Three Favourite Actors & Actresses (Poll)

A brief scan of the five pages of threads here revealed no similar topics, so I apologize if this has already been done.

Basically... just post who your three favourite Japanese actors and actresses are (not necessarily ranked, of course) alongside whatever role you think he or she peformed best, and maybe elaborate on your reasoning if you want to. Simple, no?

It'd be really, really stupid of me if I didn't go first; so here goes!

Toshiro Mifune - Redbeard/Akahige ~ it's a classic... sure, the plot wasn't anything new, and sure I could predict almost everything... but the movie was amazingly well done and an utterly fantastic experience to watch. Kurosawa was a great director, and Mifune was a great actor... in every instance where the two came together on a project the finished result was near-perfect.

Yaka Akiko - My Little Chef ~ I first saw Akiko in Last Christmas, and although I liked the series I wasn't too terribly impressed with any of the acting... then I saw My Little Chef... and loved every minute of it when she was on screen. She has a very... commanding presence that really makes MLC so fun to watch. Every time her eyes light up (a trick, admittedly) I can't help but sit up in my seat a little straighter.

Abe Hiroshi - Trick ~ He's easily the most talented modern-actor I've seen... from Trick to Kekkon Dekinai Otoko to My Little Chef, he's able to play a variety of different roles with great ability. I especially like his performance in Trick where his comedic timing and ability is unrivaled.

I also rather like Usui Ken, Nakama Yukie and Uedo Aya, though not quite so much as the above three.

cheers

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:06 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

What... no one?

Gee... way to make me feel foolish.

Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:26 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Abe Hiroshi in Trick and Antique
Jun Matusmoto for Gokusen/Kimi Wa petto and HYD
Yamada Takayuki (dunt remmeber his name) in ByakuYakou , Sekai ni and Water Boys
also Nagase Tomoya My boss my hero , Mukodono!
Actress:
Ayase Haruka Byakuyakou and Tata hitotsu no Koi
Nakama Yukie Gokusen/Trick/
Koyuki Searhin for my polarstar,kimi wa petto ,IWGP

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:48 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Matsumoto Jun in Hana Yori Dango series and Gokusen
He's simply one of the best actors out there. His acting skills only keeps getting better and better. And he's able to create the chemistry between each of his co-stars, which is pretty difficult to do, I think. And his facial expressions are amazing too, especially during emotional scenes in Gokusen. His upcoming drama, Bambino! is really going to show his range too, when he starts talking Italian and stuff.

Hiraoka Yuta in Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
Okay, this is biased because I like him in any character because he plays each character pretty well, including the one from Tokyo Friends. Plus, he's so good-looking and has that adorable dimple. Hee.

Kamenashi Kazuya as Kiritani Shuji in Nobuta wo Produce
I also liked his acting in Sapuri too. He continues to improve in his acting. Some of his emotional scenes from Sapuri or Nobuta wo Produce really impressed me because I didn't think he could do scenes like that.

and...

Namase Katsuhisa as Ichinose Tadahiko in 14 Sai no Haha
His performance in this show totally broke my heart as the father of Shida Mirai's character. In the emotional scenes, I just stared at him while he acted because it was utterly heartbreaking (especially that one when he finds out his daughter is pregnant). Amazing acting, especially when I first watched him in Gokusen.

Oguri Shun
I can't pick which drama I like him best, but his acting is just really good. Of course, there's room to improve, but his facial expressions and little tidbits of acting he incorporates into his actions adds to his talent and acting skills.

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Shida Mirai as Ichinose Miki in 14 Sai no Haha
How awesome was her performance? She blew me away with her acting in every single episode. She's going to be an amazing actress when she grows up because in this series, especially at the ending episodes, she broke my heart again and again with her facial expressions. Definitely one of the best actresses out there.

Ueto Aya as Komine Nanako in Tsubasa No Oreta Tenshitachi
I think her acting is pretty good to be honest. It's improving, but from what I've seen so far, she really can act, but just isn't given the right roles to show her talent. Hopefully Hotelier will do that for her.

Inoue Mao as Makino Tsukushi in Hana Yori Dango series
Amazing performance. Her acting was practically flawless in every scene in the series. She does a really good job creating that chemistry with Matsumoto Jun too, along with the other actors. And her emotional scenes really take my breath way... And her ability to cry so easily! Or create that crying expression on her so quickly! One of the best rising actresses out there.

and...

Toda Erika
I can't pick which drama I think is her best, but I think her acting is amazing and is improving! She does a good job creating chemistry between her co-stars too. I think her new drama may allow her to prove herself that she really is one of the best rising actresses out there too.

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:02 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

definitely Matsmoto Jun. if i start on y he's the best, i'll be here all night. well, his best acting was in HYD.
yamashita tomohisa *squeals* mmm.. Nobuta Wo Poduce
kamenashi kazuya- Yuuki
Inoue Mao- HYD
Oguri Shun- dont knw about him but ill say HYD
well, i have more but i cant remember their name right now pinch

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 2:26 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

It's impossible for me to choose one role for those who are my favorites... they're where they're at in my heart because of many consistently excellent performances over a wide range of genres & media. Smile

Toyohara Kosuke - the man can play anything... slapstick comedy or serious drama, lead or supporting, film or television. He's not half-bad as a musician, either.

Takenouchi Yutaka - the believability of his characters never fails to pull me into a story no matter what I might think of the project as a whole.

Yajima Ken'ichi - relatively unknown character actor with the skill to bring scores of minor characters into play... I think too often we forget how necessary minor characters are to enhance the leads we love so much.

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 4:51 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

I'll just keep it simple:
Actors:
1. Oguri Shun.....his like in every drama I watched couldn't help but fall in love with this guy
2.MatsuJun...yes him too...thanks to HYD
3. Yamapi- I really like his acting..though at times I find it that he is not giving his all...it's still good.

Actresses:
1. Ueto Aya- she was my first actress and I love her acting in Azumi..so good
2. Inoue Mao- love her in HYD..she is really good at what she does.
3. Horikita Maki- love her from NWP & Kurosagi..lookin' forward to her upcoming works.

that's my top three for both...but if I had to combine them.

It'll be Oguri Shun...all the way...LOL

Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:05 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Hmmm, very difficult, cause there are a lot of good actors/actresses, but my lineup is.

Actors:
1. Abe Hiroshi is just great in "Kekkon Dekinai Otoko" and "At Home Dad"
2. Kimura Takuya in "Hero", "Beautiful Life" and "Pride
3. Sakaguchi Kenji in "Iryu ~ Team Medical Dragon", "Itsumi Futari de", Pride and "Ikebukuro West Gate Park"
4. Tamaki Hiroshi in "Nodame Cantabile" and "Last Christmas"

Actress
1. Shinohara Ryoko in "Haken no Hinkaku", "Hanayome wa Yakudoshi!", "Unfair", "Anego" and "At Home Dad" Wub

just love her...
2. Koyouki in "Kimi wa petto", "Searchin' for my Polestar" and "Ikebukuro West Gate Park" Wub

also love her...
3. Hasegawa Kyoko in "Oishii puropozu", "Itsumi Futari de" and "Boku dake no Madonna" also a very hot chick Wub

Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

puh, i dunno. there are so many good ones .... these would be 1. Ando Masanobu 2. Shota Matsuda 3. Takashi Tsukamoto/Yamapi
1. Mika Nakashima ( I know she´s singer, too! But i like her as actress) 2. Mao-chan 3. Aki Maeda

Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 1:18 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Yamashita Tomohisa - I think he has major potential that's just starting to bud.
Kamenashi Kazuya - His little twitches and such give more... character to his character(?).
Akanishi Jin - He's getting there. Right?

Ueto Aya - Oh, she has real potential.
Horikita Maki - Her acting in both dramas I've seen doesn't fail to impress me.
Inoue Mao - The small movements and facial expressions, again.

Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:25 pm Post subject: Post Rating: 0

my favourites are

1)Jô Odagiri
2)Yukie Nakama
3)Yonekura Ryoko

Posted: Mon Apr 02, 2007 6:03 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

Actors (not in particular order):
1... Kimura Takuya : Engine, Pride, Karei naru Ichizoku, etc.. (you name it all)
2... yamashita tomohisa: Nobuta wo produce, Kurosagi...etc...
3... Narimiya Hiroki: Orange Days, Karei naru Ichizoku, NANA (though i didnt watch it)

Actress (not in particular order too):
1... Erika Toda: nobuta wo produce, Death note, Gal Circle, etc..
2... Aragaki Yui: Dragon Zakura, Gal Circle, my boss my hero
3... Horikita Maki: Nobuta wo produce, Kurosagi, PV of Sangatsu kokonoka (that was the first time i saw her)

Reasons: Okie I'll just admit that i kind of like them because they are handsome or pretty. No point giving some crap reason for liking them. lalala... I mean i cant really tell excellent acting skills, but i can tell real bad ones. And i do not think that any of them fall into that league. So im ok with them Smile

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2007 1:46 am Post subject: Post Rating: 0

My Favorite Actors:
1. Matsumoto Jun - Gokusen, Hana Yori Dango 1 and 2, Pikanchi and Pikanchi Double
2. YamashitaTomohisa - Stand Up!, Nobuta wo Produce, Kurosagi, Dragon Zakura
3. Hideaki Takizawa - Majo no Jouken, Strawberry on the Shortcake

My Favorite Actresses:
1. Matsushima Nanako - Hana Yori Dango 1 and 2 , GTO, Majo no Jouken, The Ring 1 and 2
2. Inoue Mao - Hana Yori Dango 1 and 2
3. Horikita Maki - Nobuta wo Produce, Kurosagi