Tomoyo Harada (原田 知世, Harada Tomoyo, born November 28, 1967 in Nagasaki, Japan) is a Japanese actress, singer, and lyricist, and was a popular idol in the 80's. She was cast in numerous films and TV-series since her beginning in 1982 in the leading role of the original TV series Sailorfuku to kikanju. Her first role in a film was in 1983's Toki o Kakeru Shōjo for which she won the award for best newcomer at the 8th Hochi Film Award.[1] She won the award for best actress at the 7th Yokohama Film Festival for Early Spring Story.[2] Numerous other singles and albums have followed.
Harada Tomoyo 原田 知世 | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 28, 1967 Nagasaki, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, lyricist |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse | Ed Tsuwaki (2005–2013) |
In the summer of 2007, Harada joined the pop electronica band "pupa" as a vocalist, at the invitation of Yukihiro Takahashi.[3][4] Other members are Hiroshi Takano, Ren Takada, Hirohisa Horie, Tomohiko Gondo.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | The Girl Who Leapt Through Time | Kazuko Yoshiyama | Film distributor: Toei. The leading actress. |
| 1984 | Aijō Monogatari | Miho Nakamichi | Film distributor: Toei. The leading actress. |
| Tengoku ni ichiban chikai shima (Island closest to Heaven) | Mari Katsuragi | Film distributor: Toei. The leading actress. | |
| 1985 | Sōshun Monogatari | Hitomi Okino | Film distributor: Toho. The leading actress. |
| 1986 | Cabaret | Chieko | Film distributor: Toho. |
| Kuroi Dress no Onna | Reiko Asabuki | Film distributor: Toho. The leading actress. | |
| 1987 | Take Me Out to the Snowland | Yu Ikegami | Film distributor: Toho. The leading actress. |
| 1989 | Urban Marine Resort Story | Mariko Tanaka | Film distributor: Toho. The leading actress. |
| 1991 | Mangetsu | Mari Nohira | Film distributor: Shochiku. The leading actress. |
| 1993 | Kekkon | Mai Iwashita | Film distributor: Shochiku. The leading actress. |
| Samurai Kids | Yuki Murata | Film distributor: Toho. | |
| Spain kara no Tegami | Natsuko Tamiya | Film distributor: Toho. | |
| 1995 | Ashita | (nameless) | Film distributor: Toho. |
| 1997 | Kizudarake no Tenshi | Eiko Tachibana | Film distributor: Shochiku. |
| Toki o Kakeru Shōjo | (narration) | ||
| 1998 | Rakkasuru Yūgata | Rika Tsubota | Film distributor: Shochiku. The leading actress. |
| 2000 | Nagasaki Burabura-bushi | Umeji | Film distributor: Toei. |
| 2004 | Village Photobook | Noriko Takahashi | Film distributor: Video Planning, Wako. |
| 2005 | Ubume no Natsu | Ryoko Kuonji and Kyoko Kuonji (double role) | Film distributor: Nippon Herald Films. |
| Sayonara Color | Michiko Oikawa | Film distributor: Zazie Films. | |
| Daiteiden no Yoru ni | Shizue Saeki | Film distributor: Asmik-Ace. | |
| 2006 | The Blossoming of Kamiya Etsuko | Etsuko Kamiya | Film distributor: Pal-ep. The leading actress. |
| Nihon no Jitensha Dorobō | (cameo appearance) | Film distributor: Cinema Angelica. | |
| Moonriders The Movie "Passion Maniacs: Mania no Junan" | Film distributor: Media Craft, White Noise Production. A documentary film. | ||
| 2007 | Tonarimachi Sensō | Mizuki Kasai | Film distributor: Kadokawa Pictures. |
| 2010 | You are Umasou (film) | Mother | Voice |
| 2011 | Tokyo Oasis | Kikuchi | Film distributor: Suurkiitos. |
| 2012 | Bread of Happiness | Rie Mizushima | Film distributor: Asmik-Ace. The leading actress. |
| 2013 | Pecoross' Mother and Her Days | ||
| 2018 | Under One Umbrella | [5] | |
| 2020 | Under the Stars | Chihiro's mother | |
| 2021 | My Blood & Bones in a Flowing Galaxy | ||
| Your Turn to Kill: The Movie | Nana Tezuka | Film distributor: Toho. The leading actress.[6] | |
| 2025 | The Thirty-five Year Love Letter | Kyoko Nishihata | Film distributor: Toei.[7] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Ryūkyū no Kaze | Aki | Taiga drama |
| 2003 | The Eldest Boy and His Three Elder Sisters | Kazuko Kashiwakura | |
| 2011 | Ohisama | Hiroko Sudō | Asadora |
| 2018 | Hanbun, Aoi | Wako Hagio | Asadora |
| 2019 | Your Turn to Kill | Nana Tezuka | The leading actress |
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN [8] | ||
| Birthday Album (バースデイ・アルバム) |
| 2 |
| Nadeshiko Junjō (撫子純情) |
| 2 |
| Pavane |
| 7 |
| Next Door |
| 4 |
| Soshite |
| 10 |
| Schmatz |
| 14 |
| Tears of Joy |
| 30 |
| Blue in Blue |
| 70 |
| Sai (彩) |
| 67 |
| Garden |
| 66 |
| Egg Shell |
| — |
| Clover (クローバー) |
| 80 |
| I could be free |
| 10 |
| Blue Orange |
| 20 |
| a day of my life |
| 34 |
| My Pieces |
| 80 |
| music & me |
| 27 |
| eyja |
| 37 |
| noon moon |
| 20 |
| L'Heure Bleue |
| 20 |
| fruitful days |
| 31 |
Compilation albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN [8] | ||
| Pochette |
| 25 |
| From T |
| 23 |
| My Favorites |
| — |
| Singles Collection '82–'88 |
| 30 |
| Flowers |
| 5 |
| Golden J-Pop The Best Tomoyo Harada |
| — |
| 2000 Best Tomoyo Harada |
| — |
| Best Harvest |
| 65 |
| Golden☆Best ~As Time Goes On~ (ゴールデン☆ベスト ~As Time Goes On~) |
| 80 |
| Watashi No Ongaku 2007-2016 (私の音楽 2007-2016) |
| 56 |
| Candle Lights |
| 38 |
| Tomoyo Harada's Songs and Music (原田知世のうたと音楽) |
| 8 |
Cover albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN [8] | ||
| Kako |
| 83 |
| Summer Breeze |
| 40 |
| Love Song Covers (恋愛小説) |
| 30 |
| Love Song Covers 2 (恋愛小説2〜若葉のころ) |
| 4 |
| Love Song Covers 3〜You & Me (恋愛小説3〜You & Me) |
| 16 |
| Love Song Covers 4〜Music Flight (恋愛小説4〜音楽飛行) |
| 24 |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [9] | |||
| "Kanashiikurai Honto no Hanashi" (悲しいくらいほんとの話) | 1982 | 41 | Non-album singles |
| "Tokimeki no Accident" (ときめきのアクシデント) | 67 | ||
| "Toki o Kakeru Shōjo" (時をかける少女) | 1983 | 2 | Birthday Album |
| "Dandelion〜Osozaki no Tanpopo" (ダンデライオン〜遅咲きのたんぽぽ) | — | ||
| "Aijō Monogatari" (愛情物語) | 1984 | 3 | Love Story Original Soundtrack |
| "Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Shima" (天国にいちばん近い島) | 1 | Nadeshiko Junjō | |
| "Sōshun Monogatari" (早春物語) | 1985 | 4 | Pavane |
| "Dōshitemasuka" (どうしてますか) | 1986 | 7 | From T |
| "Ame no Planetarium" (雨のプラネタリウム) | 12 | Next Door | |
| "Sora ni Dakarenagara" (空に抱かれながら) | 11 | Soshite | |
| "Aerukamoshirenai" (逢えるかもしれない) | 1987 | 24 | Schmatz |
| "Kare to Kanojo no Sonnet" (彼と彼女のソネット) | 19 | ||
| "Taiyō ni Naritai" (太陽になりたい) | 1988 | 17 | Singles Collection '82–'88 |
| "Silvy" | 1990 | 54 | Tears of Joy |
| "Shizukana Yoru" (静かな夜) | 1991 | — | Sai |
| "T'en va pas" | 1994 | — | Non-album single |
| "Attends ou va-t'en" | — | Egg Shell | |
| "Ashita" (あした) | 1995 | 95 | Ashita Original Soundtrack |
| "100 Love-Letters" | 1996 | — | Clover |
| "Romance" (ロマンス) | 1997 | 39 | I could be free |
| "Sincere" (シンシア) | 25 | Flowers | |
| "Koi o Shiyō" (恋をしよう) | 1998 | 70 | Blue Orange |
| "Nanairo no Rakuen" (七色の楽園) | — | ||
| "You can jump into the fire" | 1999 | — | a day of my life |
| "Tears of Joy" (New version) | 2001 | — | Non-album single |
| "Sora to Ito -talking on air-" (空と糸 -talking on air-) | 2002 | 43 | My Pieces |
| "Yume de Aetara" (夢で逢えたら) (feat. Deen) | 44 | Waon -Songs for children- | |
| "Romance" (ロマンス) (Remake version) | 2017 | 50 | Non-album singles |
| "Kotobadori" (コトバドリ) | 2019 | — | |
| "Violet" (ヴァイオレット) | 2021 | — | fruitful days |
pupa
Studio albums
| Album # | Album information |
|---|---|
| 1st | floating pupa
|
| 2nd | dreaming pupa
|
References
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