Shōsuke Tanihara

Shosuke Tanihara, male, is a Japanese actor, host, and voice actor, born on April 16, 1972, in Tokyo. In his early years he worked as an exclusive model for Shueisha’s MEN’S NON‑NO magazine, where he displayed an elegant appearance and a strong physique.

From October 1992 to November 1994 he gained experience as a magazine model. His acting career began in August 1995, when he made his first starring appearance in the Toho film "Hana Yori Dango" as Domyoji Tsukasa; this film is regarded as his official debut. He went on to appear in multiple TV dramas, including the 1995 TBS series "Underage" and the 1997 ANB series "Detective School Nurse Aunt."

In 2005 he appeared in the stage play "Namida no Ondo" and the period drama "Ooku: Hana no Ran," in which he played Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. In 2006 he appeared in the film "Memories of Matsuko" as Saeki Shunji, and he provided the Japanese dub for the Korean film "A Moment to Remember." That same year he co-starred in the Asahi TV drama "Marry into a Good Family" and attended the production press conference for Fuji TV’s manga adaptation "The Rag Girl," receiving positive attention for his performance.

From 2008 to 2009 Tanihara appeared in several dramas, such as TBS’s "Edison’s Mother" and NHK’s special "Face." During this period he also began working in animation voice roles, including titles like "Sky Assassin." In 2009 he starred in the NHK special "Face," playing a brutal murderer and beginning a stretch of more varied roles. The following year he expanded into detective and supernatural genres with works such as "Detective Club" and "The Lies of the Psychic Odagiri Kyoko."

Throughout the 2010s he remained active in TV dramas, films, and stage plays, starring in works including "An Enemy of the People," "Crime Syndrome," and "Marmalade Boys." In 2015 he took a lead role on commercial television for the first time, starring in the series "Assistant Inspector Sugiyama Shintaro," which showcased both family and professional aspects of the character.

Since 2019 he has continued to appear in numerous dramas and films while also engaging in stage production. In 2020 he appeared in the NHK taiga drama "Kirin Comes" and the Japanese drama "Black Picture ~Testimony~." In 2021 he took part in NHK’s year‑end drama "Chushingura Rhapsody," continuing his influence in the entertainment industry.

On the family front, Tanihara married Emi Miyake in 2007 and they have six children. His family life is stable, and he has often expressed joy and happiness about his family in public.

Talented in many areas, Shosuke Tanihara works as an actor, television host, and radio commentator. With his handsome looks and solid acting skills, he has become one of the notable figures in Japan’s entertainment world.