Yoko Shimada

Yoko Shimada

Born: May 17, 1953
Died: July 25, 2022
in Kumamoto, Japan
Kumamoto City-born Shimada Yoko is best known in the west as Mariko from the 1980 mini-series Shogun. The lady-in-waiting role created an interest in Japan and its culture overseas and introduced Japanese history to foreign audiences. She won the Golden Globe For Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Drama category and was nominated for a Prime-time Emmy Award for her work on the serial in 1981. Shimada, who spoke some English for the serial, had been acting for years prior to Shogun however. She began learning ballet since age three and wanted to become a ballerina until her high high school days. Her family had moved to Tokyo when she was eight. She obtained an agent and began acting while in junior high school. The TV serial Zoku Hyouten made her famous beginning 1970. She released a nude photo book, called Kir Royal, in 1992. She was 39 and the photo book became a bestseller shifting half a million copies. At 57 she starred in an 'AV' pornography video called Mikkai in 2011. This was a tribute to her body even at that age. Shimada has a reservation for a space burial.

Movies for Yoko Shimada...

Kanon
Title: Kanon
Character: Sumiko
Released: October 1, 2016
Type: Movie
Ai Kishimoto, Yukari Miyazawa and Akane Kishimoto are sisters. The sisters live apart in Kanazawa, Toyama and Tokyo, but they gather together to attend their grandmother's funeral. There, they learn about their mother whom they know as deceased. While seeking out the the truth about their mother, the sisters face their own problems, but take a courageous step forward.
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God in Jail
Title: God in Jail
Released: April 1, 2016
Type: Movie
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The Faithless Love
Title: The Faithless Love
Released: February 1, 2011
Type: Movie
"Yoko Shimada", who has received a worldwide reputation as an actress, is fascinated by even more intense SEX! The shocking MUTEKI debut "Second Encounter" has not been able to capture the full charm of "Yoko Shimada". "Yoko Shimada" who releases uncontrollable sexual impulses and goes crazy is a masterpiece! Attract new ground with rich SEX that surpasses the previous work!
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Mikkai
Title: Mikkai
Released: January 1, 2011
Type: Movie
That international actress is finally MUTEKI! ! A sensual world that is indecent and wet with the charm of the famous actor "Yoko Shimada"! It is a must-see for the intense SEX scene that disturbs the instinct! !
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Dear Heart
Title: Dear Heart
Released: December 5, 2009
Type: Movie
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The Deep Red
Title: The Deep Red
Character: Dr. Tanaka
Released: September 17, 2005
Type: Movie
Shinku is a compelling drama that focuses on the strange relationship that develops between two people who find their lives irrevocably changed as a result of a horrible multiple homicide. The first person traumatized is the lone survivor of the terrible family bloodbath, a girl who grows up to be a pretty college student. The second person affected by this heinous crime is the daughter of the murderer, a young girl who ends up becoming a tattooed bartender. A full decade after the crime, the killer is finally going to be executed, and the surviving member of the massacre decides to reach out and befriend the murderer's daughter. A tentative, odd sort of friendship blossoms between these two people, both of whom seem to have little in common personally, and every reason in the world for not wanting to meet. Yet they do, but not without reservations. And really, is this friendship quite what it seems? Or is it all part of some twisted plan for vengeance?
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The Making of Shōgun
Title: The Making of Shōgun
Released: September 23, 2003
Type: Movie
The set's central 13-part production documentary hails from the miniseries' previous DVD release but remains an extensive, insightful and, most importantly, candid overview of the production from start to finish, featuring a wide array of key players, chief among them author/producer James Clavell, director Jerry London, and actors Richard Chamberlain and Yoko Shimada.
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Undiscovered Tomb
Title: Undiscovered Tomb
Character: Ivy
Released: January 1, 2003
Type: Movie
Deep in the isolated border between China and India lies an ancient, hidden tomb thought to contain the treasured "Pills of Eternity." In this action-packed adventure film, reminiscent of Tomb Raider, archaeologist Ivy (Yoko Shimada) gathers together a team to trek to the border in search of the mysterious objects. Before she can claim the prize, however, she'll have to face down the Wild Wolves, who have nefarious intentions.
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The Sino-Dutch War 1661
Title: The Sino-Dutch War 1661
Released: November 15, 2001
Type: Movie
Based on the story of Zheng Chenggong and focuses on his battle with the Dutch Empire for control of Taiwan at the Siege of Fort Zeelandia.
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Gotoshi Co. Ltd. Special Police Department Crime Prevention Division No. 5104 Case
Title: Gotoshi Co. Ltd. Special Police Department Crime Prevention Division No. 5104 Case
Released: September 9, 1995
Type: Movie
The fourth 'Gotoshi' film.
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Crying Freeman
Title: Crying Freeman
Character: Lady Hanada
Released: April 23, 1995
Type: Movie
A lethal assassin for a secret Chinese organisation, who sheds tears of regret each time he kills, is seen swiftly and mercilessly executing three Yakuza gangsters by a beautiful artist. She is captivated by the grace of his kill and later falls in love with him. An intense power struggle for the leadership of the Yakuza Clans ensues as they seek vengeance for the death of their leader.
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The Hunted
Title: The Hunted
Character: Mieko
Released: February 24, 1995
Type: Movie
Paul Racine, a high-powered American business executive in Japan, is catapulted into a maze of danger and intrigue after he and his sexy companion are the targets of assassins hired by the ruthless Kinjo. To survive, Racine must join forces with a powerful samurai and together they will fight the force of evil in an awesome battle rooted in centuries of brutal conflict.
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Ring! Ring! Ring! The Champion Belt of Tears
Title: Ring! Ring! Ring! The Champion Belt of Tears
Released: May 8, 1993
Type: Movie
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風、スローダウン
Title: 風、スローダウン
Released: November 23, 1991
Type: Movie
Youth movie set in Osaka about the trial and tribulations of growing up. Centered around three close friends, a bike racer, a yakuza thug and a spoiled rich boy - who meet a girl from Tokyo. Based on director Shinsuke Shimada's own book "Kaze, to Suzuka".
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Dohten
Title: Dohten
Released: January 26, 1991
Type: Movie
Jubei is a Japanese merchant who learns tricks from Western merchants to get ahead in the game.
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Minamoto Yoshitsune
Title: Minamoto Yoshitsune
Character: Kaneuri Kichiji
Released: December 31, 1990
Type: Movie
One evening, when the monk Saito Musashibo Benkei was luring for his sword number 1000 at Gojo bridge, Shanao (later Yoshitsune), a young man of small and fragile stature passed by. He wore a nice sword and played the flute.
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Labyrinth Romanesque
Title: Labyrinth Romanesque
Character: Tae Akimoto
Released: January 15, 1988
Type: Movie
A serial killing occurs at a port town brothel.
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The Man Who Assassinated Ryoma
Title: The Man Who Assassinated Ryoma
Released: October 17, 1987
Type: Movie
The Man Who Assassinated Ryoma is a movie about a haunted blood-thirsty Bakufu officer who might have killed Ryoma Sakamoto.
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Title: Tuesday Suspense Theater
Released: September 29, 1981
Type: TV
"Tuesday Suspense Theater" was broadcast every Tuesday from 21:00 to 22:54 ( JST ) on the Nippon Television network for 24 years from September 29 , 1981 to September 27, 2005. It was a two-hour drama slot. As a general rule, suspense dramas with one complete episode (very rarely, two parts) were broadcast every week from 21:00 to 22:54 ( JST ). It is a broadcast frame. Some episodes also aired horror, historical dramas, and special effects dramas.
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My Champion
Title: My Champion
Character: Miki
Released: January 1, 1981
Type: Movie
In 1964 Miki came to LA with only a suitcase, hoping to become the world's best marathon runner. She meets Mike and they start running together. But for Mike it isn't just a game. The movie is based on her own story.
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Title: Shōgun
Character: Self
Released: September 15, 1980
Type: TV
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
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Title: Shōgun
Character: Lady Toda Buntaro - Mariko
Released: September 15, 1980
Type: TV
An English navigator becomes both a player and pawn in complex political games in feudal Japan.
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Dead Angle
Title: Dead Angle
Released: July 4, 1979
Type: Movie
Elite college graduates commit perfect financial crimes though loopholes in the law during the 1950s.
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Dog of Fortune
Title: Dog of Fortune
Character: Reiko Kitamori
Released: June 2, 1979
Type: Movie
From Hokkaido to Tokyo, hunting dog Goro embarks on a long and grueling journey to reach home. With the loss of his master who held a secret to a weapons smuggling case and the corruptions of those who are involved, Goro's adventure unfolds.
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Lupin the Thief--Enigma of the 813
Title: Lupin the Thief--Enigma of the 813
Character: ケセルバッハ夫人
Released: May 5, 1979
Type: Movie
Anime film based on the novel "813" by Maurice Leblanc.
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Title: Ōgon no Hibi
Character: Hosokawa Gracia
Released: January 8, 1978
Type: TV
Luzon Sukezaemon is a merchant who imports vases from the Philippines. The vases are highly valued as tea utensils and he makes a huge profit. This was the first taiga drama to concentrate on the lives of commoners and the reviled merchant class of the Tokugawa period. It documents the rise and fall of the merchant city of Sakai, as seen by its most famous resident, the semilegendary Luzon.
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The Inugamis
Title: The Inugamis
Character: Tamayo Nonomiya
Released: October 16, 1976
Type: Movie
When a tycoon passes away, he unexpectedly leaves the family fortune to outsider Tamayo on the condition that she marries one of the grandsons, pitting blood against blood.
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Truck Rascals III: Homesick Ichibanboshi
Title: Truck Rascals III: Homesick Ichibanboshi
Released: August 7, 1976
Type: Movie
Momojiro comes to the rescue of beautiful Akiko who struggles to run a ranch on her own.
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Visitor After Dark
Title: Visitor After Dark
Character: Etsuko / Noriko
Released: October 10, 1975
Type: Movie
Suspense film about a beautiful photographer who becomes involved in a murder case.
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I Am a Cat
Title: I Am a Cat
Character: Yukie
Released: May 31, 1975
Type: Movie
Nakadai is an English teacher at a local school. He’s put-upon like the patron figure of dozens of films and televisions shows. Viewers who are especially fans of Nakadai will appreciate how the actor comically rants about here. His home life is almost disastrous, with a ditzy (but attractive) wife, three young children, a loud school nearby that’s controlled by a corrupt businessman he loathes, and frequent visits from layabout friends. And the grey-furred, green-eyed cat!
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The Castle of Sand
Title: The Castle of Sand
Character: Reiko Takagi
Released: October 19, 1974
Type: Movie
Two detectives are tasked to investigate the murder of an old man, found bludgeoned to death in a Tokyo rail yard.
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Go Go Kamen Rider
Title: Go Go Kamen Rider
Character: Hiromi Nohara
Released: July 18, 1971
Type: Movie
The Shocker Organization sends two of its Inhumanoids to destroy an atomic plant, but their plan is foiled by an invisible barrier that surrounds the complex. Because of this, they abduct a top soccer player and convert him into Tokageron, a lizard Inhumanoid capable of kicking a 5 kg bomb to destroy the plant's barrier. Kamen Rider must once again combat the Shocker and prevent them from destroying the atomic plant.
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Brothers Serving Time
Title: Brothers Serving Time
Released: May 3, 1969
Type: Movie
While imprisoned, Tatsu encounters Danshi, a man who is a big honcho in the prison pecking order. After initial conflict they become sworn brothers. Tatsu and the sworn brothers he acquires weren’t really gangsters before their prison time, just ruffians. Prison, however, introduces them to plenty of gangland characters and three years later, they’re out of prison and enmeshed in the yakuza world.
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River Without a Bridge
Title: River Without a Bridge
Released: February 1, 1969
Type: Movie