Naoya Makoto (誠 直也, Makoto Naoya), born Seigo Furukawa (古川 誠剛, Furukawa Seigō) (born June 25, 1948 [1]) is an actor from Japan. Makoto is best known for playing the role of Tsuyoshi Kaijō / AkaRanger in Himitsu Sentai Gorenger.[2][3]

Naoya Makoto
Born
Seigo Furukawa

(1948-06-25) June 25, 1948 (age 75)
OccupationActor

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Naoya Makoto debuted as an actor in 1971.[3] His first appearance was as a guest performer in the film Gendai Yakuza: Sakura Chi Sankyoudai.[4] Over the next few years, Makoto performed in a variety of small roles. He also plays small roles in musical theater. In 1975, he starred in Himitsu Sentai Gorenger and became famous.[3]

Makoto also has a singing career in J-pop (Japanese pop music). His world solo recording career began with the EP 'Omae no Asakusa', which was released in 1978 on the King Records label.

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EP
  • Omae no Asakusa (おまえの浅草) (King Records, 1978)
  • Yukimushi (雪虫) (Teichiku, 1980)
  • Sapporo City Light '87 (札幌 City Light '87) (1987)...with Ritsuko Abe

References edit

  1. ^ "Makoto Naoya". Nihon Tarento Meikan. Goo Nyūsu. Retrieved 2 July 2013.
  2. ^ "誠直也「何とも言えない」ゴレンジャーから半世紀". Nikkansporst. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "「秘密戦隊ゴレンジャー」アカレンジャー誠直也、当時は「1年持たんなと思っていた」". 映画ナタリー. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  4. ^ 刑事マガジン Vol.2』辰巳出版、2004 p. 83 ISBN 4-88641-970-4
  5. ^ "セイバー+ゼンカイジャー スーパーヒーロー戦記". eiga.com. Retrieved July 6, 2021.

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