Kubozuka Yosuke

Kubozuka Yosuke

Kubozuka Yosuke (窪塚洋介) is a popular actor in Japan. He was a model for many magazines and commercials before starting out his acting career. In 2001, he won many awards for his performance in the movie GO. In 2004, he survived after falling 26 metres from his 9th floor apartment. Kubozuka Yosuke signed with BMG JAPAN and, on June 25th 2008, he debuted as a reggae singer under the name Manji LINE with the album Manji LINE. He is currently signed to Amato Records and managed by Monopolize agency.

Profile

• Name: Kubozuka Yosuke (窪塚洋介)
• Stage Name: Manji LINE (卍 LINE)
• Birthday: May 07, 1979
• Birthplace: Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
• Blood Type: O
• Height: 177cm
• Weight: 55 kgs
• Family: Wife, Son, and two brothers (actor Kubozuka Shunsuke, singer RUEED)

Discography

Albums

• [2008.06.25] Manji LINE (卍LINE)
• [2009.08.05] VORTEX
• [2010.08.25] TIME WAVE
• [2011.07.20] Manji LINE: Manji LINE Remix2 (卍LINE: 卍LINE Remix2)

Other DVDs

• [2010.12.08] MIGHTY JAM ROCK presents HIGHEST MOUNTAIN 2010 (#19 "AOGE" feat. Manji LINE)

Compilations / Others

• [2006.08.25] DAZZLIN’ GOLD-ina dancehall style-Vol.2 (#5 "REMEMBER")
• [2007.01.24] DJ MASTERKEY - FROM THE STREETS (#29 "REMEMBER")
• [2007.06.27] SPICY CHOCOLATE - Tokyo RAGGA BLAZE (#2 "SCREW TIME")
• [2007.07.04] DJ YUKIJIRUSHI - RAGGAJIRURUSHI Mixed by DJ YUKIJIRUSHI (#7 "REMEMBER")
• [2007.08.22] V.I.P GREATEST HITS (#15 "REMEMBER")
• [2007.12.19] SETAGAYA MUSIC BASE (#1 "Peace")
• [2009.04.20] MONTA, BIG BEAR & Manji LINE - "ありがとう"
• [2009.07.29] Dai Nippon Heiwa to ~Japanese Hip Hop Reggae Sono 1~ (#13 "Natsu Kaminari JUNGLIST YOUTH Remix")
• [2009.09.16] New Era ~DJ YUTAKA 30th ANNIVERSARY ALBUM~ (#03 "MUSIC ENERGY" feat. Manji LINE & REILI)
• [2009.12.23] REILI - SOUND OF FREEDOM (#11 "BORN 2 LOVE ~DJ YUTAKA Remix~" feat. Manji LINE)
• [2009.12.23] ARUZ STUDIO PRESENTS RAGGAMUFFIN ROAD 2K9 (#3 "Kokuhou "Manji" Injuu {BIG UP RIDDIM}")
• [2010.01.27] SPICY CHOCOLATE - Tokyo RAGGA LOVERS (#9 "Kodou" feat. KEN-U, MUNEHIRO, Miss Monday, DABO, Manji LINE, TONY the WEED)
• [2010.04.21] HASE-T Presents TREASURE HOUSE RECORDS STREET RYDERS VOL.1
• [2010.08.18] TERRY THE AKI-06 - T-MUZIK vol.1 (#15 "Rough Session" feat. Manji LINE)
• [2010.09.22] NATIONAL DISH ~PLAYLOUD 5th ANNIVERSARY~
• [2011.04.13] SPICY CHOCOLATE - Tokyo RAGGA LOVERS 2 (Disc 2 #25 "Wakatteiruyo")
• [2011.06.29] ALLY & DIAZ - ALLY & DIAZ (#14 "Why" with Manji LINE & NO.8)
• [2011.09.14] SPICY CHOCOLATE - Shibuya RAGGA SWEET COLLECTION ( #5 "Tun up!!" feat. MUNEHIRO & Manji LINE)
• [2011.12.23] MUNEHIRO - Singin' with the Boyz (#6 "Michi" feat. Manji LINE)

Filmography

Dramas

• [1995] Kindaichi Shounen no Jikenbo
• [1996] Wakaba no Koro
• [1998] Great Teacher Onizuka
• [1999] Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko
• [1999] Lipstick
• [2000] Soshite, Tomodachi
• [2000] Moichido Kiss
• [2000] Omiai Kekkon
• [2000] Ikebukuro West Gate Park
• [2001] Strawberry on the Shortcake
• [2001] Number One
• [2002] Long Love Letter
• [2002] Kaidan Hyaku Monogatari

Movies

• [1996] Midori
• [1998] Ping Pong Bath Station
• [2000] Tomie: Replay
• [2001] Oboreru Sakana
• [2001] GO
• [2002] Laundry
• [2002] Long Love Letter: Hyoryu Kyoshitsu
• [2002] Ping Pong
• [2002] Keimusho no Naka
• [2002] Kyoki no Sakura
• [2003] Makai Tenshou
• [2005] Tobi ga Kururi to
• [2005] Onaji Tsuki wo Miteiru
• [2006] Amour-Legende
• [2007] Ore wa, Kimi no Tame ni Koso Shini ni Iku
• [2008] Ichi
• [2008] Maboroshi no Yamataikoku
• [2009] Pandora no Hako
• [2010] Tokyo Jima
• [2010] Yukizuri no Machi
• [2010] Tale of Genji: A Thousand Year Engima
• [2011] Monsters Club
• [2011] UGLY
• [2012] Himizu

Music Videos

• [2002] Hoshimura Mai - "Stay With You"
• [2003] MISIA - "IN MY SOUL"
• [2006] RAG FAIR - "Kimi no Tame ni Boku ga Tate ni Narou" (君のために僕が盾になろう)

Publications

Books

• [2000.05.xx] 20
• [2003.05.xx] PIECES OF PEACE
• [2003.12.xx] Nagare
• [2004.04.xx] Chikyuu Ishin Vol. 1 Enlightenment Story
• [2010.08.xx] Yosuke Kubozuka - Manji LINE ~TIME WAVE~
• [2011.06.10] Hourou

External Links

• Agency Website
• Manji LINE Website