Kaoru Kobayashi is a Japanese actor who was born in Kyoto, Japan, on September 4, 1951. He began acting in 1971 and after years working in the theater, he began to appear in movies at the end of the decade, starring in titles such as “The Ballad of Orin” in 1977. He also began to appear in drama series titles in the 1980s, such as “Toge no Gunzo” (1982). In 1992, he appeared in the drama “The Last U-Boat” and his further movie credits include “Midnight Diner” in 2015 and the sequel “Midnight Diner 2” (2016). In 2019, he starred in the movie “The Island of Cats.”

Kaoru Kobayashi

While Akihito Kano (Kotaro Daigo) was originally a technical worker, he was transferred to the sales department. A year later, he still struggles to fit in with his colleagues, particularly with Seiji Ogami (Daisuke Nakagawa), the ace of the sales department, whom he both admires and is envious of. On a night of a full moon, Akihito stumbles across a shrine, where he finds an old mirror with a mysterious message that the person who looks into the mirror will see their true self. After Akihito wishes to stand on equal footing with Seiji, he's suddenly surrounded by mist, and he awakens in a world that looks just like his – but his colleagues treat him warmly, and Seiji looks at him with affection. Can Akihito use this opportunity to confront his true feelings about Seiji and learn how to let others in? This drama is adapted from the novel of the same name by Sachi Umino.

Love Begins in the World of If

🌀Another World, Another You

Ibushi Gaku

As students of dentistry at the local university, Hide (Masaki Suda), Navi (Ryusei Yokohama), Kuni (Ryo Narita), and Soh (Yosuke Sugino) were probably the least likely group of guys to come to mind, when anyone mentioned music. Just another group of average university students, living their average university lives, these four friends spent their days much the same as anyone else their age. Or did they?

While the world saw Hide, Navi, Kuni, and Soh as nothing more than a group of dental school students, the reality of their lives was quite different. Forming a band several years ago, the four friends had met with unexpected success after the independent release of their first album. Picked up by a major record label not long after, the band soon found its music topping the charts. But being successful doesn’t automatically make life easy. Struggling to find balance between family and friends, school and work, the four friends now find themselves wondering where things will go from here.&nbsp;

Working hard on their latest track, “Kiseki”, the band finds themselves forced to make some difficult decisions. Will the struggles they’re facing now turn out to be worth it in the end?&nbsp;

Based on the true story of the Japanese vocal group, GReeeeN, “Kiseki -Sobito of That Day-” is a 2017 film directed by Atsushi Kaneshige.

Kiseki -Sobito of That Day-

Day Translators 🎼🎤🎶

The Master (Kaoru Kobayashi), owner of a tiny Tokyo izakaya, opens his restaurant from midnight to 7am, serving a unique clientele seeking more than just food. His modest four-item menu belies his willingness to cook anything for his patrons, who range from a gangster to an elderly man meticulously tracking his remaining meals. The film explores the interconnected lives of various customers, including funeral enthusiasts, a frustrated book publishing employee, an elderly woman struggling with memory loss, and the son of a former patron. Through their interactions at the late-night diner, each character reveals intimate stories of struggle, connection, and human resilience. This 2016 Japanese film, directed by Joji Matsuoka, offers a poignant glimpse into the diverse lives that converge in one small, extraordinary restaurant.

Midnight Diner 2

👨‍🍳 Food chefs Team🍲

In a small Tokyo alley, the Master (Kaoru Kobayashi) runs a unique izakaya that opens only after midnight, serving a diverse clientele of gangsters, strippers, and local characters. When Tamako Kawashima (Takaoka Saki), a homeless girl, begs for a job, the Master hires her and discovers her exceptional cooking skills. As patrons' lives intertwine within the intimate bar, the film explores their personal stories and connections. Amidst the nightly gatherings and shared meals, an unexpected possibility of romance emerges for the Master, challenging his long-standing single status. This 2014 Japanese movie was directed by Joji Matsuoka, offering a warm, slice-of-life narrative centered around human connections in an unconventional dining setting.

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