Office Morimoto

Office Morimoto (株式会社オフィスMORIMOTO, officemorimoto Inc.) is a Japanese talent agency (geinō production) specializing in actors, headquartered in Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. It was founded by the actor Nobuhiro Morimoto, who performs under the name Morimoto Nobu (森本のぶ), and is registered as a stock company (kabushiki gaisha). According to the company's official website, the agency was founded (創立) on January 5, 2014, and incorporated (設立) on January 5, 2017, with stated capital of 3 million yen. Its representative director is Nobuhiro Morimoto, and its stated business is that of an entertainment production company. The agency represents a roster of actors across a wide age range, from young performers to veteran actors in their sixties. Its official website lists a large number of affiliated talents, including Morimoto Nobu himself, along with names such as Yuki Sayaka, Ishikawa Sayo, Takahashi Mitsuko, Goto Hiromi, Otani Yurika, Hirashima Akane, Yoshi Aki, Watanabe Fumika, Kondo Nahoki, Tadokoro Chisa, Mayanagi Minae, Miwa Kazune, Munemoto Shiori, Tanaka Miko, Yano Maiko, Takagi Naoko, Taki Maki, Mimizo Koji, Hisa Hitoshi, Jean Yuichi, Koteyama Masa, Saito Ippei, Yamashita Norihisa, Fukuda Koya, Sekimoto Takufumi, Kakiuchi Kengo, Hoshi Kosuke, Fujimoto Kohei, Hirayama Shigeji, Matsumoto Ginji, Kadota Kyozo, Fujita Masato, Yasuda Yasushi, Takeura Takashi, Takeshima Ryuji, Shima Yohei, Yamada Hidehiko, Negishi Kosuke, Mine Shuichi, Mammoth, Yagi Keita, Okano Yusuke, Narasaka Atsushi, Hiruma Yoshiki, Itakura Keiji, Mukai Ayumu, and Miwa Koichi, among others. Office Morimoto positions itself as an agency that actively recruits actors, stating on its website that it is always looking for actors up to age 60 for men and up to age 40 for women, with a preference for experienced performers ready to work immediately; minors require parental consent. Applicants are asked to submit a resume or profile, photo data (face-up and full-body), and a self-PR statement. The agency also recruits managers, welcoming inexperienced applicants and stating that salary details are discussed at interview. Contact is handled through its listed email addresses and phone number. As a small, independent production, Office Morimoto operates primarily in the Japanese entertainment market, supplying actors for television, film, and stage work. It maintains a public presence through its official website and social media channels, including X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and note. The company's modest stated capital and single-office operation place it among Japan's many independent talent agencies rather than the large, vertically integrated entertainment conglomerates.

Office Morimoto was founded on January 5, 2014, by the actor Nobuhiro Morimoto, who works under the stage name Morimoto Nobu (森本のぶ). The agency was initially established as a sole proprietorship or unincorporated operation, and on January 5, 2017, it was formally incorporated as a stock company (kabushiki gaisha) under the name 株式会社オフィスMORIMOTO (officemorimoto Inc.). The company is headquartered in Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, at the Tobu Building, 6-28-9 Jingumae, 6th floor. Its stated capital is 3 million yen, and its representative director is Nobuhiro Morimoto. Its stated business is that of an entertainment production company (芸能プロダクション), and it lists Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ Bank as its banking partner. As an actor-led agency, Office Morimoto has built its roster around working actors rather than celebrity idols or musicians. The official website lists a broad slate of affiliated performers, including Morimoto Nobu himself and a range of male and female actors. The agency's recruitment policy, as stated on its website, seeks male actors up to age 60 and female actors up to age 40, with a preference for those with acting experience who can contribute immediately; minors require parental consent. Applicants submit a resume or profile, photo data (face-up and full-body), and a self-PR statement. The agency also recruits managers, welcoming applicants without prior experience and regardless of educational background, with experienced candidates given preference. Over time, some performers have left the agency; Japanese Wikipedia lists former affiliates such as Kanaya Mayumi, Sakuragi Mayumi, Minagawa Yoji, and Sato Goro. The agency maintains an online presence through its official website and social media accounts on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, and note. It remains a small, independent operation within the Japanese entertainment industry, focused on supplying actors for television, film, and stage productions.

• 2017

  The company is incorporated as 株式会社オフィスMORIMOTO (officemorimoto Inc.).

• 2014

  Office Morimoto is founded (創立) by actor Nobuhiro Morimoto.

A small, independent Tokyo actor-focused talent agency founded and led by an actor, emphasizing recruitment of experienced performers.

• Actor representation and management

  Management and career support for affiliated actors.

• Talent recruitment and auditions

  Ongoing recruitment of actors and managers, with auditions and interviews.

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2. 2オフィスMORIMOTO - Wikipediaja.wikipedia.org
3. 3Office Morimoto - Wikidatawikidata.org