Noriko Watanabe

Noriko Watanabe

Born: July 22, 1965
in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
In 80s Hiroko Yakushimaru, Noriko Watanabe and Tomoyo Harada came to be called " Kadokawa Three Princesses". Born on July 22, 1965 at a hospital in Yahata Nishi Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Two years later Noriko's father, employee of Ministry of Construction, was transfered to Oita Prefecture. In 1981 15-year Noriko, as Kyushu representative. won Jury Prize at 6th Horipro talent scout caravan. Next year she became a representative of Kyushu in the “Kadokawa New Talents ” in audition for main heroine (post Hiroko Yakushimaru-style) in “Ninja Wars” directed by Kosei Saito. 16-year Noriko. Oita high school student, was chosen from 57,480 applicants. In 1983 Noriko starred in next Saito film “Tsumiki kuzushi” as the same daughter role as the TV drama version Tomoko but was supposed to be played. For this role she has won the 7th (1983) Japanese Academy Awards as “Newcomer of the Year“. In May, the first starring movie " Fine, With Occasional Murders" is released. In addition, the theme song of the movie is also in charge and hit. (18-year-old)

In 1987, he received the Supporting Actress Award for the Yokohama Film Festival in Obayashi Nobuhiko "His Motorcycle, Her Island". The starring of the movie "Times for Lovers" was decided in 1986, but declined because of the presence of a serious nude scene . At the same time, she became independent of Haruka Kadokawa's office.

After that , a huge number of TV dramas and movies such as Nippon Television " Kyo Ichirin ", NHK Taiga drama " Shobu ga Gotoku ", TBS " Very Mother and Daughter ", " Non-chan's Noriben ", and TV Tokyo " Criminal Chasing! "

Movies for Noriko Watanabe...

Title: Red Thread of Fate
Character: Sachiko Takemiya
Released: December 6, 2008
Type: TV
Akai Ito is Japanese television drama series based on a popular mobile phone novel written by Mei about two soulmates - junior high school students Mei and Atsushi - who must overcome drugs, rape and attempted suicide in order to be together. The love story was an online hit in 2006 and later published as a series of five books which sold 1.8 million copies.
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Cell Phone Investigator 7: Pilot
Title: Cell Phone Investigator 7: Pilot
Character: Harumi Arishima
Released: April 2, 2008
Type: Movie
Masaka Kubota plays high-school student Keita, who leads a secret life as a "network investigator" for a secret organization. In the introductory episode, Keita has moved to a new school in Tokyo but doesn't like it. His best friend from his previous school comes to Tokyo and they run away together. Passing through a construction site the pair are attacked by a robot, but are then saved by a man named Takimoto and his strange sidekick — a cell phone with arms and legs. This Buddy Keitai cell phone with "human intelligence capabilities" will go on sale in Japan in April.
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Title: Cellphone Investigator 7
Character: Harumi Amishima
Released: April 2, 2008
Type: TV
Seeking an escape from his mundane life, high-schooler Keita Amishima stumbles into the secret life of an agent of UNDER ANCHOR - a covert organisation combating cyber terrorism. Keita isn't alone, as he is partnered with an A.I. - the Phone Braver "Seven". Together, Keita and Seven work to counter cyber crimes, all the while dealing with the machinations of a rogue Phone Braver, "Zero One".
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CHiLDREN
Title: CHiLDREN
Character: Majima Shigeko
Released: November 5, 2006
Type: Movie
The bestseller based on Kotaro Isaka, starring Kenji Sakaguchi, directed by Takashi Hara! Muto, who works for a family court, is involved in a bank robbery case with his senior at work, Jinnai. It is released safely, but Muto falls in love at first sight with Miharu, who was held hostage with him. Jinnai predicts Muto that he will meet her again and fall in love, and teaches Miharu's whereabouts. Meanwhile, the day after the incident, Muto was in charge of a boy named Shiro Kihara, who was guided by shoplifting. However, there was something wrong with Shiro's appearance toward his father. Then, Muto learns about Shiro's amazing secret, and the development itself begins suddenly...
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Title: Seven Female Lawyers
Released: April 13, 2006
Type: TV
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Title: Detective Office 5: Another Story
Released: September 29, 2005
Type: TV
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48 Hours of Terror - When the Clock's Hands Turn into a Knife
Title: 48 Hours of Terror - When the Clock's Hands Turn into a Knife
Character: Kyoko Izutsu
Released: January 18, 2004
Type: Movie
When the clock's hand turns into a knife, parent-child bonds are torn!
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Title: It was sudden, like a storm...
Released: January 14, 2004
Type: TV
Kozue Ogawa is a housewife and has been married to Hideo for seven years. They don't have any children, but as they live with her parents at their flower shop, every day is still lively. She is happy with her life and her husband, but she wonders if it is enough. From time to time, she is gripped by this doubt that she cannot raise with anyone. Kozue starts a part-time job in the editing department of the magazine where she used to work. Her former colleague is now working hard as the editor-in-chief. One rainy day, Kozue meets a young man. He is Takuma Fukazawa, a high school student. He seems somehow shrouded in sadness. He is a dance teacher. In the dance studio, there is just the two of them. Takuma curls his hands around Kozue's body, and his dance instruction begins. Their unexpected closeness causes Kozue to hesitate. With her heart pounding, she pushes Takuma's hands away and runs home. But the throbbing in her chest continues. It can't be. But what is this feeling?
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Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Title: Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S.
Character: Shun's Mother
Released: December 13, 2003
Type: Movie
Mothra and her fairies return to Japan to warn mankind that they must return Kiryu to the sea, for the dead must not be disturbed. However Godzilla has survived to menace Japan leaving Kiryu as the nation's only defense.
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Title: Sky High
Released: January 17, 2003
Type: TV
Sky High is a live-action, supernatural Japanese television drama series, starring actress and model, Yumiko Shaku. It aired in Japan, first run, from 2003 to 2004, and was popular enough to spawn the 2003 feature film of the same name. Both are based on the Japanese manga, Skyhigh. Shaku stars as Izuko, the Guardian of the Gate to the afterlife. The basic premise of the television series is somewhat similar in concept to the American series, Ghost Whisperer, in which the protagonist must use her powers to guide the dead on their journey to the afterlife by helping them determine the meaning or circumstance of their death. However, in Izuko's case, no matter how hard she tries, her guidance does not always result in a happy ending.
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Title: Beauty or Beast
Released: January 9, 2003
Type: TV
This drama pits two protagonists against each other. On the one hand there's Makoto, a woman who believes that the TV program is a product and that viewer ratings are the proceeds, and who believes any method is fair in getting those ratings. On the other hand there's Hiromi, a flashy sort of guy who claims that life is to enjoy and boasts that the program is simply a tool in that process. He loves wine, women and gambling. Such a pair is bound to mix like oil and water, but following a fateful reunion, they come to understand each other in the midst of confrontation.
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Title: Central Ikegami Police
Released: July 8, 2002
Type: TV
Police chief in a blue-collar part of town called Central Ikegami, Keisuke is known for his laziness. But looks can be deceiving! Having graduated from an elite university, Keisuke merely prefers to lead an unassuming life without all the politics of climbing the department ladder. But the chief always gets the job done when the people need him, and they appreciate his unpretentious attitude. Some are sure to be surprised when they underestimate this deceptively folksy crime-fighter!
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Title: Let's Go Nagata-cho
Released: October 10, 2001
Type: TV
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Kamen Rider Agito: Project G4
Title: Kamen Rider Agito: Project G4
Character: Sayaka's mother
Released: September 22, 2001
Type: Movie
Shouichi encounters a teenage girl called Sayaka, who ran away from a military facility because of an attack by the Ant Lords. Sayaka has a supernatural ability to foresee the future. Risa Fukami, of the military group GA, wants to use that power to enhance the newly-made G4 System, which was based upon designs stolen from Ozawa. Now, Agito and Gills must fight to stop the Ant Lords' attack, as G3 and G4 settle their score.
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Title: Heaven's Kiss
Released: July 12, 1999
Type: TV
High school girl Asumi is a huge fan of visual rock star Shu. When Shu suddenly announces he is giving up singing, she is devastated. She desperately wants Shu to return to music. At the same time, Asumi is surprised by the return of her childhood friend, Kai. His return is somehow connected to Shu. But how? Then a horrible accident happens, leaving Asumi with some amazing paranormal powers. She is almost like a ghost! Will Asumi be able to use her new powers to help Kai and Shu?
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Title: Kanojotachi no Jidai
Released: July 7, 1999
Type: TV
Fukami, a 26 year-old girl, has a uneventful life, working as a telephone operator. She finds her work tedious and wanted something more important aside from romance. She then meets two girls of the same age, Chizu and Tsugiko. They have something in common though their situations are different. And so, they all became close to each other. (asianwiki)
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Demon Fighter Kocho 2: School of Evil Spirits
Title: Demon Fighter Kocho 2: School of Evil Spirits
Released: October 2, 1997
Type: Movie
Second live action Demon Fighter Kocho movie
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Kane nara kaesen!
Title: Kane nara kaesen!
Released: December 8, 1994
Type: Movie
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特攻レディース 夜露死苦
Title: 特攻レディース 夜露死苦
Released: May 9, 1994
Type: Movie
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Title: Always Have The Sun in Mind
Released: January 7, 1994
Type: TV
Still unmarried 20 years after losing the woman he loved, the lead character unexpectedly finds romance with a rebellious younger woman, just as his boss has become infatuated with a forlorn younger woman. The relationships reveal touching insight into friendship between middle-aged men and the mystery of young women.
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Bloom in the Moonlight “The Story of Rentaro Taki”
Title: Bloom in the Moonlight “The Story of Rentaro Taki”
Released: August 21, 1993
Type: Movie
A dying pianist composes one final song for his childhood friend.
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Title: High School Teacher
Character: Misawa Chiaki
Released: January 8, 1993
Type: TV
Hamura entered a high school as a biology teacher. Unexpectedly, one of his students, Mayu, fell in love with him. The forbidden love between the teacher and the student began to sprout. Hamura was worried that his relationship with Mayu would be misunderstood, so he tried to escape. However, he later understood Mayu’s tragic life and that the two could not be separated…
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Codename 348 Female Detective Sashiba
Title: Codename 348 Female Detective Sashiba
Released: December 10, 1990
Type: Movie
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Ningen no sabaku
Title: Ningen no sabaku
Released: April 28, 1990
Type: Movie
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Stay Gold
Title: Stay Gold
Released: October 29, 1988
Type: Movie
Three girls go on a trip after a friend commits suicide and learn about friendship.
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松田聖子のスイート・メモリーズ
Title: 松田聖子のスイート・メモリーズ
Released: September 30, 1987
Type: Movie
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Totto Channel
Title: Totto Channel
Character: Ryoko Nishizato
Released: August 1, 1987
Type: Movie
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Kyoufu no Yacchan
Title: Kyoufu no Yacchan
Released: July 4, 1987
Type: Movie
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Love Story
Title: Love Story
Released: October 22, 1986
Type: Movie
TBS Wednesday Drama Special about a young assistant in love with an older man who works as a photographer.
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His Motorbike, Her Island
Title: His Motorbike, Her Island
Character: Fuyumi Sawada
Released: April 26, 1986
Type: Movie
After a series of chance meetings a shiftless motorbike enthusiast Ko begins a romance with a carefree girl Miyo, after teaching her to ride. When Miyo proves herself a biker prodigy Ko begins to fear that she is destined to crash.
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Cabaret
Title: Cabaret
Character: Midori
Released: April 26, 1986
Type: Movie
A young jazz musician's desire to advance in his career runs afoul of organized crime in this thriller from Haruki Kadokawa. After a saxophonist starts playing at a particular nightspot, a thug from the Yakuza adopts him as a special friend for no greater reason than he plays one of his favorite songs well. As the dangerous life of the gangster intertwines with that of the musician, it brings harm to the musician's girlfriend, who is raped. This changes the young saxophonist's attitude about his patron, but his Yakuza "friend" is still too embroiled in his own problems to worry about anything else.
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Kekkon Annai Mystery
Title: Kekkon Annai Mystery
Character: Hiroko Terasawa
Released: June 15, 1985
Type: Movie
A 19-year-old girl Hiroko Terasawa working in a matching agency promises her client Masakazu Sekine that she'll pose as his fiancée for a remarkable cash reward. Hiroko moves to Sekine's mansion and prepares to attend the family's meeting. However, this only turns out to be a prelude of a bloody fight over the family's legacy.
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Someday, Someone Will Be Killed
Title: Someday, Someone Will Be Killed
Released: October 10, 1984
Type: Movie
While trying to search for her missing father, Atsuko Moriya (Noriko Watanabe) meets a group of outcasts that help her. Having only an encrypted disk in her possession and while being chased by unknown people, Atsuko tries to solve the mystery of her family origins...
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Fine, with Occasional Murders
Title: Fine, with Occasional Murders
Character: Kanako Kitazato
Released: May 26, 1984
Type: Movie
Kanako returns from the USA to a troubled mother who witnessed a man leaving a murder scene and is consequently under persistent threat. For the time being.
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Tsumiki kuzushi
Title: Tsumiki kuzushi
Released: November 3, 1983
Type: Movie
A conflict between parents and their delinquent daughter.
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Title: 古谷一行の名探偵・金田一耕助シリーズ
Character: Mikiko Hibiki
Released: February 19, 1983
Type: TV
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Ninja Wars
Title: Ninja Wars
Character: Kagaribi / Ukyodayu
Released: December 18, 1982
Type: Movie
A fortuneteller prophesizes that whoever marries the beautiful Ukio will become the ruler of the world. Naturally, this makes her very popular with those vying for power, particularly the insatiably greedy Lord Donjo. Only the ninja Jotaro can stop Donjo's plan, but to do so, he must first battle the deadly team of "Devil Monks" serving the lord. Will Jotaro succeed in his mission? And if so, will Ukio marry him, thus making him the ruler of the world?
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Title: Cutie Honey
Character: Sister Jill (voice)
Released: October 13, 1973
Type: TV
One day, Honey Kisaragi's a trendy, class-cutting Catholic schoolgirl. The next, her father's been murdered by demonic divas from a dastardly organization called Panther Claw. When his dying message reveals that she's an android, Honey uses the transformative power of the Atmospheric Element Solidifier - the very thing Panther Claw wanted to steal - to seek revenge against the shadowy clan.
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Title: The Little Judge from Hell
Character: Mother (voice)
Released: October 4, 1973
Type: TV
Dororon Enma-kun, also known as Satanikus!, is a Japanese horror-comedy anime and manga series created by Go Nagai. It's one of Nagai's most famous works in Japan, although not very well known in the rest of the world. In 2006, it would get a sequel/remake in Demon Prince Enma, which drops the comedy and becomes a full-fledged suspense-horror series. After the OVA was released, another manga version was released called Satanikus ENMA Kerberos by Eiji Toriyama. A remake entitled Dororon Enma-kun MeeraMera began airing in Japan in April 2011.
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Title: Little Witch Chappy
Character: Mama (voice)
Released: April 3, 1972
Type: TV
Mahou Tsukai Chappy or Little Witch Chappy is an anime series that debuted in Asahi Broadcasting Corporation in 1972. It is the fifth magical girl anime in history, and the fifth produced by the Toei Animation studio. While the show was fairly popular, it was not as popular as Toei's earlier magical-girl series, and is relatively obscure compared to its predecessors. In addition to its success in Japan, Chappy has been dubbed into Italian, French, and Spanish and broadcast on TV in Italy and in various Latin American nations such as Mexico, Peru, or Chile. A manga adaptation of the story was drawn by Hideo Azuma, who later became more famous for his manga-turned-anime works, Little Pollon and Nanako SOS. Chappy, along with other Toei magical girls such as Akko-chan, Sally, Cutie Honey, Megu-chan, Lunlun, and Lalabel, is a playable character in the Sony PlayStation game Majokko Daisakusen: Little Witching Mischiefs. The series was released on DVD in Japan in a box set in December 2005.
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Title: Little Witch Chappy
Character: Shizuko (voice)
Released: April 3, 1972
Type: TV
Mahou Tsukai Chappy or Little Witch Chappy is an anime series that debuted in Asahi Broadcasting Corporation in 1972. It is the fifth magical girl anime in history, and the fifth produced by the Toei Animation studio. While the show was fairly popular, it was not as popular as Toei's earlier magical-girl series, and is relatively obscure compared to its predecessors. In addition to its success in Japan, Chappy has been dubbed into Italian, French, and Spanish and broadcast on TV in Italy and in various Latin American nations such as Mexico, Peru, or Chile. A manga adaptation of the story was drawn by Hideo Azuma, who later became more famous for his manga-turned-anime works, Little Pollon and Nanako SOS. Chappy, along with other Toei magical girls such as Akko-chan, Sally, Cutie Honey, Megu-chan, Lunlun, and Lalabel, is a playable character in the Sony PlayStation game Majokko Daisakusen: Little Witching Mischiefs. The series was released on DVD in Japan in a box set in December 2005.