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Kinpachi-sensei
is a Japanese television drama that aired from 1979 to 2011. The official English title is Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B. ''Kinpachi-sensei'' tells the story of a third-year junior high school class in Japan; its teacher is Kinpachi Sakamoto, played by Tetsuya Takeda. The series has a lot of social commentary on issues such as homosexuality, gender dysphoria, and psychological pregnancy, as well as bullying (of both students and teachers), teenage pregnancy, teenage suicide, ''hikikomori,'' and the extreme pressure to do well in school. The series began in 1979, a pivotal year when issues such as delinquency and on campus violence reached a fever-pitch amongst the educational spectrum; "Kinpachi-sensei," portrayed by former singer Tetsuya Takeda of Kaientai fame, attempts to resolve such problems using a blend of charisma, honesty, humor and wit. Seasons Over the span of 32 years, it has spawned 8 seasons. In 2001, the series helped to rocket Aya Ueto to greater national attention. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shunsuke Kazama
is a Japanese actor and television personality affiliated with Johnny & Associates. Biography In 1997, when Kazama was in his second year of junior high school, he entered Johnny & Associates and started activities as a trainee. He made his debut on stage that same year in a Shonentai stage play. In 1999, he played Kenjiro Kanesue in ''Kinpachi-sensei''. His performance earned him the Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix award for Best Newcomer. In 2002, Kazama formed a unit, "4TOPS" with fellow trainees Tomohisa Yamashita, Toma Ikuta, and Jun Hasegawa. The quartet hosted Shounen Club, a Johnny's Jr. variety show. In September 2003, Yamashita was chosen to be a member of a new unit, News. 4TOPS was dissolved with News' debut and the remaining members would focus on acting. In 2011, Kazama won a Television Drama Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Kazama married a non-celebrity woman in 2013, after dating for ten years. He was also a member of TU→YU along with V6's Hiroshi Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazuya Kamenashi
is a Japanese singer, actor, host, producer, magazine model and a member of KAT-TUN. Born and raised in Edogawa, Tokyo, he joined the Japanese talent agency, Johnny & Associates, at the age of 12. He was drafted as a member and co-lead vocalist of the popular J-pop group KAT-TUN in 2001. He is also one half of the temporary group, Shūji to Akira, whose only single "Seishun Amigo" became the best-selling single of 2005 in Japan. Individually, he is a popular actor who has played the lead role in several television dramas. Early life Born in Edogawa, Tokyo on February 23, 1986, Kamenashi is the third child of his parents. He has two older brothers, Yūichirō and Kōji, and one younger brother, Yūya. He also has two sisters-in-law and a niece from his second brother's marriage and a nephew from his first brother's marriage. His given name comes from a character from the manga, ''Touch'', written by a Japanese manga artist, Mitsuru Adachi. Coincidentally, bandmate Tatsuya Ueda wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaoru Sugita
, better known by her stage name , is a Japanese actress and singer. Biography She attended Myōjō Academy in Mitaka, later transferring to and graduating from NHK Gakuen (NHK Academy). At age 7, she made her debut in the NTV television series ''Papa to Yobanai de.'' Her portrayal of a pregnant middle-school student in an episode of the TBS series ''Kinpachi-sensei'' brought widespread media exposure. In the series ''Ikenaka Genta 80 Kilo'', she not only played the female lead, but sang the song ''Tori no Uta'', which was released and sold 280,000 copies, reaching number 10 on the weekly Oricon charts. She has also appeared in the films such as ''Oh! Oku'' and '' Dead or Alive''. Filmography Films * ''Nutcracker Fantasy'' (1979) * '' The Gate of Youth'' (1981) * '' Tora-san Goes Religious?'' (1983) * '' Dead or Alive'' (1999) * '' Lakeside Murder Case'' (2004) * ''Oh! Oku'' (2006) Television * ''Kinpachi-sensei'' (1979) * ''Ikenaka Genta 80 Kilo'' (1980) * ''Sanbiki ga Kir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tetsuya Takeda
Tetsuya Takeda (), born April 11, 1949, is a Japanese folk singer and actor. Takeda is perhaps most known in Japan for his starring role in the Tokyo Broadcasting System's (TBS) long-running, highly rated television drama '' Sannen B Gumi Kinpachi Sensei'' (Mr. Kinpachi of the Third-Year B Class). The program, targeted at junior high and high school-aged adolescents, ran on TBS with Takeda at various times from 1979 until 2011. Takeda wrote and performed several well-known songs, including the theme song for the 1985 animated movie ''Doraemon: Nobita's Little Star Wars'' (のび太の宇宙小戦争). Takeda's 1980 song ''Okuru Kotoba'' (The Word I Give to You) is often sung or performed at junior high school and high school graduation ceremonies in Japan. Previous to his appearance on ''Sannen B'', Takeda studied to be a teacher at Fukuoka University of Education. He later formed a folk music group called ''Kaientai''. The song ''Okuru Kotoba'', which Takeda wrote and per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shingo Tsurumi
is a Japanese actor. Career Shingo Tsurumi has appeared in the films such as Katsuhito Ishii's ''Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl'', Hideo Nakata's '' L: Change the World'', and Tak Sakaguchi's ''Yakuza Weapon''. Filmography Films * ''Tonda Couple'' (1980) * '' Typhoon Club'' (1985) * ''The Sound of Waves'' (1985) * ''Gonin'' (1995), Shigeru Hisamatsu * ''Atashi wa juice'' (1996) * '' Rasen'' (1998) * ''Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl'' (1999) * '' Dead or Alive'' (1999) * ''Kaza Hana'' (2000) * ''Freeze Me'' (2000) * ''Hysteric'' (2000) * ''Sukedachiya Sukeroku'' (2001) * '' Gun Crazy: A Woman from Nowhere'' (2002) * ''Hitokiri Ginji'' (2003) * '' Lakeside Murder Case'' (2004) * ''The Thousand Year Fire'' (2004) * '' My God, My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?'' (2005) * ''Hinagon'' (2005) * '' Lorelei: The Witch of the Pacific Ocean'' (2005) * ''School Daze'' (2005) * '' L: Change the World'' (2007) * ''Hana Yori Dango Final'' (2008) * ''Yakuza Weapon'' (2011) * '' Life Back ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maiko Kawakami
is a Swedish-born Japanese actress who has starred in numerous movies and TV serials. She is a graduate of Keio University through distance education. Biography Maiko debuted on an NHK drama titled ''Kizuna''. In 1980, she starred in the second Kinpachi-sensei series. The following year, she released a J-pop single, ''Byakuya no sedai'', as a Japanese idol. She married her junior-high sweetheart in 1996, but was divorced in 2000. Kawakami is perhaps best known for her role in the 1988 ''Sesame Street'' TV special ''Big Bird in Japan''. She was also a guest judge on the Japanese version of ''Iron Chef''. In the tokusatsu series ''Ultraman Ginga , is a Japanese television series produced by Tsuburaya Productions. It is the 25th entry to the ''Ultra Series'', released to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary. It is the first entry in the New Generation series, ending a six year long hia ...'', she portrayed the role of Tomomi Kuroki. References External links * * * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keito Okamoto
is a Japanese singer and actor associated with Johnny & Associates. and former member of Hey! Say! JUMP. Early life Okamoto was born in Tokyo to Kenichi Okamoto, a former member of the rock band Otokogumi, and model Katsue Nishi. He was educated at Framlingham College in England before returning to the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. Career In October 2006, he started work with the Johnny & Associates talent agency as a Johnny's Jr. On September 21, 2007, he debuted as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. While he was a member, he wrote the lyrics to the song "Hero" and composed the song "H.our Time." He, occasionally, plays guitar along with Kota Yabu and Hikaru Yaotome in their concerts. In March 2011, Okamoto made his acting debut in the final episode of long-running drama ''Kinpachi Sensei'' as a delinquent student. In June 2018, following the announcement of Hey! Say! JUMP's single, "Cosmic Human", Okamoto announced that he was taking a break from entertainment to study abroad at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Airi Taira
, known by her birth and stage name , is a Japanese actress who She debuted in 1999 by winning the Da Pump's, ISSA's Sister Role Grand Prix for the movie Dream Maker. She played a lead role in the live action movie of ''20th Century Boys'' as the character Kanna. Background and personal life Airi's younger sister Yuna is also an actress. She is married to Japan international footballer Yuto Nagatomo, who plays for Turkish club Galatasaray. He proposed to her on the San Siro pitch in February 2016 and they registered their marriage in January 2017. She wrapped up her filming commitments and relocated to Italy the following month. The couple have 3 sons. Both of them appeared in the Captain Tsubasa Olympics special which, aired as part of the annual Jikan Terebi Nihon no Sport wa Tsuyo in November 2019. Filmography and appearances TV dramas * '' 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi sensei 6'' As ''Akane Sasaoka'' ( TBS, 2002), Akane Sasaoka * '' Tantei Kazoku'' (NTV, 2002), Maho Tokura * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuika Motokariya
is a Japanese actress. She is signed with the Stardust Promotion agency. Filmography Dramas * '' 3 nen B gumi Kinpachi sensei Season 6'' (2001) * ''Satokibi Batake no Uta'' (2003) * '' Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu'' (2004) * ''Fight'' (2005) * ''Boku no Aruku Michi'' (2006) * ''Taro & Jiro'' (2007) * ''Sugata Sanshiro'' (2007) * ''Fufudo'' (2007) * ''Arigatou! Champy'' (2008) * '' Beyond the Break'' (2008), Japanese dubbing * ''Bara no nai Hanaya'' (2008) * '' Himitsu'' (TV Asahi, 2010) * ''Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge'' (TBS, 2010, ep5-6) * '' Propose Kyodai'' (Fuji TV, 2011) * '' Suitei Yuuzai'' (WOWOW, 2012) * '' Soko o Nantoka'' (BS Premium, 2012) * ''Engawa Deka'' (Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, 2013) * ''Tamiou'' (TV Asahi, 2015) * ''Kenji no Honkai'' (TV Asahi, 2016) * ''Sakura no Oyakodon'' (Tōkai Television Broadcasting, 2017) * ''Love or Not'' (Fuji TV, 2017) * ''Confidence Man JP'' (Fuji TV, 2018), ep2 * ''Fukushuu Sousa'' (TV Asahi, 2018) Movies * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayumi Oka (actress)
Ayumi Oka (岡あゆみ ''Oka Ayumi'', born September 18, 1983 in Tsu, Mie, Japan) is a Japanese actress. She has appeared in multiple television shows and films including ''Hanzawa Naoki'', ''Magerarenai onna'' and ''Kinpachi-sensei is a Japanese television drama that aired from 1979 to 2011. The official English title is Mr. Kinpachi in Class 3B. ''Kinpachi-sensei'' tells the story of a third-year junior high school class in Japan; its teacher is Kinpachi Sakamoto, played ...''. External links * Profile at Stardust 1983 births Living people Japanese actresses Actors from Mie Prefecture Former Stardust Promotion artists People from Tsu, Mie {{Japan-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadanobu Asano
, better known by his stage name , is a Japanese actor. He is known for his roles as Dragon Eye Morrison in ''Electric Dragon 80.000 V'', Kakihara in ''Ichi the Killer'', Mamoru Arita in '' Bright Future'', Hattori Genosuke in ''Zatoichi'', Kenji in '' Last Life in the Universe'', A man in ''Survive Style 5+'', Ayano in ''The Taste of Tea'', Temujin in ''Mongol'', Captain Yugi Nagata in ''Battleship'', Lord Kira Yoshinaka in ''47 Ronin''Keanu's 47 Ronin has A-List Japanese Cast Japan-Zone.com March 2, 2011 and in the |
Yūsuke Kawazu
was a Japanese actor. Life and career Kawazu was born in Tokyo on 12 May 1935. While still a student at Keio University, Kawazu signed with Shochiku in 1958 and debuted in Kinoshita's ''The Eternal Rainbow''. He became one of the studio's leading young stars, notably headlining Ōshima's ''Cruel Story of Youth'' in 1960. In later years he turned to character roles in film and television, also writing several books and establishing a reputation in calligraphy, painting, ceramics, and cooking. On 26 February 2022, he died of chronic heart failure at age 86 Selected filmography Films *''The Human Condition'' (1959) *''Cruel Story of Youth'' (1960) *''The River Fuefuki'' (1960) *''A Soldier's Prayer'' (1960) * ''The Sun's Burial'' (1960) *'' Killers on Parade'' (1961) *''Ken'' (1964) *'' Manji'' (1964) *''Kiri no Hata'' (1965) *''Fighting Elegy'' (1966) *'' Curse of the Blood'' (1968) *'' Black Lizard'' (1968) *''Genocide'' (1968) *''Black Rose Mansion'' (1969) as Tsugawa *''Ya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |