Haruna Takase

Haruna Takase

Born: January 3, 1954
in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Haruna Takase, born on January 3, 1954, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a Japanese actress. She is known for her roles in films and television dramas.

Takase began her acting career while studying at Waseda University. Notably, she participated in theater and self-produced films directed by Yoshiyuki Fukuda, such as "I Broke My Arm" (僕は腕を折った, 1975). Her debut came in 1977 with the TV drama series "Ichiban Hoshi," but she had to withdraw from her leading role due to health issues. She also faced other setbacks, including being cast for the role of Garasha in the film "Makai Tensho" (魔界転生, 1981) and dropping out due to illness.

However, Takase continued to build her career with notable roles, such as portraying a young wife indulging in a lesbian relationship in the film "Manji", depicting the tragic double suicide of Dazai Osamu and Tomie Yamazaki in the Nikkatsu Roman Porno film "Musashino Shinju" (武蔵野心中, 1983), and starring alongside Tsutomu Yamazaki in Juzo Itami's directorial debut, "The Funeral" (お葬式, 1984). She gained recognition for her captivating performances and became known as the "Queen of Erotic Scenes," showcasing her voluptuous physique and seductive acting style.

Takase was selected as the calendar girl for Scotch Whisky "Cutty Sark," a popular prize featuring actresses in nude calendars. She appeared in various films, including "Ageman" (あげまん, 1990) and "A Patient" (大病人, 1993), as well as in historical drama series, two-hour dramas, theater productions, and talk shows.

After marrying a salaryman, Takase dedicated herself to being a full-time housewife.

(Source: Wikipedia Japan "高瀬春奈")

Movies for Haruna Takase...

Title: Kagerou no Tsuji
Character: Shinagawa Ikuyo
Released: July 19, 2007
Type: TV
Sakazaki Iwane is a ronin who spends idle days in Edo. Until a few months ago, he was a promising son and successor to a powerful family in Bungo. He has came back to Edo, where he lived for a while for swordplay training with his two best friends, after a tragedy in the three's home domain—both of the two friends died, one of them killed by Iwane by command of the domain lord's chief retainer. Iwane left his home for Edo, leaving behind his fiancée, a sister of the friend he killed. Eventually, Iwane detects the conspiracy behind the deaths of the two friends and struggles to reform his domain.
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Dog Fighter Thug Detective
Title: Dog Fighter Thug Detective
Released: February 11, 2005
Type: Movie
A private detective who usually lives a self-deprecating life, drowning in alcohol and Mahjong. He once got the nickname 'Razor Kumura' from the metropolitan police department.
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Izo
Title: Izo
Character: Lucky Mother
Released: September 7, 2004
Type: Movie
Izo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of the Shogun's men, Izo is captured and crucified. Instead of being extinguished, his rage propels him through the space-time continuum to present-day Tokyo. Here Izo transforms himself into a new, improved killing machine.
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Title: 川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語
Released: December 21, 2003
Type: TV
NHK's 50th-anniversary memorial drama serial. This drama consisting of several short stories starring some of the well-known actors and actress of Japan today. A ball floats from the river's source to the sea, unlocking the portrayal of six love stories across the four seasons of the year.
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The Last Dance
Title: The Last Dance
Character: Aya Kamishima
Released: May 29, 1993
Type: Movie
A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on his latest film. Though his family, friends, and doctor try to keep the secret of his terminal cancer from him, Buhei gradually comes to realize the truth of his condition, leading him on a journey of despair, anger, and – ultimately – acceptance.
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Making of Daibyonin
Title: Making of Daibyonin
Character: Self
Released: January 1, 1993
Type: Movie
A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind Juzo Itami's "Daibyonin" a.k.a. "The Last Dance".
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Tales of a Golden Geisha
Title: Tales of a Golden Geisha
Released: June 2, 1990
Type: Movie
The film stars two of Itami's regular actors, Nobuko Miyamoto as a geisha who brings luck to the men with whom she sleeps, and Masahiko Tsugawa as her unfaithful, sometimes partner. As well as showing her relationships with the man she loves and the men who employ her, it satirizes corruption and the influence of money in Japanese politics.
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She-Shogun
Title: She-Shogun
Character: Kumoi
Released: January 20, 1990
Type: Movie
The rise to power of the famed Lady Kasuga no Tsubone, who established the 'Ooku' (the women's quarters at Edo castle) and acted as nursemaid to Tokugawa Iemitsu, the future 3rd Shogun is chronicled in this historical drama. Intrigue and suspicion abound as the two brothers Iemitsu and Tadanaga vie for the post of Shogun, while behind the scenes the remnants of the defeated Toyotomi faction, lead by Lord Ishida Mitsunari attempt to discredit the Tokugawa Shogunate and regain their former position as rulers of the nation. The hidden battles between Shogun Hidetada's wife and mistresses of the 'Ooku' come to light as they force the two brothers into a life or death struggle.
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Monster Woman '88
Title: Monster Woman '88
Released: September 23, 1988
Type: Movie
Satomi is young woman that works in computer communication. One day she receives a strange message. And the person that sent it to her has committed suicide. As days go by, Satomi keeps receiving the messages from the spirit world....
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Title: 人妻三人密会の宿
Released: May 21, 1986
Type: TV
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Mandaraya no Ryôta
Title: Mandaraya no Ryôta
Released: March 15, 1986
Type: Movie
Live-action adaptation of Jun Hatanaka's manga "Mandaraya no Ryota".
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The Funeral
Title: The Funeral
Character: Yoshiko Saito
Released: November 17, 1984
Type: Movie
When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.
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Title: ランドセルと目玉焼き
Character: Akiko
Released: September 14, 1983
Type: TV
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Musashino shinjū
Title: Musashino shinjū
Character: Tomie Yamazaki
Released: August 5, 1983
Type: Movie
The life and affairs of a famous writer is seen through the eyes of his last mistress.
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Manji
Title: Manji
Character: Sonoko (Nechan)
Released: March 12, 1983
Type: Movie
Kleptomaniac Sonoko and young, beautiful Mitsuko begin an unusual love affair which develops fast into a kinky sexual love triangle when Sonoko’s husband gets involved.
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The Unspoiled Diamond
Title: The Unspoiled Diamond
Released: May 15, 1982
Type: Movie
A college student has an affair with a married, middle-aged teacher.
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Title: Ichibanboshi
Character: 佐藤千夜子
Released: April 4, 1977
Type: TV
The 19th NHK Asadora. A dramatization of the life of the singer Chiyako Sato. Michiko Godai replaced Haruna Takase in the lead two months into the series when Takase became ill. Adapted from the novel "Aa Tokyo Koshinkyoku" by Yuki Ryoichi.
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The Gate of Youth Part 2
Title: The Gate of Youth Part 2
Released: February 11, 1977
Type: Movie