Daigo

Daigo Naitō (内藤 大湖, Naitō Daigo), born April 8, 1978, in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese artist involved in multiple entertainment fields. His professional activities include singing, songwriting, acting, television hosting, and voice acting.

Early Life and Education:

Daigo lived in Ichikawa, Chiba Prefecture, from age three until the summer of his third grade of elementary school. Following his maternal grandfather, Noboru Takeshita, becoming the Prime Minister of Japan, he relocated back to Tokyo. He attended Tamagawa Gakuen and later enrolled in Tamagawa University’s Department of Arts, though he did not complete his studies.

Family:

His older sister is Eiko Naitō, a manga artist known as Eiki Eiki. Daigo married actress Keiko Kitagawa, recognized for her role as Sailor Mars in the live-action adaptation of Sailor Moon, on January 11, 2016. The couple’s first daughter was born on September 7, 2020. On September 25, 2023, they announced they were expecting a second child, and their second child, a son, was born on January 31, 2024.

Music Career:

Daigo developed an interest in music at an early age, initially listening to the Japanese rock band Boøwy and attempting to learn classical guitar before switching to the electric guitar. He was also a fan of B'z, a major Japanese rock duo, and formed a cover band for them during high school. During his third year of high school, he began voice training and formed the band JZEIL, which performed publicly at school festivals and gained popularity primarily for its visual style, including blond hair, makeup, and costumes. Despite prospects for a professional debut, JZEIL disbanded on September 25, 2001.

Following the disbandment, Daigo adopted the stage name "Daigo with the space toys" and debuted as a solo artist. On July 21, 2003, he launched his career as "DAIGO☆STARDUST," inspired by David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust persona, with assistance from photographer Katou Masonori.

Bands:

In 2007, Daigo formed the rock band Breakerz, which became part of his career. In 2013, he continued his solo project under his real name, dropping the pseudonym "Stardust."

Film and Television:

Daigo has appeared in various films, including "Kimi ga Odoru, Natsu" (2010), "Ultraman Saga" (2012), "Stand Up! Vanguard" (2012), "The Lies She Loved" (2017), "Nisekoi" (2018), "Love Stage!!" (2020), and "Kamen Rider Gotchard: The Future Daybreak" (2024). His television roles include Yukichi Oishi in "Love Shuffle," Shin Higanbana in "Stand Up!!," and Kento Kikuchi in "Higanbana - Keishicho Sosa Nana ka." He has also voiced characters in anime such as "Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser," "Love Stage!!," "Cardfight!! Vanguard" series, "Lu Over The Wall," "D4DJ," and "Anpanman."

Voice Acting and Dubbing:

Daigo has provided voice acting for various projects, including dubbing roles in films like "Wanted" (2008) as Wesley Gibson, "Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure" (2016) as Ryan, and "Mission: Impossible – Fallout" (2019) as August Walker.

Discography:

As DAIGO☆STARDUST, he released albums including "MARIA" (2003), "Eien no Space Cowboy" (2003), "ROCK THE PLANET" (2004), "Daisy / SUMMER ROSE" (2004), "SCAPEGOAT" (2005), "SUPERJOY" (2005), and a compilation "DAIGO☆STARDUST BEST" (2009). Under his real name, Daigo, he released singles such as "Itsumo Dakishimete / Mugen∞Rebirth" (2013), "Butterfly / Ima Aitakute..." (2013), and the album "Deing" (2018). He also has mini albums related to his stage persona.

External Links:

Official websites and social media profiles are maintained in Japanese, including Daigo’s official website, blog, and the official sites of his bands and projects.