Japanese musicians born in 1941
Here are 12 famous musicians from Japan were born in 1941:
Yoshiyuki Tomino
Yoshiyuki Tomino (November 5, 1941 Odawara-) also known as Minoru Yokitani, Yagi Ishikura, Tomino Yoshiyuki or Rin Iogi is a Japanese screenwriter, film director, television director, theatre director, author, lyricist and novelist. His children are called Akari Tomino and Yukio Tomino.
Tomino is best known as the creator of the Gundam franchise, a seminal anime and manga series that has spawned over 50 TV series, films, and OVAs (original video animations) over the past four decades. He has also directed and written for other landmark anime series, including Space Runaway Ideon, Aura Battler Dunbine, and Overman King Gainer. Throughout his career, Tomino has been widely recognized as a visionary creator and a major influence on the sci-fi anime genre. In addition to his work in animation, he has also authored several science fiction novels, including the highly acclaimed "G-Reko" novel series, which was adapted into an anime film trilogy.
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Katsunosuke Hori
Katsunosuke Hori (August 1, 1941 Tokyo Prefecture-) also known as Katsuosuke Hori or Hori Katsunosuke is a Japanese actor and voice actor.
He started his acting career in 1966 after graduating from Meiji University. Hori has been active in both stage productions and a variety of TV dramas, films, and anime. He is best known for his voice roles in prominent anime series such as "Dragon Ball", "One Piece", and "Naruto". In addition to his voice acting work, Hori has also worked as a narrator for many TV programs, commercials, and videos. He has received numerous awards and nominations for his acting performances and contributions to the entertainment industry in Japan. Hori is also known for his philanthropic contributions, particularly for children's welfare and education.
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Eiji Kanie
Eiji Kanie (November 21, 1941 Tokyo Prefecture-October 13, 1985 Tokyo) also known as Kanie Eiji or 蟹江 栄司 was a Japanese voice actor and actor.
He was known for his distinctive voice and played a variety of roles in anime, such as Captain Hook in the Japanese dub of Disney's "Peter Pan," Dr. Roget in "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters," and Professor Gill in "Kamen Rider." Kanie also appeared in several Japanese television dramas, including "Tokugawa Ieyasu" and "Mito Komon." In addition to his voice acting and acting work, Kanie was also a singer and released several singles and albums throughout his career. He passed away in 1985 at the age of 43 due to liver cancer, leaving behind a legacy as a talented and versatile performer in the Japanese entertainment industry.
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Fuyumi Shiraishi
Fuyumi Shiraishi (October 14, 1941 Beijing-) also known as Mamiko Shiraishi, Shiraishi Fuyumi,, 白石冬美 or Fumiko Shiraishi is a Japanese actor, voice actor and radio personality.
She began her career in 1960 as a stage actress and made her voice acting debut in 1963. Shiraishi has lent her voice to numerous characters in various anime series, including Hikaru Sulu in the Japanese version of Star Trek: The Animated Series, Cyborg 009 in Cyborg 009, Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables, and Mamiya Sakura in Mobile Suit Gundam. She has also played roles in live-action television dramas and films, such as Kurobe no Taiyo and Tora-san's Sunrise and Sunset. Shiraishi has received several awards for her work in voice acting, including the Special Merit Award at the 3rd Seiyu Awards in 2009. She is represented by Aoni Production.
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Tadashi Yokouchi
Tadashi Yokouchi (July 1, 1941 Dalian-) is a Japanese actor and voice actor.
He began his acting career in 1964 with the film "Jirochoki: Furisode Tsubaki". Throughout his career, he appeared in various TV dramas, films, and stage productions. He is best known for his roles in "Black Rain" (1989), "The Discarnates" (1988), and "The Inugamis" (1976). In addition to his acting career, Yokouchi is also a prolific voice actor, lending his voice to numerous anime series and films, such as "Astro Boy" and "Kimba the White Lion". He has won several awards for his acting, including the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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Yoshiko Asai
Yoshiko Asai (March 21, 1941 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Yoshiko Ishimori, Yukari Asai or Yoshie Asai is a Japanese voice acting in japan and voice actor.
Yoshiko Asai began her career in voice acting in the 1960s and has since then voiced numerous characters in anime, video games, and Japanese dubs of foreign movies and TV shows. Some of her notable roles include Little My in the 1972 anime series "Moomin", Mistress 9 in "Sailor Moon", and Mama in "Golgo 13: Queen Bee". Asai has also worked as a voice director and scriptwriter for various anime series. In addition to her voice acting career, she has also done live-action acting, appearing in dramas and plays. Asai has received recognition for her work in the industry, winning the award for Best Supporting Actress at the 4th Seiyu Awards in 2010.
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Tetsuya Watari
Tetsuya Watari (December 28, 1941 Yasugi-) also known as Watari Tetsuya, Michihiko Watase or Watase Michihiko is a Japanese actor and singer.
His albums: 渡哲也 全曲集, 渡哲也 全曲集 〜花・酒〜 and .
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Kyu Sakamoto
Kyu Sakamoto (December 10, 1941 Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-August 12, 1985 Ueno) also known as Kuy Sakamoto, Sakamoto, Kyu, Kyû Sakamoto, Hisashi Oshima, Hisashi Sakamoto, Kyu-chan or Sakamoto Kyū was a Japanese singer, songwriter, actor and tv personality. He had two children, Hanako Oshima and Yukiko Maisaka.
His most well known albums: Sukiyaki and Other Japanese Hits, Kyu Sakamoto Memorial Best, Kyu Sakamoto CD & DVD The Best, Memorial Best, 上を向いて歩こう, , , , 689 and . Genres: Rock music, Kayōkyoku, J-pop and Pop music.
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Chieko Baisho
Chieko Baisho (June 29, 1941 Kita, Tokyo-) also known as Baisho Chieko, Chi'eko Baishô, Chieko Baishô or Baishō Chieko is a Japanese actor, singer and voice actor.
Her albums include Howl's Moving Castle.
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Kôji Ishizaka
Kôji Ishizaka (June 20, 1941 Chūō-) also known as Heikichi Muto, Muto Heikichi, Ishizaka Kôji, Kōji Ishizaka or Ishizaka Kōji is a Japanese actor, translator, lyricist, painter, author and presenter.
He graduated from the Department of French Literature at Waseda University. He is best known for his role as "Kyozo Hayami", the main character in the television drama series "Oshin" which aired from 1983-1984. Aside from acting, Ishizaka is also an accomplished translator, having translated over one hundred books into Japanese from various languages. He is also a prolific painter and has held a number of exhibitions of his works. Additionally, he has published several books which includes his personal memoirs and a collection of essays on the craft of acting. Ishizaka has received numerous awards for his contributions to the arts and entertainment industry in Japan.
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Yuji Ohno
Yuji Ohno (May 30, 1941 Atami-) also known as Oono Yuuji, Ono Yuji, Ohno Yuji, Yuji Ono, Yoji Ohno, Ohno, Yuji, Yûji Ôno or Yuuji Oono is a Japanese musician, film score composer, composer, pianist and jazz musician.
His albums: Lupin III - Castle of Cagliostro, Lupin the 3rd - Music from the original motion picture soundtrack score, , LUPIN TROIS, Lupin The Third: Return Of Pycal Original Soundtrack, , Lupin III Theme Collection, NHK 小さな旅 音楽集, Drive Groovin' Lupin and Y.O. Connection. Genres related to him: Film score.
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Kazuyoshi Akiyama
Kazuyoshi Akiyama (January 2, 1941-) otherwise known as 秋山 和慶 or Akiyama Kazuyoshi is a Japanese conductor.
His albums include Franck: Symphony In D Minor & Berlioz: King Lear, Stravinsky: The Firebird 1910 Version, Strauss: Till Eulenspiegel, Salome's Dance, Death and Transfiguration and Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Ravel) / Russian Easter Festival Overture.
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