Yukiji Asaoka

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Yukiji Asaoka (born July 23, 1935) is a Japanese singer and an actress from Chūō, Tokyo. She is the daughter of the famous Japanese painter of shin hanga style prints, Shinsui Itō, and her second and present husband is actor Masahiko Tsugawa. Asaoka was in the Takarazuka Revue from 1952 to 1955. She was a cast member (musumeyaku), belonging to the Moon Troupe (Tsuki). She is famous for her roles in Japanese television series and has appeared starring opposite of Shintaro Katsu in both a film of the Zatoichi series and in the first film of the Hanzo the Razor trilogy. She is, however, mostly famed for her singing. She is also a voice actor, or seiyū, in the 1999 anime film My Neighbors the Yamadas directed by Isao Takahata.

Most Popular Yukiji Asaoka Trailers

Total trailers found: 49

Hoshikuzu no Machi Trailer (1963)

09 February 1963

Storm Party Trailer (1964)

21 October 1964

Many outlaws are gathered at the front line of the Japanese Army in a shock troop.

Legend of Plumeria Trailer (1983)

02 July 1983

Emiko Hayasaka (Seiko Matsuda), who lives in Hawaii, has arranged a marriage with Akira Kuniyoshi (Shinji Yamashita), the son of the president of a hotel chain.

Refresher Course for Wives Trailer (1961)

13 August 1961

One night, three wives, Matsuyo, Keiko and Mari, receive a mysterious telephone call. The voice tells them that she has their husbands with her and invites them to " P " Hotel to see for themselves.

Young Boss Trailer (1965)

13 March 1965

After a yakuza boss is assassinated by a rival, his naval officer son returns home to take over the gang.

365 Nights Trailer (1962)

09 September 1962

A touching drama about a love triangle between a young architect, Koroku, and two women, Ranko and Teruko.

The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Trailer (2013)

23 November 2013

Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady.

Kabamaru the Ninja Boy Trailer (1983)

06 August 1983

Kabamaru is a young boy raised and trained by his grandfather as a ninja. After the sudden death of his grandfather, he starts living with Mai, his grandfather’s mistress, who is a school director.

The Unspoiled Diamond Trailer (1982)

15 May 1982

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

My Neighbors the Yamadas Trailer (1999)

17 July 1999

The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives.

Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie Trailer (1969)

11 January 1969

Just when you think Kyoshiro's life can't get any stranger, someone starts running around raping and murdering, and leaving notes proudly proclaiming that he did it.

The Poem of the Blue Star Trailer (1960)

28 February 1960

Musical about the "Blue Star," a struggling jazz band led by pianist Takarada and trumpet player Takashima and their love interests.

Terra Warrior Ψ BOY Trailer (1985)

06 July 1985

Six year old Momoko and Motoharu are turned suddenly into High school students. And more than that they have now psychic powers.

Bad Reputation: The Big Drum Trailer (1964)

08 August 1964

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice Trailer (1972)

30 December 1972

Fearless Edo-period police inspector Hanzo Itami, nicknamed The Razor, has developed his own unique way of extracting information for his inquiries.

Zatoichi Challenged Trailer (1967)

30 December 1967

Ichi is staying at an inn when a woman dies. Her dying wish is that Ichi take her son to his father, an artist living in a nearby town.

Tora-san, the Expert Trailer (1982)

28 December 1982

Tora-san gets into an argument with his uncle and sets out on the road again. In Kyushu he meets a young woman named Keiko and the shy zoologist Saburō, and attempts to play matchmaker between the two when they all return to Tokyo.

Statue in Fire Trailer (1974)

28 December 1974

Drama about young people in the Japanese rock scene starring the lead singer of Japanese rock band The Tigers (1966-1971, 1981-1983).

Sure Death Trailer (1984)

16 June 1984

A group of seemingly ordinary merchants is really a band of assassins for hire. When they discover that all the assassins in Edo are being killed they must act quickly to find the culprit.

The Politicians Trailer (1983)

22 October 1983

Who will be the next prime minister? As two candidates start to compete, political game and brutal murder ensue.

Time and Tide Trailer (1983)

18 March 1983

An antique shop "Jidaiya" sells time not antiques. One day a lady run into this shop with a cat.

Bounty Hunter Muyonosuke Trailer (1990)

08 October 1990

Takahashi Hideki stars as Muyonosuke, the one-eyed ronin who makes his living as a bounty hunter who is on a never-ending quest to find the man who murdered his father.

Yakuza Ladies: Revenge Trailer (2000)

22 July 2000

13th installment of the 16-film franchise.

Azuke Trailer (1990)

10 November 1990

Two high school girls with supernatural powers fell in love with werewolves created by scientists. Eventually he died because of the scientist, and the two faced off against the scientist.

Hoodlum Priest And The Gold Mint Trailer (1968)

06 November 1968

It’s cross and double-cross in these further adventures of Ryuzen, the wayward priest played by Katsu Shintaro as he tries to help a woman who may be the heir to a fortune get what is rightfully hers.

The Shogun's Vault Trailer (1964)

13 August 1964

Okawa Hashizo is 'Red Peony' Hanji who is thrown into a prison cell where he gets involved in a plot to steal government gold from the Shogun's vault.

Kura Trailer (1995)

10 October 1995

In spite of a longstanding tradition forbidding women from working in a sake brewery, Retsu, a young blind woman, challenges herself to overcome her disability in order to save her family's sake business.

美人母娘3人 ああ華麗なる結婚サギ Trailer (1986)

27 January 1986

Three beautiful mothers and daughters, oh, the splendid marriage scam

Magistrate Toyama: Conspiracy of a Beautiful Woman! Rampage in Kanhashu Trailer (1990)

27 December 1990

The meeting of the two greatest legends in Japan - Magistrate Toyama, the crime-fighting official with the cherry blossom tattoo on his shoulder, and Kunisada Chuji, the yakuza protector of the common man! When a local magistrate is murdered by a group of vagabonds, Toyama is ordered to arrest Kunisada Chuji.

The Days of No Return Trailer (1978)

09 August 1978

The story of a high school boy (Toshiyuki Nagashima) in Tokyo returning to his home town of Nagano upon the death of his father.

Shinjuku baka monogatari Trailer (1977)

17 September 1977

Japanese film from 1977.

Aozora yoitsu mademo Trailer (1958)

05 May 1958

The Samurai Trailer (1986)

15 February 1986

It was released on February 15th, 1986 at the Toei Theater.

Bridal Cruise Trailer (1976)

04 September 1976

Daisuke and Shinichi are companions who frequent girlie shows and parties until they find out they are rivals bidding for control of a major resort hotel.

Mark of Blood Trailer (1962)

12 October 1962

Three young yakuza, Fujitaro, Matsugoro and Kanjuro, travel the country fighting evil.

Youth Peony Lantern Trailer (1993)

21 August 1993

Based on "Kaidan Botan Dango" by Sanyutei Encho, a rakugo storyteller who was active from the late Edo period to the Meiji era, Kara Juro was in charge of the script.

Ryota from Mandalaya Trailer (1986)

15 March 1986

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

Gokudô Petenshi Trailer (1969)

15 November 1969

A group of one-hit wonder scam artists led by the troubled "Kanpai," dealing with impotence, embark on a lively and poignant societal comedy.

Monthly Salary: 13,000 Yen Trailer (1958)

11 March 1958

Set in a rubber company in Tokyo, this comedy depicts the sorrows of salarymen in a humorous way, centering on the commotion caused by the passionate salaryman Goro Mutsu, who is transferred from Kyushu.

Young Lovers Trailer (1957)

03 January 1957

The story of a young couple deeply in love with each other but, because of complications and misunderstandings created by the people surrounding them, they find it very difficult to achieve happiness.

The Invisible Wall Trailer (1958)

15 October 1958

Based on the novel of the same name by Seichô Matsumoto.

Showdown at Lightning Pass Trailer (1962)

27 October 1962

A story about a spear master’s spiritual and martial discipline.

The Stormy Man Trailer (1966)

03 October 1966

A remake of the 1957 classic "Man Who Raised a Storm" with Watari Tetsuya in the title role.

Shochiku Festival: All-Star Lineup – Studio Express / The Birth of an Actress Trailer (1956)

19 September 1956

Produced by Shochiku’s all-star cast as a commemorative film to mark the completion of the “Shochiku Kaikan” in Tsukiji, Tokyo, this movie introduces both the Shochiku Ofuna and Kyoto studios.

Young Boss: Prison Release Trailer (1965)

14 August 1965

The further adventures of Takeshi Nanjo, the Young Boss.

Cheers to the Jazz Girl Trailer (1955)

21 March 1955

Tonari no Bob Marley Trailer (1995)

11 August 1995

A coming-of-age film depicting the unusual friendship between a young man living alone in Tokyo while studying for university entrance exams as a ronin, and the Black man who lives next door to him.

Singing in the Sun Trailer (1960)

15 June 1960

After their troupe disbands, musician Moriyama and his friends join Orion Records and form “Orion Stars.

Samurai of Hachiman Trailer (1981)

19 June 1981

A mysterious swordsman called Hatokuro Yawata (Ken Matsudaira) who appeared from somewhere with white pigeons is actually Naotada Ii, the lord of Hikone Han.