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Taiko Katono (上遠野 太洸, Katōno Taikō, born October 27, 1992[2]) is a Japanese actor and model who was affiliated with Evergreen Entertainment. He left the agency in March 2019 after 8 years and is now a freelancer. He is best known for his role as the character, Chase/Mashin Chaser/Kamen Rider Chaser from the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Drive.
Katono was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. While in high school Katono entered the 23rd Junon Super Boy Contest.[1][3] At the final selection meeting, he was awarded the Grand Prix from among the 5,132 applicants.[4]
In March 2011, Katono's debut in the compilation album Tokyo Ragga Lovers2 as a jacket model.[5] In the same year in May, his acting debut in raising army performance came alongside the Junon Super Boy Contest.[1] He appeared in television dramas, films, and stage plays.[6] In 2012, Katono was selected in the magazine The Television Zoom!! Vol. 7 The Year the Expectation of the U-22 Actor as number one.[7]
In 2014, he starred in the Japan tour of New York City's transvestite ballet Grand Diva. He had no ballet experience and received training in New York for the role.[1][8]
On July 20, 2024, Katono announced his marriage to actress and former Kamen Joshi member Misa Kubota.[9]
TV series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Hanazakari no Kimitachi e | Nao Kawachimori | Fuji TV | |
| 2012 | Shiawase no Jikan | Ryosuke Asakura | Tōkai TV | |
| 2013 | 35-sai no Koukousei | Ryota Otake | NTV | |
| 2014 | Kamen Rider Drive | Chase (Koichi Kano)/Mashin Chaser/Proto Zero/Kamen Rider Chaser | TV Asahi | |
| The File Of Young Kindaichi Neo | Uosumi | NTV | Episode 7 | |
| 2019 | Kamen Rider Zi-O | Chase/Mashin Chaser | TV Asahi | Episode 47-48 |
| 2020 | Akudama Drive | Execution Division Junior | AT-X | Episode 8-12 |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu | ||
| 2013 | Little Maestra | Masaya Ono | |
| 2014 | Gaki Rock | Gen Shimura | Main Role |
| Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle | Chase/Mashin Chaser | ||
| 2015 | Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3 | Mashin Chaser (Voice) | |
| Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future | Chase/Kamen Rider Chaser | ||
| Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Ghost & Drive: Super Movie War Genesis | Chase/Kamen Rider Chaser |
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