Yōko Moriguchi

Acting

Yōko Moriguchi

Born August 5, 1966 · Tokyo, Japan (age 59)

Yōko Moriguchi (森口 瑤子, Moriguchi Yōko, August 5, 1966) is a Japanese actress from Katsushika City, Tokyo. Her former stage name is Yoko Nada (灘 陽子, Nada Yōko). She is represented by Shochiku Entertainment. Height 164 cm, blood type A. Her husband is the screenwriter Yuji Sakamoto (坂元 裕二).

Known For

ShopliftersShoplifters · 2018
Shoplifters
7.82018
MovieDramaCrime
In the outskirts of Tokyo, a poor but close-knit group living on the fringes of society survives through shoplifting and odd jobs. When Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl, their already fragile existence begins to unravel. As the family grows attached to her, buried secrets surface, forcing them to confront the true meaning of love, belonging, and what makes a family.
CasshernCasshern · 2004
Casshern
5.92004
MovieDramaHorror
Fifty years of war between the Great Eastern Federation and Europa - now merged as Eurasia - have taken their toll on planet Earth. As a result of the use of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, much of Earth has become uninhabitable and people have become prey to new diseases. Professor Azuma's "neo-cell" project, which is supposed to be the answer to mankind's hardships, becomes a nightmare come true when mutants spawned from the experiment escape and declare war on the human race. Azuma's son Tetsuya, who was killed during the previous war, is reborn into the cyborg Casshern as mankind's last hope against the new mutant threat. This live-action sci-fi movie based on a 1973 Japanese animé of the same name.
I Give My First Love to YouI Give My First Love to You · 2009
I Give My First Love to You
7.42009
MovieDramaRomance
Takuma knows that his life is shorter than the others and he feels that his demise is getting near. He chose to stay away from the girl that he loves so that she can easily move on. What he didn't know is that he is under-estimating her.
OrangeOrange · 2015
Orange
7.32015
MovieDrama
A girl mysteriously receives advice from her future self and as a result her group of friends, along with a newly arrived, troubled classmate, learn how to be better friends and a better community.
事件救命医2~IMATの奇跡~事件救命医2~IMATの奇跡~ · 2014
事件救命医2~IMATの奇跡~
2014
Movie
TSY: Time Slip YankeeTSY: Time Slip Yankee · 2012
TSY: Time Slip Yankee
2012
Movie
Two high-school yankees (comic duo «Peace») accidentally travels in high-school days of their parents
RebirthRebirth · 2011
Rebirth
7.62011
MovieDramaCrime
After the collapse of their relationship, Kiwako abducts the 6-month old child of a man she was having an affair with. Raising the child as her own, it is four years before the authorities catch up with her and the young child.
Solomon's Perjury 2: JudgmentSolomon's Perjury 2: Judgment · 2015
Solomon's Perjury 2: Judgment
6.82015
MovieDramaThriller
A group of junior high school must find out the truth of their classmate's death is he was killed by someone or committed suicide.

Movies

ShopliftersShoplifters · 2018
Shoplifters
7.82018
MovieDramaCrime
In the outskirts of Tokyo, a poor but close-knit group living on the fringes of society survives through shoplifting and odd jobs. When Osamu and his son take in a neglected young girl, their already fragile existence begins to unravel. As the family grows attached to her, buried secrets surface, forcing them to confront the true meaning of love, belonging, and what makes a family.
CasshernCasshern · 2004
Casshern
5.92004
MovieDramaHorror
Fifty years of war between the Great Eastern Federation and Europa - now merged as Eurasia - have taken their toll on planet Earth. As a result of the use of biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, much of Earth has become uninhabitable and people have become prey to new diseases. Professor Azuma's "neo-cell" project, which is supposed to be the answer to mankind's hardships, becomes a nightmare come true when mutants spawned from the experiment escape and declare war on the human race. Azuma's son Tetsuya, who was killed during the previous war, is reborn into the cyborg Casshern as mankind's last hope against the new mutant threat. This live-action sci-fi movie based on a 1973 Japanese animé of the same name.
I Give My First Love to YouI Give My First Love to You · 2009
I Give My First Love to You
7.42009
MovieDramaRomance
Takuma knows that his life is shorter than the others and he feels that his demise is getting near. He chose to stay away from the girl that he loves so that she can easily move on. What he didn't know is that he is under-estimating her.
OrangeOrange · 2015
Orange
7.32015
MovieDrama
A girl mysteriously receives advice from her future self and as a result her group of friends, along with a newly arrived, troubled classmate, learn how to be better friends and a better community.
事件救命医2~IMATの奇跡~事件救命医2~IMATの奇跡~ · 2014
事件救命医2~IMATの奇跡~
2014
Movie
TSY: Time Slip YankeeTSY: Time Slip Yankee · 2012
TSY: Time Slip Yankee
2012
Movie
Two high-school yankees (comic duo «Peace») accidentally travels in high-school days of their parents
RebirthRebirth · 2011
Rebirth
7.62011
MovieDramaCrime
After the collapse of their relationship, Kiwako abducts the 6-month old child of a man she was having an affair with. Raising the child as her own, it is four years before the authorities catch up with her and the young child.
Solomon's Perjury 2: JudgmentSolomon's Perjury 2: Judgment · 2015
Solomon's Perjury 2: Judgment
6.82015
MovieDramaThriller
A group of junior high school must find out the truth of their classmate's death is he was killed by someone or committed suicide.
Whisper of the HeartWhisper of the Heart · 2022
Whisper of the Heart
6.22022
MovieDramaRomance
Shizuku Tsukishima is a middle school student in the 3rd grade. She likes to read books. Shizuku meets Seiji Amasawa, who goes to the same class and school as Shizuku.
A Morning of FarewellA Morning of Farewell · 2021
A Morning of Farewell
5.92021
MovieDrama
Sawako worked as an emergency physician at a university hospital. Due to to a situation, she returns to her father Tatsuro's home in Ishikawa Prefecture. She then begins to work at the local Mahoroba Clinic. She works with the clinic director Toru, Nurse Mayo and staff Seiji. Seiji, who worked with Sawako at the university hospital, followed her and works with her again. Mahoroba Clinic provides home healthcare to patients. Sawako visits the patients' homes and provides treatment there. At first, she has a hard time due to the different system. She becomes acclimated to the different system and finds a way to deal with the patients, their lives, and their families. --asianwiki
Key of LifeKey of Life · 2012
Key of Life
7.62012
MovieComedyCrime
A failed actor switches identities with a stranger at a bath house thinking it is his way out of his life of misery but only to find himself filling the shoes of an elite assassin.
He Won't Kill, She Won't DieHe Won't Kill, She Won't Die · 2019
He Won't Kill, She Won't Die
6.52019
MovieRomanceComedy
When a nihilistic guy crosses paths with a suicidal girl in high school, it marks the beginning of an unusual friendship that might take them both toward healing.
Tales of the Bizarre: 2022 Summer SpecialTales of the Bizarre: 2022 Summer Special · 2022
Tales of the Bizarre: 2022 Summer Special
7.72022
MovieThrillerMystery
This special edition features four unique horror stories, each exploring mysterious and thought-provoking themes. Episode summaries: 1. "What Happened in Ginza" A young boy captures a rare creature known as the "Nihon Ookanemochi" (Japanese Millionaire) in Ginza, leading to unexpected events. 2. "Melody in the Air" An office worker develops a condition where she must act in sync with the music playing in her mind to survive. 3. "The Delivery" A man discovers a mysterious app that delivers anything instantly, but its use leads to unforeseen consequences. 4. "Pretending to Make a Call" A woman fakes phone calls to avoid unwanted attention, only to find herself connected to her deceased father.
The Woman Who Makes CocoonThe Woman Who Makes Cocoon · 1994
The Woman Who Makes Cocoon
1994
MovieTV Movie
After surviving a hiking accident on Mount Amagi, an aspiring designer is seduced into the glamorous world of a reclusive wrapping artist, only to find her new identity shrouded in mystery as a string of mysterious deaths begins to close in on them.
To Each His OwnTo Each His Own · 2017
To Each His Own
6.52017
MovieDrama
Takashi Aoyama has way too much work to do and pushes himself mentally too hard. He blacks out and collapses at a railroad station. When he is about to be hit by a train, he is saved by Yamamoto. After his encounter with Yamamoto, Takashi recovers his bright personality and gets better results at work. One day, Takashi sees Yamamoto boarding a bus to the cemetery with a serious expression.
Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8 · 1988
Detective Kyosuke Kozu's Murder Reasoning 8
1988
MovieCrimeDrama
President Ito, a major apparel maker, was poisoned in the president's office. Kenzo (Baku Ohwada), who happened to be interviewing nearby, rushes to the site. According to his secretary Masae, Ito's ex-wife's younger brother Yoshimoto visited and he started arguing with Ito, but he suddenly escaped. Kenzo asks Kyosuke Kozu (Masaomi Kondo) to investigate. It turns out that Ito's son Takashi, who was killed, is enrolled in Kyosuke Kamizu's university. When Kyosuke Kamizu met at the university, his mother-in-law, Yoko, aimed at his father's fortune and said, "I think he teamed up with designer Kawahara ." Yoko has a relationship with Kawahara, and Ito, who died, was confused because she had an affair with her secretary, Masae. Takashi is said to have already left home and is living on his own.
Kachô Shima KôsakuKachô Shima Kôsaku · 1992
Kachô Shima Kôsaku
7.01992
MovieDrama
Based on the comic book by Kenshi Hirokane
UnlovedUnloved · 2001
Unloved
7.42001
MovieDrama
Mitsuko, a thirty-something Japanese secretary, lives a very simple life devoid of ambition. She has an affair with Eiji, a rich, arrogant and newly divorced businessman who is intrigued by her retiring personnality but she quickly breaks up as he repeatedly tries to make her change her lifestyle and values. While Eiji ponders the reasons of the breakup, Mitsuko falls for one of her neighbours, a young slacker who has the same approach to life as her. But Mitsuko's new lover is fascinated by Eiji's power and social status... A triangle that will inevitably leave one of the characters "unloved".
The Taste of FishThe Taste of Fish · 2008
The Taste of Fish
7.02008
MovieComedyDrama
It may sound cliché, but Japanese people really do love their fish. If Japan has the best and freshest fish in the world, then Tokyo's Tsukiji Fish Market is where you're most likely to find them. It's the home of Japan's biggest daily fish auction, and it's a place of fierce competition between fish merchants that have been in the business for generations. Based on a comic series, The Taste of Fish follows businessman Shuntaro, who has a successful career in a trading company and is in a steady relationship with girlfriend Asuka. One day, Shuntaro has to help out at the fish wholesaler store run by Asuka's father, and he immediately falls in love with the world of Tsukiji Fish Market. Soon, Shuntaro quits his job and devotes all of his time to running the business while learning about the market's fascinating set of long-standing traditions. However, he must first also learn to distinguish the tastes of different fishes before he can survive in the competitive world of Tsukiji.
Nezumi Kozō kaitō denNezumi Kozō kaitō den · 1984
Nezumi Kozō kaitō den
1984
MovieComedy
Japanese comedy film.
The SunThe Sun · 2016
The Sun
8.02016
MovieScience Fiction
The story is set in the early 21st century with the population decimated by bio terror. Two kinds of humans now exist. One is the Nokusu who were infected with a virus but survived and consequently they carry an antibody. Most are young, healthy and have high intelligence, but they have a high sensitivity to ultraviolet rays and are active mostly during the night. The other group are the Kyurio. They survived by never having the virus. The Nokusu discriminates against the Kyurio. Tetsuhiko Okudera is a Kyurio. He was born in a poor village. He isn't happy with being a Kyurio and wishes he could be a Nokusu. Yui Ikuta is Tetsuhiko’s childhood friend. She tries to revive the poor village.
Tora-san Goes Religious?Tora-san Goes Religious? · 1983
Tora-san Goes Religious?
7.71983
MovieComedy
Tora-san visits brother-in-law Hiroshi's hometown to attend a memorial service for his late father. When the local temple priest becomes intoxicated, Tora-san wearing the priest's robe delivers the memorial speech, much to his family's surprise. Thinking he's found his true calling, Tora-san decides to join the order, and falls for the priest's divorced daughter.
Tales of the Bizarre: 2012 Autumn SpecialTales of the Bizarre: 2012 Autumn Special · 2012
Tales of the Bizarre: 2012 Autumn Special
5.72012
MovieFantasy
Love MooningLove Mooning · 2021
Love Mooning
7.02021
MovieDramaRomance
Hiroshi, who runs a mental clinic, has never recovered from the shock of his wife’s suicide. One day, Ayako, a mysterious patient comes to his clinic….

TV Shows

AIBOU: Tokyo Detective DuoAIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo · 2002
AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo
7.52002
SeriesDramaCrime
Detective Ukyo Sugishita confronts crime on the basis of his own convictions. He has a partner that works for him in the Special Task Unit. For the first 7 seasons, Ukyo’s first partner is Kaoru Kameyama. He is a good-natured, hot-tempered, straightforward and somewhat scattered detective. Beginning in Season 8, Takeru Kanbe replaces Kameyama. Contrary to his predecessor, Takeru is a lanky, cool, conceited and confident detective. From Season 11 to Season 13, Ukyo’s partner is a young detective Toru Kai. Toru is a son of Deputy Director-General of The National Police Agency. But he became a detective by his own effort. And starting with Season 14, Ukyo’s current partner is Wataru Kaburagi, an elite bureaucrat who came to the Metropolitan Police Department on temporary assignment. As the first partner without any career of a police officer, he will face challenging cases together with Ukyo.
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari TokubetsuhenYonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen · 1990
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
9.51990
SeriesMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy
Nikenme Dou Suru? ~Tsumami no Hanashi~Nikenme Dou Suru? ~Tsumami no Hanashi~ · 2017
Nikenme Dou Suru? ~Tsumami no Hanashi~
2017
Series
The hosts explore different neighborhoods and izakayas, discussing various snacks and drinks. They share interesting trivia about the food and beverages, often accompanied by lively conversations with female guests and experts.
The Files of the Young KindaichiThe Files of the Young Kindaichi · 1995
The Files of the Young Kindaichi
7.61995
SeriesDramaMystery
A young man who showed little promise while a high school student becomes a master detective, just like his grandfather.
HeroHero · 2001
Hero
7.92001
SeriesDrama
Former delinquent turned unconventional prosecutor Kohei Kuryu shakes up the legal world with his street-smart instincts and unorthodox style, clashing with ambitious colleague Maiko Amamiya while his relentless pursuit of justice gradually transforms those around him.
Time Limit InvestigatorTime Limit Investigator · 2006
Time Limit Investigator
6.72006
SeriesComedyCrime
Shūichirō Kiriyama works at the Limitation Task Force, the place where the cases which have reached the statute of limitations are destroyed. Getting bored of his job, he decides to find a hobby, because it seems important to him to have a hobby. So he decides to puzzle out the unsolved cases on his free time, helped by his coworker Mikazuki, who seems to have a crush on him.
99.9 Criminal Lawyer99.9 Criminal Lawyer · 2016
99.9 Criminal Lawyer
6.72016
SeriesCrime
Hiroto Miyama is an unconventional young lawyer who dances to his own tune and gets a little obsessive. For one thing, he’s only interested in criminal cases, and he will never give up in his pursuit of the truth even if offers only a 0.1% chance of being discovered. Japan’s 99.9% criminal case conviction rate leads the world, attesting to a “highly reliable” judicial system. In other words, once a crime suspect is indicted, prosecutor arguments tend to be accepted hook, line and sinker. In the face of those 99.9% odds, there’s no money in being a defense lawyer specializing in criminal cases, but for Miyama, that’s where the interest and kernels of truth lie. From unexpected places, the mold-breaking Miyama stakes his reputation on a prayer of a chance as he clashes with hotshot lawyers who’ll go to any lengths to win in this gloriously fun, legal mystery.
HANA-KIMIHANA-KIMI · 2007
HANA-KIMI
7.32007
SeriesDramaComedy
Mizuki disguises herself as a boy and transfers to the same all-boys' high school her idol, Izumi Sano, a high-jump athlete who gave up on the sport, attends. In between their classmates' antics she tries to get him to jump again.
RinrintoRinrinto · 1990
Rinrinto
1990
SeriesDrama
The 44th NHK Asadora about a man who developed an early television system.
YoshitsuneYoshitsune · 2005
Yoshitsune
8.32005
SeriesDrama
Yoshitsune is a Japanese television drama series originally broadcast between 9 January and 11 December 2005, with a three-part special compilation being aired from 24 December to 25 December 2005. The 44th Taiga Drama, the original work is by Miyao Tomiko, screenplay by Kaneko Narito and starring Hideaki Takizawa.
The Files of Young Kindaichi NeoThe Files of Young Kindaichi Neo · 2014
The Files of Young Kindaichi Neo
7.82014
SeriesCrime
Kindaichi's best friend is involved with the school film club where members are found murdered. Can he protect her before she become the next victim?
Dr.STOЯKSDr.STOЯKS · 2015
Dr.STOЯKS
7.32015
SeriesDrama
The drama revolves around Kounotori Sakura, an Ob-Gyn doctor working at the Persona General Medical Centre who is also a gifted jazz pianist. His mother had died in childbirth and he was brought up in an orphanage, which is what fueled his ambition to be an ob-gyn. He hopes to be able to deliver every baby to this world, congratulating them on the gift of life given to their little bodies. (Source: TBS)
Last Man: The Blind ProfilerLast Man: The Blind Profiler · 2023
Last Man: The Blind Profiler
7.42023
SeriesDramaMystery
Minami Hiromi is an FBI agent visiting Japan from the US for a limited time. Minami lost his sight due to an accident in the past and he is called the "last man" in the FBI, referring him as the last trump card to end a case with his strong sense of analysis, smell, and touch. Godo Shintaro has been assigned to attend to Minami. From a family that has served as the Commissioner of the National Police Agency for generations, Godo has an extraordinary sense of justice and is willing to go any lengths to catch the criminals. Minami, who is always ready to ask for help, and Godo, who has never trusted anyone except himself, become a duo and work together to solve cases.
Detective School QDetective School Q · 2007
Detective School Q
8.02007
SeriesMystery
The city is filled with countless urban legends. Strange incidents that occur in the midst of these legends lead people into a labyrinth... It is the five young detective hatchlings who take on these difficult cases. Overflowing with intellectual curiosity, they make the most of their abilities. They are full of intellectual curiosity and show their abilities to the fullest as they run through the city and get to the bottom of the mystery. And what lurks behind the scenes is a professional criminal planner... Through fierce battles with the enemy and encounters with various people, they are sometimes hurt, but they gradually grow up. This is a pop youth mystery that depicts the friendship and adventures of a group of talented detectives.
Love GenerationLove Generation · 1997
Love Generation
8.51997
SeriesDrama
Love Generation revolves around the relationship of the two leading protagonists, Katagiri Teppei and Uesugi Riko, who begin their relationship as squabbling colleagues before falling in love.
Attention PleaseAttention Please · 2006
Attention Please
7.62006
SeriesComedyDrama
Yoko, a sort of modern tomboy, almost by chance gets her sights set stubbornly on becoming a Cabin Attendant (CA), a type of woman the men are all fond of, but a role which is completely out of character for her. (This is a drama about young people including a girl who wishes to work on the stage of big sky) The headstrong Yoko Misaki (Aya Ueto) is a boyish girl who loves rock’n roll but hates dishonesty and has never once worn high heels. A chance comment by one of her friends causes her to aim for the job of a cabin attendant on an airline, which is completely out of character. Although she also feels the work is not up her alley, Yoko starts to prepare for the entrance examination with vigor, exhibiting her inborn never-say-die spirit and miraculously passing the examination. Naively assuming that she would immediately become a cabin attendant upon passing the test, Yoko of course has stiff training awaiting her.
Trace ~ Men of the science school ~Trace ~ Men of the science school ~ · 2019
Trace ~ Men of the science school ~
7.82019
SeriesCrimeDrama
Mano Reiji, a man who experienced a gruesome incident, is a forensic researcher at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Investigative Science Research Institute. Under the belief that "appraisal will result in the truth" and with his vast knowledge, Mano approaches cases from a view point that differs from others. On the other hand, Sawaguchi Nonna (Araki Yuko) is a rookie forensic researcher that begins working with the no nonsense Mano. They are forced to work together on a murder case.
Salaryman KintaroSalaryman Kintaro · 2001
Salaryman Kintaro
6.02001
SeriesAnimationDrama
Kintarō Yajima used to be the leader of a feared and respected biker gang, but out of respect for his late wife he chooses to straighten himself out and work as a salaryman so that he can support his son.
Salaryman KintaroSalaryman Kintaro · 1999
Salaryman Kintaro
5.01999
SeriesDrama
Kintaro Yajima comes to Tokyo and is hired by Yamato Construction Company when he saves the life of the company's CEO. A former leader of a motorcycle gang, Kintaro is known for his highly principled and forthright way of dealing with matters and is never afraid to tell his superiors exactly what he thinks. This has a tendency of irritating some; but when corruption from within the company begins to surface, he may be the only one who can stand up to it.
Gokenin ZankuroGokenin Zankuro · 1995
Gokenin Zankuro
8.01995
SeriesDrama
Zankuro Matsudaira (Ken Watanabe) is a low-grade vassal of the Tokugawa Shogun, forced to moonlight as a bodyguard and executioner to make ends meet. He also has a drinking problem, an overeating mother, and a propensity to protect the oppressed, all of which eat into his finances. His confident mother Masajo (Kyoko Kishida) is the descendant of a famous family of shogunate retainers and a mistress of the pen and sword, who regards her son as a failure.
Perfect WomanPerfect Woman · 2000
Perfect Woman
7.32000
SeriesComedyDrama
Nanako, determined to marry rich after poverty, is dubbed the "gokon queen". Shinichi, a brilliant academic turned fishmonger, misleads her into believing he's wealthy when they meet at a group date, leading Nanako to fall for him.
The Great Passage: I'll Make a DictionaryThe Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary · 2024
The Great Passage: I'll Make a Dictionary
6.52024
SeriesDrama
Kishibe Midori (Ikeda Elaiza), an editor for a popular fashion magazine, finds herself transferring to the lexicography division following the magazine's discontinuation. The place is filled with a group of quirky characters, led by Majime Mitsuya (Noda Yojiro), a boss with a shaggy hair who is extremely serious. While being tossed about by them, Midori is influenced by their patience and passion for making a dictionary which takes over a decade, and she gradually immerses herself in the work. This drama depicts their struggles in creating and finalizing the dictionary, "The Great Passage."
A Fading SummerA Fading Summer · 2015
A Fading Summer
8.72015
SeriesCrimeMystery
A major newspaper has informally decided to employ a female university student. However, shock ripples within the newspaper because of a weekly magazine’s scoop that she is the daughter of the criminal in a serious case. This was the kidnapping of a newborn baby at a big hospital 20 years ago. The criminal demanded a ransom from the director of the hospital instead of the parents. But after the criminal had the large sum of money in hand, he died in an accident while being pursued by the police. The baby was never found. Kaji Hidekazu, a former hotshot journalist who has become deadwood in the wake of an incident, is ordered by the newspaper to re-investigate the kidnapping case. He finds out the shocking, tragic truth which had been kept under wraps.
FragileFragile · 2016
Fragile
7.82016
SeriesDrama
The story of Kishi Keiichitaro, a dashingly handsome pathologist who is intensely eccentric and brutally honest, but also holds one of the most brilliant minds. A pathologist is a physician whose job is to determine a diagnosis of disease or cause of death based on an assortment of data, including a patient's tissue, bodily fluids, organ samples, blood, etc.