Yo Oizumi
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is a TV personality and a stage actor based in Hokkaidō
. He was born in Ebetsu
and has been living in Sapporo since 1984.
He first made a name in Hokkaidō-based TV variety series called “Suiyō Dōdeshō” (How do you like Wednesday?
) and has been actively appearing on various media programs in Hokkaidō
since then. He is also a member of a 5-piece drama group called TEAM-NACS formed when they were at Hokkai Gakuen university. TEAM-NACS had run their first national tour with thieir 11th original play called “COMPOSER” during spring and summer in 2005, and are now preparing for the 12th one called "HORNOR" performances in Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo; opening at The Galaxy Theatre in Tokyo on March 9, 2007 and closing at Dorshin Hall at Sapporo on May 13, 2007. In 2007, he provided the voice of Professor Hershel Layton
in the puzzle video game Professor Layton and the Curious Village
as well as its sequels and movie.
Along with increasing popularity of “Suiyo Doudeshow” (How do you like Wednesday?
) and TEAM-NACS not only within Hokkaidō
but throughout Japan over the past years, he has been expanding his works in various fields by appearing on nationwide TV dramas and films, doing character voices on animated films and releasing CDs as a singer. In addition to voices, he is also an accomplished writer and painter.
He calls his fans "Koneko chan tachi", which means kittens in Japanese, although he doesn't like cats.
On May 30th, 2011, he became the father of a baby girl. On his website he jokes saying, “Today I successfully became a father!“
TV dramas
Films
Video Games (The release dates for the video games section are the Japanese dates)
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
. He was born in Ebetsu
Ebetsu, Hokkaido
is a city located in Ishikari, Hokkaidō, Japan.- History :Ebetsu was settled originally by Japanese people in 1871, that came from the Miyagi Prefecture on Honshu Island. In 1878, militia men began moving into the area. When the Meiji Government, in 1878, designated Hokkaido as part of Japan,...
and has been living in Sapporo since 1984.
He first made a name in Hokkaidō-based TV variety series called “Suiyō Dōdeshō” (How do you like Wednesday?
How do you like Wednesday?
was a Japanese television variety series that aired on the HTB network in Hokkaidō, Japan, and on other regional television networks in Japan. The program debuted on HTB on October 9, 1996. The series was one of the first local variety programs to be produced on Hokkaido; prior to this series'...
) and has been actively appearing on various media programs in Hokkaidō
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
since then. He is also a member of a 5-piece drama group called TEAM-NACS formed when they were at Hokkai Gakuen university. TEAM-NACS had run their first national tour with thieir 11th original play called “COMPOSER” during spring and summer in 2005, and are now preparing for the 12th one called "HORNOR" performances in Tokyo, Osaka and Sapporo; opening at The Galaxy Theatre in Tokyo on March 9, 2007 and closing at Dorshin Hall at Sapporo on May 13, 2007. In 2007, he provided the voice of Professor Hershel Layton
Professor Hershel Layton
is the eponymous fictional character of the Professor Layton series of video games, created by Level-5. He is the central protagonist in every entry to the series, which consists of five games that have combined sold over 11 million copies, three novels, and an animated...
in the puzzle video game Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Professor Layton and the Curious Village, released in Japan as , is a puzzle adventure video game for the Nintendo DS system. It was developed by Level-5, and published by Level-5 within Japan and Nintendo internationally. It was released in Japan during 2007, and in PAL regions and North America a...
as well as its sequels and movie.
Along with increasing popularity of “Suiyo Doudeshow” (How do you like Wednesday?
How do you like Wednesday?
was a Japanese television variety series that aired on the HTB network in Hokkaidō, Japan, and on other regional television networks in Japan. The program debuted on HTB on October 9, 1996. The series was one of the first local variety programs to be produced on Hokkaido; prior to this series'...
) and TEAM-NACS not only within Hokkaidō
Hokkaido
, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
but throughout Japan over the past years, he has been expanding his works in various fields by appearing on nationwide TV dramas and films, doing character voices on animated films and releasing CDs as a singer. In addition to voices, he is also an accomplished writer and painter.
He calls his fans "Koneko chan tachi", which means kittens in Japanese, although he doesn't like cats.
On May 30th, 2011, he became the father of a baby girl. On his website he jokes saying, “Today I successfully became a father!“
Filmography
Variety Shows- How do you like Wednesday?How do you like Wednesday?was a Japanese television variety series that aired on the HTB network in Hokkaidō, Japan, and on other regional television networks in Japan. The program debuted on HTB on October 9, 1996. The series was one of the first local variety programs to be produced on Hokkaido; prior to this series'...
(水曜どうでしょう 1996~2002 Hokkaidō Television BroadcastingHokkaido Television Broadcastingis a TV station in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. It is affiliated with All-Nippon News Network and TV Asahi Network.-About HTB:*the head office: 10-7, Hiragishi Shijo Jūsanchōme, Toyohira-ku, Sapporo, Japan*Date and year founded: December 1, 1967...
) - Onigiri Atatamemasuka (おにぎりあたためますか Hokkaidō Television Broadcasting)
- Hanatare NACS (ハナタレナックス Hokkaidō Television Broadcasting)
- Ippachi ikouyo (1×8いこうよ Sapporo Television BroadcastingSapporo Television Broadcastingthumb|Sapporo Television Broadcasting Hallthumb|STV News Center "D・Tera・s"The is a TV station of Nippon News Network and Nippon Television Network System in Hokkaidō, Japan. Headquartered in Sapporo, the capital city of Hokkaidō prefecture, the TV station was established on April 8, 1958...
)
TV dramas
- Kyuumei Byoutou 24hⅢ (救命病棟24時, 2005 Fuji TV)
- Okashina Futari (おかしなふたり(The Odd Couple), 2006 Fuji TV)
- Kobayakawa Nobuki No Koi (小早川伸木の恋, 2006 Fuji TV)
- Tokyo Tower ~Okan to Boku to Tokidoki Oton~ (東京タワー～オカンとボクと、時々、オトン, 2006 Fuji TV)
- Haken No Hinkaku (ハケンの品格, 2007 Nippon TV)
- The Naminori Restaurant (The 波乗りレストラン, 2008 Nippon TV)
- Akahana No Sensei (赤鼻のセンセイ, 2009 Nippon TV)
- RyōmadenRyōmadenis the 49th NHK Taiga drama. It was shown on NHK from January 3 to November 28, 2010 spanning 48 episodes. The story centers on the life of 19th century Japanese historical figures Iwasaki Yatarō and Sakamoto Ryōma...
(龍馬伝, 2010 NHKNHKNHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee....
) - Ōgon no Buta (黄金の豚-会計検査庁 特別捜査課-, 2010 Nippon TV)
- Japanese AmericansJapanese Americans (miniseries)is a Japanese, 5-episode miniseries produced by TBS for its 60th anniversary, starring Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Yukie Nakama, and sponsored by Toyota and Panasonic. It tells the story of a family of Japanese immigrants who moved to American 99 years ago. When the Second World War breaks out, the...
(99の愛～JAPANESE AMERICANS～, 2010 TBS)
Films
- Gamera 2: Attack of Legion (ガメラ2レギオン襲来1996)
- Pakodatejin (パコダテ人 2000)
- man-hole (2001)
- Spirited AwaySpirited Awayis a 2001 Japanese animated fantasy-adventure film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli. The film tells the story of Chihiro Ogino, a sullen ten-year-old girl who, while moving to a new neighborhood and after her parents are transformed into pigs by the witch Yubaba,...
(千と千尋の神隠し 2001) - as Bandou Gaeru - The Cat Returns (猫の恩返し 2002)
- Nasu: Summer in AndalusiaNasu: Summer in Andalusiais a 2003 Japanese anime film by Madhouse, directed by Kitarō Kōsaka, the famed animation supervisor of the Oscar-winning anime film Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke and long-time collaborator of Studio Ghibli, and adapted from a short 3-tankōbon manga by Iō Kuroda, entitled Nasu, which was...
(茄子 アンダルシアの夏 2003) - as Pepe. - River （ 2003 ）
- Howl's Moving CastleHowl's Moving Castle (film)is a 2004 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli and based on the novel of the same name by Diana Wynne Jones...
(ハウルの動く城 2004 - as Prince Turnip) - Angel in the Box (銀のエンゼル 2004)
- Brave StoryBrave Storyis a Japanese fantasy novel written by Miyuki Miyabe. It was serialized in various regional newspapers between the November 11, 1999 and February 13, 2001 before being published in two hardcover volumes by Kadokawa Shoten in March 2003...
(2006) - as Kee Keema - Suger & Spice (シュガー&スパイス 風味絶佳 2006)
- Ge Ge Ge no KitaroGe Ge Ge no Kitarois a manga series created in 1959 by manga artist Shigeru Mizuki. It is best known for its popularization of the folklore creatures known as yōkai, a class of spirit-monster to which all of the main characters belong. It has been adapted for the screen several times, as anime, live action and video...
(ゲゲゲの鬼太郎 2007) - as Nezumi Otoko. - Professor Layton and the Eternal DivaProfessor Layton and the Eternal Divaalso known as , is a 2009 Japanese animated mystery film directed by Masakazu Hashimoto. The film is a continuation of the Professor Layton series...
(2009) - as Professor Layton - Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru SoraHanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora, subtitled looking up at the half-moon and also known as Hantsuki, is a Japanese romance light novel series written by Tsumugu Hashimoto and illustrated by Keiji Yamamoto centering around two hospitalized children aged seventeen and the love they begin to share...
(2010)- as Gorō Natsume
Video Games (The release dates for the video games section are the Japanese dates)
- Professor Layton and the Curious VillageProfessor Layton and the Curious VillageProfessor Layton and the Curious Village, released in Japan as , is a puzzle adventure video game for the Nintendo DS system. It was developed by Level-5, and published by Level-5 within Japan and Nintendo internationally. It was released in Japan during 2007, and in PAL regions and North America a...
(2007)- as Professor Layton - Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box (2007)- as Professor Layton
- Professor Layton and the Unwound Future (2008)- as Professor Layton
- Professor Layton and the Last Specter (2009)- as Professor Layton
- Professor Layton and the Mask of MiracleProfessor Layton and the Mask of Miracleis a puzzle adventure video game and one of the Nintendo 3DS' launch titles in Japan. It is the fifth game in the Professor Layton series, but the third story chronologically...
(2011)- as Professor Layton - Layton-kyōju Vs Gyakuten SaibanLayton-kyōju VS Gyakuten Saibanis an upcoming crossover adventure puzzle video game being developed by Level-5 and Capcom and published by Capcom for the Nintendo 3DS. The game will be a crossover between the Professor Layton and Ace Attorney adventure series featuring their respective lead characters, Professor Hershel Layton...
(2012) - as Professor Layton
Discography
- Today's Soup（本日のスープ Duet with STARDUST-Revue 2004）
- Not get up guy（起きないあいつ）