Ishihara Satomi is a Japanese model and actress who was born as Kuniko Ishigami on December 24, 1986. She gained popularity after making her acting debut in 2003 at the age of 17 in ‘Kimi wa Petto.’ In 2016, she was named Vogue Nippon’s Woman of the Year. She is known for her role as Etsuko Kono in ‘Pretty Proofreader,’ ‘Dear Sister,’ and ‘Attack on Titan.’

Ishihara Satomi

In response to rising crime and unusual deaths, Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare establishes the Unnatural Death Institute (UDI), led by Director Yasuo Kamikura (Matsushige Yutaka). Mikoto Misumi (Satomi Ishihara), a skilled 33-year-old forensics expert with over 1500 autopsies, heads a team including lab assistant Shoji Yuko (Ichikawa Mikako) and forensics expert Kei Nakado (Arata Iura). The UDI investigates perplexing cases, including a suspicious suicide and a mysterious "poisoning" involving a heart disease victim. As they unravel these complex mysteries, the team's expertise and determination are put to the test. This is a 2018 Japanese crime drama series directed by Tsukahara Ayuko, Takemura Kentaro, and Murao Yoshiaki.

Unnatural

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proofread&nbsp;verb
definition: to read (copy or proof) for purposes of finding errors and marking corrections.

Twenty-eight-year-old Etsuko Kono is the ultimate fashionista. Overflowing with curiosity, she's constantly asking "why?" and "how?"

Etsuko's lifelong dream is to become an editor for a fashion magazine. She's applied numerous times while taking on part-time jobs to make ends meet, but to no avail. Then finally, she bags an offer from a large publishing house, only to find out that she's been assigned to the least glamorous department in the company--the Proofreading Department! Not easily discouraged, Etsuko dons a flashy ensemble and heads off to her proofreading job.
Etsuko is the type of woman who isn't satisfied unless she meticulously investigates every single issue, and it reflects on her unique proofreading style, which is so bold and daring that is leads to one trouble after another! Whether it's forcing her way into uncharted places that are difficult to enter, or infiltrating a crime scene that's being investigated by a tabloid so she can get the facts herself, Etsuko goes all-out to take proofreading to new dimensions!

"If your dreams don't come true, is your life a failure?"
"But as long as you put all your heart into it, any job can be a blast!"
"Long live unglamorous jobs!"

Pretty Proofreader

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Fuji TV

At twenty-eight, Junko Sakuraba (Satomi Ishihara) dreams of living and working in New York City but is stuck teaching English. While disappointed by her unfulfilled aspirations and lack of romantic experience, she attends a funeral where she meets Takane Hoshikawa (Tomohisa Yamashita), a handsome monk. After accidentally knocking a bowl of ash onto him during the service, Junko is mortified. Her embarrassment deepens when she is tricked into a matchmaking session and discovers Takane is the other party. Their unexpected encounters raise questions about whether their relationship is coincidental or destined. Adapted from the manga series by Miki Aihara, 5→9 From Five to Nine is a 2015 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Shin Hirano, Hideyuki Aizawa, and Masaki Tanimura.

5→9 From Five to Nine

⏰ From 5→9 Straight to Burnout

When Sota Koyurugi (Matsumoto Jun) was in high school, he harbored a crush on his senior, Saeko Takahashi (Ishihara Satomi), but kept his distance. After Saeko's breakup, Sota confesses his feelings and is briefly accepted. However, when his handmade Valentine's chocolates are rejected, he becomes heartbroken and dedicates himself to mastering chocolate making. Years later, Sota returns from Paris as a renowned Maître Chocolatier, with a successful boutique that attracts many customers. When Saeko unexpectedly requests a cake for her wedding, Sota must confront his lingering feelings and decide whether to accept her commission. Adapted from the manga "Heartbroken Chocolatier" by Mizushiro Setona, this is a 2014 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Matsuyama Hiroaki, Miyaki Shogo, and Sekino Munenori.

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