Mitsuhiro Oikawa
Musical artist
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Mitsuhiro Oikawa (及川 光博, Oikawa Mitsuhiro; born October 24, 1969, in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan)[1] is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, composer and actor who is represented by the talent agency, Mother Enterprise. He graduated from Seijo Gakuen Junior High School and High School and Seijo University Faculty of Law. He is business partners with Horipro. His wife was actress and Takarazuka Revue graduate Rei Dan (July 2011 - Nov 2018).
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Mitsuhiro Oikawa 及川 光博 | |
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Mitsuhiro Oikawa in 2018 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Mitsuhiro Oikawa, Mitchy, Prince |
| Born | October 24, 1969 Ota, Japan |
| Genres | Pop, Funk, Rock |
| Occupations | Musician, singer-songwriter, composer, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1996 - present |
| Label | Horipro Inc. |
Spouse | |
| Website | oikawa-mitsuhiro.com |
Biography
Mitsuhiro Oikawa started as a stage theater actor through his band activities,[2] and started his singing debut with the single, "Morality" on 1996.[3] Since his debut, he had been the self-proclaimed "Prince", and on August 22, 1998 on Hitori no Big Show 98: Mamiya no Seisen he had a "Prince Career Change Declaration".
On 1998, Mitsuhiro Oikawa started as an actor and appeared on the drama, With Love.[4]
On July 27, 2011, Mitsuhiro Oikawa married actress, Rei Dan.[5]
On July 31, 2012, Mitsuhiro Oikawa announced a business partnership with Horipro. His works on television dramas, films, and advertisements will be active in the Horipro affiliation, while his music activities and his fan club management is continued with his affiliation agreement with his current office, Mother Enterprise.[6]
On July 6, 2015, Mitsuhiro Oikawa announced that he amicably terminated the contract of Mother Enterprise. His future management business, including his acting activities were entrusted to DG Agent, and continues his partnership with Horipro.[7]
On November 28, 2018, Mitsuhiro Oikawa divorced actress Rei Dan.
In 2023, he played an antagonist role in the cooking drama Fermat Kitchen.[8]
Filmography
TV series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | With Love | Haruhiko Yoshida | [4] | |
| 2002 | Toshiie and Matsu | Maeda Toshimasu | Taiga drama | [4] |
| 2003 | Manhattan Love Story | Hideki Bessho | [4] | |
| 2004 | The Great White Tower | Gakumon Kunihira | [4] | |
| 2010 | Ryōmaden | Ōkubo Toshimichi | Taiga drama | [4] |
| 2013 | Yae's Sakura | Kido Takayoshi | Taiga drama | [9] |
| The Knife and the Sword | Oda Nobunaga | [10] | ||
| 2013–2020 | Naoki Hanzawa | Shinobu Tomari | 2 seasons | [11] |
| 2014 | Akka | Fuyuhiko Nonomiya | Lead role | [12] |
| 2016 | Sumi ka Sumire | Rei | [13][14] | |
| 2019 | La Grande Maison Tokyo | Kamehito Aizawa | [15] | |
| 2023 | Burn the House Down | Osamu Mitarai | [16] | |
| Fermat's Cuisine | Kagekatsu Saimon | [17] | ||
| 2024 | La Grande Maison Tokyo Special | Kamehito Aizawa | [18] | |
| 2025 | Chosen Home | Gen'ichi Hatano | Lead role | [19] |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Adolescence of Utena | Akio Ohtori | Voice | [20] |
| 2004 | Casshern | Kaoru Naito | [4] | |
| 2006 | Memories of Tomorrow | Takehiro Yoshida | [4] | |
| Japan Sinks | Tatsuya Yuki | [4] | ||
| Oh! Oku | Manabe Akifusa | [4] | ||
| 2014 | Unsung Hero | Toshihisa Nishio | Cameo | [21] |
| 2016 | Erased | Gaku Yashiro/Manabu Yatsushiro | [22] | |
| 2018 | The Crimes That Bind | [23] | ||
| 2019 | You Shine in the Moonlit Night | [24] | ||
| 2022 | Love Like the Falling Petals | Kyōsuke Sawai | [25] | |
| 2024 | La Grande Maison Paris | Kamehito Aizawa | [26] | |
| 2025 | Love Song | Jin | Thai-Japanese film | [27] |