Ryoma Takeuchi (竹内 涼真, Takeuchi Ryōma, born April 26, 1993, in Tokyo, Japan[1][2]) is a Japanese actor, model and television personality who is affiliated with Horipro. He was a Rissho University Global Environmental Sciences student.[3] He is best known for his role as Shinnosuke Tomari, the main character of the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Drive.
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Born | Ryo Takeuchi (竹内 崚, Takeuchi Ryō) (1993-04-26) April 26, 1993 (age 29) Machida, Tokyo, Japan |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation | Actor and model |
Years active | 2013–present |
Agent | Horipro |
Notable work | Kamen Rider Drive |
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) |
Website | Official website |
Takeuchi is the oldest brother in family with one sister and one brother. He is left-handed. His real name is Ryo Takeuchi. His parents love the sounds of "Ryo", so they gave the name Ryo to him. The kanji "崚" of his name is quite rare to use in a name.[4]
Takeuchi started playing soccer when he was five, he belonged to Tokyo Verdy when he was young.[2][5] He originally went to a college on a soccer recommendation, but did not pursue a soccer career.[2]
In April 2013, Takeuchi was featured in the female magazine Mina, after winning the audition Mina Kare Grand Prix, which was contested by 2,457 people.[1][2] He has acted in films and television series.[3]
From 2014–2015 Takeuchi played the protagonist, Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive in Kamen Rider Drive.[6][7][8]
In November 21, 2016, Takeuchi was one of the three winners of 2016 Best Stylish Award.[9]
In 2017, Takeuchi had breakthrough roles as Jun'ichiro Shimatani in NHK Morning Drama (Asadora) Hiyokko, as Hajime Mugino in NTV Drama Kahogo no Kahoko and as Hiroto Mogi in TBS Sunday Drama Rikuoh.
In January 2020, he played his first starring role in a Sunday Theatre (TBS) in Ship of Theseus. He's the youngest to have starred in Sunday Theatre at the age of 26. [10]
In April 25, 2022, Takeuchi was cast in TV Asahi's drama Roppongi Class, a remake of the hit South Korean drama series 'Itaewon Class' as Arata Miyabe. [11]
Year | Title | Role | Network | Other notes | Ref |
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2014–2015 | Kamen Rider Drive | Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive | TV Asahi | Lead role | [12] |
2015 | Downtown Rocket | Yosuke Tachibana | TBS | [13] | |
2016 | The Girl Who Leapt Through Time | Goro Asakura | NTV | [14] | |
2017 | Overprotected Kahoko | Hajime Mugino | NTV | [15] | |
Hiyokko | Jun'ichiro Shimatani | NHK | Asadora | [16] | |
Rikuoh | Hiroto Mogi | TBS | [16] | ||
2018 | Black Forceps | Masashi Sera | TBS | [15] | |
Downtown Rocket Season 2 | Yosuke Tachibana | TBS | [13] | ||
2020 | Ship of Theseus | Shin Tamura | TBS | Lead role | [15] |
The Sun Stands Still: The Eclipse | Ryōichi Taoka | Wowow | [17] | ||
Day-Off of Ryoma Takeuchi | Himself | Wowow | Lead role | [15] | |
2021 | Love You as the World Ends | Hibiki Mamiya | NTV/Hulu | Lead role | [18] |
2022 | Roppongi Class | Arata Miyabe | TV Asahi | Lead role | [11] |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Other notes | Ref. |
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2021 | Love You as the World Ends Season 2 | Hibiki Mamiya | Hulu | Lead role | [18] |
2022 | Love You as the World Ends Season 3 | Hibiki Mamiya | Hulu | Lead role | [18] |
Year | Title | Role | Other notes | Ref |
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2014 | Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle | Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive | Lead role | [12] |
2015 | Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3 | Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive | Lead role | [12] |
Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future | Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive | Lead role | [12] | |
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Ghost & Drive: Super Movie War Genesis | Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive | Lead role | [12] | |
2016 | Yell for the Blue Sky | Daisuke Yamada | Lead role | [15] |
Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider | Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive | [12] | ||
2017 | Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High | Dan Ōtaka | [15] | |
2018 | My Teacher, My Love | Yoshitaka Hiromitsu | Lead role | [15] |
2019 | Detective Pikachu | Male Pokémon Trainer | Cameo; American film | [19] |
Love Stoppage Time | Issei Asami | [20] | ||
2021 | The Sun Stands Still | Ryōichi Taoka | [17] | |
2022 | The Deer King | Hossal (voice) | [21] | |
Akira and Akira | Akira Yamazaki | Lead role | [22] | |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
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2018 | Overprotected Kahoko: 2018 Love & Dream | Hajime Mugino | NTV | [23] |
2019 | Downtown Rocket Special | Yosuke Tachibana | TBS | [13] |
2022 | Love You as the World Ends Special | Hibiki Mamiya | NTV | [24] |
Year | Title | Role | Voice dub for | Other notes | Ref |
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2019 | Detective Pikachu | Tim Goodman | Justice Smith | [25] | |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2017 | 30th Nikkan Sports Film Award | Yūjirō Ishihara Newcomer Award | Teiichi: Battle of Supreme High | Won | |
2018 | 72nd Mainichi Film Awards | Best New Actor | Nominated | ||
41st Japan Academy Prize | Newcomer of the Year | Won | |||
42nd Elan d'or Awards | Newcomer of the Year | Himself | Won | ||
2020 | 104th Television Drama Academy Awards | Best Actor | Ship of Theseus | Won | [26] |
Year | Song | Artist | Ref. |
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2016 | Kiseki-To the Future | whiteeeen | [28] |
2018 | I WANT YOU BACK | TWICE | [29] |
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