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Naoko was born in Nagoya, Japan and moved to New York with her parents when she was four before returning to Japan, then relocating to London when she was 12. She began to take singing lessons, and at 17 she was cast in the lead role of Kim in the West End musical "Miss Saigon" opposite John Barrowman, with whom she would later appear in the TV science-fiction series "Torchwood." She has appeared on television as Julia Sawalha's studious friend Sarah in "Absolutely Fabulous", the hospital reception in "Casualty", and Yoko Ono in "Lennon Naked." In 2006 she returned to the London musical stage to play Christmas Eve in "Avenue Q," and in 2015 she was part of the huge ensemble cast in the big-screen "Everest" as ill-fated mountaineer Yasuko Namba.

Yuki Yamada was born on 18 September 1990 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Godzilla Minus One (2023), Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen (2012) and Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (2011). He has been married to Nanase Nishino since 31 March 2024.

Matsumoto was born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan and graduated from Tokyo University in 1955. His first short was Ginrin, which he made in 1955. His most famous film is Funeral Parade of Roses, featuring a transvestite trying to move up in the world of Tokyo Hostess clubs. Matsumoto published many books of photography and was a professor and dean of Arts at the Kyoto University of Art and Design. He was also president of the Japan Society of Image Arts and Sciences. He lived in Tokyo until his death on April 12, 2017.

Akari Kitô was born on 16 October 1994 in Nagoya, Japan. She is an actress, known for TONIKAWA: Over the Moon for You (2020), Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) and In/Spectre (2020).

Haruhiko Katô was born on 13 May 1975 in Nagoya, Japan. He is an actor, known for Pulse (2001), Kamisama mousukoshi dake (1998) and Aiki (2002).

Matt McCooey was born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture in Japan. He was born to an English father Chris McCooey and Kumiko Aoki. He studied acting at Aberstywyth University and graduated from the Drama Studio of London in 2004. In 2014, he rose to prominence as DC Bill Wong in the crime drama programme "Agatha Raisin". He recently voiced the new character Kenji in the children's television series "Thomas & Friends" in 2020.

Hira Ambrosino was born & raised in Japan. She grew up in different cities in Japan, including Nagoya, Tokyo, Yokohama, and Shizuoka. Studied music composition and classical piano performance at the Oberlin College Conservatory of music. She has a Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, from Towson University; a Master of Arts in American Politics from Johns Hopkins University, and a Ph.D. pending in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University.

Aya Hirano was born on 8 October 1987 in Nagoya, Japan. She is an actress and composer, known for Death Note (2006), Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods (2013) and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (2006). She was previously married to Masashi Taniguchi.

Hiroshi Tamaki was born on 14 January 1980 in Nagoya, Japan. He is an actor, known for Rokkazu (2003), Taira no Kiyomori (2012) and Here Comes the Morning (2015). He has been married to Haruka Kinami since 26 June 2018.

Toshio Suzuki is a film producer of anime and a long-time colleague of Hayao Miyazaki, as well as the former president of Studio Ghibli.

Suzuki is renowned as one of Japan's most successful producers after the enormous box office success (in Japan) of many Ghibli films. Suzuki was born in Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture in 1948. In 1967 he enrolled at Keio University and graduated with a degree in literature in 1972.

In 1985 Suzuki was also involved with Mamoru Oshii's Angel's Egg.

In 2014, Suzuki was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature as the producer of The Wind Rises, along with Hayao Miyazaki. And in 2017, he was again nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature as the producer of The Red Turtle.

Yumi Itô was born on 1 April 1941 in Nagoya, Japan. She was an actress, known for Mothra (1961), Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) and Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964). She died on 18 May 2016 in Japan.

Koji Kondo was born on 13 August 1961 in Nagoya, Japan. He is a composer, known for Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018) and The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023).

Minori Hagiwara was born on 6 March 1997 in Nagoya, Japan. She is an actress, known for Nare no hate (2021), Kei×Yaku: Dangerous Partners (2022) and As the Gods Will (2014).

Iwada Takanori was born in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He is a dancer and perfomer with. Sandaime J Soul Brothers and a EXILE member. He is also an actor.In junior high he took the entrance exam and passed in Keio. He come to Tokyo along with his mother. Then he went to Keio High School. When he was in university he joined the Lacrosse club. Shocked by the movie "RIZE" she watched in high school, he spend three years self teaching KRUMP dance. Then in Keio University. He belong to the dance circle Dancing Crew JADE. His KRUMP dancing skills offered him a spot with the JSB. In March 2011, he graduated from Keio University with a Law degree.

Yu Teng Yang was born on 3 January 1995 in Nagoya, Japan. He is an actor, known for We Best Love (2021), What the Hell Is Love (2023) and Malice (2023).

Keiko Toda was born on 12 September 1957 in Nagoya, Japan. She is an actress, known for Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001), Kiki's Delivery Service (1989) and Shomuni (1998).

Hirotaka Suzuoki was born on 6 March 1950 in Nagoya, Japan. He was an actor, known for Rurouni Kenshin (1996), Millennium Actress (2001) and Denji Sentai Megaranger (1997). He died on 6 August 2006 in Tokyo, Japan.

Takashi Kondô was born on 12 May 1979 in Nagoya, Japan. He is an actor, known for Naruto Shippûden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 (2013), Heroic Age (2007) and Naruto: Shippuden (2007).

Azusa Okamoto was born on 21 June 1992 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. She is an actress, known for Moyashimon (2010), Sentimental Yasuko (2012) and Kêtai deka 3 the movie: Môningu musume. kyuushutsu daisakusen! - Pandora no hako no himitsu (2011).

Hiroshi Tachi was born on 31 March 1950 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan. He is an actor, known for Life in Overtime (2018), Dangerous Cops (1987) and Aoi sanmyaku '88 (1988).

Emi Itô was born on 1 April 1941 in Nagoya, Japan. She was an actress, known for Mothra (1961), Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster (1964) and Mothra vs. Godzilla (1964). She was married to Kenji Sawada. She died on 15 June 2012 in Tokyo, Japan.

Hideyuki Umezu was born on 24 July 1955 in Nagoya, Japan. He was an actor, known for Akira (1988), Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007) and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009). He died on 17 May 2024 in Japan.

Shigeru Amachi was born on 4 March 1931 in Nagoya, Japan. He was an actor and director, known for The Sinners of Hell (1960), Dai Chûshingura (1971) and Hizoban Higasa no onna (1984). He died on 27 July 1985 in Tokyo, Japan.

Shûichirô Moriyama was born on 26 July 1934 in Nagoya, Japan. He was an actor, known for Porco Rosso (1992), Ninja Scroll (1993) and Digimon Tamers (2001). He died on 8 February 2021.

Tatsuya Egawa was born on 8 March 1961 in Nagoya, Japan. He is a writer and actor, known for King Game (2010), Tôkyô Daigaku monogatari (2006) and G.O.D: Mezameyo to yobu koe ga kikoe (1996).