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Waru (2006 Film)
''Waru'' is a 2006 Japanese action film directed by Takashi Miike. The sequel, '' Waru: kanketsu-hen'', followed later in the year. Cast *Show Aikawa as Yoji Himuro *Nagare Hagiwara as Luo * Yoshihiko Hakamada as Genji *Ryo Ishibashi as Sakuragi *Hisao Maki *Keiko Matsuzaka as Reiko Misugi * Johnny Okura *Hitoshi Ozawa * Atsuko Sakuraba * Hideki Sone *Kimika Yoshino *Akira Maeda *Satoru Sayama *Guts Ishimatsu , better known as is a Japanese actor, comedian, tarento and former professional boxer who competed in the Lightweight division from 1966 to 1978. He is a one-time former WBC Lightweight Champion and an OPBF Lightweight Champion. As a boxer ... External links * Films directed by Takashi Miike 2000s Japanese films {{2000s-Japan-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takashi Miike
is a Japanese film director, film producer and screenwriter. He has directed over one hundred theatrical, video, and television productions since his debut in 1991. His films run through a variety of different genres, and range from violent and surrealism, bizarre to dramatic and family-friendly movies. He is a controversial figure in the contemporary Japanese cinema industry, with several of his films being criticised for their extreme graphic violence. Some of his best known films are Audition (1999 film), ''Audition'', Ichi the Killer (film), ''Ichi the Killer'', ''Gozu'', One Missed Call (2003 film), ''One Missed Call'', the ''Dead or Alive (1999 film), Dead or Alive'' trilogy, and various remakes: Graveyard of Honor (2002 film), ''Graveyard of Honor'', ''Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, Hara-kiri'' and 13 Assassins (2010 film), ''13 Assassins''. Early life Miike was born in Yao, Osaka, Yao, Osaka Prefecture, to a ''Japanese diaspora#Asia, Nikkei'' family originally from th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny Okura
Johnny is an English language personal name. It is usually an affectionate diminutive of the masculine given name John, but from the 16th century it has sometimes been a given name in its own right for males and, less commonly, females. Variant forms of Johnny include Johnnie, Johnney, Johnni and Johni. The masculine Johnny can be rendered into Scottish Gaelic as . Notable people and characters named Johnny or Johnnie include: People Johnny * Johnny Adams (born 1932), American singer * Johnny Aba (born 1956), Papua New Guinean professional boxer * Johnny Abarrientos (born 1970), Filipino professional basketball player * Johnny Abbes García (1924–1967), chief of the government intelligence office of the Dominican Republic * Johnny Abel (1947–1995), Canadian politician * Johnny Abrego (born 1962), former Major League baseball player * Johnny Ace (1929–1954), American rhythm and blues singer * John Laurinaitis, (born 1962) also known as Johnny Ace, American wrestler and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guts Ishimatsu
, better known as is a Japanese actor, comedian, tarento and former professional boxer who competed in the Lightweight division from 1966 to 1978. He is a one-time former WBC Lightweight Champion and an OPBF Lightweight Champion. As a boxer, he was known for his unpredictable style, sometimes marking completely unexpected victories, and often losing in extravagant fashion as well. He lost 14 of his 51 professional fights, a rather large number of losses for a world champion. Since retiring in the late 70’s, he has gained popularity as an entertainer. He often appears as a foolish ''boke'' character on television, but this is an act he puts on for media purposes. As a boxing commentator, he offers precise, intelligent commentary based on his own experiences in the ring. Early life Born Yuji Suzuki in Awano, Tochigi Prefecture (now incorporated into Kanuma) in 1949, he originally intended to be a physical education teacher, but his family’s financial circumstances pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satoru Sayama
(born November 27, 1957) is a Japanese professional wrestling, Japanese professional wrestler, mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist, MMA and wrestling promoter and writer, best known as the original Tiger Mask (professional wrestling), Tiger Mask. He has wrestled under his real name as well as the names Sammy Lee, and masked Super Tiger, Tiger King, Tiger Mask and The Mask of Tiger. He is the only man to hold the WWF Junior Heavyweight Championship and the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship simultaneously. Sayama has the distinction of being a competitor (along with Dynamite Kid, "Dynamite Kid" Thomas Billington) in the first 5 Star Rating awarded for a Match by Dave Meltzer, for their NJPW Sumo Hall Show 1983 match. This is thought of very highly in the industry. He is also recognized as a pioneer in mixed martial arts, founding Shooto in 1985, one of the first MMA organizations in the world. Sayama also pioneered mixed martial arts training and developed his own Sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Akira Maeda
(born Go Il-myeong (Hangul: 고일명, Hanja: 高日明), January 24, 1959) is a Japanese mixed martial arts promoter, writer and retired professional wrestler and mixed martial artist of Korean descent. Maeda was also known by the ring name Kwik-kik-Lee during his time on the British wrestling show '' World of Sport'' (WoS). Maeda helped develop the shoot-style of professional wrestling during the late 1980s. He founded Fighting Network RINGS in 1991 which would become one of the top MMA promotions before it folded in 2002. Professional wrestling career New Japan Pro Wrestling (1978–1984) Maeda entered the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) dojo in 1978, after being discovered at a karate tournament, and debuted the same year. Like many other New Japan stars before and after him, Maeda embarked on a foreign tour to the United Kingdom, where he adopted the Kwik-kik-Lee moniker. In 1983, he participated in the first International Wrestling Grand Prix tournament, won by Hulk Hog ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kimika Yoshino
is a Japanese actress and gravure idol. Life and career Yoshino was born on September 5, 1975, in Kanagawa, Japan. She started out as a gravure idol in 1994 in a swimsuit campaign for Toyobo and in the same year she was also chosen as one of the Fuji Television Visual Queens. She made her film debut as a nineteen-year-old starring in the role of schoolgirl Misa Kuroi in the manga-based live action movie '' Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness'', released in April 1995. Her work in this film brought her the award for Best Newcomer at the fifth Japanese Professional Movie Awards. The next year, she reprised her role in the sequel '' Eko Eko Azarak 2: Birth of the Wizard''. Also in 1996, she appeared in the fantasy film ''Acri: The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius'', directed by singer-songwriter Tatsuya Ishii. In September 1997 she had a feature role in ''OL Chu-Singura'', a comedy about women office workers fighting against an evil corporation, and in 1998, she appeared as the heroine in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hideki Sone
is a common masculine Japanese given name. Possible writings Hideki can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *秀樹, "excellence", "timber trees" *英樹, "superior", "timber trees" *英機, "superior", "chance" *秀喜, "excellence", "pleasure" *秀紀, "excellence", "chronicle" *英輝, "superior", "brightness" *英希, "superior", "hope" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. People with the name Notable people with the name include: * Hideki Abe (安倍 栄基), Japanese video game composer * Hideki Arai (新井 英樹, born 1963), Japanese manga artist * Hideki Fujii (藤井 秀樹, born 1934), Japanese photographer * Hideki Fujisawa (藤沢 秀樹, born 1963), also known as Dance☆Man, Japanese musician *, Japanese basketball player *, Japanese professional wrestler * Hideki Imai (今井 秀樹, born 1943), Japanese information theorist and cryptographer * Hideki Imamura (born January 29, 1972), Japanese musician, co-founder and vocalis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atsuko Sakuraba
is a Japanese gravure idol, tarento, actress and one-time mixed martial arts fighter. Sakuraba has appeared in several photobooks, films and TV series. She also participated in the MMA tournament ''ReMix World Cup 2000''. Biography Background Sakuraba was born in Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan. She graduated from the Koriyama Women's University Associated Senior High School. Modeling and acting career Sakuraba debuted in 1996 with the photobook published by gravure publisher Scola. She began to appear on TV programs and in gravure videos the same year. She made her acting debut in 1997 in the V-Cinema film , directed by Minoru Kawasaki. Sakuraba was romantically linked to Kenji Haga, her partner in the 1999 film ''Silver'' (directed by Takashi Miike) but it was later believed to be a publicity stunt. In 1999, Sakuraba appeared in her first nude photobook titled ''Careyes'' and published by Roux Shuppan. Her first theatrical film was '' Waru'' also directed by Takashi Miike ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitoshi Ozawa
Hitoshi (written: , , , , , , , , , or in hiragana) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese politician *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese photographer *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese politician *, Japanese scholar and murder victim *, Japanese painter *, Japanese general *, Japanese boxer *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese politician *, Japanese basketball player *, Japanese comedian *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese politician *, Japanese ice hockey player *, Japanese footballer and manager *, Japanese director * Hitoshi Narita, Japanese naval architect *, Japanese racing driver *, Japanese musician *, Japanese manga artist *, Japanese rugby union player *, Japanese judoka *, Japanese video game composer * Hitoshi Sasaki (other), multiple people *, Japanese footballer *, Japanese judoka *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese boxer *, Japa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoshihiko Hakamada
is a Japanese actor. He graduated from Hamana High School. Hakamada was born in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture. He is represented by Platinum Production. Hakamada's wife is ''tarento'' Ai Kawanaka. Discography Singles Albums Filmography TV dramas Films Japanese dub See also *Hideaki Itō is a Japanese actor. Biography Ito is best known for starring in the hit franchise ''Umizaru'' film series which consistently topped the Japanese box office of the year. He has also head-lined many other major Japanese films such as Takashi M ... (close friend) * Gamon Kaai (close friend) References External links * – Platinum Production Asahi Beer Super Dry Films"Runner" {{DEFAULTSORT:Hakamada, Yoshihiko Japanese male actors People from Hamamatsu Japanese men's futsal players 1973 births Living people Actors from Shizuoka Prefecture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hisao Maki
Hisao (written: 央生, 久生, 久雄, 寿雄, 寿夫, 尚雄, 尚久 or 尚勇) is a masculine Japanese given name. Notable people with the name include: *, Japanese voice actor *, Japanese government official *, Japanese baseball player *, Japanese footballer and manager *, Japanese footballer and manager *, Japanese botanist *, Japanese pole vaulter *Hisao Oguchi, Japanese businessman *, Japanese footballer *Hisao Shinagawa (born 1946), Japanese singer-songwriter *, Japanese musicologist *Hisao Tanaka (1921–1991), American professional wrestler *, Japanese general *, Japanese computer scientist *, Japanese sprint canoeist {{given name Japanese masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagare Hagiwara
, better known by his stage name , was a Japanese actor and TV personality. Death On 22 April 2015, two weeks after his 62nd birthday, Hagiwara died in a road accident in Suginami, Tokyo, while riding his motorbike. Filmography Cinema * ''Fall Guy'' (1982) - Yuji * ''Legend of the Eight Samurai'' (1983) - Yōnosuke * ''Usugeshô'' (1985) - Tateishi * ''Kizudarake no kunshô'' (1986) - Kataoka * ''Jittemai'' (1986) * '' Sukeban Deka the Movie 2: Counter-Attack from the Kazama Sisters'' (1988) - Yoda * '' Onimaru'' (1988) - Hidemaru * ''Asobi no jikan wa owaranai'' (1991) - Local TV Producer * '' Kantsubaki'' (1992) - Tamura * ''Kowagaru hitobito'' (1994) - Station employee A * ''Ai no shinsekai'' (1994) - Sawanobori * ''Mâkusu no yama'' (1995) * ''Gokudo no onna-tachi: Akai kizuna'' (1995) - Shuzo Goto * ''Joker'' (1998) - Ara * ''Gunro no keifu'' (1999) - Shinjo * ''Sagishi ippei'' (1999) - Ippei * ''Sagishi ippei 2'' (2000) - Ippei * ''Sagishi ippei 3'' (2000) - Ippei * ''Gin n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |