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Mayumi Asano(II)

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Makio Kodai, a shy novelist, takes in her young niece Asa Takumi after Asa's parents die in a car accident.
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Mayumi Asano was born on 21 January 1957 in Tokyo, Japan. She is an actress, known for Time Traveler (1972), Return of Ultraman (1971) and Yagyu Clan Conspiracy (1978). She was previously married to George Yanagi.
BornJanuary 21, 1957
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    • Known for

    Time Traveler
    TV Series
    • Kauko Yoshiyama(as Junko Shimada)
    • 1972
    Return of Ultraman (1971)
    Return of Ultraman
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Daughter
    Yagyu Clan Conspiracy (1978)
    Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
    7.1
    • Mon (Fighter of Negoro Clan)
    • 1978
    Ultraman 80 (1980)
    Ultraman 80
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Kyôko Aihara
    • Kyoko Aihara

    Credits

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    Actress

    • Journal with Witch (2026)
      Journal with Witch
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Kyoko Kodai (voice)
      • 2026
    • Yonimo Osoroshii Grimm Douwa (2000)
      Yonimo Osoroshii Grimm Douwa
      4.4
      TV Mini Series
      • Hansel
      • Helene
      • 2000
    • Mayonaka no nioi
      TV Series
      • 1984
    • Haha ni sasageru hanzai: Utsukushii onna souzokunin
      TV Movie
      • 1983
    • Anchan (1982)
      Anchan
      TV Series
      • Yumi Yukawa
      • 1983
    • The Bushido Blade (1981)
      The Bushido Blade
      5.3
      • Yuki
      • 1981
    • Ultraman 80 (1980)
      Ultraman 80
      7.1
      TV Series
      • Kyôko Aihara
      • Kyoko Aihara
      • 1980
    • Shadow Warriors (1980)
      Shadow Warriors
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Oen
      • 1980
    • Shichinin no keiji
      TV Series
      • 1978–1979
    • The Days of No Return (1978)
      The Days of No Return
      7.0
      • Makiko Takemura
      • 1978
    • Yagyu Clan Conspiracy (1978)
      Yagyu Clan Conspiracy
      7.1
      • Mon (Fighter of Negoro Clan)
      • 1978
    • Kayôbi no aitsu
      TV Series
      • 1976
    • Que c'est triste Paris (1976)
      Que c'est triste Paris
      • 1976
    • Zoku Time Traveler
      TV Series
      • Kazuko Yoshiyama
      • 1972
    • Henshin Ninja arashi (1972)
      Henshin Ninja arashi
      8.0
      TV Series
      • Kozue
      • 1972

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    Personal details

    • Alternative name
      • Junko Shimada
    • Born
      • January 21, 1957
      • Tokyo, Japan
    • Spouse
      • George Yanagi1984 - October 10, 2011 (his death)

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