Daigo Nishihata
Japanese actor and singer (born 1997)
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Daigo Nishihata (西畑 大吾, born January 9, 1997) is a Japanese idol and actor. He is a member of the Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi. Nishihata joined Johnny & Associates in 2011 and later became a member of the Kansai Johnny's Jr. unit Naniwa Ōji.[1] In 2018 he was selected as a member of Naniwa Danshi, which made its CD debut in 2021 with the single "Ubu Love".[2]
- Idol
- actor
- television personality
Daigo Nishihata | |
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西畑 大吾 | |
Nishihata in 2023 | |
| Born | January 9, 1997 Osaka Prefecture, Japan |
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| Years active | 2011–present |
| Agent | Starto Entertainment |
| Known for | Member of Naniwa Danshi |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | J-pop |
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| Website | Naniwa Danshi (Storm Labels) Naniwa Danshi (Starto Entertainment) |
Early life and career
Nishihata was born on January 9, 1997, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan.[3] Nishihata auditioned at Osaka-jō Hall during Tomohisa Yamashita's Asia tour "TOMOHISA YAMASHITA ASIA TOUR 2011 SUPER GOOD SUPER BAD" and joined Johnny & Associates on April 3, 2011.[4] He later performed as a member of the Kansai Johnny's Jr. unit Aぇ少年. On the same day, Ren Nagase and Yoshinori Masakado also joined the agency.[5] The three later became known as close contemporaries.
In 2012 he became a member of the Kansai Johnny's Jr. unit Naniwa Ōji together with Ryūsei Ōnishi and Ren Nagase.[5]
Nishihata made his television drama debut in the NHK asadora Gochisōsan (2013–2014). He later appeared in another NHK asadora, Asa ga Kita (2015–2016).[6]
In 2018 he was selected as a member of the Kansai-based idol group Naniwa Danshi. The group officially debuted on November 12, 2021, with the single "Ubu Love".[7]
Acting career
Nishihata has cited actor and singer Kazunari Ninomiya as one of his major influences. He became interested in Ninomiya after watching the television dramas Yamada Tarō Monogatari and Ryūsei no Kizuna.[8][9]
He later appeared with Ninomiya in the film Last Recipe (2017) and co-starred with him in a commercial for the Nisshin Oillio Group "Fresh Oil Series".[10]
In addition to his music activities, Nishihata has appeared in numerous television dramas and films. He has appeared in television dramas such as Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekiteiru (2018), Kyojo (2020), Kotaro Lives Alone (2021), and Shin Nobunaga Koki (2022).[11]
In 2023 he starred in the horror film Immersion, directed by Takashi Shimizu.[12]
He also appeared in the anthology television program Tales of the Unusual in 2023.[13]
In 2026, Nishihata took his first solo leading role in a television drama in Matori to Kyōken.[14]
Awards
- 2025 – 28th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix – Best Supporting Actor (Winter) for Ozoshi ni Koi wa Muzukashii[15]
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–2014 | Bon Appetit! | Katsuo Nishikado | Asadora | [22] |
| 2016 | Here Comes Asa! | Yōnosuke Mayama | Asadora | [23] |
| 2018 | Bokura wa Kiseki de Dekiteiru | Ryutaro Shinjo | [24] | |
| 2020 | Kyojo | Takumi Kashimura | Television special | [25] |
| 2021 | Kotaro Lives Alone | Keisuke Hanawa | [26] | |
| 2022 | New Nobunaga Chronicle: High School Is a Battlefield | Hideyoshi Toyotomi | [27] | |
| 2023 | Tales of the Unusual | Takuya Nanjo | Segment: "Niji"; lead role | [28] |
| 2023 | Knockin' on Locked Door | Himura Katana | Lead role | [29] |
| 2025 | Shin Abarenbō Shōgun | Tokugawa Ieshige | Television special | [30] |
| 2026– | Matori to Kyōken | Kyōnosuke Umezawa | Lead role | [31] |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Hanawa-sensei wa Hanninmae!? | Keisuke Hanawa | Lead role | [32] |