Hiroko Yakushimaru

About

After passing the audition for the film produced by Haruki Kadokawa, she began her acting career. Along with teen idols Tomoyo Harada and Noriko Watanabe who debuted from Kadokawa Haruki Corporation, she was often dubbed as one of "Kadokawa Sannin-musume" in her early career. Yakushimaru made her acting debut in the 1978 movie Never Give Up. In 1981, she came into prominence with Sailor Suit and Machine Gun, the film where she played the leading role. She also recorded the same-titled theme song for the film, which hit No. 1 on Oricon in late 1981, and stayed there until January 18, 1982. Since rising to fame, Yakushimaru has gained success as both an actress and a pop singer, mainly during the 1980s. She had also worked as a prolific recording artist until her marriage with Kōji Tamaki, the leader of the band Anzen Chitai.

Known for

AmachanSeries • 2013YellSeries • 2020UnnaturalSeries • 2018Back of FatherSeries • 2014Tiger and DragonSeries • 2005Lost Man FoundSeries • 2022Detective LovesickSeries • 20101 Litre of TearsSeries • 2005Cafe Funiculi FuniculaMovie • 2018Always: Sunset on Third Street 2Movie • 2007Always - Sunset on Third StreetMovie • 2005Legend of the Eight SamuraiMovie • 1983Destiny: The Tale of KamakuraMovie • 2017G.I. SamuraiMovie • 1979Sailor Suit and Machine GunMovie • 1981Last MileMovie • 2024Toward the TerraMovie • 1980Dogwood TreeMovie • 2010The 8-Year EngagementMovie • 2017Always: Sunset on Third Street '64Movie • 2012GlassesMovie • 2007School in the CrosshairsMovie • 1981W's TragedyMovie • 1984Main ThemeMovie • 1984