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Haruka Ayase was born Aya Tademaru in Hiroshima on March 24, 1985. She's a former gravure idol who has gone on to become a mainstream model, singer & actress. She was athletic during her school days & participated in several sports. She began acting with an appearance in NTV TV's "The Files of the Young Kindaichi 3 (2001)" starring Jun Matsumoto in 2001, the short film Justice in 2002, the feature-length Jam Films of 2002 and finally Amemasu No Kawa in 2004. Her debut single, called Piriodo, was released in 2006, making the Japanese charts' top 10. She has subsequently appeared in diverse roles such as a teacher in Oppai Volleyball, as a cyborg in My Girlfriend Is A Cyborg, a blind masseuse in the historical action film Ichi and as a nurse in the Edo period drama, Jin.

Due to the roles as well as her physical appearance, she has become a popular figure in Japan, the subject of photo books, a corporate spokesperson & hostess of many TV shows. She has won several awards & has been nominated for more.

She's signed to the Horipro Talent Agency, where she got her start after competing in the 25th Horipro Talent Scout Caravan upon moving to Tokyo. She cites karaoke as one of her favorite pastimes.

Nobuhiko Ôbayashi was born on 9 January 1938 in Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. He was a director and editor, known for House (1977), Turning Point (1994) and The Discarnates (1988). He was married to Kyôko Ôbayashi. He died on 10 April 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.

Kaneto Shindô was born on 22 April 1912 in Hiroshima, Japan. He was a writer and director, known for Postcard (2010), The Naked Island (1960) and A Last Note (1995). He was married to Nobuko Otowa and Miyo Shindo. He died on 29 May 2012 in Hiroshima, Japan.

Nobuyuki Hiyama was born on 25 August 1967 in Hiroshima, Japan. He is an actor, known for Gurren Lagann (2007), Seiju Sentai Gingaman (1998) and Chouriki Sentai Ohranger (1995).

Miyavi Matsunoi was born on 1 January 1988 in Hiroshima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Venus in Eros (2012), Garo the Movie: Red Requiem (2010) and Shinkaijû Reigô (2005).

Seiichiro Yamashita was born on 21 May 1992 in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. He is an actor, known for The Eminence in Shadow (2022), Horimiya: The Missing Pieces (2023) and 86 (2021).

Haruko Sugimura was born on 6 January 1909 in Hiroshima, Japan. She was an actress, known for Tokyo Story (1953), A Last Note (1995) and Repast (1951). She died on 4 April 1997 in Tokyo, Japan.

Shinsuke Satô was born on 16 September 1970 in Hiroshima, Prefecture Hiroshima, Japan. He is a director and writer, known for I Am a Hero (2015), The Princess Blade (2001) and Inuyashiki (2018).

Nozomu Sasaki was born on 25 January 1967 in Hiroshima, Japan. He is an actor and composer, known for Akira (1988), The Last: Naruto the Movie (2014) and Legend of the Galactic Heroes (1988).

Megumi Okina was born on 6 August 1979 in Hiroshima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Shutter (2008), Ju-on: The Grudge (2002) and Tengoku ni ichiban chikai otoko (2001). She has been married to Ryô Kimura since 12 March 2016. She was previously married to Susumu Fujita.

Masaharu Morimoto was born on 26 May 1955 in Hiroshima, Japan. He is an actor, known for All Ears (2008), Iron Chef America: Supreme Cuisine (2008) and Hawaii Five-0 (2010).

Isao Kimura had featured roles in several of Akira Kurosawa's masterworks. The handsome young actor portrayed a wide range of characters under the master's guidance. He first played the war-damaged hoodlum Yusa in Stray Dog with antagonism and palpable pain; then, at the opposite end of the spectrum but with equal veracity, Kimura played the innocent, hero-worshiping, faun-like apprentice Katsushiro in Seven Samurai. Although Kimura was 31 when he did the latter role, he looked the part perfectly, and portrayed the wide-eyed teenage warrior with sympathy and passion.

After a long film career in film, Kimura founded and directed an acting company which ultimately went bankrupt. He worked arduously for years to pay off all its debts, but shortly after completing this self-imposed task he became ill, and died much too young at 58 years old. It is, therefore, fair to say that Isao Kimura led his life with the same sense of honor that he so often portrayed in his films.

Akari Fukunaga was born on 7 December 1994 in Hiroshima, Japan. She is an actress, known for The Real Thing (2019), Utenai keikan (2016) and The Real Thing (2020).

Naomi Nishida was born on 16 February 1972 in Hiroshima, Japan. She is an actress, known for The Secret Garden (1997), Nabbie's Love (1999) and Godzilla 2000 (1999). She has been married to Bestwvman? Marry Me since 1 April 2021.

Mikijirô Hira was born on 21 November 1933 in Hiroshima, Japan. He was an actor, known for The Face of Another (1966), 13 Assassins (2010) and Sword of the Beast (1965). He was married to Yoshiko Sakuma. He died on 23 October 2016 in Tokyo, Japan.

Shigeru Kôyama was born on 16 January 1929 in Hiroshima, Japan. He was an actor, known for Black Rain (1989), Azumi 2: Death or Love (2005) and Godzilla vs. Destoroyah (1995). He died on 3 January 2017 in Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan.

Miki Maya was born on 31 January 1964 in Hiroshima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Tokyo Vice (2022), Blue Moment (2024) and Atenshon purîzu (2006). She has been married to Kazuhiro Nishijima since 22 December 2008.

Mîna Tominaga was born on 3 April 1966 in Koinishi, Hiroshima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984), Rurouni Kenshin (1996) and Patlabor: The Mobile Police (1989). She has been married to Shôichirô Masumoto since August 2001. They have two children. She was previously married to Kazuki Yao.

Masami Ôbari was born on 24 January 1966 in Hiroshima, Japan. He is a director and writer, known for Platinumhugen Ordian (2000). He has been married to Ritsu Togasaki since 14 November 2016. He was previously married to Atsuko Ishida.

Kaori Asô was born on 17 March 1963 in Hiroshima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Flower and Snake: Sketch of Hell (1985).

Yûtaro was born on 3 June 1998 in Hiroshima, Japan. He is an actor, known for Follow Saretara Owari (2019), Tokyo Dragon Chef (2020) and Nare no Hate no Bokura (2023).

Joins Toei Doga as animator in 1981. After doing several TV series, was promoted to assistant director with "Dr. Slump" in 1982. Debuted as film director with "Dragon Ball: Secret of Dragon God" in 1986 (he directed the two first films of the series). From 1989 also directed the TV series and first films of its sequel, "Dragon Ball Z".

Kotoha Hiroyama was born on 2 February 1985 in Hiroshima, Japan. She is an actress, known for Grotesque (2009), Saigo kara nibanme no koi (2012) and Sheruetto (2008).

Mayumi Shintani was born on 6 November 1975 in Hiroshima, Japan. She is an actress, known for KILL la KILL (2013), FLCL (2000) and His and Her Circumstances (1998).

Yumeji Tsukioka was born on 14 October 1922 in Hiroshima, Japan. She was an actress, known for Late Spring (1949), Love Under the Crucifix (1962) and Z no senritsu (1948). She was married to Umetsugu Inoue. She died on 3 May 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.