
Hiroko Yakushimaru
- Date of Birth: 1964-06-09
- Place of Birth: Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Biography
After passing the audition for the film produced by Haruki Kadokawa, she began her acting career. Along with teen idols Tomoyo Harada and Noriko Watanabe who debuted from Kadokawa Haruki Corporation, ... After passing the audition for the film produced by Haruki Kadokawa, she began her acting career. Along with teen idols Tomoyo Harada and Noriko Watanabe who debuted from Kadokawa Haruki Corporation, she was often dubbed as one of "Kadokawa Sannin-musume" in her early career. Yakushimaru made her acting debut in the 1978 movie Never Give Up. In 1981, she came into prominence with Sailor Suit and Machine Gun, the film where she played the leading role. She also recorded the same-titled theme song for the film, which hit No. 1 on Oricon in late 1981, and stayed there until January 18, 1982. Since rising to fame, Yakushimaru has gained success as both an actress and a pop singer, mainly during the 1980s. She had also worked as a prolific recording artist until her marriage with Kōji Tamaki, the leader of the band Anzen Chitai.

Main Theme
Comedy, Drama, Romance • 1984 July

Toward the Terra
Animation, Adventure, Action, Science Fiction • 1980 April

Let's Go to the Hospital
Comedy • 1990 April

Tetsujin 28: The Movie
Action, Adventure, Fantasy • 2005 March

G.I. Samurai
Action, Science Fiction, War • 1979 September

Legend of the Eight Samurai
Fantasy, Adventure, Drama, Action • 1983 December

Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon Series
Comedy, Drama • 2003 November

Bubble Fiction: Boom or Bust
Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance, Adventure • 2007 February

Dreamy Fifteen
Drama, Romance • 1980 July

School in the Crosshairs
Fantasy, Science Fiction, Comedy • 1981 July