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Takeuchi Yuko Death Remains a Mystery for Japan

mobitv 2023. 03. 05. 5:15

The death of Japanese actress Takeuchi Yuko by an apparent suicide on Sunday has prompted an outpouring of grief and reflection from both ordinary fans and industry insiders.

Age 40 at the time of her death, Takeuchi had been the top of her profession for two decades, appearing in a steady stream of films, TV dramas and, that all-important barometer of popularity in the local entertainment world, TV commercials. The latest in a procession of prominent Japanese talents to take their own lives, including actor Miura Haruma and actress Ashina Sei, Takeuchi was arguably the biggest name and her death is causing the biggest shock waves.

After rising to stardom in the 1999 NHK morning drama “Asuka” as a teenager, Takeuchi stayed in high demand, with her sunny smile and glowing face seen on everything from film posters and magazine covers to beer ads. “I’m truly shocked,” said one commentator on a TV Asahi news story. “I loved her beautiful appearance and absorbing performances; she was the very image of a Yamato Nadeshiko (a term for a woman who embodies the traditional virtues of Japanese femininity).

This image, as industry reporters and colleagues testify in online comments, was no façade. Takeuchi was both a thorough professional, who came to the set ready to nail the knottiest lines on the first take, and a caring individual. “She was called the ‘Queen of snacks’ by the crew,” a journalist for the Sports Nippon tabloid wrote. “She would bring foods like hard-to-get treats and seasonal dishes and tell everyone to ‘eat up.’ She was very considerate to the staff.”

Also, by all accounts Takeuchi was happy in her second marriage to fellow actor Nakabayashi Taiki, age 35, who discovered her body in their Tokyo apartment early Sunday morning. In addition to a teenage son from a previous marriage, Takeuchi had an infant son born in January.

In an interview for the October issues of Lee, a monthly women’s magazine, Takeuchi said “Now that I’m in my forties I have no desire to look back. Instead it’s as though all kinds of weights have dropped from my shoulders – I feel lighter.” Asked about how she felt about spending more time with her family due to the pandemic, she replied “Having a lot of face time with my family makes me feel that it’s OK to value my own life a little more. In my forties, I want to enjoy time with my family, while having this axis called work.”

This does not answer the question of why a loved, respected, successful and seemingly grounded person like Takeuchi would take her own life. Nakabayashi told the press, “I can’t think of any reason why she would do this – she seemed to be the same as always.”

Online commenters have mentioned post-partum depression, the pressures of Japanese show business and the lack of mental health support in Japan as possible contributing factors to Takeuchi’s suicide. “Japan is cold in the way it thinks about the mentally ill,” wrote one TV Asahi news site commenter. “In terms of spiritual happiness, Japan ranks extremely low in comparison with the rest of the world,” noted another.

TAKEUCHI YUKO DEATH REMAINS A MYSTERY FOR JAPAN

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Actress Yui Aragaki and singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino to marry

mobitv 2023. 03. 01. 5:59

Popular Japanese actress Yui Aragaki, 32, and singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, 40, are set to marry, their agencies said Wednesday, after co-starring in a 2016 TV drama in which they played a couple that entered into a contract marriage.

“We hope that we can support each other and accumulate prosperous time together,” the couple said a joint statement.

More recently, the two again co-starred in a sequel of the drama series “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu” (known as “We Married as a Job” in English), which aired in January.

The theme song by Hoshino featuring the cast dancing the “Koi Dance,” meaning love dance, became a craze in Japan, with its official video on YouTube having been watched 231 million times as of Wednesday evening.

Born in Okinawa, Aragaki, 32, started her career as a teen model and quickly rose to stardom after appearing in a TV commercial for Ezaki Glico Co.’s Pocky chocolate-covered biscuit sticks.

Known by fans as “Gakki,” she appeared in a number of popular films and TV series including the medical drama series “Code Blue,” featuring male Japanese idol Tomohisa Yamashita, among others.

Hoshino, 40, debuted as a solo artist in 2010 and has released many songs, including theme songs for the animated “Doraemon” TV series and movie.

Last year, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was criticized for joining the social media bandwagon in response to a short video “Uchi de Odoro” (Dancing on the Inside) posted on social media by Hoshino, who invited people to stay at home to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

After making a name for himself as a singer-songwriter, Hoshino expanded his career to include acting and writing books.

ACTRESS YUI ARAGAKI AND SINGER-SONGWRITER GEN HOSHINO TO MARRY

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Kasumi Arimura Magazine Japanese

mobitv 2023. 02. 27. 1:00

Kasumi Arimura is a Japanese actress born in Fukuoka, Japan. She has appeared in numerous films and television dramas since her debut in 2007, quickly becoming one of the most well-known young actresses in the country. Her unique look and delicate acting style have earned her roles in critically acclaimed works such as The Cranes Are Flying (2007), Nobody to Watch Over Me (2009), When Marnie Was There (2014) and A Boy Called H (2019).

Kasumi first started her career as a model and gravitated towards acting after appearing in several commercials. She made her feature film debut with the movie Pure Soul, which was released in 2007. From then on, she went on to star in several award-winning productions such as All About My Dog (2009) and Kasane (2018). Her performance in the latter was particularly praised by critics and gained her multiple awards at festivals all over the world. Kasumi has also been featured in many popular television dramas, including Gakko no Kaidan (2011) and Saka no Ue no Kumo (2012).

Her other notable credits include The Eternal Zero (2013), Maiko Haaaan!!! (2015) and Zatoichi: The Last (2010). In 2018, she starred alongside Ken Watanabe for the movie Devotion of Suspect X based on a novel by Keigo Higashino. Kasumi has also tried her hand at singing and songwriting, releasing two singles “Dareka ga Kimi o Omou” (2017) and “Tsukimi” (2019).

Kasumi Arimura is an incredibly talented actress with skillful performances across a wide range of genres. With innovative storytelling techniques combined with natural charm, she continues to captivate audiences all over the world through both film and television.

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Actress Kyoko Fukada takes break from acting after adjustment disorder diagnosis

mobitv 2023. 02. 23. 7:59

Actress Kyoko Fukada has been diagnosed with adjustment disorder and will take a break from work to focus on her treatment for the time being, her agency said Wednesday.

Fukada, 38, who has appeared in hit dramas and movies, including the 2004 comedy film “Kamikaze Girls,” was diagnosed with the condition this month, according to talent agency HoriPro Inc.

Since making her debut after winning the grand prix of a scout competition hosted by HoriPro in 1996, Fukada went on to become a familiar face in showbusiness and is fondly called “Fukakyon.”

She is known for taking on various roles, from comedy to drama. In “Kamikaze Girls,” also aired on Netflix, she played a girl in “Lolita” style, a street fashion that draws inspiration from clothing of the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Among her serious roles, she starred opposite the Taiwan-born actor Takeshi Kaneshiro in the 1998 drama “Kamisama Mou Sukoshi Dake” (“God, Please Give Me More Time”), which depicts a love story between a music producer and a senior high school girl.

The agency said Fukada has been ill since spring last year.

Empress Masako has also been struggling with adjustment disorder since 2003.

Actress Kyoko Fukada takes break from acting after adjustment disorder diagnosis

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Sasaki Nozomi & Watabe Ken are expecting their 2nd child

mobitv 2023. 02. 21. 0:17

Actress Sasaki Nozomi (34) and Watabe Ken (50) of comedian duo Unjash are expecting their second child.

Sasaki updated her Instagram account saying, "At this time, we have been blessed with our second child. The whole family is looking forward to welcoming this new life. Both myself and baby are doing well. While being grateful for this irreplaceable and precious life, I hope to make preparations for childbirth, so that I can welcome it peacefully with a smile."

She concluded, "I will give you another update when I have given birth. This picture was unknowingly taken by my son. I wonder what it is... lol."

After Sasaki's post, Watabe also wrote on his Instagram, "At this time, we have been blessed with our second child. Both mom and baby are doing well. My heart is filled with excitement, and I am already working harder. I appreciate your continued support."