is a Japanese comedian and singer who is represented by
Ohta Production.
Saruganseki
Born in
Aki District, Hiroshima
is a district, and is within the Minami-ku, Hiroshima ward, Ward (electoral subdivision), one of the
eight wards that comprise the Hiroshima Prefecture, in Japan.
'Minami', is Japanese for 'South'. 'Ku', is loosely suggestive of a division, s ...
, Japan, Ariyoshi formed the
owarai duo Saruganseki with Kazunari Moriwaki in 1994.
The pair became famous through the variety television show ''
Susume! Denpa Shōnen'' when they were made to hitchhike across Asia, a task that was covered on the show for six months.
They were so popular when they returned that when they published a book about their travels, it became a best-seller.
When they released a single, ''Shiroi kumo no yō ni'', it reached number three on the
Oricon charts, with the album reaching number two.
They even received a new artist award at the
Japan Record Awards in 1997. While for a time they were earning 20 million yen a month (about $170,000 in 1997 US dollars),
their fame did not last long, and the duo broke up in 2004.
Solo career
After his career went into decline, Ariyoshi's income reportedly fell to virtually nothing.
However, he gradually began reappearing on television, now as a solo comedian noted for his poison tongue.
His career really began to revive around 2006 when, on shows like ''
Ametalk'' (hosted by
Ameagari Kesshitai
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), he became known for giving mischievous nicknames to famous personalities.
In 2009, public opinion research conducted by Oricon found that those polled considered him to be the number one "comeback" personality of the year.
By 2011, he was ranked as the top television
tarento in terms of number of appearances. He now hosts and have hosted several television shows, including ''Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku'' with
AKB48 and ''Matsuko & Ariyoshi Karisome Tenkoku'' with
Matsuko Deluxe, and is a regular guest on variety shows like ''
London Hearts''.
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''.
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
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Sakurai began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent a ...
of
Arashi, 2014–)
*''Ariyoshi Base'' (2016–)
* ''Ariyoshiiieeeee!'' (2018–)
*''Ariyoshi no Okane Hakken Totsugeki! Kaneo-Kun'' (2019–)
*''Ariyoshi's Wall'' (2020–)
Filmography
Films
*''
Bubble Fiction: Boom or Bust'' (2007) – played a cameo role
*''
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'' (2010) – played a cameo role
Television drama
*''
Bengoshi no Kuzu'' (2006, TBS) – Shinpei Kozuka
Dubbing roles
*''
Ted'' – Ted
*''
Ted 2'' – Ted
References
External links
Official profileOhta Productions (in Japanese)
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Japanese comedians
1974 births
Living people
Japanese television personalities
Musicians from Hiroshima Prefecture
21st-century Japanese singers
21st-century Japanese male singers