Artists/performer Famous Names Starting with Letter H

A high profile Tokyo based conceptual artist, musician and scene maker, Hiroshi Oguchi has for decad

A high profile Tokyo based conceptual artist, musician and scene maker, Hiroshi Oguchi has for decades been influential in the changing attitudes of Japan's youth. As a drummer he has been in the bands The Tempters, Pyg and Vodka Collins, recording many albums. He also owned and ran his own fashion company Practice of Silence. Oguchi has also been an actor in a number of films, including Shogun, Strange Circus (2006), and Silk (2007). He was married to the popular actress Kimie Shingyoji. They have one son, Gento Oguchi, who is a musician and an artist.

Was a Japanese animator, character designer and illustrator, born in Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture. He

Was a Japanese animator, character designer and illustrator, born in Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture. He was a graduate of the Kyoto Saga University of Arts.[1] He was the co-founder of Bones Animation Studio.Osaka, while studying in the Kyoto Saga University of Arts, joined the animation subcontracting studio Anime R in 1983 on a part time basis under the apprenticeship of the noted animator Moriyasu Taniguchi, working on numerous Sunrise productions during this period in college.[1]

A creator of several anime and manga series. His name is romanized in some sources as Hiroshi Sasaka

A creator of several anime and manga series. His name is romanized in some sources as Hiroshi Sasakawa.Well-known as one of creators of "Time Bokan" series (with Ippei Kuri, Mitsuki Nakamura and Yoshitaka Amano), he has directed several animation works in the fantasy and science fiction genre, many (though not all) of them with Tatsunoko Production.

A Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, music arranger, guitarist and producer. In the end of 1980s a

A Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, music arranger, guitarist and producer. In the end of 1980s and early 1990s, he succeeded by some records which produced by Todd Rundgren.

Was a 20th century Japanese painter and woodblock print maker. He is regarded as one of the greatest

Was a 20th century Japanese painter and woodblock print maker. He is regarded as one of the greatest artists of the shin hanga style, and is known especially for his excellent landscape prints. Yoshida travelled widely, and was particularly known for his images of non-Japanese subjects done in traditional Japanese woodblock style, including the Taj Mahal, the Swiss Alps, the Grand Canyon, and other National Parks in the USA.

A Japanese key animator and anime director. His style is marked by fast and frantic animation combin

A Japanese key animator and anime director. His style is marked by fast and frantic animation combined with elaborate storyboarding and punchy direction.Some of his early works include animation direction, storyboarding, and key animation in FLCL episode 5, direction of Dead Leaves, Re: Cutie Honey episode 1, Diebuster, Oval X Over, and the ending animation of Paradise Kiss. Imaishi was also known for his "manga" scenes in His and Her Circumstances and FLCL.

A Japanese-born artist living in France since 1964 Moriyama left his native Kumamoto prefecture in 1

A Japanese-born artist living in France since 1964 Moriyama left his native Kumamoto prefecture in 1963.[1]

A Japanese animation director and animator. Okiura is known for his detailed effects animation in, f

A Japanese animation director and animator. Okiura is known for his detailed effects animation in, for example, the chopper attack scene in Patlabor The Movie 2, and more recently his highly realistic character animation in works such as the opening credits to Cowboy Bebop: The Movie and several Production I.G features. Jin Roh is his debut work as a director.

A member of the Japanese pop group access or AXS.Hiroyuki Takami (nickname Hiro) was born under the

A member of the Japanese pop group access or AXS.Hiroyuki Takami (nickname Hiro) was born under the name ????. Later using the stage name "Hiroyuki Takami" ( Takami usually spelled ??. ?? is this Takami only.) raised in Saitama he was active in many things in school including various sports. He was an English major in college and was an exchange student in America for one year. However upon his return to Japan he began singing. His first single "Grievous Rain" was the ending theme for the anime "Getto Robo Go" His first group was Hot Soxx,then he used the stage name Hiro Fukuda(????).

A creator of several anime and manga series.Hisayuki Toriumi was a Japanese Director most well know

A creator of several anime and manga series.Hisayuki Toriumi was a Japanese Director most well know for the directing the television programme Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.

Was the oldest member of the J-pop group SPEED, which disbanded in 2000. She was born in Okinawa, Ja

Was the oldest member of the J-pop group SPEED, which disbanded in 2000. She was born in Okinawa, Japan, and is also known purely by her first name, HITOE. During the Speed days, she was popularly known for her enthusiastic dancing as well as her wild and

A Japanese singer and songwriter.Some of her biggest hits include "Candy Girl" (1995), "Love 2000" (

A Japanese singer and songwriter.Some of her biggest hits include "Candy Girl" (1995), "Love 2000" (2000), and "Samurai Drive" (2002). Her last studio album, Love Concent, was released on September 27, 2006. On December 5, 2007 hitomi released an entire-c

A female J-pop singer signed to the Avex Trax label.Shimatani started her career as an Enka singer w

A female J-pop singer signed to the Avex Trax label.Shimatani started her career as an Enka singer with the release of her debut single "Osaka no Onna" (???? ,Osakan Woman?) in 1999, but later decided to get into the dance/pop style for her music. Shimata

A Rock/J-pop singer from Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. After being selected as finalist in the Sony Mu

A Rock/J-pop singer from Miyagi Prefecture in Japan. After being selected as finalist in the Sony Music SD audition, which contained about 20,000 applicants, Hitomi entered the music scene in 2005 with her single "Bokutachi no Yukue". The single was an in

A Japanese J-pop/folk rock singer/songwriter and guitarist. She often goes by the nickname Yaiko. He

A Japanese J-pop/folk rock singer/songwriter and guitarist. She often goes by the nickname Yaiko. Her musical style is often called "heart rock" by her fans. Yaida is an established musical artist in Japan and has also had minor Club hits in the United Ki

She is also the current leader of the Hello! Project futsal team Gatas Brilhantes H.P. and the idol

She is also the current leader of the Hello! Project futsal team Gatas Brilhantes H.P. and the idol group derived from its lineup, Ongaku Gatas.In the past, she has often been perceived as the tomboyish member of the group, due to her voice, manners, and hobbies. Furthering this perception of her masculine side, Yoshizawa's first lead came in 2001 with the release of the single Mr. Moonlight ~Ai no Big Band~, in which she played a dashing playboy character. She has since managed to mostly overcome this, as many view her as having matured out of her formerly tomboyish character once having assumed leadership of Morning Musume in 2005.

A Japanese video game composer and musician. He is perhaps best known for scoring the games in the F

A Japanese video game composer and musician. He is perhaps best known for scoring the games in the Final Fantasy subseries Ivalice Alliance and Vagrant Story. His musical interest came about in elementary school when he learned how to play the piano and electronic organ and joined bands.Sakimoto's professional career began in 1988 when he started composing music as a freelancer. He became acquainted with fellow composer Masaharu Iwata and director Yasumi Matsuno, both of whom he has worked on numerous projects with. He joined Square in 1998 and worked for them for two years before resigning

Was a Japanese actor, comedian, singer, and guitarist. He won six awards for acting.[1] His film cre

Was a Japanese actor, comedian, singer, and guitarist. He won six awards for acting.[1] His film credits stretch from 1960 to 1995.[2][3]Ueki's major appearances were in the Musekinin Otoko film series, the prime-time television series The Hangman, and the ten 2-hour television shows in the Nagoya Yomeiri Monogatari franchise. He appeared in the Akira Kurosawa epic jidaigeki film Ran, and received a nomination for the Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role.[1] In 1978, he won that honor for his performance in Shukuji, directed by Tomio Kuriyama.[4] On stage, he portrayed Billy Flynn in the musical Chicago.

Is a Turkish Pop singer and songwriter. He achieved success with the song "Zalim". He is of Crimean

Is a Turkish Pop singer and songwriter. He achieved success with the song "Zalim". He is of Crimean Tatar origin.Following 1+ years of hard work, his debut album Ellerine Sa?l?k, produced by Selim +ztnrk, was released. The song "Zalim" became one of the major summer hits of 2004. Unlike most Turkish pop singers, Yal?n's personality was very humble and down to Earth[citation needed]. This gained him a lot of respect and recognition[citation needed]. Within the first week, the sales of his album reached 200,000 copies. By the end of the first month sales reached 300,000. The total sales reached 500,000 copies at the end of four months which made Yal?n's debut one of highest selling records in 2004.

Known simply as Hoku, is an American musician, songwriter, and actress. The daughter of noted Hawaii

Known simply as Hoku, is an American musician, songwriter, and actress. The daughter of noted Hawaiian entertainer Don Ho, her most popular singles are "Another Dumb Blonde", "How Do I Feel" and "Perfect Day."

A female soul singer from New Zealand. She is of English and Dutch heritage, along with some Apache

A female soul singer from New Zealand. She is of English and Dutch heritage, along with some Apache [1].In 2003, Smith moved to Wellington singing with TrinityRoots. She recorded an album Home, Land and Sea and toured with the band.[2]In 2005 the 5-track Hollie Smith EP was released, featuring her own compositions. In 2006 she released the full length album Long Player. Also in 2006, the single Bathe in the River, set to music by Don McGlashan, was released. Bathe in the River featured on the No.2 film soundtrack and was a top 10 hit for Smith. [2]

Was an American author and illustrator, best known for the book Paddle-to-the-Sea, which was a Calde

Was an American author and illustrator, best known for the book Paddle-to-the-Sea, which was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1942.In 1966. Bill Mason directed the Oscar-nominated short film Paddle to the Sea, based on Holling's book, for the National Film Board

Is a vocalist and lyricist who first hit the public eye with the band Marxman. His later projects in

Is a vocalist and lyricist who first hit the public eye with the band Marxman. His later projects included 'Offside' with DJ Bungee.

An American singer and actress.as a young girl she studied piano and took voice lessons and performe

An American singer and actress.as a young girl she studied piano and took voice lessons and performed with the Cleveland Symphony Children's Choir. Attending Russell H. Erwine Elementary and Shore Junior High School, she graduated from Euclid High School

Is an American singer,songwriter and multi-instrumental musician. Her band Holly and the Italians wa

Is an American singer,songwriter and multi-instrumental musician. Her band Holly and the Italians was one of the first punk bands led by a female and signed to a major label. Due to a lack of biographical information she is best known for the song "Tell T