Hiroshi Watari | |
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 Watari at Anime Summit 2024 in Brasília, Brazil | |
| Born | 渡 洋史 March 20, 1963 |
| Occupation(s) | actor, stuntman |
| Known for | Sharivan, Spielvan and Boormerman in Jaspion |
Hiroshi Watari (渡 洋史, Watari Hiroshi, born 20 March 1963, in Niigata Prefecture) is a Japanese singer, voice actor, and actor. His birth name is Hiroshi Watanabe. His wife is voice actress Emi Shinohara (篠原 恵美, Shinohara Emi). In the past, Watari was signed to 81 Produce, Stunt Japan (スタントジャパン), and Ayers Rock; he is currently signed with Rough. He is best known for his roles of Den Iga in the 1983 Metal Heroes Series Space Sheriff Sharivan and Yousuke Jou in Jikuu Senshi Spielban, making him the only actor to play two different Heroes in two Metal Hero Series.
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Early life
Watari graduated from Niigata Prefectural Niigata Koyo High School (新潟県立新潟向陽高等学校). He was inspired by Shin'ichi Chiba 千葉 真一 (Chiba Shin'ichi) in Key Hunter. He joined JAC (Japan Action Club), now Japan Action Enterprise (ジャパンアクションエンタープライズ), in March 1981. At first, he used Hiroshi Watanabe as his stage name, gaining experience by taking minor roles.
In 1983, Watari was selected to play the protagonist Den Iga in Space Sheriff Sharivan and took on Hiroshi Watari as his stage name. In 1986, he played the title role in Jikuu Senshi Spielban.
In 1988, he quit JAC and moved to acting on the stage. In 1990, he played Shinkansen Hashimoto in Starlight Express. In 1992, he portrayed G1 in Miss Saigon.
Watari is also a voice actor.
In 2014, Watari played the role of Den Iga in Space Sheriff NEXT GENERATION.
In 2015, he started his own talk show on Niconico Channel, Choujigendenshiito, Mahoroba (超次元電視いと、まほろば). He Co-starred with Yumiko Furuya (降矢由美子, Furuya Yumiko); the regulars from Sharivan also worked with him on the show.
Filmography (actor)
TV series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Uchuu Keiji Gavan | Den Iga | TV Asahi | Episodes 42-44 |
| 1983 - 1984 | Uchuu Keiji Sharivan | Den Iga/Sharivan | TV Asahi | |
| 1985 | Uchuu Keiji Shaider | Den Iga/Sharivan | TV Asahi | Episode 49 |
| 1985 - 1986 | Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion | Boomerang | TV Asahi | |
| 1986 - 1987 | Jikuu Senshi Spielban | Yousuke Jou/Spielban | TV Asahi | |
| 1987 | Choujinki Metalder | Tetsuya | TV Asahi | Episodes 25 & 26 |
| 1991 | Super Rescue Solbrain | TV Asahi | Episodes 28 & 29 | |
| 1992 | Tokusou Exceedraft | Nobuo Sawamura | TV Asahi | Episodes 30-32 |
| 2006 | Gougou Sentai Boukenger | Takaoka Karato | TV Asahi | Episodes 19, 20 & 40 |
| 2007 | Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker Signa | Varn |
The Television Program
Film
- Zebraman (2004)
Video
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jikuu Keisatsu Wecker | Varn |
Filmography (voice)
Anime
- Kaikan Phrase
- Daa! Daa! Daa!
- DNAngel - Adonis
- Detective Conan - Koji Misawa
Video Game
- Space Sheriff Spirits - Den Iga/Sharivan
Music Video
- Ricardo Cruz - "On The Rocks"
References
- ^ "Japan Talent Directory '92" VIP Times, Inc., 1992, 336 pages.
- ^ "Hiroshi Watari INTERVIEW", "Toei Hero MAX" Vol.1, Tatsumi Publishing, 2002, 96 - 97 pages, ISBN 978-4886417312.
- ^ Than "space-time police Wecker Signa" DVD, Volume 6 extras.
- ^ Than "space-time police Wecker Signa" DVD, Volume 6 audio commentary.
External links
- (in Japanese) Watari Hiroshi World
- (in Japanese) Hiroshi Watari Site Ayers Rock
- Hiroshi Watari at IMDb
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This page was last edited on 4 May 2024, at 18:10