 48 episodes. The story centers on the life of 19th-century Japanese historical figures Iwasaki Yatarō and Sakamoto Ryōma. It has been announced tha ...''. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yumiko Udō
is a Japanese journalist, television reporter, television personality, and former NHK Announcer. Early years Udo was born in Ijūin Town (now Hioki City), Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. At an early age she moved to Osaka, where she grew up. Failing to pass the entrance examination for Osaka University, she eventually went on to Kobe College instead. She was hired by NHK in 1991. Her hobbies included reading, traveling and cooking. Also, she was a good '' kendo'' player and a licensee of the second grade of it from the All Japan Kendo Federation. She belonged to the ''kendo'' club when she was a junior and senior high school student. Career Spending a few years as a cub sports reporter at the NHK Osaka Branch, Udo moved to Tokyo and became a news anchor for ''NHK News Ohayō Nippon'' in 1994. She worked at ''Saturday Sports'', ''Sunday Sports'' and ''NHK News 10'' as an anchor. She was involved in live coverage works in sport events and Olympic games. Udo hosted NHK's New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūki Amami
is a Japanese actress. Career Amami joined the Takarazuka Revue in 1987 and retired from the stage company in 1995. Amami was the youngest actress in the company's history to be cast in a top male role. As an , she belonged to the ''Moon Troupe'' (Tsuki). She was involved in various famous musicals when she was in the company, including ''Gone With the Wind'', where she starred as Rhett Butler Rhett Butler (Born in 1828) is a fictional character in the 1936 novel ''Gone with the Wind'' by Margaret Mitchell and in the 1939 film adaptation of the same name. It is one of Clark Gable's most recognizable and significant roles. Role Rhe ..., and ''Me and My Girl''. After resigning from the company, she continued to work as a TV and movie actress. In May 2013, Amami suffered a mild heart attack after performing in the stage production ''L’honneur de Napoleon'' at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Although she wanted to return, she decided to bow out of the role on her doctor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuta Ozawa
is a Japanese actor who is a member of the theatre company Gekidan Exile. Born in Edogawa, Tokyo, he is represented by LDH Japan. Biography In 2009, he passed the "First Gekidan Exile Audition," and began his acting career. He has appeared in a number of theatre productions, feature films and television series. Appearances Stage *Gekidan Exile Hanagumi Festival Performance ''Yubae 8-gō'' (Nov 2009) – as Nakajima *Gekidan Exile Hanagumi 2nd performance ''Rokuwarutō'' (Apr 2010) – as Shikichi Kimura *Gekidan Exile Hanagumi 3rd performance ''Kill The Black'' (Jun 2010) – as Ponce/Kunio *Gekidan Exile Hanagumi×Kazegumi joint performance ''Rokudenashi Blues'' (Dec 2010) – as Kotobu Nakada *'' '12' –12-Ri no Ikareru Otoko yori–'' (Feb 2011) *''Konton Club –image4–'' (Apr 2011) *Hōnangumi project performance "Fukuru no Nezumi" extra edition ''Michi'' (Jul 2011) * Kohei Tsuka Memorial Performance ''Shin Bakumatsu Junjō-den'' (Sep–Oct 2011) *'' San ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshimasa Kondō
, born on August 13, 1961 in Nagoya, Japan, is a Japanese theatre and film actor. Biography He debuted as an extra in the series ''Chu-gaku-sei Nikki'', and was later written into the script. He later gained notability while working with the theatrical troupe Tokyo Sunshine Boys, though he is not a member of the group. Kondo continues to work with the Tokyo Sunshine Boys leader and director Mitani Koki, however, in all of his movies after the troupe disbanded. Now Kondo plays secondary roles in Japanese films. Filmography Film * ''The Gentle Twelve'' (1991) * ''Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald'' (1997) * ''Minna no Ie'' (2001) * '' Suite Hotel'' (2006) * '' The Magic Hour'' (2008) * ''The Kiyosu Conference'' (2013) * ''Ringside Story'' (2017) * ''Katsu Fūtarō!!'' (2019) * ''Kamata Prelude'' (2020) * ''Remain In Twilight'' (2021) * ''The Supporting Actors: The Movie'' (2021), himself * ''The Mukoda Barber Shop'' (2022) * ''In Love and Deep Water'' (2023) * ''The Sociology of P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenji Anan
is a Japanese stage and film actor. He began work with the Tokyo Sunshine Boys in 1983, and since then has performed in a variety of roles mostly in television dramas. Filmography Film *''The Uchōten Hotel'' (2006) *'' The Magic Hour'' (2008) *''The Kiyosu Conference'' (2013), Takigawa Kazumasu *''Galaxy Turnpike'' (2015), Captain Tchiyama *''Fukushima 50'' (2020) Television *''Gokusen'' (2002), Kozo Wakamatsu *''Gokusen 2'' (2005), Kozo Wakamatsu *''Gal Circle'' (2006), George *''Gokusen 3'' (2008), Kozo Wakamatsu *''Wagaya no Rekishi'' (2010), Manager of Nagayouru *''Sanada Maru'' (2016), Chōsokabe Morichika *''The 13 Lords of the Shogun is a Japanese historical drama television series starring Shun Oguri as Hōjō Yoshitoki. The series is the 61st NHK taiga drama. Cast Starring role *Shun Oguri as Hōjō Yoshitoki. Kōki Mitani pointed out some similarities between him and ...'' (2022), Doi Sanehira References External links Official Page 1962 births Jap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
