Shigeaki Kato
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July 11, 1987
- Singer
- actor
- writer
Shigeaki Kato 加藤 シゲアキ | |
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| Born | 加藤 成亮 (Katō Shigeaki) July 11, 1987 |
| Origin | Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
| Label | ELOV-Label[1] |
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| Website | NEWS Starto Entertainment website |
Shigeaki Kato (加藤 シゲアキ, Katō Shigeaki; born July 11, 1987) is a Japanese musician, writer, actor and a member of the J-pop group NEWS, from ELOV-Label formerly known as Johnny's Entertainment.[2][3]
Private life
Kato was born in Hiroshima, Japan, but he grew up in Osaka Prefecture and Yokohama-shi.[3][4] He joined Johnny's Entertainment on April 17, 1999 when he was 11 years-old.[5] As a junior he was a member of the organizations Best Beat Boys (B.B.B.), Boys Be Ambitious (B.B.A.), Best Beat Dancing (B.B.D.), Beautiful American Dreams (B.A.D.) and J-support (later changed to K.K.Kity).
He debuted as a member of NEWS in 2003. Along with other NEWS members, he plays the guitar, composing some of NEWS' songs, including his own solo "Kakao" in 2002, which he composed the lyrics to.
In 2010, he graduated from the Faculty of Law of Aoyama Gakuin University.[6]
Aside from music, Kato has also establish himself as an author. During early days of NEWS, he felt his presence in the group was falling behind and didn't have much solo work like other members.[7] This combined with the lack of group activities in 2011, Kato decided that he wanted to do something not only for his career but for the band, so after getting permission from management to write a novel, he started writing Pink and Gray and finished the book in less than a year.[8] On January 28, 2012, the book was published.[9] This make Kato the first idol in Johnny & Associates to become an author.
Pink and Gray was later adapted into a movie in 2016, directed by Isao Yukisada and stars Yuto Nakajima formerly of Hey! Say! JUMP.[10]
Kato has received several accolades for his written works. His 2020 novel Alternate was nominated for the Naoki Prize.[11] In 2021, the book won Yoshikawa Eiji Literary Award for New Writers and the High School Students Naoki Prize.[12][13] Alternate was also nominated for Japan Booksellers' Award.[14]
He received a second Naoki Prize nomination in 2023, for Nare no hate.[15]
On August 27, 2025, it was confirmed that Kato will star as Sam in the Japanese production of Danny Robins' play 2:22 A Ghost Story, directed by Shintaro Mori.[16] The play will run from February 6 until March 16, 2026 and also stars Wakana Aoi, Nao Minamisawa and Satoru Matsuo.[17]
On March 3, 2024, Shigeaki announced through his groups' official website that he is getting married.[18] The date of the ceremony has not been disclosed.
Discography
| Year | Title | Details |
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| 2005 | Survival | Featured in DVD Nippon East to West Spring Concert |
| 2007 | Alibi (アリバイ) | Duet with NEWS member, Keiichiro Koyama. Featured in album pacific |
| Chirarizumu (チラリズム) | Duet with NEWS member, Keiichiro Koyama. Featured in DVD Never Ending Wonderful Story | |
| Kakao (カカオ) | Featured in DVD Never Ending Wonderful Story | |
| 2008 | HAPPY MUSIC | Featured in DVD NEWS Concert Tour Pacific 2007 2008 – The First Tokyo Dome Concert |
| Murarisuto (ムラリスト) | Duet with NEWS member, Keiichiro Koyama. Featured in album color | |
| 2009 | Shalala Tambourine (シャララ タンバリン) | Featured in DVD NEWS Live Diamond |
| 2010 | Iitai Dake (言いたいだけ) | Duet with NEWS member, Keiichiro Koyama. Featured in DVD NEWS Dome Party 2010 Live! Live! Live! DVD! |
| 2012 | Vampire wa Kakukatariki (ヴァンパイアはかく語りき) | Featured in single Chankapana |
| 2013 | Dreamcatcher | Featured in album NEWS |
| 2015 | ESCORT | Featured in album White |
| 2016 | Hoshi no Oujisama (星の王子さま) | Featured in album QUARTETTO |
| 2017 | Ayame (あやめ) | Featured in album NEVERLAND |
| 2018 | Hyouon (氷温) | Featured in album EPCOTIA |
| 2019 | Sekai (世界) | Featured in album WORLDISTA |
| 2020 | Narrative | Featured in album STORY |
| 2022 | Agitato | Featured in album Ongaku |
| 2023 | Ninjo Shinju (人情心中) | Featured in album NEWS EXPO |
| 2024 | almond | Featured in album JAPANEWS |
| 2025 | Cocoon | Featured in album Henshin |
Filmography
Dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Note |
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| 1999 | Scary Sunday | NTV | Episode 5: Tomodachi no J-kun | |
| 2000 | SPACE ANGEL 2001 Yen Uchu no Tabi | Masaru | NTV | |
| Scary Sunday ~2000~ | NTV | Episode 16: Tsuri sagaru | ||
| Shijo Saiaku no Deto | Ikeda Shingoto | NTV | The 1st Dates: Shijo saiaku no hatsu deto!? | |
| 2001 | Shounen wa Tori ni Natta | TBS | ||
| 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi sensei | Hasegawa Ken | TBS | Season 6 | |
| 2004 | Home Drama![19] | Inaba | TBS | Episode 9 |
| 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi sensei | Hasegawa Ken | TBS | Season 7, episode 11 | |
| 2005 | Gekidan Engimono[20] | Kojima | Fuji TV | Episode 13: Ie ga Tooi |
| 2006 | Busu no Hitomi ni Koishiteru[21] | Shimizu Kota | Fuji TV | |
| Gekidan Engimono | Ueno | Fuji TV | Episode 20: Car Radio ga Owareba | |
| Kakure Karakuri[22] | Abe Tomonari | TBS | ||
| 2007 | Seven Days of a Daddy and a Daughter[23] | Osugi Kenta | TBS | |
| Sugata Sanshiro[24] | Sugata Sanshiro | TV Tokyo | ||
| 2008 | Hokaben[25] | Katase Riichiro | NTV | |
| 2009 | Chichi yo, Anata wa Erakatta ~1969 Nen no Oyaji to Boku[26] | Onodera Masaru | TBS | |
| 0 Goushitsu no Kyaku[27] | Yazaki | Fuji TV | Story 3: Kampeki na Otoko | |
| 2010 | Troubleman[28] | Tokuda Kazuo | TV Tokyo | |
| 2011 | Shin Jidan Koshonin Ura File | Hashima Ippei | TBS | |
| Hanawake no Yon Shimai | Shozaburo Mashiko | TBS | ||
| 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi sensei Final Special | Hasegawa Ken | TBS | ||
| 2012 | Hana no Zubora Meshi | Osoi | TBS/MBS | |
| Blackboard ~Jidai to Tatakatta Kyōshi tachi~ | Kumatani Shota | TBS | Third Night: Yume | |
| Shin Jidan Koshonin Ura File 2 | Hashima Ippei | TBS | ||
| 2014 | Shitsuren Chocolatier | Hiroaki Sekiya | Fuji TV | |
| Shin Jidan Koshonin Ura File 3 | Hashima Ippei | TBS | ||
| Shin Jidan Koshonin Ura File 4 | Hashima Ippei | TBS | ||
| 2015 | Taishi Kakka no Ryourinin | Satoru Eguchi | Fuji TV | |
| 2016 | Kasa wo Motanai Aritachi wa | Keisuke Murata | Fuji TV | |
| Toki wo Kakeru Shoujo | Kazutaka Yano | NTV | ||
| Momoku no Yoshinori Sensei ~Hikari wo Ushinatte Kokoro ga Mieta~ | Yoshinori Arai | NTV | ||
| 2017 | Kirawareru Yuuki | Toshio Aoyama | NTV | |
| Jidai o Tsukutta Otoko Akuyū Monogatari | Shunichi Tokura | NTV | ||
| 2018 | Zero: The Bravest Money Game[29] | Ukai Zero | NTV | |
| Inugamike no Ichizoku[30] | Kindaichi Kousuke | Fuji TV | ||
| 2019 | Yotsuba Ginkou Harashima Hiromi ga Monomousu ~Kono Hito ni Kakero~[31] | Kazuhiro Yamane | TV Tokyo | Episode 3 |
| Akuma no Temari Uta ~Kindaichi Kousuke, Futatabi~ | Kindaichi Kousuke | Fuji TV | ||
| 2020 | Yoru ga Dorehodo Kurakutemo | Wataru Inami | WOWOW | |
| 2021 | Rokujoma no Piano Man | Kenji Murasawa | NHK | |
| Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Natsu no Tokubetsu Hen | Kimura Takashi | Fuji TV | Sanzu River Outlet Park | |
| Byoin no Naoshikata ~Special~ | Natsume Shō | TV Tokyo | ||
| The Winner of February: An Absolutely Qualified Classroom | Jun Haitani | NTV | ||
| Kenjushou ~Mistukunikou to Ore~ | Nishiki Hyōnosuke | NHK | ||
| 2022 | Skylock's Children | Takino Makoto | WOWOW | |
| 2023 | Manten no Goal | Takashi Mikami | NHK | |
| Akinai Senden Gold and Silver | Sōji | NHK | ||
| 2025 | Natsume Sōseki ~Wagahai ga Aishita Higo no Kuni Yori~ | Natsume Sōseki | TKU | |
| Akinai Seiden Gold and Silver 2 | Sōji | NHK | ||
| Shin Tokyo Shuijou Keisatsu | Kusakabe Jun | Fuji TV |
Variety shows
| Year | Title | Network | Note |
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| 2003–2007 | Ya-Ya-yah | TV Tokyo | Regular |
| 2009–2010 | Soukon | NTV | Co-hosts with Keiichiro Koyama, Takahisa Masuda and Yuya Tegoshi |
| 2011 | Ariyoshi Japon | TBS | Irregular panelist |
| Bakushōmondai no taihen yoku dekimashita! | TV Tokyo | Panelist | |
| 2012–2015 | Mirai Theater[32] | NTV | Co-hosts with Keiichiro Koyama and Shinichi Hatori |
| 2015–2021 | NEWS na Futari[33] | TBS | Co-hosts with Keiichiro Koyama |
| 2015–2024 | Typewriters ~Monokaki no Sekai~ | Fuji TV | Co-hosts with Naoki Matayoshi |
| 2015–2019 | Hakunetsu Live Bibitto[34] | TBS | Friday regular panelist |
| 2015–2016 | Hen Labo[35] | NTV | Co-hosts with Keiichiro Koyama, Takahisa Masuda and Yuya Tegoshi |
| 2015 | ZERO Culture Spin-off: Idols Now and Then | NTV | A conversation with Arashi's Satoshi Ohno and Sho Sakurai |
| 2016–2019 | Shounen Club Premium | NHK BS Premium | Co-hosts with Keiichiro Koyama, Takahisa Masuda and Yuya Tegoshi |
| 2017–2018 | Inochi no Uta | NHK | Main MC |
| 2018 | Tabisuru Rakugo | Fuji TV | Guest |
| 2021–2023 | 3-minute Documentary | NHK | Regular |
| 2021–2024 | NEWS no Zenryoku!! Making[36] | TBS | Co-hosts with Keiichiro Koyama |
| 2022 | 100-minute Masterpiece for teens[37] | NHK | Main MC |
| 2022–2023 | Hokkaidō ga "Ikki Mi" Special | NHK | Regular |
| 2023 | Eien ni Kataritsugitai ~Mirai e Nokosu, Ano Toki no Kioku~[38] | NHK | Navigator |
| 2025 | Koichi & Shige's SHOW Man!! | TV Asahi | Co-hosts with Koichi Domoto |
Stage plays
| Year | Title | Role | Performance Term |
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| 2008 | Konnan Yatte Mimashita |
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| 2009 | SEMINAR | Lauren |
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| 2011 | 6 gatsu no Bitter Orange | Tatsuya Fukano |
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| 2014 | Naka no Hito | Koichi Sakazaki |
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| 2017 | The Green Mile | Paul Edgecomb |
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| 2021 | Modern Boys | Kanade Yahagi |
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| 2022 | Shukushuku to Unshin | Hajime Tsukino |
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| 2023 | Edmond: The Man Who Wrote Cyrano de Bergerac | Edmond Rostand |
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| 2025 |
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| Katashiro～Relive vol.2～ | Patient |
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| 2026 | 2:22 A Ghost Story | Sam |
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Films
- Pink and Gray (2016, cameo appearance)[39]
- Shibuya, 1 and 0 (2022, directed and starred)[40]
- SUNA (『MIRRORLIAR FILMS Season 7』, May 9, 2025, directed and starred)[41]
