Takaya Yoshida (吉田 貴哉, Yoshida Takaya, [1] born November 1, 1971, in Nonoichi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan),[2] better known as Metal Yoshida (吉田 メタル, Yoshida Metaru), is a Japanese actor and musician who is represented by the talent agency, Village, and belongs to Gekidan Shin Kan-sen. He is the bassist of the visual kei rock band, Ninjaman Japan, and is nicknamed Metal.
Metal Yoshida | |
|---|---|
吉田 メタル | |
| Born | Takaya Yoshida November 1, 1971 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names | Metal |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Agent | Village |
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse | Hiromi Iwasaki (2007–present) |
| Musical career | |
| Instrument(s) | Bass guitar |
| Website | Official profile |
Yoshida graduated from Kanazawa Nishioka High School[2] and Higashiho Gakuen College.[2] His wife is actress Hiromi Iwasaki.
Biography edit
In 1992, Yoshida joined to Gekidan Shin Kan-sen and his acting debut was in the stage play, Gorō ni Omakase.[3] In addition, his performances were guest conductors in various works and activities in stage musicals. In 2013, Yoshida also deals with the production for the Gekidan Brats' performance, Red Kill: Makkanauso no Kakikata.[4]
In 2009, together with Psycho le Cému, they formed the visual kei rock band, Ninjaman Japan, which started his music career as the bassist nicknamed Metal.[5]
In 2013, Yoshida appeared in the TV Asahi series, Kamen Rider Gaim, as the character Oren Pierre Alfonso / Kamen Rider Bravo.
In his private life, he married actress Hiromi Iwasaki on April 15, 2007. They reportedly dated on 2006 in the musical, Peter Pan.[6] They later have two daughters.[7]
Filmography edit
TV series edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Timekeeper's | Fuji TV | ||
| 1999 | Keizoku | Takeshi Kaneko | TBS | |
| 2006 | Saiyūki | Fuji TV | Final episode | |
| 2008 | Last Mail | BS Asahi | Episode 5 | |
| 2009 | Otokomae!2 | NHK | Episode 8 | |
| 2010 | Unubore Keiji | Kiyoshi Baba | TBS | Episode 8 |
| 2011 | Orenosora Keiji-hen | Big man of skin head | TV Asahi | |
| 2013 | Kamen Rider Gaim | Oren Pierre Alfonso / Kamen Rider Bravo | TV Asahi | |
| 2015 | Uroborosu: Kono Ai Koso, Seigi | Katsuji Takigawa | TBS | Episode 1 |
| 2020 | Kamen Rider Saber | Oren Pierre Alfonso / Kamen Rider Bravo | TV Asahi | Episode 8 |
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kamen Rider Gaim: Great Soccer Battle! Golden Fruits Cup! | Oren Pierre Alfonso / Kamen Rider Bravo | |
| Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle | Oren Pierre Alfonso |
References edit
- ^ "Hide's room 劇団☆でんすけ代表、ひでりん♪のページ" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 13, 2002. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Profile at official blog" (in Japanese). Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ Gaim the Guide 2014 (鎧武ザ・ガイド 2014, Gaimu za Gaido 2014). Kodansha. March 20, 2014. pp. 30–33. ISBN 978-4-06-218910-1.
- ^ Metal Yoshida (February 12, 2013). "券" (in Japanese). Retrieved September 21, 2015. Official blog
- ^ Akemi Oshima (August 8, 2009). "ニンジャマンジャパン、初ライヴで満員御礼の大盛況" (in Japanese). Barks. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "岩崎ひろみ、人気劇団の年上俳優とスピード婚" (in Japanese). Zakzak (Sankei Shimbun). April 25, 2007. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "岩崎ひろみ、第2子女児を出産!夫・吉田メタル「うちの女子達が頑張ってくれました !! 」" (in Japanese). Cinema Today. November 10, 2010. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
External links edit
- Official profile (in Japanese)
- Official website (in Japanese)