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Akira Kawashima

Akira Kawashima (川島 明, Kawashima Akira, born February 3, 1979, in Uji, Kyoto) is a Japanese comedian, tarento and actor who has featured in films, television, and radio. He performs boke and writes all the material in his comedy duo Kirin.[1] His partner is Hiroshi Tamura. Kawashima is represented by Yoshimoto Kogyo and is mainly active in Tokyo and Osaka.

Akira Kawashima
Native name川島 明
Born (1979-02-03) February 3, 1979 (age 45)
Uji, Kyoto, Japan
MediumTelevision
Theater
NationalityJapanese
Years active1997–
EmployerYoshimoto Kogyo
GenresManzai (boke)

Life and career

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Kawashima graduated from the 20th generation Yoshimoto NSC Osaka.[1] He formed the comedy duo Kirin with Hiroshi Tamura in 1999 and rose to popularity after becoming a finalist in the 1st M-1 Grand Prix in 2001. Kirin continued to make strides as they entered the finals 5 out of the 8 times they entered the M-1 Grand Prix, becoming active in manzai despite their initial focus on the genre of conte. In 2010, Kawashima entered the R-1 Grand Prix and was a finalist, finishing in 4th place overall.

Kawashima was engaged in 2015[2] and married on March 8, 2016.[3] Later that year in November 2016, Kawashima won his first oogiri winning title on Ippon Grand Prix, defeating the then three-time champion Bakarhythm. From then on, Kawashima was a regular on Ippon Grand Prix, almost winning his second and back to back title against Chihara Junior in May 2017, but lost as the runners-up. Kawashima continues to perform as a television personality.

Media

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This list consists of only media appearances and works by Akira Kawashima, for appearances and works as the comedy duo Kirin, see Kirin.

Movies

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  • Nichijō Koi no Koe (日常　恋の声) (2007)
  • Hashiriya Zero II (走り屋ZERO II) (2009)
  • Ningyō Geinin Donto & Notto (人形芸人ドント&ノット) (2009) – Voice-over dub
  • Genge (げんげ) (2013) – as Takuya Hirahara
  • Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero Taisen (仮面ライダー×スーパー戦隊 超スーパーヒーロー大戦) (2017) – as MC, voice-over dub
  • Ito and Her Brothers (2024) – as Isao Narita[4]

Television

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Anime

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Dramas

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  • Nijūyojikan Atatamemasuka? ~Shippu Udotō Konbini Den~ (24時間あたためますか? 〜疾風怒涛コンビニ伝〜) – Chapter 3, "Koisuru Konbini" (Nippon TV, 2008-03-15) as Imaizumi's boyfriend
  • Renzoku Terebi Shōsetsu (連続テレビ小説) (NHK G)
  • Tsubaki (つばさ) (2009) – as Bekkamu Ichirō
  • Natsuzora: Natsu's Sky (なつぞら, Natsuzora) (2019) – as Katsumi Shimoyama[6]
  • A Story to Read When You First Fall in Love (初めて恋をした日に読む話, Hajimete Koi o Shita Hi ni Yomu Hanashi) (TBS, 2019-01-16) – as Yasuda

Current Programs

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Regular
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  • Keiba Beat (Kansai TV, 2010-01-10–) – MC
  • Little Tokyo Life (リトルトーキョーライフ) (TV Tokyo, 2014-10-08–)
  • Majo ni Iwaretai Yoru ~Shōjiki Sugiru Shinasadame~ (魔女に言われたい夜〜正直過ぎる品定め〜) (Fuji TV, 2015-04-13–)
  • Keiba Beat Plus (競馬BEATプラス) (Kansai TV, 2016-04-08) – MC
  • LOVE it! (ラヴィット!) (TBS, 2021-29-03) – MC [7]
Special/Irregular
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  • Futtonda (フットンダ) (Chukyo TV, 2011–) – Annually
  • Game King (ゲーム王) (ABC TV, 2012–) – MC, Special Program
  • Osaka Game House (大阪ゲーム荘) (MBS TV, 2012–) – Special Program
  • Ariyoshi no Kabe (有吉の壁) (Nippon TV, 2015–) – Senpai no Kabe, Special Program
  • Ippon Grand Prix (IPPONグランプリ) (Fuji TV, 2016–) – Special Program, Irregular
  • Ametalk (アメトーーク) (TV Asahi, 2007–) – Irregular

Radio

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  • Suppin (すっぴん!) (NHK Radio 1, 2014-04-03–) – Thursday Personality
  • Hagaki Shokunin no Utage (ハガキ職人のウタゲ) (NHK Radio 1, 2012–) – MC, Special Program
  • Hirameke! Game "Sōzō to Kotoba" (ひらめけ!ゲーム「想像と言葉」) (NHK Radio 1) – Special Program

Web series

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  • All Japan XX Gravure Idol Contest Ability (【全日本〇〇グラドルコンテスト】アビリティ) (AbemaTV, 2018-11-04–) – MC

Commercials

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DVD

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  • Kirin Kawashima Solo Live "Rainy Night" (麒麟川島単独ライブ「雨降る夜」) (Yoshimoto Kogyo, 2010-07-21)

Bibliography

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Kirin Profile". Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  2. ^ "福山、ジュニアに続いた！ 麒麟・川島が結婚…芸能界「寿」ラッシュ". SANSPO.COM. SANKEI DIGITAL INC. September 30, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  3. ^ "麒麟・川島明、結婚式を報告「笑いの絶えない夢のような時間」". ORICON STYLE. March 10, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  4. ^ "うちの弟どもがすみません". The Television. Retrieved September 24, 2024.
  5. ^ "Kinnikuman Perfect Origin Arc Anime Casts Akira Kawashima". Anime News Network. June 19, 2024. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "《2019年度前期 連続テレビ小説「なつぞら」》アニメーション編の出演者が決定！". NHK Online. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  7. ^ "麒麟・川島明&TBS田村真子アナ"笑い"届ける…3・29「ラヴィット!」開始". スポーツ報知. 報知新聞社. February 1, 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  8. ^ "15日発売DS「ファイアーエムブレム」新作、仲里依紗と麒麟の川島がCMで先取り紹介！TV未公開篇も！". navicon. July 4, 2010. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  9. ^ "麒麟の川島さんが体験『パイロットウイングス リゾート』TVCM公開". インサイド. April 6, 2011. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  10. ^ "トーテン藤田もしょっぱい（？）演技で新CMに出演！ ニンテンドー3DS「モンスターハンター４完成発表会」". excite News. August 27, 2013. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
  11. ^ 川島明 (November 9, 2014). うつむきくん. 双葉社. ISBN 978-4-575-30776-4.
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