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Dean Fujioka was born on 19 August 1980 in Fukushima, Japan. He is an actor and director, known for Fullmetal Alchemist (2017), Here Comes the Morning (2015) and I Am Ichihashi: Journal of a Murderer (2013). He has been married to Vanina Amalia Hidayat since July 2012. They have two children.- Animation Department
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Yasuomi Umetsu was born on 19 December 1960 in Fukushima, Japan. He is a director, known for Akira (1988), Kite (1998) and Grave of the Fireflies (1988).- Misaki Itô was born on 26 May 1977 in Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Ju-on: The Grudge (2002), Umineko (2004) and James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing (2003).
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Kei Satô was born on 21 December 1928 in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan. He was an actor and director, known for The Sword of Doom (1966), Harakiri (1962) and Onibaba (1964). He died on 2 May 2010 in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan.- Actor
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- Soundtrack
Toshiyuki Nishida was born on 4 November 1947 in Fukushima, Japan. He is an actor and executive, known for Tsuribaka nisshi 14: Ohenji dai panikku! (2003), Emperor (2012) and Tsuribaka nisshi 6 (1993).- Actor
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Masaya Matsukaze was born on 9 September 1976 in Fukushima, Japan. He is an actor, known for Denji Sentai Megaranger (1997), Shenmue (1999) and Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013).- Special Effects
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Eiji Tsuburaya ranks alongside Willis H. O'Brien and Ray Harryhausen as one of the great visionary SFX masters of twentieth century fantasy cinema. Best remembered as the amazing special effects genius behind the "Godzilla" series of monster films commencing in 1954, he also contributed effects to a host of other Japanase monster / fantasy / science fiction / drama / propaganda films for over four decades.
Eiji Tsuburaya had a keen interest in the cinema from a young age, and legend has it that he acquired a second hand movie projector when he was only ten years old, and pulled it apart and put it back together with relative ease. He began work as a cinematographer in Kyoto around 1919, and then enhanced his skills to include camera work throughout the 1920s, at which time his eye for detail was in high demand from many studio's. Around 1938, he became head of Special Visual Techniques at Toho Studios, and during the Second World War he was involved in the production of several Japanaese propaganda films. He went freelance after the war, and in 1954 he collaborated with director Ishirô Honda on the monster epic Godzilla (1954) (aka "Godzilla"). The film was an enormous hit in Japan, and additional scenes were filmed with US actor Raymond Burr and then inserted strategically to give the movie western appeal. "Godzilla, King Of The Monsters" was then released in the USA to strong box office takings, and Godzilla has since appeared in over two dozen films spanning over fifty years, becoming a key cult icon of Japanese culture!!
The incredibly talented Tsuburaya went on to be the SFX director behind dozens of Japanese monster & science fiction classics including _Sora no daikiju Radon (1956)_ (aka "Rodan") The H-Man (1958) (aka "The H-Man") Densô ningen (1960) (aka "The Telegian"), Mothra (1961) (aka "Mothra") King Kong vs. Godzilla (1963) (aka "King Kong versus Godzilla"), Varan the Unbelievable (1962), Matango (1963), _Furankenshutain tai chitei kaiju Baragon (1965)_ (aka "Frankenstein Conquers the World"), and _Kaiju soshingeki (1968)_ (aka "Destroy All Monsters" ). Tsuburaya had also established his own production company in 1963 (Tsuburaya Productions), creators of the highly popular "Ultraman" character, and subsequent TV shows and films.
On January 25, 1970, while vacationing in Shizuoka Prefecture, Tsuburaya suffered a sudden, fatal heart attack. His incredible film & SFX production company is still active today under the guidance of his grandson, Kazuo Tsuburaya.- Director
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Akiyuki Shinbô was born on 27 September 1961 in Fukushima, Japan. He is a director and writer, known for Puella Magi Madoka Magica (2011), Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part III: The Rebellion Story (2013) and Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Movie 4 - Walpurgisnacht Rising (2024).- Rollin Moriyama was born on 11 October 1907 in Rukushima, Fukushima-Ken, Japan. He was an actor, known for Foul Play (1978), M*A*S*H (1972) and The Six Million Dollar Man (1974). He was married to Shigeyo Ito. He died on 25 December 1992 in Santa Clara, California, USA.
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Ryûichi Hiroki was born on 1 January 1954 in Kôriyama, Fukushima, Japan. He is a director and writer, known for Vibrator (2003), Yawarakai seikatsu (2005) and Tôkyô gomi onna (2000).- Actress
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- Soundtrack
Rina Honizumi was born on 4 February 1993 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Hugtto! PreCure (2018), Plunderer (2020) and Beatless (2018).- Sound Department
- Composer
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Tsukasa Saitoh was born on 23 March 1975 in Fukushima, Japan. Tsukasa is a composer, known for Bloodborne (2015), Armored Core 3 (2002) and Bloodborne: The Old Hunters (2015).- Director
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Tensai Okamura was born on 13 December 1961 in Fukushima, Japan. Tensai is a director and writer, known for Ghost in the Shell (1995), Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) and Darker Than Black (2007).- Atsuki Mashiko was born on 5 January 2000 in Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan. He is an actor, known for Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (2021), Kamen Rider Saber + Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger: Super Hero Senki (2021) and Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger (2023).
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Born as Kanno Rina, Yuki Miu is an actress who has appeared on the big and small screens since 2013. She even had her first main starring role in 2013. Her debut came after she won an audition in 2012. At that time she lived in Yamagata. She appeared in a Kyocera television commercial in October 2012. In November she already had a picture book. Miu sang the theme song for the film Dêrê Gâruzu in 2015. A CD release of the song was planned, but she opted to forego it being issued citing declining health. She had to take medical time off for six months. It was during her illness that she also cut her hair short leading to speculation that something was amiss. She plays the clarinet and cites karaoke as her favourite hobby. Miu loves gardening and planting vegetables and fruits. Her favourite food is ramen.- Shôzô Îzuka was born on 23 May 1933 in Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan. He was an actor, known for Millennium Actress (2001), Kamen Rider Black (1987) and Fist of the North Star (1984). He died on 15 February 2023.
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Toshiki Satô was born on 6 May 1961 in Shirakawa, Fukushima, Japan. He is a director and producer, known for Nozoki ga ippai: Aijin no nama-shitagi (1994), Aiyoku onsen: Bihada no numeri (1999) and Tandem (1994).- Miyuki Komatsu was born on 5 June 1971 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Death Note (2006), Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001) and Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1998).
- Reiko Chiba was born on 8 January 1975 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: Dinosaur Great Battle! Farewell, Eternal Friends (2014), Dinosaur Squadron Zyuranger (1992) and Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994). She has been married to Tetsuhiko Kirihara since 1998.
- Sôkô Wada was born on 25 March 1977 in Fukushima, Japan. He is an actor, known for Zettai reido: Tokushu hanzai sennyû sôsa (2011), Avataro Sentai Donbrothers (2022) and Battle Royale II (2003).
- Miu Tomita was born on 25 February 2000 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Gourmet Detective Goro Akechi (2020), Solomon's Perjury (2021) and Passion for Punchlines (2023).
- Yumena Yanai was born on 21 June 2000 in Koriyama, Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Laid-Back Camp (2020), Mr. Hiiragi's Homeroom (2019) and He Won't Kill, She Won't Die (2019).
- Atsuko Sakuraba was born on 29 March 1976 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Shinkaijû Reigô (2005), Mesupai (1997) and Waru (2006).
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- Soundtrack
Mitsuko Mito was born on 23 March 1919 in Fukushima, Japan. She was an actress, known for Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto (1954), Ugetsu (1953) and Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple (1955). She died on 5 April 1981.- Sarutoki Minagawa was born on 1 February 1971 in Fukushima, Japan. He is an actor, known for Death Note (2006), Kamen Rider 555 (2003) and Fukushima 50 (2020).
- Erica Murakami was born on 13 August 2000 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger (2023), Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Kyoryuger (2024) and Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Donbrothers (2024).
- Hisako Ôkata was born on 9 March 1939 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for The Ramen Girl (2008), Horus: Prince of the Sun (1968) and Ai no wakakusa monogatari (1987).
- Run Sasaki was born on 21 March 1956 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Macross: Do You Remember Love? (1984), Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982) and Crusher Joe: The Movie (1983).
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He was born in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture (some sources say Tokyo, where he graduated). He is brother of also animation director Osamu Dezaki. In the 60s he joined his brother in an animation studio, but as a writer. Later he becomes free-lance writer until 1977, when he co-founded Magic Bus animation studio. Here he begins to direct his own scripts and adaptations. His debut as a film director was "Captain" (1981), based on the manga by Akio Chiba. In 2000 he was awarded by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.- Writer
- Animation Department
- Director
Nakaba Suzuki was born on 8 February 1977 in Sukagawa, Fukushima, Japan. He is a writer and director, known for The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 1 (2022), The Seven Deadly Sins (2014) and The Seven Deadly Sins: Grudge of Edinburgh Part 2 (2023).- Izumi Kasagi was born on 4 January 1976 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for FLCL (2000), Shârî no koushoku jinsei to tenraku jinsei (2009) and Kaseifu no Mitazono (2016).
- Sanae Miyuki was born on 2 April 1959 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Super Dimension Fortress Macross (1982), Seiju Sentai Gingaman (1998) and Macross: Do You Remember Love? (1984).
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- Editor
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Fumio Kamei was born on 1 April 1908 in Hara, Fukushima, Japan [now Minamisôma, Fukushima, Japan]. He was a director and editor, known for Peking (1938), Onna hitori daichi o yuku (1953) and Onna no issho (1949). He died on 27 February 1987 in Japan.- Actor
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Ken Yamaguchi was born on 24 April 1956 in Fukushima, Japan. He was an actor, known for Dragon Ball Z: The World's Strongest (1990), Violence Jack (1986) and Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 (2007). He died on 24 October 2011 in Japan.- Mitsuru Karahashi was born on 30 May 1977 in Fukushima, Japan. He is an actor, known for Kamen Rider 555 (2003), Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (2009) and Samurai Sentai Shinkenger vs. Go-onger Ginmaku Bang! (2010). He has been married to Miki Mizuno since June 2016. They have one child.
- Saburô Kojima was born in 1902 in Fukushima, Japan. He is known for Kujaku no hikari - Dai-ippen (1926), Kujaku no hikari - Dai-nihen (1926) and Boyâ no fukushâ (1924).
- Yû Kamio was born on 16 March 1970 in Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan. He is an actor, known for Shin Godzilla (2016), Kamen Rider OOO (2010) and Kamen Rider Movie War Core: Kamen Rider vs. Kamen Rider OOO & W Featuring Skull (2010).
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The son of an avid record collector, Yûji Koseki was always attracted to making music. While attending Fukushima University, he made it his hobby to play harmonica in a street band. Following university, at the age of 21, Koseki joined Nippon Columbia, where he soon composed his first classical piece, "Tale of the Bamboo Cutter" (based on the fable of the same name, Taketori Monogatari). In 1931, Koseki moved to the Tôkyô branch of Nippon Columbia, where he toiled in both the classical- and pop-songwriting departments. Among his earlier film credits was one of the few Japanese animated films to survive World War II, titled 'Momotaro, Sacred Sailors (1945). Later he scored a far more famous fantasy film, Mothra (1961), for which he helped write the world-famous "Mosura no Uta," which was reprised in several later Gojira films. He is better remembered for songs such as that and others he composed at Nippon Columbia than for his sporadic movie work.- Satoru Saitô was born on 28 October 1953 in Fukushima, Japan. He is an actor, known for Denji Sentai Megaranger (1997), Denji Sentai Megaranger vs Carranger (1998) and Ultraman Nexus (2004).
- Saki Anz was born on 26 November 1983 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Lady Ninja Kasumi: Vol. 1 (2005) and Akai tejô: shikeishuu Saori (2005).
- Junko Tabei was born on 22 September 1939 in Miharu, Fukushima, Japan. She was married to Masanobu Tabei. She died on 20 October 2016 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Yumeko Aizome was born on 25 December 1915 in Inawashiro, Fukushima, Japan. She was an actress, known for Dragnet Girl (1933), Sabakaruru onna (1939) and Tonari no Yae-chan (1934). She died on 1 January 2002 in Inawashiro, Fukushima, Japan.
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Mamoru Hamatsu was born in 1954 in Kôriyama, Fukushima, Japan. He is a director, known for B'T X (1996), Urusei yatsura (1981) and Ronin Warriors (1988).- Director
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Pioneer of the TV animation, Sasagawa joined Tatsunoko in 1965 and soon produced and co-directed his first (and also the company's) TV series "Space Ace" (1965-66). The next TV series was a big hit, "Mach Go-Go-Go" (1967-68) created by Tatsuo Yoshida, the other "big name" of the company. Sasagawa directed, produced and/or supervised from then almost 50 TV series, and also several Video Animation Series, TV-Movies and short films based on several TV Series. In 1982 he quit Tatsunoko to enter as chief director in the Shin'Ei Doga studio, supervising the TV Series and several medium length films of "Ninja Hattori-Kun", "Pa-Man" and "Obake no Q-Taro", created by Fujiko-Fujio. Sasagawa is also original creator of the Toei animation film "Maken Liner 0011 Henshin Seyo" (1972).- Music Department
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Multi awards winning film & game composer, Wataru Hokoyama is a LA based composer.
He has worked on the Hollywood blockbuster films such as Thor: Ragnarok, Croods: A New Age, Lego Movie2 and Hotel Transylvania3 with DEVO's Mark Mothersbaugh.
For video game titles, he had worked on Resident Evil5, Afrika, Kinnect Disneyland Adventure, Halo-2 Anniversary, Knack. Wataru co-wrote the new "Ratchet & Clank : Rift Apart" score with Mark Motheresbaugh.- Actress
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Moyu Arishima was born on 22 April 1977 in Fukushima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Vandread (2000), GEAR senshi Dendô (2000) and Run=Dim (2001).- Cinematographer
Yasutaka Watanabe was born on 27 August 1985 in Fukushima, Japan. Yasutaka is a cinematographer, known for Domains (2019), Videophobia (2019) and Natsu no musumetachi: Himegoto (2017).- Yasunari Kubota was born on 13 May 1984 in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. He is an actor.
- Eizo Yamagiwa was born on 22 July 1932 in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan. Eizo is a director, known for Return of Ultraman (1971), Ultraman Taro (1973) and Ultraman Leo (1974).
- Shigezô Sasaoka was born on 5 May 1948 in Fukushima, Japan. He was an actor, known for Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994), Violence Jack (1986) and Machine Robo: Revenge of Cronos (1986). He died on 31 August 1998.