Sanada plays Lord Yoshii Toranaga in Shogun and also serves as a producer for the first time, pursuing an authentic depiction of the Sengoku period.
The great composer Ryuichi Sakamoto said, "I hope to make music until the final moment." His last concert was watched by more than 60,000 people worldwide.
Ryuichi Sakamoto left an indelible mark on the music industry with his eclectic and innovative style blending Japanese music with modern electronic sounds.