Eiko Kano
Japanese comedian, singer, and kannushi (born 1982)
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Eiko Kano (狩野 英孝, Kano Eikō; born 22 February 1982)[1] is a Japanese comedian, singer, YouTuber, and kannushi (Shinto clergy) from Kurikoma (now Kurihara), Kurihara District, Miyagi. He is nicknamed Eiko-chan (英孝ちゃん, Eikō-chan) and Kati (カティ). As a lyricist and composer of 50TA, he is nicknamed Shinya Sakurada (桜田 神邪, Sakurada Shin'ya). He graduated from the Japan Institute of the Moving Image. He completed his kannushi training in Kokugakuin University.[2] He was a former kyūdōka (archer) at the National Sports Festival of Japan.
- Eiko-chan
- Kati
- Miyagi Prefecture Tsukidate High School
- Japan Institute of the Moving Image
Eiko Kano | |
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狩野 英孝 | |
 Kano in 2022 | |
| Born | February 22, 1982 |
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| Education |
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| Occupations | Comedian, singer, kannushi |
| Years active | 2003– |
| Agent | Maseki Geinosha |
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| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Spouse |
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| Website | Official profile |
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Personal life
Kano married an ordinary woman in 2011, but later divorced September 2014. In January 2017, Friday published an article about the alleged relationship of Kano and a 17-year old high schooler. In a press conference in the January 21, he confirmed the allegation but stated that the girl said that she was 22-years old.[3] He remarried in 2021.[4]
Filmography
TV series
Current appearances
Regular appearances
| Year | Title | Network |
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| 2016 | Chō Ponkotsu & Summers | TV Tokyo |
Quasi-regular appearances
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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| Honoo-no Taiiku-kai TV | TBS | Appeared as a kyūdōka | |
| Ame Ta-lk! | TV Asahi | ||
| 2008 | London Hearts | TV Asahi | |
| Sand no Bonyarinu | TBC |
Special appearances
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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| 2013 | 8Bang! | Sendai Television | "Kano-Pan Sanjō" |
Former appearances
Regular appearances
| Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2009 | Nekketsu Idol Academy: Akipara Jō | Daiichi-TV | [5] | |
| Eiko Kano no Kingusu Rōdo | NBN | |||
| 2010 | Kojima × Kano × Esper 3P | Tokyo MX | ||
| 2011 | Eiko Kano no Nadeshiko de Knight: Cooking | TBC | MC | |
| 2014 | Ponkotsu & Summers | TV Tokyo |
Quasi-regular appearances
| Year | Title | Network |
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| 2007 | Bonita! Bonita!! Nagoya Girls Collection | TVA |
Special appearances
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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| 2016 | Owarai Tutori Three | Fuji TV | MC |
Nationwide programmes
| Title |
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| Bakushō On-Air Battle |
| BS Fureai Stage |
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| Ojisans Eleven |
| Enta no Kamisama |
| Shingo Katori no Tokujō! Tensei Shingo |
| 99 Plus |
| Himitsu no Kenmin Show |
| Meringue no Kimochi |
| Jinsei ga Kawaru 1-funkan no Fukaii Hanashi |
| Year | Title |
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| Akashiya-san Channel | |
| Koisuru Hanikami | |
| Owarai Dynamite! | |
| The Iromonea | |
| Yaredeki! Sekai Dai Chōsen | |
| All-Star Thanksgiving | |
| Doors 2008 | |
| BS Branch | |
| 2009 | Akuma no Keiyaku ni Sign: Akuma no Rentai Hoshōnin |
| Akko ni Omakase! |
| Year | Title |
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| Bakushō Red Carpet | |
| Bakushō Pink Carpet | |
| The Three Theater | |
| The Red Theater | |
| 2010 | Run for Money: Tosochu |
| 2013 | Battle for Money: Sentochu |
| Numer0n | |
| Ōi! Hiroiki Mura |
| Title |
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| Warai no Kin Medal |
| Ikinari! Kogane Densetsu. |
| Otameshi ka! |
| Dosp 2 |
| Ariyoshi Ponkotsu Tai |
| Year | Title |
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| Shibusuta | |
| Heikin Face | |
| TV Champion | |
| Inaka ni Tomarou | |
| 2016 | Let's Tensai TV-kun |
Local programmes
| Title |
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| Natsumegudo |
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| Morisugi! |
| Year | Title |
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| 2013 | Himano-Yu |
Satellite programmes
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
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| 2008 | Ikemen Channel | Perfect Choice | |
| 2016 | Kaidan no Shīhana Kika sete yo. | Entertainment-TV | MC |
Radio
Internet
| Title | Website |
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| Eiko Kano no Gekisha!! Pachipachi Paparazzi | Janbari TV |
| Instant Lover | BeeTV |
| Eiko Kano no Iku to Shinu kamo Shirenai Kan Tameshi | BeeTV |
Advertisements
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2005 | Mandom Gatsby | ||
| 2008 | Toyo Suisan Maru-chan Men-zukuri Minna Tabe teru | ||
| King Kankō | |||
| Spike Way of the Samurai 3 | |||
| Spike Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble | |||
| Unilever Senzai Domestos Ziff | Domestos & Ziff Campaign | ||
| Toyota Corolla Rumion | Ameba & TV Asahi tie-up advert; Co-starring with Ai Haruna | ||
| 2012 | Nexon Dungeon Fighter Online | Co-starring with Tetsurō Degawa | |
| 2015 | Kirin Nodogoshi <Nama> | [6] | |
| 2016 | Square Enix Hoshi no Dragon Quest | [7] |
Anime, drama
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| Bihada Ichizoku | Tatsuya Yutenji (voice) | TV Tokyo | ||
| 2008 | Operation Love | Cabaret boy | Fuji TV | |
| 2009 | The Quiz Show | Himself | NTV | Episode 5 |
| 2011 | Hyper Yo-Yo | Kariudo Aino | TV Tokyo | |
| 2012 | Hana no Zubora-Meshi | Weather forecaster's older brother | TBS | Episode 8 |
| 2013 | Rozu Uranai Sho: Onmyo-ya e Yokoso | Host | KTV | Episode 7 |
| 2015 | Yōgi-sha wa 8-ri no Ninki Geinin | Kannushi | Fuji TV |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2014 | Liquid | Shuji, Yukio | Lead role; Also written and directed |
Video games
| Title | Role |
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| Shinjuku no Ōkami | Spike |
Dubbing
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2025 | A Minecraft Movie | General Chungus | [8] |
Solo shows
| Year | Title |
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| 2008 | Special Punkish Garden Eiko Kano First Live: Ciel |
Discography
Singles
| Year | Title |
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| 2008 | "Yōkoso! Ikemen Paradise" |
| "Love Hurricane" |
Participation
| Year | Title |
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| 2009 | "Kaze ni naritai" |
| 2012 | "Hana wa Saku" |
DVD
| Year | Title |
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| 2008 | Eiko Kano no Umaretsuki Ikemen desu |
| Nishiguchi DX Prowrestling –Soshite Hajimari no Chime– Megaton 1 | |
| Eiko Kano First Live: Ciel | |
| Warau Inu 2008 Aki DVD-Box |
As 50TA
Best albums
| Year | Title | Ref. |
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| 2010 | 50TA | [9] |