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Katsuhiro Ôtomo is a Japanese manga artist, screenwriter and film director. He is best known as the creator of the manga Akira and its animated film adaptation.
In 1979, after writing multiple short-stories for the magazine Action, Otomo created his first science-fiction work, titled Fireball. Although the manga was never completed, it is regarded as a milestone in Otomo's career as it contained many of the same themes he would explore in his later. In 1982, Otomo made his anime debut, working as character designer for the animated film Harmagedon. The next year, Otomo began work on a manga which would become his most acclaimed and famous work: Akira. It took eight years to complete and would eventually culminate in 2000 pages of artwork. While the serialization of Akira was taking place, Otomo decided to animate it into a feature film, although the manga was yet to be finished. In 1988, the animated film Akira was released.
Otomo became the fourth manga artist ever inducted into the American Eisner Award Hall of Fame in 2012, and was awarded the Purple Medal of Honor from the Japanese government in 2013.- Writer
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Having received his education at Yokohama National University, Shunji Iwai started out in the entertainment industry by directing music videos and television dramas, including the likes of Maria, Lunatic Love and Fireworks, for which he received the award for Best Newcomer from the Japanese Director's Association. He eventually moved onto larger things with his short film Undo (1994), later followed by the hit Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) starring Japanese pop singer, Chara.
As his career progressed, he received even more awards, especially for his films Love Letter (1995) and All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001) (All About Lily Chou-Chou). Shunji Iwai resides in Japan.- Kanata Hongô was born on 15 November 1990 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Returner (2002), Fullmetal Alchemist (2017) and Shin Kamen Rider (2023).
- Hirohiko Araki was born on 7 June 1960 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. He is a writer, known for Kishibe Rohan wa Ugokanai (2020), Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2019) and JJBA Mangabridged: Phantom Blood 1 of 2 (2017).
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Yutaka Abe was born on 2 February 1895 in Miyagi, Japan. He was a director and actor, known for Ashi ni sawatta onna (1926), Taiyo no ko (1938) and Shôhin eiga-shû: Pan (1925). He died on 3 January 1977 in Kyoto, Japan.- Writer
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Takashi Ishii was born on 11 July 1946 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. He was a writer and director, known for Original Sin (1992), Hello, My Dolly Girlfriend (2013) and Gonin Saga (2015). He died on 22 May 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.- Kenya Saito was born on 31 December 1994 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (2021), Kamen Rider Super Movie War Genesis: Kamen Rider vs. Kamen Rider Ghost & Drive (2015) and Kamen Rider Saber + Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger: Super Hero Senki (2021).
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The pioneering Kôji Wakamatsu (born Ito Takashi) was a contemporary of Oshima Nagisa and equally controversial, yet not as famous. The man was born in Miyagi Prefecture in the north of Japan before dropping out of agricultural school, some say following a physical altercation, moving to Tokyo at age seventeen, joining the yakuza and landing in prison for a year as a consequence. While with the yakuza he would work for the mob collecting payments on film sets among other thuggery. Upon release and following odd jobs he became an assistant to a film director and eventually make his own pink film erotic feature called Sweet Trap in 1963. Twenty or so films, including several acclaimed ones for Nikkatsu Studio, later he created his own Wakamatsu production where he and crew would push back against norms by shooting softcore pink features, violent movies, left-wing resistance cuts and even internationally bent movies on topics like the oppression of the Palestinian nation and the Japanese underground. His efforts would take him to events like the Berlin Film Festival - occasionally to the annoyance of the official motion picture association of Japan - and have him work with other avant-garde directors like the aforementioned Oshima. He would also be blacklisted by foreign governments like the United States, which imposed a travel ban on him. Both he and the mainstream moved closer to one another eventually and before his death in a car accident where he was hit by a taxi in 2012 several of his films had garnered mainstream interest and miscellaneous Japanese and foreign awards. At the time of his death he was returning from a meeting regarding his latest project, which concerned Japan's nuclear industry lobby and the Tokyo-based TEPCO company. The topical subject matter followed on the heels of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.- Writer
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Kankurô Kudô was born on 19 July 1970 in Miyagi, Japan. He is a writer and actor, known for Go (2001), Too Young to Die! Wakakushite shinu (2016) and Mayonaka no Yaji-san Kita-san (2005).- Makoto Togashi was born on 5 June 1973 in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for Cure (1997), Kiraware Matsuko no isshô (2006) and Inu hashiru (1998).
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Kazuo 'Gaira' Komizu was born on 14 December 1946 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. He is a writer and director, known for Entrails of a Virgin (1986), Modaete nurete (1981) and Rabbit sex: Joshigakusei shûdan bôkô jiken (1980).- Sôjin Kamiyama was born on 30 January 1884 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. He was an actor, known for Seven Samurai (1954), The Crimson City (1928) and The Sea Beast (1926). He was married to Ura Mita. He died on 28 July 1954 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Shuntarô Yanagi was born on 16 May 1991 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Alice in Borderland (2020), Master's Daughter (2022) and Rurouni Kenshin: Final Chapter Part I - The Final (2021).
- Isshin Chiba was born on 26 June 1968 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Project X Zone (2012), .hack//SIGN (2002) and Cowboy Bebop (1998).
- Erika Mori was born on 4 October 1988 in Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress, known for Kamen Rider Hibiki (2005), Kamen Rider: The Next (2007) and My Cactus (2016).
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Mika Doi was born on 8 August 1956 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress, known for Macross: Do You Remember Love? (1984), One Piece (1999) and Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982).- Writer
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Takuya Satô was born in Kurihara, Miyagi, Japan. He is known for Kase-san and Morning Glories (2018), Riraideddo Tokigoe no Derida (2018) and Otherside Picnic (2021).- Kaoru Hirata was born on 15 December 1989 in Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress, known for Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins (2012), Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005) and Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011).
- Kyôka Suzuki was born on 31 May 1968 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress, known for Sukedachi-ya Sukeroku (2001), The Kiyosu Conference (2013) and Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989).
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Masatoshi Nakamura was born on 1 February 1951 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor and director, known for Emperor (2012), Big Man Japan (2007) and That Man Bolt (1973). He has been married to Junko Igarashi since 1 February 1977. They have four children.- Actress
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Kiyono Yasuno was born on 9 July 1989 in Toda, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for Parasyte: The Maxim (2014), No. 6 (2011) and Black Clover (2017).- Yoshitaka Yamaya was born on 15 February 1992 in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. He is an actor, known for Aldnoah.Zero (2014), Black Clover (2017) and Assassination Classroom (2013).
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Ayumu Nakajima was born on 7 October 1988 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Wheel of Fortune and Fantasy (2021), Shigatsu ni nareba kanojo wa (2024) and Omimi ni aimashitara. (2021).- Kasumi Yamaya was born on 26 December 1996 in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for Confessions (2010), Gekijôban Dôbutsu Sentai Jûôjâ Tai Ninninjâ Mirai kara no Messêji Furomu Sûpâ Sentai (2017) and Fake Plastic Planet (2019).
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Mayo Suzukaze was born on 11 September 1960 in Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress, known for Rurouni Kenshin (1996), J-Stars Victory VS (2014) and Rurouni Kenshin: Trust and Betrayal (1999). She was previously married to Kiyoshi Imaizumi.- Minako Ogawa was born on 4 March 1962 in Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress.
- Tamaki Komiyama was born on 10 March 1948 in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. He is an actor, known for Fighting Elegy (1966), Wife to Be Sacrificed (1974) and Female Prisoner 101: Sexual Hell (1976).
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Jun Tatara was born on 4 August 1917 in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan. He was an actor, known for Seven Samurai (1954), I Will Buy You (1956) and Taifû sôdôki (1956). He died on 30 September 2006 in Tokyo, Japan.- Bin Amatsu was born on 16 February 1921 in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. He was an actor, known for Onmitsu kenshi (1962), Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969) and Sanjûrokunin no jôkyaku (1957). He died on 24 July 1979 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
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George Takahashi was born on 13 August 1958 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor, known for An Assassin (2011), Shin otokogi: Kanketsu-hen (2000) and Sky of Love (2007). He was previously married to Mika Mifune.- Sawa was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, in 1903. In 1919 she joined the young girl's theater group of Takarazuka under the stage name of Izumi Ranko. After passing through Shochiku Kamata, Sawa joined Nikkatsu Mukojima in 1923. In 1924 she moved to Teikoku Cinema's Ashiya Studios, where she became a leading actress. She met with great success for her performance in Hoshi wa Midaretobu, before going on to feature in Renbo Jigoku (Love's Hell). In Kago no Tori (The Caged Bird), directed by Matsumoto Eiichi, Sawa was selected to play the heroine alongside Satomi Akira. Teikoku Cinema's version of the film became a surprise hit, giving Sawa an instant popularity second only to that of Utakawa Yaeko. Following this she appeared in films such as Koryu Yokotawaru and Ogon Yorimo Tsuyoshi as the partner of Matsumoto Taisuke.
In 1927 Sawa joined Nikkatsu, where she appeared in Ukiyo Guruma and Chuji Tabi Nikki - Goyohen, with the latter film coming to be regarded as one of her definitive works. Following this, Sawa appeared in films such as Shizumi Yu Ningyo and Aojiroki Bara.
Sawa left Nikkatsu in 1931 after the incident in which she disappeared with Minobe Susumu. She subsequently went to Shochiku Kamata, where she appeared in Ai no Tatakai. In Kanki no Hitoya she gave a fine performance as the city girl who seduced Oka Joji. After becoming a freelance actress, Sawa gave an impassioned performance as Okichi in Nikkatsu's Onna Goroshi Abura Jigoku (The Ladykiller).
Sawa continued performing for the likes of Teikoku Cinema, Nikkatsu and Shochiku until around 1950, specializing in the portrayal of the modern, tomboyish girl. Her love affair with the conductor Konoe Hidemaro was well known, and they had one daughter together before separating. - Hana Kino was born on 8 January 1948 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress, known for Itoshi no Irene (2018), Engine Sentai Go-onger (2008) and Like Father, Like Son (2013).
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Tôru Yuri was born on 13 May 1921 in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan. He was an actor, known for Zenka onna: Koroshi-bushi (1973), Kureji no daiboken (1965) and Konto Gojugo-go: Uchu daibôken (1969). He died on 20 May 1999.- Hiroko Shino was born on 8 March 1948 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress, known for Midare karakuri (1979), Kin'yôbi no tsumatachi e (1983) and Daitokai - Tatakai no hibi (1976). She is married to Shizuka Ijûin.
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Yôko Ôshima was born on 22 January 1955 in Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress, known for Ringu (1998), Trick: The Movie 2 (2006) and Trick: The Movie (2002).- Shino Saitô was born on 9 December 1977 in Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress, known for Kekko Kamen New (2004) and Kekko Kamen: The MGF Strikes Back (2004).
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Motosuke Takahashi was born on 11 January 1941 in Miyagi, Japan. Motosuke was a director, known for Gatchaman (1972), Urusei yatsura (1981) and Hurricane Polimar (1974). Motosuke died on 8 November 2007.- Ryûnosuke Tsukigata was born on 18 March 1902 in Miyagi, Japan. He was an actor, known for Isshin Tasuke - Tenka no ichidaiji (1958), The Secret Sword (1963) and Sanshiro Sugata (1943). He died on 30 August 1970.
- Mario Kuroba was born on 6 July 1993 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Satorudayo (2015), Udagawachô de matteteyo (2015) and Kôkoku gaisha, danshi-ryô no Okazu-kun (2019).
- Eijirô Hisaita was born on 3 July 1898 in Miyagi, Japan. He was a writer, known for High and Low (1963), Morning for the Osone Family (1946) and The Bad Sleep Well (1960). He died on 9 June 1976.
- Jun'ichi Sugawara was born on 27 March 1959 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Ninja Scroll (1993), Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) and Casshan: Robot Hunter (1993).
- Jun Mizuki was born on 12 February 1973 in Miyagi, Japan. She is an actress, known for FLCL (2000), Figure 17 (2001) and Jade Cocoon 2 (2001).
- Kazuaki Hankai was born on 11 August 1958 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Death Note (2015), Trick (2000) and The Files of Young Kindaichi (2022).
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Isamu Kosugi was born on 24 February 1904 in Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan. He was an actor and director, known for Kono taiyô - Dai ippen (1930), Keiji monogatari: Tôkyô no meiro (1960) and Abare kishidô (1965). He died on 9 April 1983.- Writer
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Yoshitaka Asama was born in 1940 in Miyagi, Japan. He is a writer and director, known for The Twilight Samurai (2002), The Yellow Handkerchief (1977) and Tora-san's Tropical Fever (1980).- Kenji Goto Jogo was born on 23 October 1967 in Sendai, Miyagi, Japan. He was married to Rinko Jogo. He died on 31 January 2015 in Syria.
- Karen Iwata is a Japanese actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Delphini Diggory in the original cast of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Tokyo Show (2022-2023). She also received a Best Actress Award in a Leading Role in a Feature Film as a cast member of The Last Passenger (Global Nonviolent Film Festival (2023)).
- Kô Maehara was born on 20 November 1992 in Miyagi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Shin Godzilla (2016), Kamen Rider Black Sun (2022) and Kei×Yaku: Dangerous Partners (2022).
- Yuuka Yano was born on 6 January 1998 in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for Gekijôban Dôbutsu Sentai Jûôjâ Tai Ninninjâ Mirai kara no Messêji Furomu Sûpâ Sentai (2017), Shuriken Sentai Ninninger (2015) and Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. ToQger the Movie: Ninjas in Wonderland (2016).
- Maki Meguro was born on 27 July 1972 in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for Unholy Women (2006), The Suicide Manual (2003) and Kagiganai (2005).