Kana-chan
First Onee-san of 'Inai Inai Baa!'
From 1996 to 1999, she served as the first Onee-san in NHK Educational TV's preschool program 'Inai Inai Baa!' as an elementary school girl.
Quotes
- 'Peek-a-boo~!'
- 'Everyone, let's play energetically!'
- 'A smile is the best!'
Trivia
- Appeared as the first song Onee-san in 'Inai Inai Baa!'.
- Known as a junior idol on NHK Educational TV.
- Appeared for 3 years from 1996 to 1999.
- Appeared in many TV dramas since her child actor days.
- She was actually an elementary school student at the time of her appearance.
Alternate names
Kana-chan
Kanako Tahara
Onee-san
Kana-tarō
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- February 1
- Birth year
- 1986
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An elementary school-aged girl with a clean and energetic appearance. Loved as the Onee-san of an educational program.
- Height
- Approximately 158cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Iconic items
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- Costume (colorful children's clothing)
- Smile
- Straw hat (in CMs, etc.)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Bright
- Detailed personality
- As the face of a preschool educational program, she was loved by children for her kind, bright, and energetic demeanor.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Energetic
- Bright
- Approachable
- Educationally dedicated
- Talents
-
- Singing
- Dancing
- Acting
- Communication with children
- Skills
-
- TV appearances
- Gymnastics instruction
- Engaging speech skills
- Multi-talent activities
- Motivation
- To contribute to early childhood education and bring smiles to children.
- Favorite foods
- Onigiri, Chirashi sushi, Snacks, Fruits
- Hobbies
- Singing, Dancing, Games, Reading
- Favorite colors
- Pink, Light blue
History
- Backstory
- In 1990, she joined the Tokyo Children's Theater Group and debuted in the entertainment industry as a child actor. From 1993 to 1996, she was active as a 'Terebi Senshi' in NHK Educational TV's 'Tensai Terebi-kun'. From 1996 to 1999, she served as the first Onee-san in 'Inai Inai Baa!', gaining popularity as a junior idol on educational TV. She also appeared in numerous TV dramas and commercials. Currently, she is raising children.
- Debut date
- October 2, 1990
- Work title
- Queen Bee (Fire Tuesday Mystery Theater)
'Tensai Terebi-kun' Terebi Senshi appearance
- Significant event
- 'Tensai Terebi-kun' Terebi Senshi appearance
- Description
- Appeared on NHK Educational TV's 'Tensai Terebi-kun' from 1993 to 1996
Appointed first Onee-san of 'Inai Inai Baa!'
- Significant event
- Appointed first Onee-san of 'Inai Inai Baa!'
- Description
- From April 1, 1996 to April 2, 1999
Voice-only appearance in 'Inai Inai Baa! 20th Anniversary Special'
- Significant event
- Voice-only appearance in 'Inai Inai Baa! 20th Anniversary Special'
- Description
- Appeared in 2016 and sent a message to fans
Variety and drama program appearances
- Significant event
- Variety and drama program appearances
- Description
- Appeared in multiple dramas and variety shows, active in various fields
Relationships
Toshihiko Tahara
Different person from Kanako Tahara with the same name
Media appearances
Inai Inai Baa!
Anime / Protagonist
April 1, 1996 - April 2, 1999
Disney Junior Live On Stage (Casey Onee-san)
Movie / Supporting
Calbee Kappa Ebisen and many others
Commercial / Supporting
1990s-2000s
Voice cast and creators
Kanako Tahara
- Voice actor
- Kanako Tahara
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- The performer herself
Kanako Tahara
- Voice actor
- Kanako Tahara
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Inai Inai Baa! First Onee-san
NHK Educational Television Bureau
- Creator name
- NHK Educational Television Bureau
- Role
- Original author