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Hiroko Yakushimaru
After passing the audition for the film produced by Haruki Kadokawa, she began her acting career. Along with teen idols Tomoyo Harada and Noriko Watanabe who debuted from Kadokawa Haruki Corporation, she was often dubbed as one of "Kadokawa Sannin-musume" in her early career.
Yakushimaru made her acting debut in the 1978 movie Never Give Up. In 1981, she came into prominence with Sailor Suit and Machine Gun, the film where she played the leading role. She also recorded the same-titled theme song for the film, which hit No. 1 on Oricon in late 1981, and stayed there until January 18, 1982.
Since rising to fame, Yakushimaru has gained success as both an actress and a pop singer, mainly during the 1980s. She had also worked as a prolific recording artist until her marriage with Kōji Tamaki, the leader of the band Anzen Chitai.
As actor
SUKIYAKI 上を向いて歩こう
Last Mile
Blue Period
薬師丸ひろ子 40th Anniversary Tour 2022 ～アナタノコトバ～
Live at GLORIA CHAPEL 2021
Tonbi
Riverside Mukolitta
Mio's Cookbook
Black School Rules
Kizuna no Pedal
Cafe Funiculi Funicula
The 8-Year Engagement
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
Fuji Family New Year Special 2017
Fuji Family
Yuriko's Picture Book
Sinbad - The Flying Princess and the Secret Island
Aka Medaka
The Stork Nest
Always: Sunset on Third Street '64
I Will Fly to the Sky on a Wheelchair
Wasao
Dogwood Tree
Dr. Hisayoshi Suma
A Good Husband
The Homeless Student 2
Be yourself
Nadeshiko Tai
Sing Salmon Sing
Glasses