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Dr. Akagi
Dr. Akagi, known in Japan as , is a 1998 Japanese Comedy-drama film by director Shohei Imamura. For his work on the film, Yosuke Yamashita was awarded Best Film Score at the 1999 Mainichi Film Concours. Plot The film concerns Dr. Akagi, a doctor on an island in the Seto Inland Sea area during World War II. He runs into conflict with the military while trying to combat a hepatitis epidemic. Akagi earns the nickname "Dr. Liver" (カンゾー先生 ''Kanzō-sensei'') because of his work, though the townsfolk use it as a humorous dig at his persistent diagnosis. Though the broad circumstance of Japan slowly losing the war is the setting, many of the interactions and situations tilt into humor, for instance; the very music used for the doctor running from patient to patient has an upbeat and light-hearted tone. Cast * Akira Emoto : Dr. Fûu Akagi * Kumiko Asō : Sonoko Mannami * Jacques Gamblin : Pete * Tomorowo Taguchi : Nosaka * Yukiya Kitamura : Sankichi * Misa Shimizu : Gin * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seto Inland Sea
The , sometimes shortened to the Inland Sea, is the body of water separating Honshū, Shikoku, and Kyūshū, three of the four main islands of Japan. It serves as a waterway connecting the Pacific Ocean to the Sea of Japan. It connects to Osaka Bay and provides a sea transport link to industrial centers in the Kansai region, including Osaka and Kobe. Before the construction of the San'yō Main Line, it was the main transportation link between Kansai and Kyūshū. Yamaguchi, Hiroshima, Okayama, Hyōgo, Osaka, Wakayama, Kagawa, Ehime, Tokushima, Fukuoka, and Ōita prefectures have coastlines on the Seto Inland Sea; the cities of Hiroshima, Iwakuni, Takamatsu, and Matsuyama are also located on it. The Setouchi region encompasses the sea and surrounding coastal areas. The region is known for its moderate climate, with a stable year-round temperature and relatively low rainfall levels. The sea is famous for its periodic caused by dense groupings of certain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayumi Ito
is a Japanese actress from Tokyo, Japan. Career Ito played a supporting role in ''Tokyo!''. She also appeared in Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 2012 television drama ''Penance''. Filmography Film * ''Samurai Kids'' (1993) – Chizuko Kusubayashi * '' Swallowtail'' (1996) – Ageha * '' Dr. Akagi'' (1998) * ''All About Lily Chou-Chou'' (2001) – Yūko Kuno * '' Owl'' (2003) * '' Hana and Alice'' (2004) * ''A Day on the Planet'' (2004) – Kate * ''Riyu'' (2004) – Ayako Takarai * '' Kagen no Tsuki'' (2004) – Sayaka Kamijo * ''Curtain Call'' (2005) – Kaori Hashimoto * '' Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children'' (2005) – Tifa Lockhart (voice) * '' Last Order: Final Fantasy VII'' (2005) – Tifa Lockhart * '' The Go Master'' (2006) – Kazuko Nakahara * ''Crickets'' (2006) – Eiko * ''Vanished'' (2006) – Chie * '' Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad'' (2007) – Tamama * ''Tokyo!'' (2008) – Akemi * ''Be Sure to Share'' (2009) – Nakagawa Yoko * '' Solanin'' (2010) – Ai Kotani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eri Watanabe
, who was previously known as , is a Japanese actress. She won the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 21st Hochi Film Awards for '' Shall We Dance?''. Filmography Films *''Comic Magazine'' (1986) *''Crest of Betrayal'' (1994) *'' Shall We Dance?'' (1996) *''Swing Girls'' (2004) - Sanae Suzuki *''Memories of Tomorrow'' (2006) *''Ichi'' (2008) *'' Lady Maiko'' (2014) *'' My Dad and Mr. Ito'' (2016) *''Survival Family'' (2017) *''Mary and the Witch's Flower'' (2017) - Banks (voice) *''Talking the Pictures'' (2019) *''Tezuka's Barbara'' (2019) *''Romance Doll'' (2019) *''Labyrinth of Cinema'' (2020) Television *''Oshin'' (1983) *''Amachan is a Japanese television drama series. It debuted on April 1, 2013, and was broadcast until September 28, 2013. It was scripted by Kankurō Kudō and starred Rena Nōnen as Aki Amano, a high-school girl from Tokyo who moves to the Sanriku Coast ...'' (2013) References External links *JMDb Profile (in Japanese) 1955 births Livin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanshō Shinsui
was a Japanese actor. Biography Shinsui's ex-wife was Midori Hagio. His older brother was director and actor Ryusaku Shinsui. Shinsui once belonged to Tokyo Kid Brothers. After he left that, he launched the theatrical troupe Mr. Slim Company in 1975. On 1978, he debuted in Nikkatsu's Roman Porno film, ''Jokōsei Tenshi no Harawata'', which was scripted his brother. Shinsui appeared in many film noir Film noir (; ) is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Cinema of the United States, Hollywood Crime film, crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and motivations. The 1940s and 1950s are generally regarde .... He regularly acted in films by Shohei Imamura such as '' The Ballad of Narayama'', '' Black Rain'', and '' The Eel''. Filmography Dramas NHK Nippon TV Tokyo Broadcasting System Fuji Television TV Asahi TV Tokyo Films Direct-to-video Albums Variety series References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Shinsui, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaoru Mizuki
is a Japanese actress. She won the Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 15th Yokohama Film Festival for '' Tsuge Yoshiharu World: Gensenkan Shujin''. Filmography * '' Tsuge Yoshiharu World: Gensenkan Shujin'' (1993) * ''Kamen Rider Hibiki'' (2005-2006) * ''Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Senki is the movie for the Japanese tokusatsu production Kamen Rider Hibiki, directed by Taro Sakamoto and written by Toshiki Inoue. The movie's title and plot is a reference to the classic Akira Kurosawa film, the Seven Samurai. This movie marks the d ...'' (2005) * '' Kizumomo'' (2008) References 1959 births Living people Japanese film actresses Japanese television actresses People from Yokohama {{Japan-screen-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Hiura
is a Japanese actor and voice actor affiliated with the Seinenza Theater Company. Hiura is known for dubbing over Bruce Willis, Richard Dreyfuss, John Malkovich, Joe Pesci and many more. Filmography Films *''Goyokin'' (1969) – Rokuzo *'' Fuji sanchō'' (1970) – A Man *'' Mount Hakkoda'' (1977) – Sato *'' Eijanaika'' (1981) *'' The Ballad of Narayama'' (1983) *''Tōki Rakujitsu'' (1992) *'' Zatōichi'' (2003) *''Ryuzo and The Seven Henchmen'' (2015) – Ichizō *''Crazy Samurai Musashi'' (2020) Television drama *''Ultraman'' (1966) – A Truck driver *''Tokugawa Ieyasu'' (1983) – Hattori Hanzō *''Sanga Moyu'' (1984) *'' Edo o Kiru'' (1994) *''Shinsengumi Keppūroku'' (1998) *''Kamen Rider Hibiki'' (2005) *''Kamen Rider W'' (2010) *''Sanada Maru'' (2016) – Ōsumi Yozaemon Television animation *'' Lupin III Part II'' (1979) – Gabotto, Bakki *''Master Keaton'' (1999) – Kendoru *'' Golgo 13'' (2009) – Roy *''Gosick'' (2011) – Kazuya's father *'' Danchi Tomoo'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masanori Sera
Masanori Sera ( ja, 世良公則) is a Japanese singer and actor from Fukuyama Hiroshima. He graduated from Osaka University of Arts. As a singer Sera's rock band, Sera Masanori&TWIST appeared in the Kōhaku Uta Gassen twice (1978 and 1979). He made his solo debut with the single Tokyo rouge (Tokyo指紅) in 1982. As an actor, he apparered in popular detective drama ''Taiyō ni Hoero! from 1982 to 1984. In 1998, he won Best Supporting Actor award at the 22nd Japan Academy Prize (film award)) for his role in Dr. Akagi. Discography Singles *Anta no Ballard (1977) *Yado Nashi(1978) *Hikigane (1978) *Saga (1978) *Moero Iionna (1979) *Soppo (1979) *Love Song (1980) *Set me free (1981) *Doukasen (1984) *Against The Wind (1986) *Heart Is Gold (1987) *Yatterman no Uta (2008) *Itsumo no Uta (2015) *Anatani (2020) *On the Sunny side of the street (2022) Albums *Masanori Sera (1982) *Iam (1985) *Fine and you? (1985) *Be Fine (1986) *THIS IS (1986) *Tough in the city (1987) *Nemurenai Mac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masatō Ibu
is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He is sometimes credited as Masato Eve. Filmography Films * ''Love Hotel'' (1985) *'' Maison Ikkoku'' (1986) *'' Empire of the Sun'' (1987) – Sgt. Nagata *''Sukeban Deka'' (1987) *'' Toki o Kakeru Shōjo'' (1997) *'' Dr. Akagi'' (1998) *''Taboo'' (1999) *'' Godzilla vs. Megaguirus'' (2000) *'' Agitator'' (2001) *'' Onmyoji II'' (2003) *'' Azumi'' (2003) *'' Godzilla: Final Wars'' (2004) *'' Azumi 2: Death or Love'' (2005) *''Tetsujin 28-go'' (2005) – Kētarō Taura *'' Sengoku Jieitai 1549'' (2005) – Saitō Dōsan *'' Sway'' (2006) – Isamu Hayakawa *'' Saishū Heiki Kanojo: The Last Love Song on this Little Planet'' (2006) – Murase *'' Goemon'' (2009) – Tokugawa Ieyasu *''Space Battleship Yamato'' (2010) – Desler (voice) *''Emperor'' (2012) – Kōichi Kido *''Ask This of Rikyu'' (2013) *''Shield of Straw'' (2013) – Kenji Sekiya *''Black Butler'' (2014) – Kuzo Shinpei *'' A Stitch of Life'' (2015) *''Black Widow Busines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Misa Shimizu
is a Japanese actress. She made her screen debut by winning the heroine audition for 1987 film ''Shōnan Bōsōzoku''. She starred in NHK's morning drama series ''Seishun Kazoku'' in 1989. She portrayed Keiko, the female protagonist, in Palme d'Or winning '' The Eel'' directed by Shohei Imamura. She also makes regular appearances in Masayuki Suo's films. She won the award for best actress at the 17th Hochi Film Award for '' Okoge'', '' Sumo Do, Sumo Don't'', '' Future Memories: Last Christmas''. Awards and nominations * 1991, won Awards of the Japanese Academy for 'Newcomer of the Year' for Isam sozoku (1990), Bakayaro! 3: Henna Yatsura (1990) and Inamura Jane (1990) * 1992, won Hochi Film Awards for ‘Best Actress’ for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992), Future Memories: Last Christmas (1992) and Okoge (1992) * 1992, won Nikkan Sports Film Awards for ‘Best New Talent’ for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992), Future Memories: Last Christmas (1992) and Okoge (1992) * 1993, won Yokoh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yukiya Kitamura
is a Japanese actor represented by Tom company. His father is actor Kazuo Kitamura and his wife is actress Shiho Takano. Biography While in Tokyo Metropolitan Institute Fuji High School, Kitamura was interested in theater and wants to be an aspiring actor. He later studied acting at the Japan Institute of the Moving Image and in 1998 he debuted in the stage play '' Spring Awakening'' and the film '' Dr. Akagi''. Kitamura perform at stage shows but he does not belong to a specific theater company and in recent years he appeared in a number of television drama In film and television, drama is a category or genre of narrative fiction (or semi-fiction) intended to be more serious than humorous in tone. Drama of this kind is usually qualified with additional terms that specify its particular super-gen ...s. On 2016 his first starring film role was ''Taiyō no Futa''. On June 4, 2013, Kitamura married actress Shiho Takano after dating for four years. He later announced in his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tomorowo Taguchi
is a Japanese actor, film director and musician. After leaving Dokkyo University without graduating, he started to earn his living as an illustrator, writer and pornographic cartoonist. He joined a theatre called Hakken no Kai in 1978 and he made a screen debut in ''Zokubutsu Zukan'' (based on the book by Yasutaka Tsutsui) in 1982. He was also a prominent cult musician in the Tokyo underground scene with his band Bachikaburi in the 1980s and early 1990s. He is probably most well known to the West as the lead actor in '' Tetsuo'' and '' Tetsuo II'' directed by Shinya Tsukamoto. He also makes regular appearances in Takashi Miike's films. He became known to the Japanese public as a narrator for the TV documentary series ''Project X - Challengers'' which aired between 2000 and 2005 on NHK , also known as NHK, is a Japanese public broadcaster. NHK, which has always been known by this romanized initialism in Japanese, is a statutory corporation funded by viewers' payments of a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
