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Aoi Yûki was born on 27 March 1992 in Chiba, Japan. She is an actress, known for Your Name. (2016), Erased (2016) and A Silent Voice: The Movie (2016).

Tao Okamoto born in Chiba, Japan on May 22, 1985, known professionally as Tao, is a Japanese actress and model. In 2009, she was one of the faces of Ralph Lauren. She made her film debut in 2013 as Mariko Yashida, the female lead, in The Wolverine (2013). She also had recurring roles in the television series Hannibal (2013), The Man in the High Castle (2015) and Westworld (2016). . She started modeling as a teenager in Japan, when she was 14 years old. In 2006, she made a decision to move to Paris and develop her career on an international level. Soon after that, Tao made her debut on the European runways, breaking barriers as one of the very few prominent East Asian models of that era. Through her long catwalk career, she has walked for numerous top brands, including Alexander Wang, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Ralph Lauren, and Yves Saint Laurent. In 2009, Tao moved to New York City and made waves in the industry by donning a unique bowl haircut. It became an inspirational look and even prompted designer Phillip Lim to model the hairstyle of his entire Fall/Winter 2009 show's cast after Tao's cut.] Tao has been involved with various advertising and editorial projects. She has fronted campaigns such as Dolce & Gabbana with Mario Testino, Emporio Armani by Alasdair McLellan, Kenzo with Mario Sorrenti, and Tommy Hilfiger with Craig McDean. Editorially, she has shot for i-D Magazine, V Magazine, W Magazine, and various international editions of Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. The November 2009 issue of Vogue Nippon (Japanese Vogue) is dedicated to Tao, with her featured exclusively inside as well as on the cover - the first Japanese model to do so in nearly a decade. Tao is widely recognized as one of the top models to ever come from Japan, having won honors such as "Model of the Year" from the Japan Fashion Editor's Club and being dubbed as one of Vogue Nippon's "Women of the Year" in 2010. In 2013, Tao made her film debut as the female lead, Mariko Yashida, opposite Hugh Jackman, in 20th Century Fox's The Wolverine (2013), also known in some parts of Asia as Wolverine: Samurai. In October 2014, it was announced that Tao had joined the cast of Hannibal (2013) as Chiyoh, Hannibal Lecter's family servant. In January 2015, it was announced that Tao would be starring in the film Crossroads (2015) with Filipino actress/cosplayer Alodia Gosiengfiao In 2015, Tao starred in The Man in the High Castle (2015) as Betty Kasoura, wife of lawyer Paul Kasoura and a customer at Robert Childan's American Artistic Handcrafts. Tao played Mercy Graves in the 2016 film Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016).

Moeka Hoshi was born on 23 August 1995 in Chiba, Japan. She is an actress, known for Shōgun (2024), ACMA:GAME (2024) and The 12 Day Tale of the Monster That Died in 8 (2020).

Hiroshi Kamiya was born on 28 January 1975 in Chiba, Japan. He is an actor, known for Bakemonogatari (2009), Attack on Titan (2013) and Digimon Frontier (2002). He has been married to Rina Aizawa since 1 January 2025.

Michiko Nishiwaki is a multi-talented lady. An actress, martial artist, stunt woman, fight choreographer, and Japan's first Woman's Bodybuilding and Power lifting Champion. She held these titles for 1980, 1981 and 1982. While still keeping her femininity and not bulking up with the aid of anabolic steroids or other drugs, Michiko created a bodybuilding boom all over Japan and was in constant demand for personal and television appearances, and executive personal training. All this while operating two successful gyms. Michiko forever changed the stereotype of the submissive and docile Japanese woman by being a strong role model. She now lives in the U.S. with her Husband and Son.

Wataru Takagi was born on 25 July 1966 in Chiba, Japan. He is an actor, known for Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998), Detective Conan (1996) and Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV (2016).

Tsutomu Yamazaki was born on 2 December 1936 in Chiba, Japan. He is an actor, known for Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior (1980), Departures (2008) and High and Low (1963).

Born Hiramaru Kumiko in Chiba Prefecture's Sanbu-gun (now separated into Sanmushi and rural Sanbu-gun), which is next door to Narita, Japan on the 17th of June 1978, Kumiko Aso began her film career with 1995's Bad Guy Beach despite a lack of interest in acting at the time. It was 1998's Dr. Akagi, which introduced her to a wide audience in Japan. She garnered Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress for this film. Ironically, her manager had sent her to this movie's auditions and Kumiko would claim later she was not even sure what she was auditioning for. Either way, this film would not be the last, which would accord her an award. She had initially aimed to become a pop star and had sent an application for an audition. She participated in a Japanese schoolgirl audition for the Young Jump weekly magazine, which she won in 1995. She has become a well-known actress, model and product representative in her native country. Aso has also starred in a couple of Kiyoshi Kurosawa films, had a cameo in the cult film Tenten and became a stalker in Moteki, by which time she had cut her hair for an older look. Earlier she had expanded her horizons and played a leading role as an Iranian-Japanese in the 2007 Iranian film Hafez. She had contemplated quitting acting in 2006, but persisted in the profession because she enjoyed her time in Jiko Keisatsu TV serial. She married stylist Daisuke Iga in late 2007 after dating for four years and gave birth to their daughter in 2012. She gave birth to a boy in 2016. She cites reading manga as a hobby. She is signed to the Breath talent agency.

Yasuhiro Mamiya was born on 7 December 1981 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. He is an actor, known for League of Legends (2009), Street Fighter X Tekken (2012) and Days Gone (2019).

At her young age, Yoko Maki is already a well-rounded actress. 2001 proved to be a busy year for the young actress, beginning with her film debut at the age of 19, in the film Drug, directed by Hiroshi Sugawara. This was quickly followed by Pelican Road. More attention was then garnered with her role as Aya in the highly modernized remake of the Japanese vengeance film Lady Snowblood, re-titled as The Princess Blade. Not one to be confined solely to the screen, Maki spent 2002 acting on stage: first in her highly acclaimed performance in "Cross", produced by the Asagaya Spiders and directed by Keishi Nagatsuka, and second in the November 2002 Third Stage Show series production of "This Time It's Real", directed by Kyoichi Itagaki. 2003 saw a return to form for Maki, as she appeared in the sequel to the groundbreaking cult hit Battle Royale, Battle Royale II, as the member of one of the "Wild Seven." With her fan-base and critical acclaim growing, Maki continued to live up to such praise by keeping busy in 2004 with roles in films such as Shimotsuma Monogatari, Ren-ai Shousetsu, Koibumi Biyori, and Kansen. 2004 would also be the year of three great accomplishments for the then 22 year old. First, there was her role in the short film, Do Androids Dream of Electric Santa? directed by Hirohisa Sasaki, which saw its debut at the American Film Market. Second, was her work as an on location reporter in Thailand for the television documentary, Ururun-Taizaiki. Third and most exciting of all, was her role in Takashi Shimizu's big budget Hollywood film The Grudge, which was a remake of his original Ju-On: The Grudge, the third of the Japanese Ju-On horror film series. Starring American actors Sarah Michelle Gellar and Bill Pullman, The Grudge was at the top of the U.S. film box office for two weeks straight upon its release. Maki stood out amongst the cast in her first film introduction to American audiences as the doomed caretaker/nurse, Yoko, whose grim fate has left an indelible impression. Come 2005, more film opportunities opened up to Maki as she starred in more principal roles, starting with Pattchigi!, which garnered awards such as the 9th Pusan International Film Festival "A window on Asian cinema" and the 17th Tokyo International Film Festival Official Invitation. More roles followed in the films In the Pool, The Summer Time Machine Blues, and A Rain Town. When not appearing on the screen and stage, Maki keeps busy with work on numerous television dramas such as "The Tokyo Friends" among others, and appearances in commercials.

An avid film fan herself, Maki enjoys watching films in her spare time, as well as keeping active in track and field sports and wire action. As time marches on, Maki continues to keep busy as more and more prospective film and television work opens up to her. And with such a strong work ethic and dedication to perfecting her craft in all mediums, Yoko Maki has a bright, promising, future ahead of her.

Rina Hidaka was born on 15 June 1994 in Chiba, Japan. She is an actress, known for Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I'm Not the Demon Lord (2024), Tiger & Bunny the Movie: The Beginning (2012) and Tamako Market (2013). She has been married to Yuma Uchida since 1 January 2024.

Hiroyuki Yoshino was born on 6 February 1974 in Chiba, Japan. He is an actor, known for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009), Baccano! (2007) and Inuyasha (2000).

Daisuke Kuroda was born on 9 December 1977 in Chiba, Japan. He is an actor, known for Shin Godzilla (2016), Shoplifters (2018) and Outrage (2010).

Hiyori Sakurada was born on 19 December 2002 in Chiba, Japan. She is an actress, known for Our Secret Diary (2023), Criminal Syndrome (2017) and Silent (2022).

Aya Takanashi was born on 18 March 1963 in Chiba, Japan. She is an actress, known for Mr. Baseball (1992), Wangan Midnight Final: GTR Densetsu ACT 1 (1994) and Wangan Midnight Final: GTR Densetsu ACT 2 (1994).

Eiji Okada was born on 13 June 1920 in Chiba, Japan. He was an actor, known for Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959), Woman in the Dunes (1964) and The Boy Detectives Club - The Iron Fiend (1957). He was married to Wasa, Aiko. He died on 14 September 1995 in Japan.

Chieko Higashiyama was born on 30 September 1890 in Chiba, Japan. She was an actress, known for Tokyo Story (1953), Sen-hime (1954) and The Idiot (1951). She died on 8 May 1980.

She born September 4, 1998 in Chiba (Japan).

Shimizu Ayano, better known as Ano is a soloist, model, actress and a former member of You'll Melt More!, she joined the group on September 21, 2013, and left on September 30, 2019. On late 2020 she launched her solo career and in August of 2021 started the band "I's", the group runs parallel to her solo activities, her fan club is called "CLUB DENTAL MOUSE".

On 2022, she played the role of "Taki" in the Nextflix production Adam by Eve: A Live in Animation (2022).

On March 12 of 2022 she announced her major debut under the label TOY'S FACTORY, on the same day she announced her 1st major single "AIDA", the single was picked as the ending song of the Anime Tiger & Bunny (2011).

Saori Ônishi was born on 6 August 1992 in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for Boogiepop and Others (2019), Engage Kiss (2022) and Active Raid (2016).

Yôsuke Sugino was born on 18 September 1995 in Chiba, Japan. He is an actor, known for My Girlfriend Is a Serial Killer (2019), Tokyo Revengers (2021) and Tokyo Revengers 2: Bloody Halloween - Destiny (2023).

Kentarou Miura was born in Chiba City, Japan, in 1966.

While attending college at Nihon University, in 1988, Miura debuted a 48-page manga known as Berserk Prototype, an introduction to the current Berserk fantasy world. It went on to win Miura a prize from the Comi Manga School. In 1989, after receiving a doctorate degree, Kentarou started a project titled King of Wolves based on a script by Buronson, writer of Hokuto no Ken (Fist Of The North Star).

In 1990, the first volume Berserk was released with a relatively limited success. Miura again collaborated with Buronson on manga entitled "Japan". Miura's fame grew after Berserk began "The Golden Age" story arc and the huge success of this masterpiece made of him one of the most prominent contemporary manga artists.

At this time, Miura dedicates himself solely to be working on Berserk. He has indicated, however, that he intends to publish more manga in the future. The Berserk manga has spanned 35 volumes with no end in sight.

In 1997, Miura supervised the production of 25 anime episodes of Berserk that aired in the same year on NTV. Various art books and supplemental materials by Miura based on Berserk are also released.

The series has also spawned a whole host of merchandise, both official and fan-made, ranging from statues, action figures to key rings, video games, and a trading card game. In 2002, Kentaro Miura received the second place in the Tezuka Osamu (Astro Boy) Cultural Prize of Excellence for Berserk.

Satomi Kôrogi was born on 14 November 1966 in Chiba, Japan. She is an actress, known for Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998), Paprika (2006) and Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997).

Takayuki Sugô was born on 1 August 1952 in Chiba, Japan. He is an actor, known for Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: Dinosaur Great Battle! Farewell, Eternal Friends (2014), Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013) and Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: Gaburincho of Music (2013).

Yasunori Matsumoto was born on 7 February 1960 in Chiba, Japan. He is an actor, known for Ultraman X (2015), Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (1996) and Virtua Fighter (1995).

Yumiko Kobayashi was born on 18 June 1979 in Chiba, Japan. She is an actress, known for Soul Eater (2008), MegaMan Powered Up (2006) and EX-Driver the Movie (2002).