Kotobuki Hananomoto

Biography

Kotobuki Hananomoto was a Japanese actor and dancer who debuted at 18 years old in 1958's "Seven People Born". He transitioned to singing, then returned to acting for television dramas like "Iwashita" (1970) and "This Transient Life", before prioritizing dance work. Hananomoto played notable roles in NHK dramas such as "Akazukin Haru Monogatari" (1964) and "Ryūmaru ga Yuku" (1968). He passed away in 2023 at the age of 84 due to internal bleeding.