In the 80s of the last century, a wave of Japanese culture swept across China. With the introduction of a large number of Japanese film and television dramas, a large number of Japanese movie stars have also jumped into the field of vision of Chinese audiences and become household names.
They used their unique charm to show the Chinese audience the diverse aspects of Japanese culture at that time.
Among the many Japanese actresses of that era, the first one that caught the eyes of Chinese audiences was Ryoko Nakano, who starred in "Manhunt" in 1976. At that time, she was only 26 years old, which was the peak of her youth and beauty.
After the release of the film, the heroine Mayumi played by Ryoko Nakano quickly captured the hearts of young people with her sunny and cheerful image of boldly pursuing love.
In the film, Ryoko Nakano's hair is fluttering, and her face blooms like a hundred flowers in early spring. Her big clear eyes are always full of vitality and enthusiasm for life.
Especially under the gaze of the male protagonist, the shy smile on Ryoko Nakano's face is like a flower blooming in spring, with a beautiful atmosphere like a spring breeze.
Unlike the subtlety of most Japanese drama heroines at the time, Ryoko Nakano's bold pursuit of love in the play shows the initiative and bravery of women, which is in strong contrast to the traditional image of women in the hearts of Chinese audiences, and thus gained great popularity.
It can be said that the youthful and sunny Ryoko Nakano is like a spring breeze blowing into the field of vision of Chinese audiences in the 80s, and has become an outstanding representative of the new generation of Japanese actresses.
Now, the youth of that year has passed away with the wind, and the 72-year-old Yoshiko Nakano has long since retired from the entertainment industry. But the youthful smile that bloomed on the screen back then is still deeply engraved in the memory of countless Chinese audiences and has become a classic in the memory of a generation.
When it comes to the heroine of Japanese dramas in the 80s, many people will immediately think of the heroine Natsuko in the 1976 smash hit film "Life and Death Love", and Kurihara Komaki who played her.
"Life and Death Love" tells the story of an innocent and lively college student Xia Zi, who meets a rich child on the tennis court, and the two fall in love at first sight and start a youthful and sad ambiguous relationship.
The role of Natsuko largely established the impression of Kurihara Komaki as an "intellectual beauty" in the hearts of the audience.
Kurihara Komaki has a pair of clear apricot eyes, a bird-like melon seed face, and her elegant and gentle temperament, giving people a kind and soft feeling. In the play, whether it is running on the tennis court in a light white dress or a subtle confession on the sickbed, Kurihara Komaki vividly interprets the girl's hazy and shy heart.
Especially when Natsuko confides in her affectionate feelings, Kurihara Komaki has crystal tears in her eyes, and the trembling in her voice seems to have a thousand words, which perfectly interprets the inner struggle and affection of the characters, and makes the audience moved.
Countless viewers were fascinated by the unique "intellectual beauty" displayed by Kurihara Komaki.
Today, many years later, 77-year-old Kurihara Komaki has long since faded out of the audience's sight. But the brilliant brilliance she left on the screen with her gentle and moving intellectual temperament is still unforgettable, and she can be called one of the classic representatives of Japanese drama heroines in the 80s.
Speaking of Japanese actresses in the 80s, we can't fail to mention a representative of "simple beauty" - Douhui Chieko. In 1978, Chieko became famous with her outstanding performance in the movie "The Call of the Distant Mountains", which left a deep impression on the audience.
In the movie, Chieko Beeko plays an ordinary woman who works hard in Hokkaido. Although her appearance is not outstanding, she has successfully created a character image with a tough personality and a passionate heart.
Especially in the shots of cutting trees and plowing the land, the temperament of the laborer on Chieko is very good, her hands are rough and her face is dark, and she can't see that she is an elegant and quiet actress in the entertainment industry at all.
What's even more commendable is that Chieko has successfully portrayed the rich world of this ordinary woman's heart with a delicate expression. The persistence in her eyes, the enthusiasm at the corners of her mouth, and the stubbornness of her body all vividly show the three-dimensional character of this character.
It can be said that Chieko used her plain and simple appearance to sing the song of life of this ordinary working woman through her superb acting skills, showing the unique charm of "simple beauty", and letting the audience see that superb acting skills do not have to rely on external conditions.
Today, the 81-year-old Chieko has long faded out of the public eye, but the "simple beauty" she left on the screen is still touching and worthy of learning Xi from future generations.
When it comes to Japanese actresses in the 80s, the name Keiko Matsuzaka is definitely not to be missed. In particular, the youth idol drama "Kamata March" starring her in 1983 is still deeply imprinted in the memories of countless people.
In the play, Keiko Matsuzaka successfully created an image of a sunny and energetic high school student. With black and thick hair, a bright and moving smile, and a young and beautiful appearance, Keiko Matsuzaka perfectly interprets this ordinary girl who is passionate and struggling, and instantly has the hearts of thousands of boys and girls.
Unlike other actresses, Keiko Matsuzaka can not only fully interpret the youthful attachment of the girl's character, but also control the charm of the mature woman's character. In the later TV series "The Legend of the Demon Cat", Keiko Matsusaka, who is over the age of six, successfully transformed and played a heroine with a deep and charming city, showing the breadth and depth of her acting skills.
It can be said that with a face that is stunning from girls to mature women, Keiko Matsuzaka has won the love of cross-generation people with her unique acting charm. Even though she is now in old age, the beautiful smile she once bloomed on the screen is still one of the classic symbols of the heroine of Japanese dramas.
When it comes to the "acting" actresses in the Japanese film industry in the 80s, Shinobu Otake's name is definitely second to none. Among her many wonderful performances, the most memorable for the audience is undoubtedly the young female worker Ah Feng played in the movie "Ah, Wild Wheat Ridge" in 1981.
The character of Ah Feng is optimistic, tenacious, hard-working, and is the backbone of the movie. In order to play this role well, Shinobu Otake personally experienced labor in the factory for a month.
On the screen, from her rough and thick palms to her slightly haggard face after working day and night, she reveals the simplicity and resilience of working people, and perfectly interprets the inner world of this ordinary female worker.
Especially when Ah Feng was seriously ill and left the factory, the reluctance, struggle and sorrow on Otake Shinobi's face were deeply touching about the fate of an ordinary female worker. It can be said that Shinobu Otake used his delicate and nuanced acting skills to give this ordinary woman a soul and life, showing that an actor can sublimate an ordinary character into an immortal work of art through his emotional empowerment.
Today, 65-year-old Shinobu Otake has long since faded out of sight. But her brilliant interpretation of ordinary working women in "Ah, Wild Wheat Ridge" is still haunting and can be called a classic of Japanese cinema in the 80s.