Hiroiki Ariyoshi

Hiroiki Ariyoshi
Born	(1974-05-31) 31 May 1974 (age 50) Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupation(s)	Comedian, television presenter, singer
Years active	1992–present
Agent	Ohta Production
Spouse	Miku Natsume ​ (m. 2021)​ [1]
Notes
Same year/generation as: Ryo Fukawa Hitori Gekidan

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]

Saruganseki

Born in Aki District, Hiroshima, 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]

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.

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]

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

• Ted – Ted[20]
• Ted 2 – Ted[21]

References

1. "有吉弘行と夏目三久が結婚！「怒り新党」で初共演からちょうど10年、エープリルフールに婚姻届". Sanspo. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
2. "有吉弘行". Ohta Production Official Website (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
3. "Hiroiki Ariyoshi". Nippon Cinema. Archived from the original on 15 May 2013. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
4. "Ariyoshi Hiroiki". Tarento Dētabanku. Archived from the original on 15 August 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
5. "Saruganseki". Oricon. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
6. "Nihon Rekōdo Taishō: 1997-nen". Japan Composer's Association. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
7. "U.S.-Japan Annual Average Exchange Rate". International Trade Association, U.S. Department of Commerce. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
8. "Gesshū 2-senmanen kara donzoko". 47News. Archived from the original on 21 June 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
9. "Ariyoshi Hiroiki: 'Ii kanezuru sagashite ikinokore'". Daily Sports. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
10. "'Sai-bureiku' shita tarento 1-i wa Ariyoshi Hiroiki". Oricon. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
11. "2011-nen kotoshi terebi de yoku mita kao wa?". Nihon Monitor. Archived from the original on 23 June 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
12. "Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku". TBS. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
13. "Ariyoshi Hiroyuki and Matsuko Deluxe team up on late night television". Tokyo Hive. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
14. "Ariyoshi Hiroiki, Ima motomerareru jishin no yakuwari". Oricon. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
15. "有吉弘行＆夏目三久、11年から「怒り新党」で共演 - 結婚・熱愛 : 日刊スポーツ". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 April 2021.
16. "有吉弘行、テレ東新番組で後輩・アルピー潰し?「吸収してやればいいかな…」". Oricon News. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
17. "What are the most popular Japanese TV shows?". Japan Today. 3 May 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
18. "『第74回NHK紅白歌合戦』司会発表 有吉弘行&橋本環奈&浜辺美波&高瀬耕造アナウンサーの4人". Oricon. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
19. "伊藤沙莉がNHK紅白歌合戦の司会に！橋本環奈は3年連続、朝ドラ前期後期の主演がそろう". Natalie. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
20. "テッド". Star Channel. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
21. "テッド２". Star Channel. Retrieved 31 December 2019.

External links

• Official profile Ohta Productions (in Japanese)
• Hiroiki Ariyoshi at IMDb