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- Producer
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Takashi Yamazaki was born on 12 June 1964 in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan. He is a producer and director, known for Godzilla Minus One (2023), The Fighter Pilot (2013) and Always: Sunset on Third Street (2005). He has been married to Shimako Sato since April 2012.- Takeru Kobayashi was born on 15 March 1978 in Nagano, Japan. He is an actor, known for The Houses October Built 2 (2017), VS Arashi (2008) and Hungry (2014). He is married to Maggie James.
- Animation Department
- Art Department
Mai Yoneyama was born on 12 July 1988 in Nagano, Japan. Mai is known for Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (2022), Kiznaiver (2016) and Promare (2019).- Yuta Furukawa was born on 9 July 1987 in Nagano, Japan. He is an actor, known for Kamen Rider Revice (2021), Musical Kuroshitsuji: Noah's Ark Circus (2017) and Tango on the Campania (2018).
- Director
- Writer
Yôko Yamanaka was born in 1997 in Nagano, Nagano, Japan. Yôko is a director and writer, known for Amiko (2017), Desert of Namibia (2024) and 21 seiki no onna no ko (2019).- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Wataru Hatano was born on 13 March 1982 in Asahi, Nagano, Japan. He is an actor, known for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle (2013), Basilisk: The Kouga Ninja Scrolls (2005) and Super Street Fighter IV (2010). He has been married to Mai Hashimoto since 2 April 2018.- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Additional Crew
Noboru Tanaka was born on 15 August 1937 in Nagano, Japan. He was a director and assistant director, known for Yojimbo (1961), The Watcher in the Attic (1976) and Rape and Death of a Housewife (1978). He died on 4 October 2006 in Tokyo, Japan.- Director
- Writer
- Producer
Suda 51 was born on 2 January 1968 in Nagano, Japan. He is a director and writer, known for Killer7 (2005), No More Heroes (2007) and Shadows of the Damned (2011).- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Actor
Tetsuo Nagata was born in 1952 in Nagano, Japan. He is a cinematographer and actor, known for La Vie En Rose (2007), Paris, I Love You (2006) and Micmacs (2009).- Writer
- Director
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Kei Kumai was born on 1 June 1929 in Nagano, Japan. He was a writer and director, known for The Sea and Poison (1986), The Long Darkness (1972) and Sandakan No. 8 (1974). He died on 23 May 2007 in Tokyo, Japan.- Fujio Tokita was born on 31 January 1937 in Nagano, Japan. He was an actor, known for Castle in the Sky (1986), Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970) and The Steel Edge of Revenge (1969). He died on 18 July 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Director
Eiji Aonuma was born on 6 March 1963 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. He is a producer and director, known for The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (2013), The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (2017) and The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass (2007).- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Shigehiro Ozawa was born on 29 August 1922 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. He was a director and writer, known for Kanto hamonjo (1965), Tekiya no Ishimatsu (1976) and Kizu darake jinsei furui do de gonzansu (1972). He died on 12 October 2004.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Kazue Ikura was born on 23 March 1959 in Nagano, Japan. She is an actress, known for Re: Cutie Honey (2004), Sorcerous Stabber Orphen (1998) and Road to Ninja - Naruto the Movie (2012).- Nana Nanaumi was born on 7 March 1989 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for Lady Ninja Kasumi 6: Yukimura Assasination (2008), Lady Ninja Kasumi 7: Damned Village (2009) and Asebamu binyû tsuma otto ni somuita hirusagari (2016).
- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Born and raised in Japan, Atsuko Hirayanagi is an award winning screenwriter and director based in San Francisco. Her debut feature Oh Lucy! was an extrapolation of her student short of the same name. The short won the Wasserman Award / first prize for a graduate film and also won more than 35 awards around the world, including at Cannes, Sundance, Chicago and the Toronto International Film Festivals. The feature script, a comedic drama set in both Japan and the US, was a recipient of the 2016 Sundance / NHK Award. The film was executive produced by Adam McKay and Will Ferrell and was selected for the Cannes Film Festival. It was nominated for the "Best First Feature" and "Best Actress" categories at 2018 Independent Spirit Awards. She is repped by UTA.- Writer
- Director
- Additional Crew
Hideki Kamiya was born on 19 December 1970 in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan. He is a writer and director, known for Okami (2006), The Wonderful 101 (2013) and Bayonetta (2009).- Director
- Writer
- Actor
Yôichi Sai was born on 6 July 1949 in Nagano, Japan. He was a director and writer, known for Blood and Bones (2004), All Under the Moon (1993) and Doing Time (2002). He died on 27 November 2022 in Tokyo, Japan.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Michie Tomizawa was born on 20 October 1961 in Nagano, Japan. She is an actress, known for Vampire Hunter D (1985), Sailor Moon R: The Movie: The Promise of the Rose (1993) and Sailor Moon (1992).- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Satoru Kobayashi was born on 1 August 1930 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. He was a director and writer, known for Kyosei Waisetsu Shimai (1994), The Blind Cat (1992) and Shikiyoku kaidan: hatsujô onna yûrei (1995). He died on 15 November 2001 in Tokyo, Japan.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Emi Shinohara was born on 8 August 1963 in Nagano, Japan. She is an actress, known for Perfect Blue (1997), Ninja Scroll (1993) and Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger (2003).- Tomomi Maruyama was born on 27 March 1975 in Nagano, Japan. He is an actor, known for Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends (2014), Nana 2 (2006) and Nana (2005).
- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Yasuo Furuhata was born on 19 August 1934 in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan. He was a director and writer, known for Railroad Man (1999), Buddies (1989) and Station (1981). He died on 20 May 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.- Miki Morita was born on 1 October 1896 in Ueda City, Nagano, Japan. He was an actor, known for North of Nome (1936), The Walking Dead (1936) and Nagana (1933). He died on 3 December 1985 in Fresno, California, USA.
- Actor
- Animation Department
- Additional Crew
Masami Kikuchi was born on 24 April 1960 in Nagano, Japan. He is an actor, known for Tenchi Muyo! (1992), Venus Wars (1989) and Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018).- Actress
- Additional Crew
Midori Takei was born on 14 March 1959 in Nagano, Japan. She is an actress, known for Kamen Rider 555 (2003), Brain 17 (1977) and Nanba kin'yû-den, Minami no teiô: Supesharu gekijô-ban (1995).- Hôsei Komatsu was born on 4 November 1924 in Nagano, Japan. He was an actor, known for Lady Snowblood (1973), Dannoura Pillow War (1977) and Yôen dokufu-den: Han'nya no Ohyaku (1968). He died on 11 July 2003 in Tokyo, Japan.
- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Asami Sanada was born on 8 September 1977 in Nagano, Japan. She is an actress, known for Chicchana yuki tsukai Shugâ (2001), Date a Live (2013) and K-On! (2009).- Ryûtarô Gomi was born on 7 July 1933 in Suwa, Nagano, Japan. He was an actor, known for Harakiri (1962), Shinshû tenmakyô (1958) and Shinshû tenmakyô - Kanketsu-hen (1958). He died on 31 August 2013.
- Baku Hatakeyama was born on 18 June 1944 in Nagano, Japan. He was an actor, known for Secret Squadron Gorenger (1975), J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger (1977) and Himitsu sentai Gorenjâ: Aoi daiyousai (1975). He died on 13 July 1978.
- Yôko Satomi was born on 20 October 1973 in Nagano, Japan. She is an actress.
- Animation Department
- Art Department
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Masayuki was born on 3 January 1961 in Nagano, Japan. He is an assistant director, known for Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone (2007), Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion (1997) and Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995).- Yutaka Hayashi was born on 24 February 1947 in Nagano, Japan. He is an actor, known for Godzilla vs. Megalon (1973) and Bullet Train (1975). He was previously married to Etsuko Nami.
- Takako Kodama was born in Nagano, Japan. She is known for Cowboy Bebop (1998), Seraphim Call (1999) and Gallery Fake (2005).
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Tsunehiko Kamijô was born on 7 March 1940 in Nagano, Japan. He is an actor, known for Princess Mononoke (1997), Spirited Away (2001) and Porco Rosso (1992).- Composer
- Music Department
- Sound Department
Noriyuki Iwadare was born on 28 April 1964 in Matsumoto, Nagano, Japan. He is a composer, known for Lunar: The Silver Star (1992), Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018) and Lunar: Eternal Blue (1994).- Tadamichi Kuribayashi was born on 7 July 1891 in Nagano, Japan. He was a writer, known for Letters from Iwo Jima (2006). He died on 23 March 1945 in Iwo Jima, Japan.
- Kimiko Saitô was born on 12 February 1977 in Nagano, Japan. She is an actress, known for Dragon Ball Super: Broly (2018), Dragon Ball Z Kai (2009) and Naruto: Shippuden (2007).
- Writer
- Director
Masashige Narusawa was born on 29 January 1925 in Ueda City, Nagano, Japan. He was a writer and director, known for Hana fudâ tôsei (1967), Yuki Fujin ezu (1975) and The Body (1962). He died on 13 February 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.- Actress
- Additional Crew
Yoko Saito was born on 17 May 1968 in Nagano, Nagano, Japan. She is an actress, known for Kon'na koi no hanashi (1997), Sasori in U.S.A. (1997) and Injû chôkyô: Kyokugen rape (1997).- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Shinji Murayama was born on 10 July 1922 in Nagano, Japan. He was a director and writer, known for Furusato no uta: Aishû no ringo-en (1957), Magical Girl Chukana Pai Pai (1989) and Tôkyô antatchaburu (1962). He died on 14 February 2021.- Writer
- Producer
Buronson was born on 16 June 1947 in Nagano, Japan. Buronson is a writer and producer, known for Fist of the North Star (1984), Fist of the North Star (1995) and Legend of Fist of the North Star (1993).- Saeko Kamijo was born on 24 May 1994 in Nagano, Japan. She is an actress, known for Fire Force (2019), Yu-Gi-Oh!: Go Rush!! (2022) and Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady with the Lamp (2024).
- Actress
Mai Inoue was born on 18 March 1960 in Nagano, Japan. She is an actress, known for Nozoki (1983), Meow Meow Girl (1984) and Girl Rape Case: Red Shoes (1983).- Fumiko Okamura was born on 24 September 1898 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. She is known for Warning from Space (1956), Love Letter (1953) and Reijin (1930).
- Actor
- Special Effects
Shinpei Takagi was born on 3 November 1902 in Suwa, Nagano, Japan. He was an actor, known for Seven Samurai (1954), Yojimbo (1961) and Throne of Blood (1957). He died on 21 April 1967.- Director
- Writer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Tomoyuki Furumaya was born on 14 November 1968 in Nagano, Japan. He is a director and writer, known for Mabudachi (2001), Kono mado wa kimi no mono (1995) and Sayonara Midori-chan (2005).- Actress
- Writer
Miho Miyazawa was born on 25 December 1973 in Nagano, Nagano, Japan. She is an actress and writer, known for Ichigo no kakera (2005), Have a Nice Day (2006) and Laundry (2002). She has been married to Yoshihiro Fukagawa since 2016.- Yasuko Nakada (Nakada Yasuko) was born February 18, 1933 in Matsumoto city, Nagano. She entered Matsumoto Kasei girls school (current Matsumoto Misuzugaoka high school) in 1946. In 1951 she entered Takarazuka Music School and in the following year she became a member of Takarazuka Musical Team. Her stage name at the time was Shinobu Yukari which her parents named. She left Takarazuka in 1954 and joined Nichigeki Dancing Team. She left Nichigeki in 1955 and started appear in drama for the NHK broadcasting station. In 1956 she joined Toho movie studio, and appeared in Rodan as a honey mooner. In 1958 she met the then president of Daiei movie corporation Masaichi Nagata at the Southeast Asia movie festival. They became an item while Nagata was 27 years her senior, and started to star in many of Daiei's movies. In 1964 she decided to break up with Nagata, and left Daiei and retired from film acting.
In 1971 she returned to her home town of Matsumoto city, and found a job at the National hospital. She married a doctor there and had a son, but due to problems with the in laws, she divorced. Nakada had the custody of her son. In 1973, she opened a jazz dance studio in Nagano. In 1989 she moved her dance studio to Atami city, Shizuoka and remains there to this day. - Shigeru Ushiyama was born on 25 January 1952 in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. He is an actor, known for The Boy and the Beast (2015), Mobile Suit Gundam F91 (1991) and Naruto: Shippuden (2007). He is married to Keiko Aizawa.