Takashi Kobayashi
Also Known As: こばやし たかし, 小林 隆
Biography: Biography not available
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
Birthday: August 20, 1959
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Fuunjitachi ~ Rangaku Kakumei-hen
Overview: Maeno Ryotaku (Kataoka Ainosuke) is a doctor of Buzen Province, Nakatsu domain. Aspiring to learn Western knowledge, he comes across a Dutch-language translation of the German medical text Anatomische Tabellen while studying in Nagasaki. After returning from Nagasaki, Maeno is invited by a doctor friend Sugita Genpaku (Niiro Shinya) of Wakasa Province, Obama domain to observe an autopsy.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2018-01-01
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Tokyo Park
Overview: Koji, a university student and budding photographer, is asked by a man to secretly take pictures of his wife Yurika. As a result, his relationships with a girl who visits his part-time workplace called Tominaga and his step-sister Misaki begin to change subtly.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2011-06-17
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The Fearless Otojiro's Company
Overview: In 1897, actor, director, producer and theatre company leader Kawakami Otojiro set off on a tour of the USA with his wife Sadayakko and theatre company members, but in a foreign country where he could not speak the language, he had to struggle against a succession of adversities, including lawyers absconding with the proceeds and actors going on strike. One day, however, Otojiro arrives in Boston on his arduous tour and sees a packed house for a performance of The Merchant of Venice by the famous British actor Henry Irving. In just one night of rehearsals, they concoct a Japanese version of The Merchant of Venice, and perform the play to a foreign audience with bullshit dialogue and a reckless performance that can be cut short by "Sucharaka poko poko" when they get stuck on a word.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2007-11-07
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Tales of the Bizarre: 2002 Spring Special
Overview: Hosted by veteran comedian Tamori, "Bizarre Tales 2002 Spring Special" presents five tales. 1. Mushi Game (Ignore the Game) - starring Uchiyama Rina 2. Okashina Machi (Funny Town) - starring Yanagiba Toshiro 3. Tokage no Shippo (Lizard's Tail) - starring Kashiwabara Takashi 4. Yogisha no Otoko (Man's Night Train) - starring Osugi Ren 5. Manhole - starring Kagawa Teruyuki
Genres: TV Movie Science Fiction Thriller Drama Fantasy Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-03-27
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東京サンシャインボーイズ『returns』
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-03-27
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All About Suomi
Overview: The wife of a tycoon, Suomi, suddenly disappears. Upon learning of her disappearance, assembled at the mansion where her husband lives are five men who have loved her. But they each describe their version of "Suomi" very differently, both in appearance and personality. So, who exactly is the real Suomi?
Genres: Drama Comedy Mystery
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-09-13
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Shin Godzilla
Overview: When a massive, gilled monster emerges from the deep and tears through the city, the government scrambles to save its citizens. A rag-tag team of volunteers cuts through a web of red tape to uncover the monster's weakness and its mysterious ties to a foreign superpower. But time is not on their side - the greatest catastrophe to ever befall the world is about to evolve right before their very eyes.
Genres: Action Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2016-07-29
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The Idiots
Overview: 10 years ago Hide, a college student, meets Yuki Gakuko, an older woman, through work. They become lovers with Hide falling hard for Yuki Gakuko. The following year, Yuki abruptly announces one day that she is going to marry another man. This devastates Hide. Hide eventually finishes college and finds a job, but his yearning for Yuki leads him into depression and alcoholism. Meanwhile, Yuki is involved in a car accident and suffers a life altering injury. Now, 10 years later the two former lovers come across each other once again. They are both shells of their former selves ...
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2010-12-18
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Murder on the Orient Express
Overview: The Japanese adaption of Agatha Christie's famous whodunit "Murder on the Orient Express".
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery TV Movie
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2015-01-11
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Furuhata Chugakusei
Overview: Young Furuhata, a 3rd-year junior high student from Tokyo, transferred to a school in the countryside due to family circumstances. He doesn't fit in at first, but he eventually gains a reputation as a detective and opens his own detective agency. One day, he hears about the town's legend of buried treasure, and he immediately begins unraveling the mystery.
Genres: Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-06-14
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Wolf Children
Overview: After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. However, their inheritance of their father's traits prove to be a challenge for her.
Genres: Animation Family Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-07-21
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Summer Wars
Overview: A student tries to fix a problem he accidentally caused in OZ, a digital world, while pretending to be the fiancé of his friend at her grandmother's 90th birthday.
Genres: Animation Science Fiction
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2009-08-01
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Doron
Overview: One day a man had a strange audition for the movie. But he couldn't make acting good.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-01-01
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Last Scene
Overview: Young film star Ken Mihara is about to fall from stardom. His rise as a celebrity is solely credited to his onscreen counterpart, Keiko, who recently announced her retirement from acting in order to get married. Feeling frustrated and helpless, Ken turns to alcohol as he begins to provoke fights, attempts to lure a girl into bed, and argues with his wife, who came to visit him at the studio. All she says is thank you and leaves Ken puzzled. Ken Mihara, once a budding young star, takes a job as an extra. Although he's past his prime, he still manages to infuse a young filmmaker with the motivation to pursue her dreams as a director.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-11-09
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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...
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-11-05
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Chesuto!
Overview: Hayato, a boy in the 6th grade, hides the secret that he can't swim. Every summer, he pretends to be sick, so he could avoid school swimming tournaments. But, as it is the last year in the elementary school, he can't escape from swimming practice and is forced to participate.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-04-19
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古畑任三郎ファイナル フェアな殺人者
Overview: Furuhata Ninzaburo 2005 TV Movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-01-04
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古畑任三郎ファイナル 今、甦る死
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-01-03
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古畑任三郎 黒岩博士の恐怖
Overview: Furuhata Ninzaburo 1999 TV Movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-04-06
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古畑任三郎 しばしのお別れ
Overview: Furuhata Ninzaburo 1996 TV Movie
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-03-27
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