Noriko Watanabe
Biography: In 80s Hiroko Yakushimaru, Noriko Watanabe and Tomoyo Harada came to be called " Kadokawa Three Princesses". Born on July 22, 1965 at a hospital in Yahata Nishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Two years later Noriko's father, employee of Ministry of Construction, was transfered to Oita Prefecture. In 1981 15-year Noriko, as Kyushu representative. won Jury Prize at 6th Horipro talent scout caravan. Next year she became a representative of Kyushu in the “Kadokawa New Talents ” in audition for main heroine (post Hiroko Yakushimaru-style) in “Ninja Wars” directed by Kosei Saito. 16-year Noriko. Oita high school student, was chosen from 57,480 applicants. In 1983 Noriko starred in next Saito film “Tsumiki kuzushi” as the same daughter role as the TV drama version Tomoko but was supposed to be played. For this role she has won the 7th (1983) Japanese Academy Awards as “Newcomer of the Year“. In May, the first starring movie " Fine, With Occasional Murders" is released. In addition, the theme song of the movie is also in charge and hit. (18-year-old) In 1987, he received the Supporting Actress Award for the Yokohama Film Festival in Obayashi Nobuhiko "His Motorcycle, Her Island". The starring of the movie "Times for Lovers" was decided in 1986, but declined because of the presence of a serious nude scene . At the same time, she became independent of Haruka Kadokawa's office. After that , a huge number of TV dramas and movies such as Nippon Television " Kyo Ichirin ", NHK Taiga drama " Shobu ga Gotoku ", TBS " Very Mother and Daughter ", " Non-chan's Noriben ", and TV Tokyo " Criminal Chasing! "
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 22, 1965
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
Codename 348 Female Detective Sashiba
1990-12-10
Codename 348 Female Detective Sashiba
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-12-10
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Kyoufu no Yacchan
1987-07-04
Kyoufu no Yacchan
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-07-04
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Love Story
1986-10-22
Love Story
Overview: TBS Wednesday Drama Special about a young assistant in love with an older man who works as a photographer.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-10-22
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Kane nara kaesen!
1994-12-08
Kane nara kaesen!
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-12-08
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Kamen Rider Agito: Project G4
2001-09-22
Kamen Rider Agito: Project G4
Overview: Shouichi encounters a teenage girl called Sayaka, who ran away from a military facility because of an attack by the Ant Lords. Sayaka has a supernatural ability to foresee the future. Risa Fukami, of the military group GA, wants to use that power to enhance the newly-made G4 System, which was based upon designs stolen from Ozawa. Now, Agito and Gills must fight to stop the Ant Lords' attack, as G3 and G4 settle their score.
Genres: Action Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-09-22
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特攻レディース 夜露死苦
1994-05-09
特攻レディース 夜露死苦
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Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-05-09
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松田聖子のスイート・メモリーズ
1987-09-30
松田聖子のスイート・メモリーズ
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-09-30
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Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
2003-12-13
Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Overview: Mothra and her fairies return to Japan to warn mankind that they must return Kiryu to the sea, for the dead must not be disturbed. However Godzilla has survived to menace Japan leaving Kiryu as the nation's only defense.
Genres: Action Fantasy Adventure Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-12-13
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Ninja Wars
1982-12-18
Ninja Wars
Overview: A fortuneteller prophesizes that whoever marries the beautiful Ukio will become the ruler of the world. Naturally, this makes her very popular with those vying for power, particularly the insatiably greedy Lord Donjo. Only the ninja Jotaro can stop Donjo's plan, but to do so, he must first battle the deadly team of "Devil Monks" serving the lord. Will Jotaro succeed in his mission? And if so, will Ukio marry him, thus making him the ruler of the world?
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1982-12-18
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Ningen no sabaku
1990-04-28
Ningen no sabaku
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-04-28
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Kekkon Annai Mystery
1985-06-15
Kekkon Annai Mystery
Overview: A 19-year-old girl Hiroko Terasawa working in a matching agency promises her client Masakazu Sekine that she'll pose as his fiancée for a remarkable cash reward. Hiroko moves to Sekine's mansion and prepares to attend the family's meeting. However, this only turns out to be a prelude of a bloody fight over the family's legacy.
Genres: Mystery Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-06-15
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Waru Gaiden
1998-08-21
Waru Gaiden
Overview: An action film based on the original story and screenplay by Hisao Maki of "WARU". Yoji Himuro is an unparalleled sword user and is known as a badass. As a child, he received intensive training from his father, the owner of a kendo dojo, which resulted in him sustaining 15 wounds. Yoji, who is always looking for stimulation, seeks the smell of blood again today...
Genres: Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-08-21
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Bloom in the Moonlight “The Story of Rentaro Taki”
1993-08-21
Bloom in the Moonlight “The Story of Rentaro Taki”
Overview: A dying pianist composes one final song for his childhood friend.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-08-21
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Luxury Yacht: First Love Tour Murder Case
1990-08-11
Luxury Yacht: First Love Tour Murder Case
Overview: Office worker Kanako takes a trip to Nanki Shirahama in Wakayama Prefecture as part of a travel agency project to reunite with her first love. She was nominated by Yamano, a classmate from elementary school. Kanako meets Yamano for the first time in 15 years, but for some reason their old stories don't add up. She gradually begins to suspect that Yamano is a fake, but...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1990-08-11
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Someday, Someone Will Be Killed
1984-10-10
Someday, Someone Will Be Killed
Overview: While trying to search for her missing father, Atsuko Moriya (Noriko Watanabe) meets a group of outcasts that help her. Having only an encrypted disk in her possession and while being chased by unknown people, Atsuko tries to solve the mystery of her family origins...
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-10-10
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Fine, with Occasional Murders
1984-05-26
Fine, with Occasional Murders
Overview: Kanako returns from the USA to a troubled mother who witnessed a man leaving a murder scene and is consequently under persistent threat. For the time being.
Genres: Comedy Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1984-05-26
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Totto Channel
1987-08-01
Totto Channel
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Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1987-08-01
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48 Hours of Terror - When the Clock's Hands Turn into a Knife
2004-01-18
48 Hours of Terror - When the Clock's Hands Turn into a Knife
Overview: When the clock's hand turns into a knife, parent-child bonds are torn!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-01-18
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His Motorbike, Her Island
1986-04-26
His Motorbike, Her Island
Overview: After a series of chance meetings a shiftless motorbike enthusiast Ko begins a romance with a carefree girl Miyo, after teaching her to ride. When Miyo proves herself a biker prodigy Ko begins to fear that she is destined to crash.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-04-26
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Cabaret
1986-04-26
Cabaret
Overview: A young jazz musician's desire to advance in his career runs afoul of organized crime in this thriller from Haruki Kadokawa. After a saxophonist starts playing at a particular nightspot, a thug from the Yakuza adopts him as a special friend for no greater reason than he plays one of his favorite songs well. As the dangerous life of the gangster intertwines with that of the musician, it brings harm to the musician's girlfriend, who is raped. This changes the young saxophonist's attitude about his patron, but his Yakuza "friend" is still too embroiled in his own problems to worry about anything else.
Genres: Drama Crime Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1986-04-26
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Stay Gold
1988-10-29
Stay Gold
Overview: Three girls go on a trip after a friend commits suicide and learn about friendship.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1988-10-29
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Cell Phone Investigator 7: Pilot
2008-04-02
Cell Phone Investigator 7: Pilot
Overview: Masaka Kubota plays high-school student Keita, who leads a secret life as a "network investigator" for a secret organization. In the introductory episode, Keita has moved to a new school in Tokyo but doesn't like it. His best friend from his previous school comes to Tokyo and they run away together. Passing through a construction site the pair are attacked by a robot, but are then saved by a man named Takimoto and his strange sidekick — a cell phone with arms and legs. This Buddy Keitai cell phone with "human intelligence capabilities" will go on sale in Japan in April.
Genres: Science Fiction Comedy TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-04-02
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Demon Fighter Kocho 2: School of Evil Spirits
1997-10-02
Demon Fighter Kocho 2: School of Evil Spirits
Overview: Second live action Demon Fighter Kocho movie
Genres: Horror Science Fiction Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-10-02
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Tsumiki kuzushi
1983-11-03
Tsumiki kuzushi
Overview: A conflict between parents and their delinquent daughter.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1983-11-03
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CHiLDREN
2006-11-05
CHiLDREN
Overview: The bestseller based on Kotaro Isaka, starring Kenji Sakaguchi, directed by Takashi Hara! Muto, who works for a family court, is involved in a bank robbery case with his senior at work, Jinnai. It is released safely, but Muto falls in love at first sight with Miharu, who was held hostage with him. Jinnai predicts Muto that he will meet her again and fall in love, and teaches Miharu's whereabouts. Meanwhile, the day after the incident, Muto was in charge of a boy named Shiro Kihara, who was guided by shoplifting. However, there was something wrong with Shiro's appearance toward his father. Then, Muto learns about Shiro's amazing secret, and the development itself begins suddenly...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-11-05
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The man who became a billionaire.
1994-01-01
The man who became a billionaire.
Overview: Everyone has the potential to become a millionaire! A super success story based on a true story! Childhood friends Tetsuya (Yakumaru), Akio (Sakaue) and Kazumi (Ikuta). Tetsuya marries Saori (Watanabe), the daughter of a wealthy family, in order to realise his big ambition of becoming a billionaire. His successes and achievements are actually guided by Saori's lover, the tycoon financier Sendo (Takarada). Sendo crushes every attempt by Tetsuya to break up with Saori and make a fresh start. Devastated, Tetsuya attempts suicide...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-01-01
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Raw Plate Production
1989-12-12
Raw Plate Production
Overview: Pink film distributed by Shintoho.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-12-12
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Mahjong Demon 4: Mahjong Proxy War
1994-10-21
Mahjong Demon 4: Mahjong Proxy War
Overview: Kabukicho, Shinjuku. Shoichi Sakurai meets a man who goes to a mahjong parlor from 9am to 5pm and realizes that there is something missing in his mahjong. Next, a soba restaurant owner from Karuizawa who lost his land because of mahjong appears before Sakurai. Sakurai teaches him mahjong when he asks for his help, but...
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-10-21
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