Akiko Yano
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Biography: Akiko Yano (矢野 顕子, Yano Akiko, born Akiko Suzuki (鈴木 顕子, Suzuki Akiko); February 13, 1955) is a Japanese pop and jazz musician and singer born in Tokyo and raised in Aomori and later began her singing career in the mid-1970s. She has been called "one of the major musical talents of the Japanese popular music world", and her vocals and singing style have been compared to English singer Kate Bush.
Department: Sound
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
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Ponyo
Overview: When Sosuke, a young boy who lives on a clifftop overlooking the sea, rescues a stranded goldfish named Ponyo, he discovers more than he bargained for. Ponyo is a curious, energetic young creature who yearns to be human, but even as she causes chaos around the house, her father, a powerful sorcerer, schemes to return Ponyo to the sea.
Genres: Animation Fantasy Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2008-07-19
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Complete Hurrah
Overview: Yellow Magic Orchestra perform live at Hurrah in New York on November 1, 1979
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1999-09-22
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YMO – Live At Budokan 1980
Overview: Yellow Magic Orchestra perform at Nippon Budokan on December 27, Tokyo 1980
Genres: Music
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-09-21
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My Neighbors the Yamadas
Overview: The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives. With tales that range from the humorous to the heartbreaking, we see this family cope with life's little conflicts, problems, and joys in their own way.
Genres: Animation Comedy Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1999-07-17
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House Hunting
Overview: A girl goes exploring to find a new house. Along the way, she encounters many of Japan's guardian spirits.
Genres: Adventure Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-01-03
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TV-YMO
Overview: A compilation of 1980s television appearances by Yellow Magic Orchestra.
Genres: Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-12-21
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ELLEGARDEN: Lost & Found
Overview: A sensation to indies rock scene since 2000s and actively present today among fans even during their breaks. The first full-length documentary in the band’s history starts from the production base in LA for the first album in 16 years, and navigates the stories from how they started, took break after breaking through, and reunited with nationwide fans awaited.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2022-11-25
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Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era
Overview: This documentary follows the path of musician Kazuhiko Kato, who has created many masterpieces that remain in the history of Japanese pop music. Kazuhiko Kato, affectionately known as "Tonovan," influenced many people with his musicality that was ahead of its time, such as "The Folk Crusaders" and "Sadistic Mika Band." The documentary introduces the behind-the-scenes story of the formation of The Folk Crusaders, who created Japan's first million-selling hit, rare footage of the Sadistic Mika Band's overseas performances and recording scenes as they made their way around the world, and hidden anecdotes about the "Europe Trilogy," which is said to be a monumental work of Japanese pop music. In addition, a new recording of the timeless classic "Ano Subarashii Ai wo Mouichido" is made, and the song's evolution by musicians of various genres is shown. The film was planned, directed, and produced by Yumi Aihara, who also worked on "SUKITA: A Moment Carved by Artists."
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-05-31
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Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto
Overview: Documentary about the eclectic Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto during the recording sessions for his 1984 album "Illustrated Musical Encyclopedia".
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1985-04-09
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Super Folk Song: Piano ga Aishita Onna
Overview: A documentary capturing the recording process of singer Yano Akiko's 1992 cover album, Super Folk Song.
Genres: Documentary Music
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1992-09-02
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Mon Mon the Water Spider
Overview: The short film's main character is a diving bell spider who seems to have fallen in love with a water strider. Although she is scared of him at first, the water strider soon gets used to the presence of the spider.
Genres: Animation
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-01-03
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Akiko Yano × Hiromi – Step Into Paradise -Live In Tokyo-
Overview: Supplemental DVD for Step Into Paradise (Live in Tokyo)
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2024-12-06
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