Haruna Takase

Born: 1954-01-03

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")


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The Unspoiled Diamond

as uncredited
Released: 1982-05-15

A college student has an affair with a married, middle-aged teacher.

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The Funeral

as Yoshiko Saito
Released: 1984-11-17

When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random...

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Izo

as Lucky Mother
Released: 2004-09-07

Izo is an assassin in the service of a Tosa lord and Imperial supporter. After killing dozens of...

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Manji

as Sonoko (Nechan)
Released: 1983-03-12

Kleptomaniac Sonoko and young, beautiful Mitsuko begin an unusual love affair which develops...

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Musashino shinjū

as Tomie Yamazaki
Released: 1983-08-05

The life and affairs of a famous writer is seen through the eyes of his last mistress.

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Tales of a Golden Geisha

as uncredited
Released: 1990-06-02

The film stars two of Itami's regular actors, Nobuko Miyamoto as a geisha who brings luck to the...

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The Last Dance

as Aya Kamishima
Released: 1993-05-29

A successful Japanese movie director in his sixties becomes increasingly ill while working on...

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She-Shogun

as Kumoi
Released: 1990-01-20

The rise to power of the famed Lady Kasuga no Tsubone, who established the 'Ooku' (the women's...

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The Gate of Youth Part 2

as uncredited
Released: 1977-02-11

Mid 50s: the trials and tribulations of Shinsuke Ibuki, freshly arrived in Tokyo from Kyushu.

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Making of Daibyonin

as Self
Released: 1993-01-01

A behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind Juzo Itami's "Daibyonin" a.k.a. "The...

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Ryota from Mandalaya

as uncredited
Released: 1986-03-15

Live-action adaptation of Jun Hatanaka's manga "Mandaraya no Ryota".

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Monster Woman '88

as uncredited
Released: 1988-09-23

Satomi is young woman that works in computer communication. One day she receives a strange...

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Dog Fighter Thug Detective

as uncredited
Released: 2005-02-11

A private detective who usually lives a self-deprecating life, drowning in alcohol and Mahjong....

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Ichibanboshi

as 佐藤千夜子
First aired: 1977-04-04

The 19th NHK Asadora. A dramatization of the life of the singer Chiyako Sato. Michiko Godai...

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Kagerou no Tsuji

as Shinagawa Ikuyo
First aired: 2007-07-19

Sakazaki Iwane is a ronin who spends idle days in Edo. Until a few months ago, he was a...

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川、いつか海へ 6つの愛の物語

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-12-21

NHK's 50th-anniversary memorial drama serial. This drama consisting of several short stories...

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ランドセルと目玉焼き

as Akiko
First aired: 1983-09-14

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