Akira Nogami
Also Known As: Sue Takafusa, Akira
Biography: Akira Nogami (野上 彰, Nogami Akira, born March 13, 1966 in Narashino, Chiba) is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor, currently working as Akira (occasionally stylised in all-capitals). He has also worked as a trainer.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Adult: No
Birthday: March 13, 1966
Age: 59 years old
Gender: Male
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The Calamari Wrestler
Overview: This wild comedy pokes fun at the world of pro-wrestling by placing its accomplished wrestler protagonist Koji Taguchi against a giant squid known as the Calamari Wrestler. The Calimari Wrestler not only proves to be Koji's most difficult opponent yet, but also has an effect on several people's personal lives when he becomes the unlikely object of a young girl's affection.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-07-30
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NJPW Dominion 6.19
Overview: Dominion 6.19 was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event promoted by New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW). The event took place on June 19, 2010, in Osaka, Osaka, at the Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium. The event featured nine matches, three of which were contested for championships. Much like the previous year, Dominion 6.19 also featured wrestlers from Pro Wrestling Noah; namely Go Shiozaki, Muhammad Yone and Naomichi Marufuji.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-19
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WCW/New Japan Supershow: Rumble in The Rising Sun
Overview: WCW/New Japan Supershow I (known as Starrcade 1991 in Tokyo Dome in Japan) took place on March 21, 1991 from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. It aired in North America in April 1991. The main event was Ric Flair defending the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Tatsumi Fujinami. Other matches included The Great Muta vs Sting, El Gigante vs Big Cat Hughes, Hiroshi Hase & Kensuke Sasaki defending against The Steiner Brothers for the IWGP Tag Team Championship, Arn Anderson & Barry Windham vs Masa Saito & Masahiro Chono, Jushin Liger defending the IWGP Junior Heavyweight CHampionship against Akira Nogami, and several dark matches.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-21
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Kamen Rider Kuuga: Good Job
Overview: Kamen Rider Kuuga final TV special. Jokingly labelled as the "50th episode" of the series.
Genres: Action Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-01-20
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Zero Woman Returns
Overview: Rei, whose undercover role is so guarded that there is no written record of her identity, is well known for her accuracy in completing missions and her willingness to get naked if the situation calls for it. When she's instructed to bust Kayama, who has been buying confiscated drugs from corrupt police officers, she finds herself in a sticky situation -- not only is she attracted to him, but Kayama, like Rei, does not officially exist.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-12-27
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NJPW V-Mania Vol. 3
Overview: See some of the brightest international stars in New Japan Pro Wrestling in this compilation of hard-hitting action.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-21
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NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE"
Overview: Pro Wrestling NOAH presents GREAT MUTA FINAL 'BYE-BYE' event on January 22nd, 2023 from the Yokohama Arena in Yokohama Japan. This event will feature Keiji Mutoh’s final match under The Great Muta persona as he teams up with AEW's STING & Darby Allin!
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-01-22
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NOAH: Wrestle Magic 2024
Overview: NOAH Wrestle Magic 2024 was a professional wrestling event promoted by Pro Wrestling NOAH. It took place on May 04, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan, at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-05-04
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NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 2
Overview: Wrestle Kingdom II in Tokyo Dome was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) promotion, which took place at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan on January 4, 2008. It was the 17th January 4 Tokyo Dome Show and the second held under the "Wrestle Kingdom" name. The event featured ten matches, four of which were contested for championships.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-01-04
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NJPW G1 Climax 20: Day 8 (Final)
Overview: The eighth and final night of the tournament took place at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan on August 15, 2010.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-08-15
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WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit
Overview: A combined WWF, AJPW and NJPW supershow: April 13th, 1990 from the Tokyo Dome.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-04-13
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Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson
Overview: Widely regarded as the best wrestler in the world today, Bryan Danielson is a master of his craft. His rise to the top of the independent wrestling scene didn't happen overnight, and this set chronicles his journey to become the Best in the World.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-06-18
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1993
Overview: Wrestling Dontaku 1993 was the first Wrestling Dontaku professional wrestling event produced by New Japan Pro-Wrestling. The event took place on May 3, 1993, in Fukuoka, Fukuoka at the Fukuoka Dome.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-05-03
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NJPW Wrestling Dontaku 1995
Overview: The third Wrestling Dontaku was held on May 3, 1995, in Fukuoka, Fukuoka, at the Fukuoka Dome. The event featured eleven matches, two of which were contested for championships. For the third year in a row, wrestlers from World Championship Wrestling (WCW) took part in the event.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1995-05-03
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NJPW Battle Zone Space II
Overview: NJPW presents the 12th night of the Tag Team Wrestling Scramble, Battle Zone Space II.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-11-23
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NJPW Destruction 2009
Overview: NJPW presented their third annual Destruction event from Ryogoku Kokugikanin Tokyo, Japan.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-11-08
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NJPW Battle Formation '96
Overview: NJPW and WCW's biggest stars clash in the Tokyo Dome.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-04-29
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NJPW Best Of The Super Junior X - Finals
Overview: The 10th Best of Super Juniors tournament comes to a close as some of the world's greatest junior heavyweights square off.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2003-07-14
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WCW/New Japan Supershow III
Overview: WCW/New Japan Supershow III (known as Fantastic Story in Tokyo Dome in Japan) took place on January 4, 1993 from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. Events included Sting vs Hiroshi Hase, Ron Simmons vs Tony Halme, Ultimo Dragon vs Jushin Liger for the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship, Dustin Rhodes & Scott Norton vs Masa Saito & Shinya Hashimoto, and IWGP Heavyweight Champion The Great Muta defending his title against Masahiro Chono.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-04
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AJPW Realize
Overview: All Japan Pro Wrestling presents Realize on pay-per-view from Tokyo, Japan.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-02-16
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WCW/New Japan Supershow II
Overview: WCW/New Japan Supershow II (known as Starrcade 1992 in Tokyo Dome in Japan) took place on January 4, 1992 from the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Japan. The main event was the Steiner Brothers versus Sting & The Great Muta. Other matches included Tatsumi Fujinami defending the IWGP Heavyweight Championship against Riki Choshu, Lex Luger defending the WCW World heavyweight Championship against Masahiro Chono, Big Van Vader vs El Gigante, Dusty and Dustin Rhodes vs Masa Saito and Kim Duk, The Enforcers vs Michiyoshi Ohara & Shiro Koshinaka, and Jushin Liger, Masashi Aoyagi, and Akira Nogami vs Hiro Saito, Super Strong Machine, & Kantaro Hoshino.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-04
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WCW Clash of The Champions XIX
Overview: Clash of the Champions XIX took place on June 16, 1992 in Charleston, South Carolina at the McAlister Field House of The Citadel. The event aired on TBS on June 22, 1992. There were 4600 fans in attendance and the show drew a 2.8 rating on TBS.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-06-22
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NJPW Hyper Battle 1993 - Day 11
Overview: NJPW's Hyper Battle Tour continues.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-03-23
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