Taiko Katono (上遠野 太洸, Katōno Taikō, born October 27, 1992[2]) is a Japanese actor and model who was affiliated with Evergreen Entertainment. He left the agency in March 2019 after 8 years and is now a freelancer. He is best known for his role as the character, Chase/Mashin Chaser/Kamen Rider Chaser from the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Drive.
Taiko Katono | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
Years active | 2011 - present |
Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Early life
editKatono was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. While in high school Katono entered the 23rd Junon Super Boy Contest.[1][3] At the final selection meeting, he was awarded the Grand Prix from among the 5,132 applicants.[4]
Career
editIn March 2011, Katono's debut in the compilation album Tokyo Ragga Lovers2 as a jacket model.[5] In the same year in May, his acting debut in raising army performance came alongside the Junon Super Boy Contest.[1] He appeared in television dramas, films, and stage plays.[6] In 2012, Katono was selected in the magazine The Television Zoom!! Vol. 7 The Year the Expectation of the U-22 Actor as number one.[7]
In 2014, he starred in the Japan tour of New York City's transvestite ballet Grand Diva. He had no ballet experience and received training in New York for the role.[1][8]
Personal life
editOn July 20, 2024, Katono announced his marriage to actress and former Kamen Joshi member Misa Kubota.[9]
Filmography
editTV series
editYear | Title | Role | Network | Other notes |
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2011 | Hanazakari no Kimitachi e | Nao Kawachimori | Fuji TV | |
2012 | Shiawase no Jikan | Ryosuke Asakura | Tōkai TV | |
2013 | 35-sai no Koukousei | Ryota Otake | NTV | |
2014 | Kamen Rider Drive | Chase (Koichi Kano)/Mashin Chaser/Proto Zero/Kamen Rider Chaser | TV Asahi | |
The File Of Young Kindaichi Neo | Uosumi | NTV | Episode 7 | |
2019 | Kamen Rider Zi-O | Chase/Mashin Chaser | TV Asahi | Episode 47-48 |
2020 | Akudama Drive | Execution Division Junior | AT-X | Episode 8-12 |
Films
editYear | Title | Role | Other notes |
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2012 | Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu | ||
2013 | Little Maestra | Masaya Ono | |
2014 | Gaki Rock | Gen Shimura | Main Role |
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle | Chase/Mashin Chaser | ||
2015 | Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3 | Mashin Chaser (Voice) | |
Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future | Chase/Kamen Rider Chaser | ||
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Ghost & Drive: Super Movie War Genesis | Chase/Kamen Rider Chaser |
References
edit- ^ a b c d ""女装もイケる上遠野太洸/気になリスト" Nikkan Sports (March 22, 2014". Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ "Profile at Taiko Katono's official website". Archived from the original on 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""歴代ジュノンボーイメッセージ - 上遠野太洸さん" Junon Super Boy Contest official website". Archived from the original on 2015-04-30. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""ジュノン・スーパーボーイ2010は高3・上遠野太洸さん「母さん、ありがとう!」" Oricon Style (November 23, 2010)". Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""ジュノンボーイ、上遠野太洸デビュー決定" Sankei Sports archived from Wayback Machine (March 7, 2011)". Archived from the original on March 9, 2011. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""若手注目株・上遠野太洸が仲村トオルとの共演にヒヤヒヤ!?" Web The Television (October 21, 2013)". Archived from the original on April 18, 2014. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""上遠野太洸 ニュース - 『ザテレビジョンZoom!!』にて「ことし期待のU-22俳優」第1位に選ばれました!!" Taiko Katono's official website (January 16, 2012)". Archived from the original on 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""上遠野太洸、女装バレエ出演「緊張した」" Nikkan Sports (April 10, 2014)". Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ 仮面ライダー俳優・上遠野太洸&元仮面女子・窪田美沙が結婚 窪田の第1子妊娠も報告「出産は年内を予定」【全文】. ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-07-20.