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Hiroiki Ariyoshi
Japanese comedian and singer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hiroiki Ariyoshi (有吉 弘行, Ariyoshi Hiroiki; born 31 May 1974[2]) is a Japanese comedian and singer who is represented by Ohta Production.[3]
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Saruganseki
Born in Kumano, Aki District, Japan, Ariyoshi formed the owarai duo Saruganseki with Kazunari Moriwaki in 1994.[4] The pair became famous through the variety television show Susunu! Denpa Shōnen when they were made to hitchhike across Asia, a task that was covered on the show for six months.[4] They were so popular when they returned that when they published a book about their travels, it became a best-seller.[4] When they released a single, Shiroi kumo no yō ni, it reached number three on the Oricon charts, with the album reaching number two.[5] They even received a new artist award at the Japan Record Awards in 1997.[6] While for a time they were earning 20 million yen a month (about $170,000[7] in 1997 US dollars),[8] their fame did not last long, and the duo broke up in 2004.[4]
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Solo career
After his career went into decline, Ariyoshi's income reportedly fell to virtually nothing.[8][9] However, he gradually began reappearing on television, now as a solo comedian noted for his poison tongue.[4] His career really began to revive around 2006 when, on shows like Ametalk (hosted by Ameagari Kesshitai), he became known for giving mischievous nicknames to famous personalities.[10] In 2009, public opinion research conducted by Oricon found that those polled considered him to be the number one "comeback" personality of the year.[10] By 2011, he was ranked as the top television tarento in terms of number of appearances.[11] He now hosts and have hosted several television shows, including Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku with AKB48[12] and Matsuko & Ariyoshi Karisome Tenkoku with Matsuko Deluxe,[13] and is a regular guest on variety shows like London Hearts.[14]
As of September 2019, Ariyoshi has over 11 ongoing regular television programs in his name and as the MC and several other special programs.
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Personal life
On 2 April 2021, it was announced that Ariyoshi had married the TV announcer Miku Natsume, who was the host on Matsuko & Ariyoshi's Angry New Party.[15]
TV programs
- Matsuko & Ariyoshi's Angry New Party (2011–2017)
- Matsuko & Ariyoshi Karisome Tengoku (2017–)
- London Hearts (2011–)
- Ariyoshi-Kun no Shōjiki Sanpo (2012–)
- Ariyoshi Japon (2012–)
- Ariyoshi Seminar (2013–)
- Ariyoshi Hanseikai (2013–)
- Sakurai-Ariyoshi The Yakai (co-host with Sakurai Sho of Arashi, 2014–)
- Ariyoshi Base (2016–)
- Ariyoshiiieeeee! (2018–)[16][17]
- Ariyoshi no Okane Hakken Totsugeki! Kaneo-Kun (2019–)
- Ariyoshi's Wall (2020–)
- 74th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen (2023)[18]
- 75th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen (2024)[19]
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Filmography
Films
- Bubble Fiction: Boom or Bust (2007) – played a cameo role
- Beck (2010) – played a cameo role
Television drama
- Bengoshi no Kuzu (2006, TBS) – Shinpei Kozuka
Dubbing roles
References
External links
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