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Yoshishige Yoshida was born on 16 February 1933 in Fukui, Japan. He was a director and writer, known for Ningen no yakusoku (1986), Akitsu onsen (1962) and Arashi ga oka (1988). He was married to Mariko Okada. He died on 8 December 2022 in Japan.

Shun'ya Itô was born on 17 February 1937 in Fukui, Japan. He is a director and writer, known for Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), Yûkai hôdô (1982) and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004).

Kanji Tsuda was born on 27 August 1965 in Fukui, Japan. He is an actor and director, known for Ju-on (2002), Zatôichi (2003) and Hana-bi (1997).

Yûko Nakamura was born on 7 January 1975 in Fukui, Japan. She is an actress, known for Hotaru (2000), Strawberry Shortcakes (2006) and 5 Centimeters Per Second (2007).

Shouta Aoi was born on 11 August 1987 in Fukui, Japan. He is an actor and composer, known for Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta... (2020), Fuyuchakado badifaito (2014) and Real-Fake (2019).

Shigemitsu Ogi was born on 28 November 1961 in Fukui, Japan. He is an actor, known for Honogurai mizu no soko kara (2002), Babel (2006) and Kono yo no Hate (1994).

Ai Takahashi was born on 14 September 1986 in Sakai, Fukui, Japan. She is an actress, known for Minimoni ja Movie Okashi na Daibouken! (2002), Jam Films (2002) and Kêtai deka 3 the movie: Môningu musume. kyuushutsu daisakusen! - Pandora no hako no himitsu (2011).

Michiko Neya is a Japanese voice actress based in Takefu, Fukui Prefecture. She was affiliated with Arts Vision and works as a freelancer. She is one of the more well known veteran voice actresses recognized for her sweet, but dignified voice, which makes her the go-girl for either the mother or Cool Big Sis characters. The difference is that Neya's roles seems to deviate more to the side of action rather than being conservative.

She was educated at the Katsuta Seiyuu Institute (also known as the Katsuta Voice Actor's Academy).

Some of her major roles in anime include the title character in New Cutie Honey, Jun the Swan in Gatchaman 94, Ritsuko Takahashi in Hell Teacher Nube, Melissa Mao in Full Metal Panic!, Riza Hawkeye in Fullmetal Alchemist, Vinsmoke Reiju in the One Piece series, Dai Heart in Sailor Moon S, Chie Sagamiono in You're Under Arrest, Irene "Rally" Vincent in Gunsmith Cats, Jun Tao in Shaman King and Shaman King 2021, and Doll Izumi in Super Doll Licca-chan.

Jessica Michibata was born on 21 October 1984 in Fukui, Japan. She is an actress, known for Shanti Days: 365-nichi, Shiawase no Kokyû (2014), Lequio (2016) and Formula 1: BBC Sport (2009). She has been married to Ken Kao since 2018. She was previously married to Jenson Button.

Masakazu Katsura was born on 10 December 1962 in Fukui, Japan. He is a writer, known for Tiger & Bunny (2011), I''s (2018) and Zeiramu (1991).

Shin'ya Ôwada was born on 25 October 1947 in Fukui, Japan. He is an actor and writer, known for Kyôryû wo horô! (2013), Riyû (2004) and Gojira Mosura Kingu Gidora Daikaijû sôkôgeki (2001). He has been married to Michiko Godai since 1980. They have two children.

Akiko Kimura was born on 28 June 1971 in Fukui, Japan. She is an actress and producer, known for .hack//G.U. Vol. 3: Aruku you na hayasa de (2007), .hack//G.U. Vol. 1: Saitan (2006) and .hack//G.U. Vol. 2: Kimi omou koe (2006).

Kana was born on 5 June 1984 in Sabae, Fukui, Japan. She is an actress, known for Tooku de zutto soba ni iru (2013), Pûru (2009) and Sora kara kita Tenkôsei (2013).

Yôji Kuri was born on 9 April 1928 in Sabae, Fukui, Japan. He was a director and producer, known for Love (1964), Au Fou! (1967) and Stamp Fantasy (1960). He died on 24 November 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.

Sayaka Kametani was born on 8 January 1976 in Fukui, Japan. She is an actress, known for Kyûketsu Shôjo tai Shôjo Furanken (2009), Shakunetsu (2004) and Kyôryû wo horô! (2013).

Hiroshi Yamamoto was born on 11 August 1974 in Fukui, Japan. He is an actor and editor, known for Kamen Rider Black Sun (2022), Kamen raidâ Gôsuto (2015) and Demekingu (2009).

Ikegami Ryouichi is a Japanese manga artist who usually works as an illustrator in collaboration with a writer. He is best known for series such as 'Crying Freeman' (1986-1988), written by Kazuo Koike, and 'Heat' (1999-2004), written by Buronson (Yoshiyuki Okamura). The latter won the 2001 Shogakukan Manga Award for general manga. Ikegami has worked on several popular series, such as 'Mai, the Psychic Girl' with writer Kudou Kazuya, 'Crying Freeman', with writer Koike Kazuo, as well as 'Sanctuary' with "Heat"'s with writer Fumimura Shou. He also wrote and drew 'Spider-Man: The Manga', a manga version of 'Spider-Man'. Yoshihide Fujiwara is a former assistant of Ikegami's. Ryouichi Ikegami began drawing his first comic series at age 17. Despite his age, his first two collaborative efforts (1973's 'AIUEO Boy' with Kazuo Koike and 1974's 'Gallant Gang' ("Otoko Gumi") with Tetsu Kariya) proved so popular they set the pattern for what would turn out to be one of the manga world's biggest success stories. Although many of his earlier works were written and drawn solo, nowadays Ikegami works almost exclusively with collaborators and shows no signs of stopping. He was an assistant to manga artist Mizuki Shigeru in 1966. He became a professor at the Osaka University of Arts in 2005. Ikegami received the Fauves d'Honneur at the 2023 Angoulême International Comics Festival.

Yuko Mitsuya was born on 29 July 1958 in Katsuyama, Fukui, Japan.

Mikio Terashima was born on 4 September 1931 in Fukui, Japan. He was an actor, known for Rupan sansei: Kariosutoro no shiro (1979), Kagaku ninja tai Gatchaman (1972) and Yamato yo towa ni (1980). He was married to Yasuko Terashima. He died on 4 December 2008 in Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan.

Reiko Hitomi was born on 10 January 1938 in Fukui, Japan. She is an actress, known for Urutoraman Tarô (1973), Izu no odoriko (1960) and Haitoku no mesu (1961).

Kunihiro Shimizu was born on 11 August 1986 in Fukui, Japan. He was previously married to Mika Nakashima.

Miho Nomura was born and raised in Japan and came to the US to study film scoring and jazz piano at Berklee College of Music. At Berklee she graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree and was awarded a scholarship for Excellence in Music. Shortly after, she moved to Los Angeles to study music composition at UCLA under Academy Award winning composer Jerry Goldsmith's doctorate studies . She has since then worked as a music composer and producer credited with music scores for award winning TV show programs on E!, NBC, CNN, CNBC, MTV, and others.

She is a voting member of the Recording Academy and Television Academy.

Miho also attended Pepperdine University, Master of Law, MLS Program.

Tsuzuya Moroguchi was born on 3 February 1891 in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. He was an actor, known for Chûkon giretsu - Jitsuroku Chûshingura (1928), Ai no kouta (1921) and Kan'ichi to Mitsue (1923). He died on 17 April 1960.

Hiroki Ishikawa was born on 22 November 1992 in Fukui, Japan.

Ohtarô Maijô was born in 1973 in Fukui, Japan. Ohtarô is a writer and director, known for Bokutachi wa jôzu ni yukkuri dekinai (2015), ID:Invaded (2020) and Nekku (2010).