Tomoya Nagase
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a member of Tokio
, a Johnny & Associates
musical group. He is the primary vocalist, in addition to playing the guitar alongside Tokio's leader, Shigeru Joshima
.
to answer a recruiting call of Johnny & Associates
and was accepted. In 1992, he played several stage plays (Playzone and Mask) together with other Tokio
members. He first played tambourine during Tokio's early performances as SMAP's background dancers. Just prior to Tokio's debut, the band's rhythm guitarist, Hiromu Kojima, left the band and was replaced by Tomoya Nagase.
In 1997, Nagase collaborated with American R&B group 3T
to record the Japanese version of Eternal Flame
, which was used as the theme song for the Japanese drama D×D, in which he starred. The single was released under the artist name "Tomoya with 3T" and reached #12 on the Oricon charts. Nagase lists Guns N' Roses
as his favorite band.
, Mukodono!, and Tiger & Dragon. Mukodono! was his first comedic role. In My Boss My Hero
he had another comedic role. He received an "Ishihara Yuijiro Award" in 2002 as "The Best Newcomer" for his role in the movie Seoul. He also currently playing as a lead actor in a drama Unubore Deka
. With Tokio, he has endorsed among others Microsoft
's Xbox 360
and Eneos, a brand for Nippon Oil
. As an actor, he has also endorsed UFO Nissin noodles, Lotte
Coolish drinks, Subaru
, Morinaga, Suntory Dry beer, Mazda
, All Nippon Airways
, NTT docomo
, Hitachi Wooo, and Uniqlo
.
from the beginning of both of their acting careers. In 2001, they publicly announced their relationship. In 2007, the media circulated rumors that the couple were about to get married; however, on July 13 of that year, Ayumi Hamasaki announced that they had broken up. Though Hamasaki did not explain the reason for the split, she stated that they had parted amicably and the two remained friends.
Tokio (band)
Tokio is a Japanese rock/pop band formed by Johnny & Associates that debuted in 1994. It is made up of five men who were signed with Sony Music Entertainment from 1994 to 2001, with Universal Music Japan from 2001 to 2008, and are now signed under J Storm, a label owned by Johnny & Associates...
, a Johnny & Associates
Johnny & Associates
is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Johnny & Associates trains and promotes groups of male idols, collectively known as , in Japan.-1962–1989:...
musical group. He is the primary vocalist, in addition to playing the guitar alongside Tokio's leader, Shigeru Joshima
Shigeru Joshima
is a Japanese musician and actor. He is the leader and main guitarist of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group.- As an artist :...
.
As an artist
He was inspired by bands Hikaru Genji and SMAPSMAP
SMAP is a Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates. While originally consisting of six members, the current group members are Masahiro Nakai, Takuya Kimura, Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Shingo Katori...
to answer a recruiting call of Johnny & Associates
Johnny & Associates
is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Johnny & Associates trains and promotes groups of male idols, collectively known as , in Japan.-1962–1989:...
and was accepted. In 1992, he played several stage plays (Playzone and Mask) together with other Tokio
Tokio (band)
Tokio is a Japanese rock/pop band formed by Johnny & Associates that debuted in 1994. It is made up of five men who were signed with Sony Music Entertainment from 1994 to 2001, with Universal Music Japan from 2001 to 2008, and are now signed under J Storm, a label owned by Johnny & Associates...
members. He first played tambourine during Tokio's early performances as SMAP's background dancers. Just prior to Tokio's debut, the band's rhythm guitarist, Hiromu Kojima, left the band and was replaced by Tomoya Nagase.
In 1997, Nagase collaborated with American R&B group 3T
3T
3T is an American R&B / Pop music group featuring the three sons of Tito Jackson and Delores "Dee Dee" Jackson. The band members include, from eldest, Tariano Adaryll Jackson II , Taryll Adren Jackson and Tito Joseph Jackson .-Career:3T released their debut album Brotherhood in 1995...
to record the Japanese version of Eternal Flame
Eternal Flame (song)
"Eternal Flame" is a song by The Bangles from their 1988 album Everything. It became a hit single, when released in 1989, peaking at number one in the charts in nine countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was written by popular songwriters Billy Steinberg and...
, which was used as the theme song for the Japanese drama D×D, in which he starred. The single was released under the artist name "Tomoya with 3T" and reached #12 on the Oricon charts. Nagase lists Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
as his favorite band.
As an actor
Nagase has had parts in over 40 dramas. His first lead role was in Hakusen Nagashi (1996). More lead roles followed including Ikebukuro West Gate ParkIkebukuro West Gate Park (TV series)
was a wildly popular, highly influential Japanese television drama by screenwriter Kankuro Kudo, based on a novel by Ira Ishida, that initially aired on the Tokyo Broadcasting System during the summer of 2000, and directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi. The success of the television series would launch a...
, Mukodono!, and Tiger & Dragon. Mukodono! was his first comedic role. In My Boss My Hero
My Boss My Hero
is a Japanese TV drama broadcast by Nippon Television. It aired during the summer of 2006.-Synopsis:The show is about Makio Sakaki , also known as "Tornado", a 27-year-old yakuza, who wants to succeed his father at the head of the gang...
he had another comedic role. He received an "Ishihara Yuijiro Award" in 2002 as "The Best Newcomer" for his role in the movie Seoul. He also currently playing as a lead actor in a drama Unubore Deka
Endorsements
Nagase has endorsed many various brands with the band Tokio and by himself. He is currently a brand ambassador for Fujicolor and Lotte ToppoToppo
Toppo also known as "reverse pocky" , is a chocolate and bread-based snack made by Lotte. Normally it consists of a hollowed bread stick with a filling of chocolate...
. With Tokio, he has endorsed among others Microsoft
Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation is an American public multinational corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of products and services predominantly related to computing through its various product divisions...
's Xbox 360
Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 is the second video game console produced by Microsoft and the successor to the Xbox. The Xbox 360 competes with Sony's PlayStation 3 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
and Eneos, a brand for Nippon Oil
Nippon Oil
The , or NOC or Shin-Nisseki is a Japanese petroleum company. Its businesses include the exploration, importation, and refining of crude oil; the manufacture and sale of petroleum products, including fuels and lubricants; and other energy-related activities.Its products are sold under the brand...
. As an actor, he has also endorsed UFO Nissin noodles, Lotte
Lotte (conglomerate)
Lotte Co., Ltd. is a South Korean-Japanese Jaebeol and one of the largest food and shopping groups in South Korea and Japan. Lotte was established in June 1948, in Tokyo, by Japanese-educated, Korean businessman Shin Kyuk-Ho – also known as...
Coolish drinks, Subaru
Subaru
; is the automobile manufacturing division of Japanese transportation conglomerate Fuji Heavy Industries .Subaru is internationally known for their use of the boxer engine layout popularized in cars by the Volkswagen Beetle and Porsche 911, in most of their vehicles above 1500 cc as well as...
, Morinaga, Suntory Dry beer, Mazda
Mazda
is a Japanese automotive manufacturer based in Fuchū, Aki District, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.In 2007, Mazda produced almost 1.3 million vehicles for global sales...
, All Nippon Airways
All Nippon Airways
, also known as or ANA, is one of the largest airlines in Japan. It is headquartered at the Shiodome City Center in the Shiodome area in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. It operates services to 49 destinations in Japan and 35 international routes and employed over 14,000 employees as of May 2009...
, NTT docomo
NTT DoCoMo
is the predominant mobile phone operator in Japan. The name is officially an abbreviation of the phrase, "do communications over the mobile network", and is also from a compound word dokomo, meaning "everywhere" in Japanese. Docomo provides phone, video phone , i-mode , and mail services...
, Hitachi Wooo, and Uniqlo
UNIQLO
is a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer and retailer.The company was originally a division of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd.. On November 1, 2005, it was restructured as a separate wholly owned subsidiary called Uniqlo Co., Ltd. , which is listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock...
.
Personal life
Nagase dated singer and former actress Ayumi HamasakiAyumi Hamasaki
is a Japanese singer-songwriter, record producer, model, lyricist, and actress. Also called "Ayu" by her fans, Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" because of her popularity and widespread influence in Japan and throughout Asia. Born and raised in Fukuoka, she moved to Tokyo at fourteen to...
from the beginning of both of their acting careers. In 2001, they publicly announced their relationship. In 2007, the media circulated rumors that the couple were about to get married; however, on July 13 of that year, Ayumi Hamasaki announced that they had broken up. Though Hamasaki did not explain the reason for the split, she stated that they had parted amicably and the two remained friends.
Filmography
| Year/s | Title | Medium | Role/s | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Twins Kyoshi | TV | ||
| 1994 | Ari yo Sabara | TV | ||
| 1995 | Saiko no Kataomoi | TV | ||
| Kakeochi no Susume | TV | |||
| Koibito Yo | TV | |||
| 1996 | Hakusen Nagashi | TV | ||
| Dear Woman | TV | |||
| 1997 | Ryoma ga Yuku | TV | ||
| Fuzoroi no Ringotachi 4 | TV | |||
| D×D | TV | Shigeru Joshima Shigeru Joshima is a Japanese musician and actor. He is the leader and main guitarist of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group.- As an artist :... and Tatsuya Yamaguchi also acted in this drama |
||
| Hakusen Nagashi ~19 no Haru | TV | Wataru Ookouchi | ||
| 1998 | Days | TV | ||
| Love And Eros | TV | |||
| 1999 | Ringu Saishusho | TV | Ryuji Takayama | |
| Hakusen Nagashi: Hatachi no Kaze | TV | Wataru Ookouchi | ||
| Sea Side Love (Suna no ue no koibitotachi) | TV | |||
| 2000 | Ikebukuro West Gate Park | TV | Majima Makoto | |
| 2001 | Mukodono! | TV | Yuichiro Sakuraba | |
| Hakusen Nagashi: Tabidachi no Uta | TV | Wataru Ookouchi | ||
| Handoku | TV | Ichiban Hazama | ||
| 2002 | Seoul | Film | Hayase Yutaro | Received Ishihara Yuijiro Award for Best Newcomer. |
| Big Money | TV | Norimichi Shirato | ||
| Yan Papa | TV | Yuusaku Mabuchi | ||
| 2003 | Mukodono 2003 | TV | Yuichiro Sakuraba | |
| Futari | TV | |||
| Hakusen Nagashi: 25-sai | TV | Wataru Ookouchi | ||
| 2004 | Kanojo ga Shinjyatta | TV | Hajime Ansai | |
| Otouto | TV | |||
| 2005 | Akechi Kogoro VS Kindaichi Kosuke | TV | ||
| Tiger & Dragon | TV | Kotora Yamazaki | ||
| Hakusen Nagashi: Yume Miru Goro wo Sugitemo | TV | Wataru Ookouchi | ||
| 2006 | My Boss My Hero | TV | Makio Sakaki | |
| 2007 | Utahime | TV | Shimanto Taro, Akira Koizumi | |
| Sword of the Stranger Sword of the Stranger is a 2007 Japanese anime feature film directed by Masahiro Andō and produced by Bones. The film follows Kotaro, a young boy who is hunted by the Ming from China for mysterious reasons. Among the Ming is a fearsome Western fighter named Luo-Lang, whose only desire is to find a worthy opponent... |
Film | Nanashi ("Nameless") | Voice Voice acting Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters and radio and audio dramas and comedy, as well as doing voice-overs in radio and television commercials, audio dramas, dubbed foreign language films, video games, puppet shows, and amusement rides.Performers are called... (Original Japanese version) |
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| 2009 | Karei naru Spy | TV | Kyosuke Yoroi | |
| Heaven's Door | Film | Masato Aoyama | ||