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. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny Entertainment musical group. His nicknames are Mabo and Maa-kun. He starred as Shinichi Ozaki in '' Godzilla: Final Wars'', and comedy series ''

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Career

As an artist

Matsuoka joined the pop/rock band Tokio as a drummer in 1990, although the band did not debut until 1994. Along with other Tokio members, he was a background dancer for idol bands such as

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As an actor

Matsuoka has had parts in over 20 dramas. His first lead role was in ''

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'', a 1997 mystery science fiction drama. In 2008 he starred a comedy series ''

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Endorsements

Matsuoka has endorsed many various brands with the band Tokio and by himself. With Tokio, he has endorsed among others

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Filmography

References

External links

Tokio Official Website
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Matsuoka, Masahiro 1977 births Living people Japanese rock drummers Japanese male film actors Japanese male child actors Japanese male television actors Tokio (band) members Musicians from Sapporo 20th-century drummers 20th-century Japanese male actors 21st-century drummers 21st-century Japanese male actors