Overview
Mariko studies at a missionary school in Shinshu. She drops out of school and joins her father on a circus tour when she discovers that her father, Ryutaro, whom she always thought was an agricultural and forestry engineer, was a circus clown. Over time, Mariko's singing attracted the attention of the public.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 15 | June 24, 1989 (52) | |
 | 25 | August 17, 1964 (37) | |
 | 19 | 93 | |
 | 35 | November 4, 1992 (76) | |
 | 38 | August 10, 1968 (54) | |
 | 41 | July 19, 1995 (84) | |
 | 47 | April 16, 1972 (67) | |
 | 41 | January 21, 1986 (75) | |
 | 59 | October 4, 1957 (64) | |
 | 52 | July 27, 1988 (88) |