Ryoma Takeuchi


Ryo Takeuchi, better known by the stage name Ryoma Takeuchi is a Japanese actor, model, and television personality who is affiliated with Horipro. He was a Rissho University Global Environmental Sciences student. He is best known for his role as Shinnosuke Tomari, the main character of Kamen Rider Drive; Ebihara Katsuo in the TBS hit drama of 2025 Jaa, anta ga tsukutte miro yo; and Suzuki Shinya in the movie 10Dance.

Personal life

Takeuchi is the eldest of three siblings, with one younger sister and one younger brother. His real name is Ryo Takeuchi. His parents love the sounds of "Ryo", so they gave the name Ryo to him. The kanji "崚" of his name is quite rare to use in a name.
Takeuchi started playing soccer when he was five, he belonged to Tokyo Verdy when he was young. He originally went to a college on a soccer recommendation, but did not pursue a soccer career.

Relationship

In 2019, there were media speculations about Takeuchi and Ayaka Miyoshi's romantic relationship, but their agencies at that time did not disclose any information about the two, and they themselves did not comment on the reports till later in May 2020, when it was revealed by media outlets that they were already living together and were "counting down the days until marriage." Unfortunately, on October 27, 2024, the couple reportedly split after four years to focus more on their careers.

Career

In April 2013, Takeuchi was featured in the female magazine Mina, after winning the audition Mina Kare Grand Prix, which was contested by 2,457 people. He has acted in films and television series.
From 2014 to 2015 Takeuchi played the protagonist, Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive in Kamen Rider Drive.
On November 21, 2016, Takeuchi was one of the three winners of 2016 Best Stylish Award.
In 2017, Takeuchi had breakthrough roles as Jun'ichiro Shimatani in NHK Morning Drama Hiyokko, as Hajime Mugino in NTV Drama Kahogo no Kahoko and as Hiroto Mogi in TBS Sunday Drama Rikuoh.
In January 2020, he played his first leading role in a Sunday Theatre in Ship of Theseus. He's the youngest to have led in Sunday Theatre at the age of 26.
On April 25, 2022, Takeuchi was cast in TV Asahi's drama Roppongi Class, a remake of the hit South Korean drama series Itaewon Class as Arata Miyabe.

Filmography

Film

Television and Web drama series/specials

Dubbing roles

Awards and nominations

Stage performances

Photobooks

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