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Umi Yamano

Umi Yamano

Acting

Biography

Umi Yamano (山野海) is a Japanese actress. She is also a screenwriter under the pen name Arata Takeda (竹田新).

Known For

The Files of the Young Kindaichi
7.6

A young man who showed little promise while a high school student becomes a master detective, just like his grandfather.

The Files of the Young Kindaichi

1995
Emergency Room 24 Hours
7.4

Dr. Shindo seems cold, but is a competent surgeon. He is also an ER doctor capable of accurate decisions and treatment, who always tries to see things from the patient’s side. Although once retired from his profession, he one day discovers someone in need of help, who he treats and rushes to the Kohoku Medical University Emergency Center. This incident encourages him to once again work as an ER doctor. Confrontation erupts between female doctor Tamaki, and Shindo, now a just-arrived ER doctor. While this human drama depicts the relationships among doctors and nurses, it appeals emotionally to viewers on the subject of life.

Emergency Room 24 Hours

1999
The Files of Young Kindaichi Neo
7.8

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?

The Files of Young Kindaichi Neo

2014
Makanai-sō
6.0

Located in the downtown area of ​​Nagoya, this 60-year-old, bath and toilet co-op accommodation is a room with no room, "Makanai-sō".

Makanai-sō

2016
Hana Sugisaki's Filming Break
7.7

Depicts how Hana Sugisaki spends her days off during breaks in shooting dramas and movies.

Hana Sugisaki's Filming Break

2023
捜査会議はリビングで!
N/A

No description available.

捜査会議はリビングで!

2018
Love Exposure
8.0

The story of a teenage boy called Yu, who falls for Yoko, a girl he runs into while working as an upskirt photographer in an offshoot of the porn industry. His attempts to woo her are complicated by a spot of cross-dressing – which convinces Yoko that she is lesbian – dalliances with kung-fu and crime, and a constant struggle with Catholic guilt.

Love Exposure

2008
Never Let Me Go
4.5

30-year-old Kyoko has a "job". The story starts with her looking back 20 years to her boarding school of Yoko Gakuen in the mountains. Tomohiko, Miwa, and Kyoko are all in the same grade. Inspired by the educational philosophy of the principal - Emiko, teacher Tatsuko joins the boarding school staff, but soon finds the school rather strange...

Never Let Me Go

2016
Gintama 2: The Exceedingly Strange Gintama-chan
7.0

The adventures of the Yorozuya gang and their friends.

Gintama 2: The Exceedingly Strange Gintama-chan

2018
Women Does Not Allow That
9.0

31-year-old Urara Iwasaki (Kyoko Fukada) makes an error during her first trial as an attorney which hurts her client. Urara Iwasaki thinks law isn't right for her and she quits her job. She now has a debt of 4 million yen and earns a living by doing part-time work. Meanwhile, Rinka Ebisawa (Shinobu Terajima) is a competent lawyer, but its revealed she used excessive ways in her cases and is dismissed from her law firm and disbarred. She can't work as a lawyer anymore. By chance, Rinka meets Urara.

Women Does Not Allow That

2014
Tokyo Water Police
7.0

Tokyo Bay Water Police, formed to combat rising maritime crime in under-patrolled waters contrasting land's high-surveillance success, unites a fractured team of officers—a veteran leader, an ambitious transfer detective, and a skilled marine engineer—whose clashing backgrounds evolve into collaborative resilience as they solve coastal crimes and protect Tokyo’s waterways.

Tokyo Water Police

2025
Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye
7.0

The basis for the drama is the novel “Kashikogi” by author Cho Chang-in, which has sold 2 million copies in Korea since its publication in 2000. It has already been adapted as a television drama and a stage play in that country. On February 4, Shogakukan is publishing the book in Japan under the title “Good Life.” Sorimachi plays the part of Daichi Sawamoto, a newspaper reporter who has always prioritized his work over his family. When his wife suddenly leaves him, he finally notices the love he has been receiving from his son. Just as he decides to answer back, it is discovered that his son has leukemia.

Good Life: Thank You, Papa, Goodbye

2011
Cooking for My Imaginary Girlfriends
7.0

Rising Star Mahiro Takasugi Cooks Popular Japanses Foods for 12 Ideal Girls Masao works for a subsidiary of an electronics manufacturer, and on weekends he plays the bass guitar. He is serious and clumsy in his relationships. He is not popular with girls and has been without a girlfriend for 3000 days. Masao's daily routine is to cook delicious meals. He stands in the kitchen, preparing ingredients. As he cooks, he enjoys a conversation with his imaginary girlfriend. Twelve beautiful women and secret recipes will appear throughout the 12 episodes! This drama received one of the most prestigious awards in Japan.

Cooking for My Imaginary Girlfriends

2021
Isn't It a Bad Guy?
9.0

Gonta, a good-looking man living a false life in Tokyo, and Katsuyo, whose grandma is a powerful and energetic woman who lives an honest life in the countryside, suddenly exchange bodies one day.

Isn't It a Bad Guy?

2022
Mukou no Hate
1.0

Set in the year 1985, an arson-murder case takes place at an apartment in Tokyo. The victim is novelist Kohei Kimizuka. Ritusko Ikematsu is soon arrested for his death. Ritusko Ikematsu and Kohei Kimizuka were childhood friends. Prosecutor Tsutaguchi takes charge of the murder case. He begins to contact people who knew Ritusko Ikematsu. Prosecutor Tsutaguchi learns of her unfortunate life and the men surrounding her. The men's impressions of Ritusko Ikematsu are all different. Prosecutor Tsutaguchi then learns of a case that took place in 1955 in Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture, where Ritusko Ikematsu and Kohei Kimizuka grew up. He believes that case is the key to solve Kohei Kimizuka’s murder.

Mukou no Hate

2021
Tremble All You Want
7.2

Yoshika has had a crush on Ichimiya, whom she calls "the One" since she was in middle school. Now, a 24-year-old salarywoman, her all-consuming fixation has prevented her from even considering another candidate for boyfriend until an office colleague asks her out.

Tremble All You Want

2017
Truck Girl
N/A

Depicts the daily life of young truck driver Kurate Jun, who works in the male-dominated truck logistics industry. A heartfelt comedy, she lives out her days in positivity, and enjoys partaking in drinks after work to wash away her fatigue.

Truck Girl

2023
Achilles and the Tortoise
7.0

Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.

Achilles and the Tortoise

2008
All the Long Nights
7.0

Two work colleagues: he suffers from panic attacks, she has extreme PMS. Their company distributes toy planetariums. What may not sound like Ozu Yasujirō is actually precisely that: people are attentive and do each other good, without even realising.

All the Long Nights

2024
Watashi no Machi no Chiba-kun wa.
N/A

Machi Onodera, a 27-year-old teacher, is focused on finding a perfect match for marriage. Her world is upended when Yuto, the younger brother of her high school first love Yuichi, transfers to her class, resembling Yuichi in his youth. Torn between the charming Yuto and a chance reunion with Yuichi, Machi navigates a thrilling love triangle, caught between passion and nostalgia.

Watashi no Machi no Chiba-kun wa.

2024