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The Tale Of The Princess Kaguya (film)
is a 2013 Japanese animated historical fantasy film co-written for the screen and directed by Isao Takahata, based on ''The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter'', a 10th century Japanese literary tale. It was produced by Studio Ghibli for Nippon Television Network, Dentsu, Hakuhodo DYMP, Walt Disney Japan, Mitsubishi, Toho and KDDI, and distributed by Toho. Its ensemble voice cast including Aki Asakura, Kengo Kora, Takeo Chii, Nobuko Miyamoto, Atsuko Takahata, Tomoko Tabata, Tatekawa Shinosuke, Takaya Kamikawa, Hikaru Ijūin, Ryudo Uzaki, Nakamura Shichinosuke II, Isao Hashizume, Yukiji Asaoka (in a special appearance) and Tatsuya Nakadai. It was the final film performance by Chii, who died in June 2012, and the final film directed by Takahata, who died in April 2018. It was released in Japan on 23 November 2013, distributed by Toho. With a budget of US$49.3 million, it is the most expensive Japanese film to date. It received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Aw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isao Takahata
was a Japanese director, screenwriter and producer. A co-founder of Studio Ghibli, he earned international critical acclaim for his work as a director of Japanese animated feature films. Born in Ujiyamada, Mie Prefecture, Takahata joined Toei Animation after graduating from the University of Tokyo in 1959. He worked as an assistant director, holding various positions over the years and collaborating with colleague Hayao Miyazaki, eventually directing his own film, '' The Great Adventure of Horus, Prince of the Sun'' (1968). He continued his partnership with Miyazaki, and under Nippon Animation directed the television series ''Heidi, Girl of the Alps'' (1974), '' 3000 Leagues in Search of Mother'' (1976), and '' Anne of Green Gables'' (1979). Takahata, Miyazaki and others formed Studio Ghibli in 1985, where he would direct ''Grave of the Fireflies'' (1988), '' Only Yesterday'' (1991), ''Pom Poko'' (1994), and ''My Neighbors the Yamadas'' (1999). His last film as director was ''T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures
, until October 1, 2015 , is a Japanese production company and distributor of films and series. Works *''CB Chara Go Nagai World'' (1990) *'' Burn Up'' (1991) *'' Giant Robo: The Day the Earth Stood Still'' (1992) **''GinRei Specials'' (1994-1995) *''Street Fighter II V'' (1996) *''Those Who Hunt Elves'' (1996) *'' Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge'' (1997) *''Ninja Resurrection'' (1998) *'' Getter Robo Armageddon'' (1998) *'' Shin Getter Robo vs Neo Getter Robo'' (2000) *''Mazinkaiser'' (2001) *''Mazinkaiser vs. The Great General of Darkness'' (2003) *'' New Getter Robo'' (2004) *''Burn Up Scramble'' (2004) *'' Destiny of the Shrine Maiden'' (2004) *''Grenadier'' (2004) *'' Ninja Nonsense'' (2004) *''Final Approach'' (2004) *'' W Wish'' (2004) *''Embracing Love'' (2004) *'' Uta Kata'' (2004) *''Elemental Gelade'' (2005) *''Moeyo Ken TV'' (2005) *''Eureka Seven'' (2005) *''Demon Prince Enma'' (2006) *''Shakugan no Shana II'' (2007-2008) *'' Gake ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukiji Asaoka
was a Japanese singer and an actress from Chūō, Tokyo. She was the daughter of a famous Japanese painter of shin hanga style prints, Shinsui Itō, and her second husband was actor Masahiko Tsugawa. Asaoka was in the Takarazuka Revue from 1952 to 1955. She was a cast member (musumeyaku), belonging to the Moon Troupe (Tsuki). She was famous for her roles in Japanese television series and appeared starring opposite Shintaro Katsu in both a film from the ''Zatoichi'' series and in the first film of the ''Hanzo the Razor'' trilogy. She was, however, mostly famous for her singing. She was also a voice actor in the 1999 anime film ''My Neighbors the Yamadas'' directed by Isao Takahata. She died of Alzheimer's disease. Filmography :List of acting performances in film and television References External links * Yukiji Asaokaat Discogs Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Isao Hashizume
is a Japanese actor. He also worked as a narrator for documentaries, both on television and film. He trained as an actor at Bungakuza. 週刊現代6月5日号「私の地図」第485回 p84-86 Selected filmography Film Television Awards and honours ;Awards ;Honours References External links Official profile * 1941 births Living people Japanese male film actors Recipients of the Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class {{Japan-film-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nakamura Shichinosuke II
(born May 18, 1983) is a Japanese Kabuki, theatre, TV, and film actor. He was born , the second son of famed Kabuki performer, Nakamura Kanzaburō XVIII. Unlike many kabuki actors, who specialize in a single type of role, Shichinosuke plays both male ('' tachiyaku'') and female (''onnagata'') parts. Name and Lineage Nakamura, often represented as "Shichinosuke Nakamura" in reference to his American film career, is a member of the kabuki guild Nakamura-ya, and currently performs kabuki along with his brother Nakamura Kantarō II. His family can trace their lineage back, within the kabuki world, at least seven generations, to Onoe Kikugorō III and Ichimura Uzaemon XI, who performed in the early 19th century. As is the case with the names of all kabuki actors, "Nakamura Shichinosuke" is a ''yagō'' or stage name. Life and career In September 1986 he made his first appearance on stage at the Kabuki-za, taking the name Nakamura Shichinosuke the following year. Within a few years he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryudo Uzaki
is a Japanese musician, composer, and actor. His group, the Down Town Boogie-Woogie Band, was one of the most prominent 1970s Japanese rock music bands. He also composed many of Momoe Yamaguchi's songs with Yoko Aki. He is married to lyricist and actress Yoko Aki Yoko may refer to: People * Yoko (name), a Japanese feminine given name; variants include Yōko and Yohko * Yoko Gushiken (具志堅 用高, born 1955), Japanese professional boxer * Yoko Taro (横尾 太郎, born 1970), Japanese video game di .... Discography Down Town Boogie-Woogie Band Composer Acting roles References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Uzaki, Ryudo 1946 births Japanese composers Japanese male actors Japanese male composers Japanese rock musicians Living people Musicians from Kyoto Prefecture People from Kyoto Prefecture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hikaru Ijūin
, real name Ken Shinooka (篠岡 建), formerly Ken Tanaka (田中 建), born 7 November 1967, is a Japanese comedian, radio personality, computer game reviewer, and commentator. He was born in Kita, Tokyo. He is married to former idol Mika Shinooka. Media appearances Radio shows * 1988-1990: Ijuin Hikaru no All Night Nippon (Nippon Housou, Wed (2 parts), Fri (2 parts)) * 1989-1990: CREATIVE COMPANY Tomita Waon Kabushikigaisha – Ijuin Hikaru Honbu (CBC Radio) * 1991-1995: Ijuin Hikaru no Oh! Deka-night (Nippon Housou) * 1995-1996: ( St.GIGA, Satellaview) * 1995–Present: Ijuin Hikaru Shinya no Baka-chikara (1995〜2000:UP'S,2002〜:Monday JUNK) (TBS Radio) * 1996-1997: ( St.GIGA, Satellaview)Kameb. スーパーファミコンアワー番組表''. The Satellaview History Museum. 12 February 2008. * 1998-2000: Ijuin Hikaru Nichiyou Daishougun (TBS Radio) * 2000-2008: Ijuin Hikaru Nichiyoubi no Himitsu Kichi (TBS Radio) TV shows Variety * 24 Feb 1989: Joudan Gahou II (Fuji TV ... [...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] |
Tatekawa Shinosuke
is a rakugo performer. His real name is . With his comic group, Rokunin-no-Kai (Group of Six), formed in 2003, he has helped to popularise rakugo among young Japanese people. He is also well known as a TV presenter, and has presented the primetime NHK General show since it started in 1995. Tatekawa received the grand prize Sponichi Art & Culture Award in 2008 for "Shinosuke Rakugo in Parco". Filmography Television *''Taiyō ni Hoero!'' (1976), mechanic (episode 196) *''Tameshite Gatten'' (1995–2022), host Film *''GeGeGe no Kitarō'' (2007), Bakezōri (voice) *''The Tale of the Princess Kaguya'' (2013), Inbe no Akita (voice) *'' A Living Promise'' (2016), Yōsuke Kondō *''The Island of Cats'' (2019), Daikichi *'' Poupelle of Chimney Town'' (2020) (voice) *''Angry Rice Wives'' (2021) *''Dreaming of the Meridian Arc'' (2022) Honours *Medal with Purple Ribbon are medals awarded by the Government of Japan. They are awarded to individuals who have done meritorious deeds and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomoko Tabata
is a Japanese actress. She won the best supporting actress award from the Mainichi in 2004 for ''The Hidden Blade'' and ''Blood and Bones'', and the best actress award at the Mainichi Film Awards for ''The Cowards Who Looked to the Sky'' in 2012. Career Tabata has appeared in films such as ''Happy Flight''Schilling, Mark.Airplane flick tells only half the story" ''The Japan Times''. Friday November 14, 2008. Retrieved on February 19, 2010. and ''Sankaku'' She has also appeared in television such as '' Watashi no Aozora'' and ''Shinsengumi!''. Filmography Films * '' Moving'' (1993) * '' Sabu'' (2002) * ''The Hidden Blade'' (2004) * ''Blood and Bones'' (2004) * ''Hana'' (2006) * ''Yellow Tears'' (2007) * ''After School'' (2008) * '' School Days with a Pig'' (2008) * ''Happy Flight'' (2008) - Natsumi Kimura * ''Sankaku'' (2010) * ''A Liar and a Broken Girl'' (2011) * '' Gokudō Meshi'' (2011) - Aya Kurihara * ''Robo-G'' (2012) * ''The Cowards Who Looked to the Sky'' (2012) * '' Befo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atsuko Takahata
is a Japanese actress, voice actress and tarento from Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. She is married to actor Ryosuke Otani. They have a son, Yuta Takahata. Filmography Drama * ''Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion (1985) – Space Witch Gilza * ''Kamen Rider Black RX'' (1988) – Maribaron * ''Special Rescue Police Winspector'' (1990) – Calra/Miyuki Fukano (Episode 27) * ''Special Rescue Exceedraft'' (1992) – Hidemi Takeuchi (Episode 6) * '' Tokusou Robo Janperson'' (1993) – Reiko Ayanokouji * ''Kinpachi-sensei'' (1995) – Kazumi Honda * ''Doremisora'' (2002) * ''Shiroi Kyotō'' (2003) – Masako Azuma * '' 14-sai no Haha'' (2006) – Haruko Matoba * '' Atsuhime'' (2008) – Honjuin * ''Mother'' (2010) – Toko Suzuhara * '' Kyō wa Kaisha Yasumimasu.'' (2014) – Mitsuyo Aoishi * '' Dr.Rintarō'' (2015) – Ruriko Aizawa * ''Sanada Maru'' (2016) – Kaoru * ''Naomi and Kanako'' (2016) – Akemi Ri * '' Spring Has Come'' (2017) * ''Black Leather Notebook'' (2017) – Ichiko Nakaoka * '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ensemble Cast
In a dramatic production, an ensemble cast is one that is composed of multiple principal actors and performers who are typically assigned roughly equal amounts of screen time.Random House: ensemble acting Linked 2013-07-17 Structure In contrast to the popular model, which gives precedence to a sole protagonist, an ensemble cast leans more towards a sense of "collectivity and community". Cinema Ensemble casts in film were introduced as early as September 1916, with D. W. Griffith's silent epic film ''Intolerance'', featuring four separate though parallel plots. The film follows the lives of several characters over hundreds of years, across different cultures and time periods. The unification of different plot lines and character arcs is a key characteristic of ensemble casting in film; whether it's a location, event, or an overarching theme that ties the film and characters together. Films that feature ensembles tend to emphasize the interconnectivity of the characters, even when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |