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Tadayoshi Okura
大倉 忠義
Background information
Born (1985-05-16) May 16, 1985 (age 39)
OriginHigashiōsaka, Osaka, Japan
GenresJ-pop
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • drummer
  • model
  • dancer
  • radio host
  • voice actor
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Drums
Years active1997–present
Labels

Tadayoshi Okura (大倉 忠義, Ōkura Tadayoshi, born May 16, 1985) is a Japanese singer, actor, voice actor and radio host.[1] He is also a member and the drummer of Japanese male idol group Super Eight (previously known as Kanjani Eight),[2] which was under the management of Johnny & Associates and now is under Starto Entertainment. His image color in the group is green.

Early life

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Okura is the eldest son of entrepreneur Tadashi Okura [ja], president and CEO of Eternal Hospitality Group Co., Ltd., and founder of izakaya chain Torikizoku [ja][3][4]

Career

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His respect for Go Morita from V6, is the reason why Okura joined Johnny & Associates.[3]

Johnny's Jr. and early career

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Okura entered the agency on September 6, 1997. His cousin sent in a resume on his behalf, but was not called back to audition until 2 years later. During his audition, future co-members from what was to become Kanjani 8, where also there.[3]

Okura had a difficult time finding work at the beginning. While he was acting in "Kyo to Kyo", a stage play, from 1997 to 1998, from 1999 to 2001 he had little to no performances.[5] Around Spring 2001, was part of the Johnny's Jr. unit M.A.O. [ja], but left soon after.[6] He had been chosen to be a part of V.West [ja], a Kansai region-based Johnny's Jr., which would become Kanjani 8 by 2002, when he took over for the V West drummer.[7] Fellow member Yasuda Shota told Johnny Kitagawa about Okura.[5] In December 2002, he joined the program "J3KANSAI" as a new regular member.[3] Not knowing how to drum but eager to try, Okura began intensive lessons.[5]

Musical career

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For releases as a member of Kanjani Eight, please see Kanjani Eight.

As a singer

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Okura debuted with Kanjani 8 in 2004, with the Single "Nanika Iroha Bushi".[8]

He had his first solo concert in 2008.

On January 17, 2016, he canceled his performance at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka due to an intestinal obstruction. On January 20, he reported that he had returned to work.[3] It was the first time a member of the group had cancelled a concert appearance.[9]

In 2022, Okura had to suspend activities temporarily due to low-tone sensorineural hearing loss in the right ear and tinnitus in both ears, which he had been diagnosed with. The decision was taken so that Okura would undergo treatment for the affection, so that he would return in better condition for their stadium live '18-sai' being held in July.[10]

As a producer and director

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In 2018, Okura and fellow member You Yokoyama directed the "Kansai Johnny's Jr. X’mas Party!! 2018", an event that had its origin in 2002, in the "Kanjani ∞ X'mas Party 2002 in Osaka Shochikuza" and "Kanjani ∞→ Johnny's WEST→ Kansai Johnny's Jr." events.[11]

Okura is the producer of Kansai area group Naniwa Danshi.[12]

Okura, together with Arashi's Jun Matsumoto, directed the concert series WE ARE! Let's get the party STARTO!!, which would take place in April and May 2024, as the first concerts offered by Starto Entertainment.[13]

To better accomplish this, Okura announced the creation of his own production company. He announced on July 29, 2024, the start of a new company, "J-pop Legacy", for the purpose of producing and nurturing talents and developing new content. Okura was appointed the company's President and Representative Director. His own role as artist and member of Super Eight will continue to be under Starto.[14]

As a lyricist

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Okura wrote the lyrics to "Can’t stop", a song performed in the "Kansai Johnny's Jr. X’mas Party!!2018" event.[11]

Acting career

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Okura is active in TV dramas, playing a few major roles such as Yasuko to Kenji, Hissatsu Shigotonin, ROMES and GM Odore Doctor. In 2010, he appeared in movie for first time' playing the role of sword man Tsuruoka in Ooku.[15] Besides, he is a hardcore fan of Mr.Children.

Personal life

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Okura has been seen dating former SDN48 member Serina, as well as actresses Yuriko Yoshitaka and Alice Hirose.[16][17][18][19]

Filmography

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Drama

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  • 2000: Kowaii Nichiyoubi 2000 (ep 10 "Kioku kara no shisha ~ yomigaeru kako no kyōfu")[15]
  • 2006: Cinderella ni Naritai! as Ken Narumizaka/Bon Kuramochi (lead role)[15]
  • 2006: Gekidan Engimono: Intelligence as Hajime (lead role)[15]
  • 2007: Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007 as Genta[15]
  • 2007: Utahime as Jinguji-kun (James)[15]
  • 2008: Yasuko to Kenji as Jun Tsubaki[15]
  • 2009: Hissatsu Shigotonin 2009 as Genta[15]
  • 2009: Romes as Yūya Narushima (lead role)[15]
  • 2010: Gm: Odore Doctor as Kensuke Motoki[15]
  • 2011: Umareru as Hayashida Taichi[15]
  • 2012: Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri as Ishizu Ryohei[15]
  • 2012: papadol! as himself[15]
  • 2013: Otenki Onee-san as Detective Gota Aoki (lead role)[15]
  • 2014: Dr.Dmat: Gareki no Shita no Hippocrates as Hibiki Yakumo (lead role)[20]
  • 2014: Hana-chan no Misoshiru as Shingo Yasutake (lead role)[21]
  • 2015: Do S Deka as Shūsuke Daikanyama[22]
  • 2018: The Count of Monte Cristo as Yukio Nanjo[15]
  • 2021: Shitteru wife as Motoharu [15]

Film

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Music film

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  • 2010: 8Uppers as Johnny

Commercials

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References

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  1. ^ 大倉忠義のプロフィール [Tadayoshi Okura's Profile] (in Japanese). oricon ME Inc. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  2. ^ "Japanese Boy Band Kanjani Eight Changes Group Name to "Super Eight"; Follows the Groups' Parent Company's Recent Name Change". Japan News by Yomiuri. February 4, 2024. Archived from the original on February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e "大倉忠義". Model Press (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  4. ^ "関ジャニ∞の父は焼き鳥チェーンの社長「息子のグループより先いってますよ」". 31 May 2024 (in Japanese). July 13, 2014. Archived from the original on July 13, 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  5. ^ a b c "関ジャニ∞ 大倉忠義、グループ加入初期の苦悩を明かす「認めてもらってないなというのもあった」". Real Sound (in Japanese). May 3, 2018. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  6. ^ "MAO". Idol.ne.jp 70's-80's idol archives (in Japanese). May 31, 2022. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  7. ^ "Shôta Yasuda". Plex. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  8. ^ "大倉忠義". Oricon (in Japanese). Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  9. ^ "Kanjani8's Okura Tadayoshi cancels his appearance at concert due to ileus". Tokyohive. January 19, 2016. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  10. ^ "Kanjani8's Okura Tadayoshi to take a temporary break due to tinnitus". Tokyohive. April 30, 2022. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  11. ^ a b "関ジャニ横山&大倉、古巣で"演出"担当 関西jr.が感激「身が引き締まる思い」". Oricon (in Japanese). November 30, 2018. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  12. ^ "なにわ男子、CDデビューで関ジャニ∞・大倉忠義"プロデューサー"に感謝「恩返しすることができたら」". Oricon (in Japanese). July 28, 2021. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  13. ^ "「STARTO ENTERTAINMENT」公式サイト始動 松本潤＆大倉忠義が「WE ARE！」演出担当". Model Press (in Japanese). April 10, 2024. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
  14. ^ "大倉忠義が新会社を設立 タレントのプロデュースや育成、新たなコンテンツ開発を目的【コメント全文】". Oricon (in Japanese). July 29, 2024. Archived from the original on July 30, 2024. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  15. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v "大倉忠義～セクシーな表情と笑顔のギャップにハマるリアリティのある「いい男」". Cinema Today (in Japanese). September 11, 2020. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  16. ^ "Kanjani 8's Okura Tadayoshi Rumoured to be Dating former SDN48 Member Serina". Arama Japan. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  17. ^ "「芹那より数億倍マシ！」関ジャニ∞・大倉忠義＆吉高由里子の熱愛報道をジャニヲタが祝福中". Cyzo (in Japanese). July 15, 2016. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  18. ^ "The relationship between Alice Hirose and Yuriko Yoshitaka, who is in a relationship with Okura". Friday Digital. January 22, 2022. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  19. ^ "Hirose Alice & Tadayoshi Okura, Breakup Rumors Shadowed by Struggles of Being Too Nice?". Friday Digital. May 7, 2024. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  20. ^ キャスト木曜ドラマ劇場『Dr.DMAT』 [Thursdays Drama Theatre Dr.Dmat Cast] (in Japanese). Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  21. ^ あらすじ24時間テレビ ドラマスペシャル『はなちゃんのみそ汁』 [24 Hours TV Drama Special Hana-chan no Misoshiru Story] (in Japanese). Nippon Television Network Corporation. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  22. ^ キャスト・スタッフ ドS刑事 [Do S Deka Cast&Staff] (in Japanese). Nippon Television Network Corporation. Retrieved May 9, 2015.
  23. ^ "大倉忠義と成田凌の再会シーンには続きが、「窮鼠はチーズの夢を見る」特典映像". Natalie (in Japanese). February 22, 2021. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  24. ^ a b c d e f "大倉忠義". Oricon (in Japanese). April 26, 2024. Archived from the original on May 31, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  25. ^ "関西Jr.新グループ・AmBitious、初のウェブCM出演 大倉忠義Pの指揮で"サステナブル"呼びかけ". Oricon (in Japanese). April 12, 2022. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
  26. ^ "関ジャニ∞大倉忠義、新CMで"理想の上司"役に起用「ぜひお楽しみください」". Oricon (in Japanese). April 10, 2023. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
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