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Taira No Kiyomori (Taiga Drama)
is a 2012 Japanese historical television series. It is the 51st NHK taiga drama. Production Production Credits *Original – Yuki Fujiumoto *Music – Takashi Yoshimatsu *Titling – Shōko Kanazawa *Narrator – Masaki Okada *Historical research – Masaaki Takahashi *Sword fight arranger - Kunishirō Hayashi *Architectural research – Sei Hirai *Clothing research – Kiyoko Koizumi Cast Taira clan (Heike) *Kenichi Matsuyama as Taira no Kiyomori, a military leader of the late Heian period of Japan **Ōshirō Maeda as young Kiyomori *Kiichi Nakai as Taira no Tadamori, the father of Taira no Kiyomori *Atsuo Nakamura as Taira no Masamori *Kōsuke Toyohara as Taira no Tadamasa *Nakamura Baijaku II as Taira no Iesada *Kyoko Fukada as Taira no Tokiko, Kiyomori's wife *Ai Kato as Takashina no Akiko *Takaya Kamikawa as Taira no Morikuni *Go Morita as Taira no Tokitada *Takahiro Fujimoto as Itō Tadakiyo *Shunsuke Daito as Taira no Iemori *Takahiro Nishijima as Taira no Yorimo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rena Tanaka
is a Japanese actress and TV personality. In 1999, she won the Japanese Academy Award for "Best Newcomer" for her performance in ''Give It All''; in 2001, she received a "Best Actress" nomination for ''First Love''. Selected filmography Films * ''Give It All'' (1998) * '' GTO'' (1999) * ''First Love'' (2000) * ''Ekiden'' (2000) * ''Suki'' (2001) * ''Tokyo Marigold'' (2001) * '' Gangushurisha'' (2002) * ''Thirteen Steps'' (2002) * ''Drugstore Girl'' (2003) * '' A Day on the Planet'' (2004) * ''Legend of Nin Nin Ninga Hattori'' (2004) * '' Ubume no Natsu'' (2005) * '' The Suspect: Muroi Shinji'' (2005) * '' Tripping'' (2006) * '' Waiting in the Dark'' (2006) * '' Gegege no Kitaro'' (2007) * ''Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms'' (2007) * ''The Silver Season'' (2008) * '' 10 Promises to My Dog'' (2008) * ''Mōryō no Hako'' (2008) * ''Yamazakura'' (2008) * ''The Taste of Fish'' (2008) * ''Kitaro and the Millennium Curse'' (2008) * ''Flowers'' (2010) * '' Genji Mono ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kiichi Nakai
is a Japanese actor. His name was given by Yasujirō Ozu. His father, Keiji Sada, also a movie actor, died when Nakai was only two years old. Nakai started his acting career while he was still in university and was awarded the Rookie of the Year at the Japan Academy Awards in 1981. He won the Japan Academy Best Supporting Actor award in 1994 (for ''47 Ronin'') and Best Actor award in 2003 (for '' Mibu gishi den'' (''When the Last Sword is Drawn'')). He also won the award for best supporting actor at the 19th Hochi Film Award for ''47 Ronin''. In 2003 he played a Japanese delegate to a Chinese emperor of the Tang dynasty in ''Warriors of Heaven and Earth''. Though a few of his lines are in Japanese, most are in Mandarin. His older sister, Kie Nakai, is also an actress. Selected filmography Film Television Video games Japanese dubbing Honours *Medal with Purple Ribbon are medals awarded by the Government of Japan. They are awarded to individuals who have done merit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shirō Itō
is a Japanese actor and comedian. Filmography Film * ''Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman'' (1971) * '' Lupin III: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy'' (1974) * ''Princess from the Moon'' (1987) * '' A Taxing Woman'' (1987) * ''Minbo'' (1992) * '' Nin x Nin: Ninja Hattori-kun, the Movie'' (2004) as Jinzo Hattori * ''The Uchōten Hotel'' (2006) * ''Talk Talk Talk'' (2007) * '' Tsukiji Uogashi Sandaime'' (2008) * '' The Hovering Blade'' (2009) * ''The Hikita's Are Expecting!'' (2019) * ''The Woman of S.R.I. the Movie'' (2021) Television * ''Ten to Chi to'' (1969) * ''Oshin'' (1983–84) as Tanimura Sakuzo * ''Hōjō Tokimune'' (2001) as Hōjō Masamura * ''Okashina Keiji'' (2003-Now) (Lead role) * ''Shinsengumi!'' (2004) * '' Saka no Ue no Kumo'' (2009) * ''Onihei Hankachō'' as Amabiki no Bungorō (2009) * ''Fumō Chitai'' (2009) as Seizo Hisamatsu * ''Taira no Kiyomori'' (2012) as Emperor Shirakawa * '' Doctor-X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon'' (2012) * ''Taiga Drama ga Umareta Hi'' (2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakamura Baijaku II
, better known as , is a Japanese actor, bassist, and composer. He graduated from Tokyo Metropolitan Ogikubo High School and later graduated from Toho Gakuen College of Drama and Music. Nakamura also has relatives who are kabuki actors. *Great-grandfather: Nakamura Kanemon II. *Grandfather: Nakamura Kanemon III. *Father: Nakamura Umenosuke IV. His trade name is and debuted in 1965. Nakamura learned about kabuki and modern theater at the Zenshinza troupe. His initial name was . Nakamura took on the name of his great-grandfather Baijaku in 1980 during the 50th Anniversary Performance of Zenshinza and became "Baijaku II". At the final performance of ''Otose'' in 2007, Nakamura announced he was leaving Zenshinza and turning freelance. ''Asahi.com (Asahi Shimbun is one of the four largest newspapers in Japan. Founded in 1879, it is also one of the oldest newspapers in Japan and Asia, and is considered a newspaper of record for Japan. Its circulation, which was 4.57 million for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun Kunimura
is a Japanese actor who has performed in Japan, Hollywood and Hong Kong. He won Best Supporting Actor and the Popular Star Award at the 37th Blue Dragon Film Awards for his performance in the South Korean horror film '' The Wailing'', directed by Na Hong-jin. Early life and education Kunimura was born Yoshihiro Yonemura (米村 喜洋 ''Yonemura Yoshihiro'') in Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Prefecture, but his family moved to Amagasaki, Hyōgo Prefecture soon after, before moving again to Osaka when he was two years old. He graduated from a theatre program operated by the Osaka Broadcasting Corporation, a theatre company owned and operated by a local NHK affiliate. He has cited actor Yūsaku Matsuda as an influence. Career Kunimura began his acting career with a bit part in Shirō Moritani's 1973 disaster film ''Tidal Wave''. He went on to appear in the TV dramas ''Ayu no Uta'' and ''Yôi don,'' before holding his first starring role in Kazuyuki Izutsu's ''Gaki Teikoku''. Throughou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takaya Kamikawa
is a Japanese stage, film, and television actor. Biography Kamikawa was born in Hachioji, Tokyo in 1965. He graduated from Hachioji-Kita high school in Tokyo. While studying economics in Chuo University, he acted in a minor theatrical group which was touring around Japan and performing at local schools. Kamikawa left Chuo University without a diploma, and joined the group Caramel Box to become a full-time actor. In 1995, Kamikawa starred in a TV drama by NHK, ''Daichi no Ko'', and played the leading role, Lu Yixin. The original author, Toyoko Yamasaki, initially wanted Masahiro Motoki to play the role. However, since the most of the drama was filmed in China and required a lot of travel, Motoki was not able to meet the tight filming schedule. Then one of the staff found Kamikawa, who was still unknown, in a magazine. Toyoko Yamasaki later commented that Kamikawa had been the right choice. Kamikawa is nicknamed "cyborg" by his colleagues due to his extraordinary ability to memo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yasuko Matsuyuki
is a Japanese actress and singer signed to Stardust Promotion. Biography Yasuko Matsuyuki was born in 1972 in Tosu, Saga. In 1989, while she was in high school, Matsuyuki won a Non-no fashion magazine contest. After graduating from Tosu Commercial High School, she moved to Tokyo and started her career as a model. In 1991, Matsuyuki made her film debut in the TV drama series "''Nekketsu Shinnyū Shain Sengen''". In 1993, she played an outgoing leading role in the manga based drama series "''Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!''". That role made a big impact on the drama scene and established her career as an actress. In 1998, after a 2-year relationship, Matsuyuki married guitarist . She had a baby boy in 2001, but got divorced in 2005. Matsuyuki has two younger brothers. One is , who is also an actor, and the other is Yo Matsuyuki who is a rock singer. Filmography Movies TV dramas Stage Commercials *Shiseido – Frische (1991) *Japan Airlines – JAL New Route (1991) *Toky ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emi Wakui
is a Japanese actress. She has won three Japanese Academy Awards: the 1994 Best Actress award for her performance in ''Rainbow Bridge (Niji no Hashi)'', and the 1992 awards for Best Supporting Actress and Best Newcomer for her performance as Seiko Kawashima in ''My Sons is a 1991 Japanese film directed by Yōji Yamada. It was chosen as Best Film at the Japan Academy Prize ceremony. Synopsis The children of old-fashioned patriarch of a family in Iwate Province gather to observe the first anniversary of their mo ...''. The drama starring in the 1990, ''Imouto yo'' in 1994, ''Pure'' in 1996 , and ''Virgin Road'' in 1997 were all hits and gained high ratings. Filmography Film Television Awards References External links * * 1970 births Living people Japanese film actresses Actresses from Yokohama Japanese television actresses 20th-century Japanese actresses 21st-century Japanese actresses {{Japan-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takashi Ukaji
is a Japanese actor. Early life Born in Tokyo, but raised in Hiroshima Prefecture, Ukaji was the leader of one of Japan's largest bosozoku groups before becoming an actor. His mother is Shizue Ukaji, a prominent Ainu poet and artist. Career Ukaji appeared in Shinji Aoyama's 2011 film '' Tokyo Park''. Filmography Film * ''Passenger: Sugisarishi Hibi'' (1987) * ''Osu!! Karate Bu'' (1990) * ''Score'' (1995) * ''Ultraman Gaia: Gaia Once Again'' (2001) * ''Joker'' (1998) * '' GTO'' (1999) * '' Gun Crazy: A Woman from Nowhere'' (2002) * ''Nin x Nin'' (2004) * ''Sen no Kaze ni Natte'' (2004) * ''Eiko'' (2004) * ''Awakening'' (2006) * '' Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior'' (2006-2008) * ''20th Century Boys'' (2008) * '' Zatoichi: The Last'' (2010) * '' Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider OOO & W Featuring Skull: Movie War Core'' (2010) * '' Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals'' (2011) * '' Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fumiyo Kohinata
is a Japanese actor. Filmography Film * ''Begging for Love'' (1998) * ''Give It All'' (1998) * ''Ring 2'' (1999) - Dr. Kawajiri * ''Audition'' (1999) - Television producer * ''Minna no Ie'' (2001) * '' Turn'' (2001) * ''Dark Water'' (2002) - Kunio Hamada * ''The Mars Canon'' (2002) - Kōhei Deguchi * ''Casshern'' (2004) - Professor Kōzuki * '' 69'' (2004) - Yoshioka * ''Swing Girls'' (2004) - Yasumi Suzuki (Tomoko's father) * ''Kagen no Tsuki'' (2004) - Anzai * '' Be with You'' (2004) - Dr. Noguchi * ''Ashurajō no Hitomi'' (2005) - Nanboku Tsuruya IV * ''Always Sanchōme no Yūhi'' (2005) - Kawabuchi * ''Rainbow Song'' (2006) - Yasujirō Satō * ''I Just Didn't Do It'' (2007) - Shōgo Muroyama * ''Hero'' (2007) - Takayuki Suetsugu * ''Always Zoku Sanchōme no Yūhi'' (2007) - Kawabuchi * ''My Girlfriend Is a Cyborg'' (2008) - TV Reporter * '' The Magic Hour'' (2008) - Kenjūrō Hasegawa * ''Happy Flight'' (2008) - Sadao Mochizuki * '' K-20: Legend of the Mask'' (2008) * '' Goe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seiko Matsuda
, known professionally as , is a Japanese pop singer and songwriter, known for being one of the most popular Japanese idols of the 1980s. Since then, she is still actively releasing new singles and albums, doing annual summer concert tours, winter dinner shows, high-profile TV commercials and movies, and makes frequent TV appearances and radio broadcasts. Due to her popularity in the 1980s and her long career, she has been dubbed the "Eternal Idol" by the Japanese media. In January 2011, the Japanese music television program Music Station listed her as the 2nd best-selling idol of all time in Japan, with 29,510,000 records sold. She placed right behind pop group SMAP and ahead of Akina Nakamori, her biggest rival from the 1980s, who was listed in third place. In 2016, however, Ian Martin of ''The Japan Times'' compared her output unfavorably with that of Hikaru Utada, describing Matsuda as "first and foremost an idol rather than an artist. Her legacy is best expressed in singles ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |