is a Japanese singer, actor, voice actor and radio host. He is also a member and the drummer of Japanese male idol group

Kanjani Eight is a five-member Japanese boy band from Japan's Kansai region. They are managed by the multimedia talent agency Johnny & Associates and signed to Infinity Records. The group was formed in 2002 and made their CD debut in 2004 as "Johnny's modern ...

, which is under the management of

Johnny & Associates is a Japanese talent agency, formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962, which trains and promotes groups of male entertainers known as . History 1962–1989 In 1962, Kitagawa launched his first group, Johnnys. In its early days, Kitagawa's agency re ...

. His image color in the group is green.

Biography

He respects

Go Morita was a six-member Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates. The group debuted on November 1, 1995, with the single "Music for the People", which was used as the image song for the World Cup of Volleyball in 1995. Their first four singles, ...

from V6, he is the reason that Okura joined

. Tadayoshi Okura had been chosen to be a part of V West (a

Johnny's Jr. is a Japanese talent agency, formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962, which trains and promotes groups of male entertainers known as . History 1962–1989 In 1962, Kitagawa launched his first group, Johnnys. In its early days, Kitagawa's agency rent ...

group) before its formation. His interest being in dancing and thinking that an instrument would tie him down, he declined the position, a move he would later regret. He was a member of Johnny's unit MAO for a while. Later, he got a second chance when

Johnny Kitagawa John Hiromu Kitagawa (Japanese name ; October 23, 1931 – July 9, 2019), known professionally as , was an American-born Japanese businessman and talent manager. He was the founder and president of Johnny & Associates, a production agency for nu ...

wanted an eighth member to form

Kanjani8 is a five-member Japanese boy band from Japan's Kansai region. They are managed by the multimedia talent agency Johnny & Associates and signed to Infinity Records. The group was formed in 2002 and made their CD debut in 2004 as "Johnny's modern ...

who could also be the drummer for V West. Yasuda Shota told Johnny that since Okura could dance well, he'll be able to play drums. Not knowing how to drum but eager to try, Okura began intensive lessons a month prior to the formation of Kanjani Eight. He had his first solo concert in 2008. He is also active in TV dramas, playing a few major roles such as Yasuko to Kenji, Hissatsu Shigotonin, ROMES and GM Odore Doctor. In 2010, he appeared in movie for first time' playing the role of sword man Tsuruoka in Ooku. Besides, he is a hardcore fan of

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Filmography

Drama

*2000: ''Kowaii Nichiyoubi 2000'' *2006: ''Cinderella ni Naritai!'' as Ken Narumizaka/Bon Kuramochi (lead role) *2006: ''Gekidan Engimono: Intelligence'' as Hajime (lead role) *2007: ''Hissatsu Shigotonin 2007'' as Genta *2007: ''Utahime'' as Jinguji-kun (James) *2008: ''Yasuko to Kenji'' as Jun Tsubaki *2009: ''Hissatsu Shigotonin 2009'' as Genta *2009: ''Romes'' as Yūya Narushima (lead role) *2010: ''Gm: Odore Doctor'' as Kensuke Motoki *2011: ''Umareru'' as Hayashida Taichi *2012: ''Mikeneko Holmes no Suiri'' as Ishizu Ryohei *2012: ''papadol!'' as himself *2013: ''Otenki Onee-san'' as Detective Gota Aoki (lead role) *2014: ''Dr.Dmat: Gareki no Shita no Hippocrates'' as Hibiki Yakumo (lead role) *2014: ''Hana-chan no Misoshiru'' as Shingo Yasutake (lead role) *2015: ''

Do S Deka is a Japanese television drama series based on the humorous mystery novel by Yoshi Nanao. It premiered on NTV on 11 April 2015, starring Mikako Tabe and Tadayoshi Okura in the lead role. It received the viewership rating of 9.3% on average. Cast ...

'' as Shūsuke Daikanyama *2018: ''The Count of Monte Cristo'' as Yukio Nanjo

Film

*2010: ''

Ōoku The refers to the women's quarters of Edo Castle, the section where the women connected to the reigning resided. Similar areas in the castles of powerful , such as the Satsuma Domain, were also referred to by this term. History The ''Ōok ...

'' as Tsuruoka *2012: ''

Eight Ranger is a 2012 Japanese film directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi starring the members of Japanese boy band Kanjani Eight. Cast * You Yokoyama *Subaru Shibutani *Shingo Murakami *Ryuhei Maruyama *Shota Yasuda * Ryo Nishikido * Tadayoshi Okura * Hiroshi Tac ...

'' as Ookawa Ryousuke *2013: '' Crying 100 Times: Every Raindrop Falls'' as Fuji Shuichi *2014: ''Eight Ranger 2'' as Ookawa Ryousuke *2014: ''

Clover Clover or trefoil are common names for plants of the genus ''Trifolium'' (from Latin ''tres'' 'three' + ''folium'' 'leaf'), consisting of about 300 species of flowering plants in the legume or pea family Fabaceae originating in Europe. The genus ...

'' as Tsuge Susumu *2016: ''

Shippu Rondo is a 2016 Japanese action/comedy film directed by Teruyuki Yoshida based on the novel by Keigo Higashino. The movie was produced by Kazuma Kuryu and Takako Oki. Its release date was November 26, 2016. By the first screenings, the film had earned ...

'' as Shōhei Nezu *2020: ''

The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Setona Mizushiro. ''The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese'' was serialized in the manga magazine ''Judy'' from 2005 to 2006. The book was followed up with a one-volume sequel titled . ...

Music film

*2010: ''8Uppers'' as Johnny

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Okura, Tadayoshi Japanese male actors Japanese male pop singers Japanese idols Living people Kanjani Eight members 1985 births People from Higashiōsaka Musicians from Osaka Prefecture