Acting
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.
Filmography
Sukiyaki
Film · 2026
Last Mile
Film · 2024
Blue Period
Film · 2024
薬師丸ひろ子 40th Anniversary Tour 2022 ～アナタノコトバ～
Film · 2023
Passion for Punchlines
Series · 2023
Live at GLORIA CHAPEL 2021
Film · 2022
Tonbi
Film · 2022
Lost Man Found
Series · 2022
Riverside Mukolitta
Film · 2021
Dearest
Series · 2021
Mio's Cookbook
Film · 2020
Yell
Series · 2020
Black School Rules
Film · 2019
Kizuna no Pedal
Film · 2019
Cafe Funiculi Funicula
Film · 2018
Unnatural
Series · 2018
The 8-Year Engagement
Film · 2017
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
Film · 2017
Fuji Family New Year Special 2017
Film · 2017
Fuji Family
Film · 2016
Yuriko's Picture Book
Film · 2016
Sinbad - The Flying Princess and the Secret Island
Film · 2015
Aka Medaka
Film · 2015
Dokonjō Gaeru
Series · 2015
Back of Father
Series · 2014
The Stork Nest
Film · 2013
Amachan
Series · 2013
Carry On! Hara-chan!
Series · 2013
Always: Sunset on Third Street '64
Film · 2012
I Will Fly to the Sky on a Wheelchair
Film · 2012
Wasao
Film · 2011
The Full Throttle Girl
Series · 2011
Dogwood Tree
Film · 2010
Dr. Hisayoshi Suma
Film · 2010
Detective Lovesick
Series · 2010
A Good Husband
Film · 2009
The Homeless Student 2
Film · 2009
Be yourself
Film · 2008
Nadeshiko Tai
Film · 2008
Sing Salmon Sing
Film · 2008
Glasses
Film · 2007
Always: Sunset on Third Street 2
Film · 2007
Bubble Fiction: Boom or Bust
Film · 2007
1 Litre Of Tears SP
Film · 2007
Arigatou
Film · 2006
Kisarazu Cat's Eye: World Series
Film · 2006
Aogeba Tôtoshi
Film · 2006
Always - Sunset on Third Street
Film · 2005
Princess Raccoon
Film · 2005
The Lakeside Murder Case
Film · 2005
Tetsujin 28: The Movie
Film · 2005
1 Litre of Tears
Series · 2005
Tiger and Dragon
Series · 2005
Kisarazu Cat's Eye: Nihon Series
Film · 2003
Fan of Hong Kong star
Film · 2002
Kisarazu Cat's Eye
Series · 2002
Mama no Idenshi
Series · 2002
ママの遺伝子
Series · 2002
Magnitude: Bridge to Tomorrow
Film · 1997
Nurse Call
Film · 1993
Twinkle
Film · 1992
Heart's Delivery
Film · 1990
Tasmania Story
Film · 1990
Let's Go to the Hospital
Film · 1990
READY! LADY
Film · 1989
Downtown Heroes
Film · 1988
Hoshi Kikou
Film · 1987
The Gentlemen’s Alliance
Film · 1986
Cabaret
Film · 1986
Cabaret
Film · 1986
Like a Savage
Film · 1985
W's Tragedy
Film · 1984
Main Theme
Film · 1984
Legend of the Eight Samurai
Film · 1983
Detective Story
Film · 1983
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun
Film · 1981
School in the Crosshairs
Film · 1981
Dreamy Fifteen
Film · 1980
Toward the Terra
Film · 1980
G.I. Samurai
Film · 1979
Yosōi no machi
Film · 1979
Never Give Up
Film · 1978
薬師丸ひろ子 35th Anniversary Best Songs 1981-2017 ～Live in 春日大社～
Film
The Kingdom of Ingredients
Series