Hiroiki Ariyoshi
| Hiroiki Ariyoshi | |
|---|---|
| Born |
31 May 1974 Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Occupation | Comedian, singer |
Hiroiki Ariyoshi (有吉 弘行 Ariyoshi Hiroiki, born 31 May 1974) is a Japanese comedian and singer who is represented by Ohta Production.[1]
Saruganseki
Born in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan, Ariyoshi formed the owarai duo Saruganseki with Kazunari Moriwaki in 1994.[2] The pair became famous through the variety television show Susume! Denpa Shōnen when they were made to hitchhike across Asia, a task that was covered on the show for six months.[2] They were so popular when they returned that when they published a book about their travels, it became a best-seller.[2] When they released a single, Shiroi kumo no yō ni, it reached number three on the Oricon charts, with the album reaching number two.[3] They even received a new artist award at the Japan Record Awards in 1997.[4] While for a time they were earning 20 million yen a month (about $170,000[5] in 1997 US dollars),[6] their fame did not last long, and the duo broke up in 2004.[2]
Solo career
After his career went into decline, Ariyoshi's income reportedly fell to virtually nothing.[6][7] However, he gradually began reappearing on television, now as a solo comedian noted for his poison tongue.[2] His career really began to revive around 2006 when, on shows like Ametalk (hosted by Ameagari Kesshitai), he became known for giving mischievous nicknames to famous personalities.[8] In 2009, public opinion research conducted by Oricon found that those polled considered him to be the number one "comeback" personality of the year.[8] By 2011, he was ranked as the top television tarento in terms of number of appearances.[9] He now hosts several television shows, including Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku with AKB48[10] and Matsuko & Ariyoshi no Ikari Shintō with Matsuko Deluxe,[11] and is a regular guest on variety shows like London Hearts.[12]
TV programs
- Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku (2010–)
- London Hearts (2011–)
- Matsuko & Ariyoshi's Angry New Party (2011–)
- Woman On The Planet (2012–15)
Filmography
Films
- Bubble Fiction: Boom or Bust (2007) – played a cameo role
- Beck (2010) – played a cameo role
Television drama
- Bengoshi no Kuzu (2006, TBS) – Shinpei Kozuka
Dubbing roles
References
- ↑ "Hiroiki Ariyoshi". Nippon Cinema. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Ariyoshi Hiroiki". Tarento Dētabanku. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "Saruganseki". Oricon. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "Nihon Rekōdo Taishō: 1997-nen". Japan Composer's Association. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "U.S.-Japan Annual Average Exchange Rate". International Trade Association, U.S. Department of Commerce. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- 1 2 "Gesshū 2-senmanen kara donzoko". 47News. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "Ariyoshi Hiroiki: 'Ii kanezuru sagashite ikinokore'". Daily Sports. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- 1 2 "'Sai-bureiku' shita tarento 1-i wa Ariyoshi Hiroiki". Oricon. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "2011-nen kotoshi terebi de yoku mita kao wa?". Nihon Monitor. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
- ↑ "Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku". TBS. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ↑ "Ariyoshi Hiroyuki and Matsuko Deluxe team up on late night television". Tokyo Hive. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
- ↑ "Ariyoshi Hiroiki, Ima motomerareru jishin no yakuwari". Oricon. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
External links
- Official profile Ohta Productions (in Japanese)
- Hiroiki Ariyoshi at the Internet Movie Database