Miyuki Kanbe
| Miyuki Kanbe | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 神戸 みゆき |
| Born | 7 May 1984 |
| Died | June 18, 2008 (aged 24)[1][2] |
| Occupation | Model, actress, singer |
| Years active | 1999–2008 |
| Notable credit(s) |
Sailor Moon musicals as Usagi Tsukino Kamen Rider Hibiki as Hinaka Tachibana Battle Royale II as Kyouko Kakehi |
Miyuki Kanbe (神戸 みゆき Kanbe Miyuki) (7 May 1984 – 18 June 2008) was a Japanese model, actress and singer from Kanagawa Prefecture.
History
She is best remembered for her portrayal of Sailor Moon (in Japanese, Usagi Tsukino) in the Sailor Moon musicals.[2] Kanbe was chosen out of 500 women for the role.[1] Much of her career involved physically demanding roles.[3]
As late as June 2008, she had been active and vocally expressing an interest in furthering her career.[1][2] She was cast in the role of Eponine in the Japanese production of Les Misérables, but was forced to give it up due to poor health in February 2007.[1][2]
Death
Since then, she had been in and out of the hospital until her death in Kawasaki City on June 18, 2008 at 4:08 am.[1] The cause of death is cited as sudden heart failure.[3] Her funeral was held in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture on 21 June 2008.[3]
Filmography
Live-action TV serials
- Moero!! Robocon (1999) – Nanako Yokokawa (episode 43)
- D-girls Idol Tantei San Shimai Monogatari (2001) (episode 11)
- Hatchobori no Nana Nin (2003) – Oyumi (episode 3)
- Kamen Rider Hibiki (2005–2006) – Hinaka Tachibana[1][2]
- Kyoto Chiken no Onna (2006–2006) – Tamiko Kuraki
Anime
- Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch (2003) – Auri (episode 34)
Animated TV series
- Yume ☆ Ouen Tai (1999–2000)
- Ikaring no Menseki (2000–2000) – apparently at HYPER GO Gou
- Ucchan Nanchan no Urinari!! (2001–2002)
- LF+R Morning YOUNG LIVE JAPAN / Young Live Nippon LF+R Music TV (2001–2003)
- Baku NEW (2001–2002)
Film
- Battle Royale II (2003) – Kyouko Kakehi[1][2]
- 69 sixty nine (2004)
- Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Fighting Demons (2005) – Hinaka Tachibana / Hinako
Stage
- Sailor Moon musicals (2000–2001) as Usagi Tsukino[2]
- 2000 Winter Special Musical Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon
- Shin/Henshin - Super Senshi e no Michi (新／変身・スーパー戦士への道)
- Last Dracul Jokyoku (ラストドラクル序曲)
- 2000 Summer Special Musical Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon
- Kessen/Transylvania no Mori (決戦/トランシルバニアの森)
- - Shin Toujou! ChibiMoon wo Goru Senshi Tatsu - (～新登場！ちびムーンを護る戦士達～)
- 2001 Winter Special Musical Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon
- Kessen/Transylvania no Mori [Kaiteiban] (決戦／トランシルバニアの森＜改訂版＞)
- -Saikyou no Kataki Dark Cain no Nazo- (－最強の敵 ダーク・カインの謎－)
- 2001 Spring Special Musical Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon
- Last Dracul Saishuu Shou (ラスト・ドラクル最終章)
- Chou Wakusei Death Vulcan no Fuuin/Super Revue Musical Show (超惑星デス・バルカンの封印/スパーレビューミュージカルショー)
- 2000 Winter Special Musical Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon
- Spider's Nest (30 November 2001 – 9 December 2001 at Tokyo Globe Theater)
- The prosecution witness (2002, Ginza Theatre)
- Musical Forest is Alive (21–29 August 2004) as Queen
- Love Hotels - LOVE×HOTEL (6–16 October 2005)
Discography
Single
- Taiyou no Rakuen ~Promised Land~ (太陽の楽園〜Promised Land〜) (released 16 April 2003, distributed by Pony Canyon)
- First opening theme from the anime "Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch"[1]
- Rainbow Notes♪ (released 16 October 2003, distributed by Pony Canyon)
- Second opening theme from the anime "Mermaid Melody Pichi Pichi Pitch"[1]
DVD
- Kanbe Miyuki 〜MOON Letter〜 (PONY CANYON, Released 21 June 2000)
- THE COMPLETE Kanbe Miyuki (Released 25 April 2001)
- Metamorphose! (Frontier Works, Released 25 November 2004)
- Amaretto ~Beware~ (Released 20 May 2006)
Photobooks
- I am Rainbow ☆ (Released 25 July 2000) ISBN 4-8470-2575-X
- Navi (Released 30 September 2004) ISBN 4-8124-1846-1
- Digital Photobook
- Kanbe Miyuki @ Digital Photocollection (December 2001)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "3rd Sailor Moon Musical Actress Kanbe Dies at 24". Anime News Network. 21 June 2008. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 "Sailor Moon actress Miyuki Kanbe dies at 24". Tokyograph. 21 June 2008. Retrieved 8 January 2015.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "３代目セーラームーン・神戸みゆきさん急死". SANSPO.COM. 21 June 2008. Archived from the original on 26 April 2015. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
External links
- http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=55306176
- Official profile for Miyuki Kanbe, rouge (Japanese)
- Miyuki Kanbe at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
- Interview with Miyuki Kanbe (Japanese)
| Preceded by Fumina Hara |
Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon in the Sailor Moon musicals 2000–2001 |
Succeeded by Marina Kuroki |
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