Scene from Manji (1983)

Alternate Names: 高濑春奈

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Gate of Youth Part 2 (1977) as

Most Important Roles:

• The Funeral (1984) as Yoshiko Saito
• Dog Fighter Thug Detective (2005) as
• Making of Daibyonin (1993) as Self
• The Gate of Youth Part 2 (1977) as
• Manji (1983) as Sonoko (Nechan)
• Ryota from Mandalaya (1986) as
• Monster Woman '88 (1988) as
• The Last Dance (1993) as Aya Kamishima
• Izo (2004) as Lucky Mother
• Tales of a Golden Geisha (1990) as

Career Highlights:

• The Funeral (1984)
• Dog Fighter Thug Detective (2005)
• Making of Daibyonin (1993)
• The Gate of Youth Part 2 (1977)
• Manji (1983)
• Ryota from Mandalaya (1986)
• Monster Woman '88 (1988)
• The Last Dance (1993)
• Izo (2004)
• Tales of a Golden Geisha (1990)

Haruna Takase, born January 3, 1954 in Yokohama, began her acting career while studying at Waseda University. She debuted in 'Ichiban Hoshi' but withdrew due to health issues. Despite setbacks like dropping out of 'Makai Tensho', she gained recognition for roles in films like 'Manji' (1983) and 'Musashino Shinju'. Known as the 'Queen of Erotic Scenes', she appeared in various films, historical dramas, and talk shows before retiring after marriage.

Alternate Names: 糸井可南子, 樋口可南子, ひぐち・かなこ

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• The Night of Martial Law (1980) as

Most Important Roles:

• Casshern (2004) as Midori Azuma
• Achilles and the Tortoise (2008) as Sachiko
• The Night of Martial Law (1980) as
• Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) as Boss Han Bosatsu
• Shara (2003) as Shouko
• Ashura (2005) as Bizan
• Edo Porn (1981) as Onao
• Letter from the Mountain (2002) as Michiko Ueda
• Ronin-gai (1990) as Oshin
• Heat Wave (1991) as Rin Jyoshima

Career Highlights:

• Casshern (2004)
• Achilles and the Tortoise (2008)
• The Night of Martial Law (1980)
• Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989)
• Shara (2003)
• Ashura (2005)
• Edo Porn (1981)
• Letter from the Mountain (2002)
• Ronin-gai (1990)
• Heat Wave (1991)

Kanako Higuchi is a versatile actress with credits spanning film, television, radio dramas, stage performances, commercials, and voice roles. She won Best Supporting Actress at the 15th Hochi Film Awards for her role in 'Rōningai'. Notably, she has represented cosmetics firms Kosé and Kao. In her personal life, Higuchi married Shigesato Itoi in 1993 and has a pet dog named Bouillon.