Haruka Kuroda
Also Known As: 黒田はるか, 黑田遥, 黑田遙, Gorillaz, Noodle
Biography: Haruka Kuroda (黒田 はるか, Kuroda Haruka) is a Japanese actress and presenter. She provided the voice of Noodle from Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's alternative rock virtual band Gorillaz from 2000 to 2017. She performed on all the Phase One tour dates as Noodle: She performed Noodle's speaking voice at all tour dates as well as Noodle's backing vocals, she was also playing the second guitar. (It is a popular misconception that Miho Hatori performed on the Gorillaz tour.) She is also the speaking voice of Noodle in Gorillaz' promotional interview CD, 'The Apex Tapes', as well as all live radio interviews and 'G-Bites' short films from Phase 1. She has also sung with JC Connington's rock group JUNKSTAR on the track Going Nowhere as well as featuring in various BBC productions. (Jonny Vegas's Ideal series 1,2 3,4,5 & 6 Jonathan Creek, Hiroshima & Brain-Jitsu). Her film credit includes Foster, Swinging with the Finkels, I Like London In the Rain & One Minute Past Midnight which won the short film of the year in 2005 at Chicago Film Festival. Haruka had a constant role in kids' gaming show PXG in 2005, where she hosts alongside Kentaro Suyama as the voice of 'Game Girl'. She works extensively as a voice-over artist like in the GameCube's 2005 Battalion Wars as the Solar Empire empress. Haruka moved to England in 1992 and trained at the Guildford School of Acting, graduating in 2000. She is also a master of the martial art Sanjuro, teaching regularly in London. Her versatile career has recently seen her working as an Intimacy Coordinator on Life After Life (BBC), Troubled Blood (BBC), Culprits (Disney+), a language coach to Oscar winning actress Alicia Vikander on the film Earthquake Bird (Netflix), Sidse Badette Knudsen on The Accident (Ch4), and dialect coach on Giri/Haji (BBC& Netflix).
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Kyoto, Japan
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Foster
Overview: Some years after their son is killed in an accident, a married couple decide to adopt a child. One day a 7-year-old boy, Eli, unexpectedly arrives on their doorstep claiming to be from the adoption agency. Eli wears a suit every day and is very well-spoken for a child. He helps the adults to process their loss, which had stifled both their marriage and their toy business, and lets them embrace life again.
Genres: Comedy Drama Family
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-02-10
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Game Of Death
Overview: The short is a parody of the Bruce Lee film of the same name
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-18
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Gorillaz Present: Song Machine LIVE
Overview: Gorillaz live stream event, SONG MACHINE LIVE!
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-12-12
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Gorillaz | Flow Festival 2022
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-08-12
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Gorillaz | Live in Buenos Aires (Quilmes Rock 2022, Tecnópolis)
Overview: Gorillaz, lead by Damon Albarn, live in Buenos Aires for their second time, with the Latin American singer Trueno as an special guest
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-04-30
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Gorillaz | MTV World Stage
Overview: Performing live from the Tonhalle, Dusseldorf, Germany. Gorillaz played live in this unique classical venue to an intimate audience.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-03-03
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Gorillaz | Sziget Festival 2018 (ARTE Concert)
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Genres: Music
Original Language: de
Release Date: 2018-08-09
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Gorillaz | Live Rock Am Ring
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-06-03
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Gorillaz | Song Machine Live From Kong
Overview: The set features songs from the Song Machine project, along with some revered classics from the group’s back catalogue. The full Gorillaz live band, plus a choice selection of featured artists, showcasing their first live performance since 2018. This special presentation also features a pre-show programme and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
Genres: Music Animation Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-12-08
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Gorillaz at Zénith 2017
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Genres: Music
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2017-11-29
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Gorillaz | Plastic Beach Live at La Musicale
Overview: Gorillaz fantastic concert at the 20th anniversary of the french TV show "La Musicale".
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-11-24
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Gorillaz: Demon Days Live at the Manchester Opera House
Overview: Demon Days: Live at the Manchester Opera House is a Grammy Award nominated live DVD by Gorillaz, It compiles live performances by the band from the 1st through the 5th of November 2005 at the Manchester Opera House that recreated the Demon Days Studio album.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-27
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Gorillaz | Humanz Live in Cologne
Overview: On June 20, 2017, Gorillaz debuted an immersive 360-degree video experience in Cologne that fans all over the world were able to participate in. The show is a part of an album showcase series that includes similar performances in Budapest, Warsaw, and Katowice.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-07-03
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Gorillaz | Demon Dayz Festival
Overview: Demon Dayz Festival is a live Gorillaz performance that was held on June 10th, 2017 and was sponsored by Red Bull. The event was announced on March 6th, 2017 and was held at the Dreamland amusement park in Margate, Kent, England. The lineup for the Demon Dayz Festival included many of the collaborators on Humanz, such as Little Simz, Vince Staples, Kali Uchis, De La Soul, Savages’ Jehnny Beth, Danny Brown, as well as collaborators from previous albums.
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-06-10
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Gorillaz | Live at Roundhouse in London
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Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-05-20
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Gorillaz | Phase Two: Slowboat to Hades
Overview: These award-winning videos and hi-tech performances to their inventive animated shorts, acceptance speeches and more can be accessed through the interactive menu, a brand new 3D DVD reconstruction of Gorillaz' online hangout Kong Studios. Viewers can wander through this decaying palace of sin and watch the breathtaking live performances in the cinema, visit the band's bedrooms, tour the corridors and find games, original animatics, cameos from some of the Demon Days guests and off-color jokes galore.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-11-11
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Gorillaz Talent Quest
Overview: The Gorillaz look for a new band member
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-05-09
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On The Island
Overview: Murdoc gets pooped on by a bird
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-10-30
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Jump the Gut
Overview: 2D tries to jump over Russel on a bike.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-18
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Hey! Our Toys Have Arrived!
Overview: The Gorillaz unbox toys of themselves.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-18
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Gorillaz | Phase One: Celebrity Take Down
Overview: Celebrity Takedown is a compilation DVD by Gorillaz, released in November 2002. The DVD compiles the videos and animatics related to the release of the band's first album, Gorillaz, as well as the related singles.
Genres: Music Animation Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-11-26
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Life
Overview: The six-member crew of the International Space Station is tasked with studying a sample from Mars that may be the first proof of extra-terrestrial life, which proves more intelligent than ever expected.
Genres: Horror Science Fiction Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-22
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One Minute Past Midnight
Overview: In 2058, two apathetic friends run the night shift in a 24-hour convenience store. Robert likes the Japanese girl who works the day shift, but in spite of encouraging signs from her, he won't - or can't - act. Instead, Robert and Steve discuss their views on life. Winner of Gold Hugo for best short film at the 2005 Chicago International Film Festival.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-22
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Bananaz
Overview: A documentary on the cryptic cartoon band, Gorillaz. From 2000-2006 director Ceri Levy filmed the creators behind the scenes, revealing the first drawings, animations and music, and following the evolution of the group through to the album Demon Days.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-02-07
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Tamagoyaki
Overview: When 6-year-old Aya moves to the UK from Japan, she starts to realize cultural differences especially in love and affection. One night she asks her mom if she loves her and her mom responds in the way she loves best, through food.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-09-06
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