Komaki Kurihara, a beautiful actress who rivaled Sayuri Yoshinaga in popularity, was not just beautiful but also possessed intelligence. This is a masterpiece that, unlike her acting career, allows a glimpse into her true self. It features a total of 11 tracks, including a recitation of J.C. Ransom's poem "A Farewell Without End." This is a gem dedicated to all of Komaki Kurihara's fans across the country. At the time, she had an image of purity, a maiden from a secluded mansion, and this is a serious album that reflects that demure image. It also includes recitations of Ransom's poems, showcasing her intellectual side. It also features "The Day Grape Flowers Bloom in the Sea," which Kaori Momoi also covered, and the bossa nova classic "The Time We Drift Apart," composed by Takashi Miki. This is a sample disc, but its condition is very good. This item will be packed in a dedicated cardboard box and bubble wrap and shipped via courier. ■ Komaki Kurihara Her popularity surged after being cast in Chekhov's "Three Sisters" on stage. On television, she became known for her role as the youngest sister in the 1967 NHK Taiga drama "The Three Sisters," and her powerful and captivating performance as a deranged daughter in the subsequent Taiga drama "The Evergreen Remains" became a topic of conversation. She also gave a fine performance in the 1978 Taiga drama "Days of Gold." As a film actress, she made her debut in "Gomez's Name is Gomez" (1967). In "Shinobu River" (1972), she showed a bold love scene with Go Kato, which brought her widespread recognition (awarded the Mainichi Film Award for Best Actress). Her other film credits include "War and Humanity (Part 1 & 2)" (1970, 1971), "Sandakan No. 8 Brothel: Home from the Sea" (1974), and "Mount Hakkoda" (1977). She played the Madonna role twice in the "Tora-san" series, in "New Tora-san" and "With Love from Shibamata." She also has deep connections with Russia/Soviet Union and China and is intelligent enough to handle multiple languages freely. She is an actress who is more than just beautiful. Her specialty is classical ballet, which can be seen in her films. She also appeared on a TV program with The Dark Ducks, introducing Russian and Soviet songs, and released a solo LP record. While fans of Sayuri Yoshinaga were called "Sayurists," Komaki Kurihara's fans were called "Komakists." Coincidentally, she and Yoshinaga share birthdays that are only one day apart. #KomakiKurihara #Komakist #ShowaActress #TakashiMiki #LoveIsLikeAMirage