is a former Japanese actor.

Career

In 2010, Maeyama was a finalist in the

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special unit audition. He eventually joined the group's D2 division in December 2010. In 2011, he made his acting debut as Nakazaike Chōji in the ''

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'' musical. Maeyama's agency announced his hiatus on January 5, 2022. As a result of his hiatus, he was recast in ''

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'' and the Japanese production of '' Piaf''. On June 30, 2022, Maeyama's agency announced that he had resigned from the company and retired from the entertainment industry to focus on his physical and mental health.

Personal life

Maeyama was in a relationship with actress

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after the two co-starred in the stage adaptation of ''

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'' in August 2021. The two had planned to marry, and Maeyama was placed under psychiatric care after her death in December 2021. On January 6, 2022, ''

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'' published allegations that he had been verbally abusive to her during their relationship.

Filmography

Television

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'' (2013) - Sora Takigawa/Gremlin

Film

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'' (2013) - Sora Takigawa/Gremlin *''Bow Then Kiss'' (2017) - Igarashi

Theater

*'' Nintama Rantarō (musical)'' (2011, 2012) - Nakazaike Chōji *'' VisuaLive: Persona 4'' (2012) - Yosuke Hanamura *'' Ensemble Stars!! On Stage'' (2018) - Eichi Tenshouin *'' Hypnosis Mic: Division Rap Battle: Rule the Stage -Track 2-'' (2020) - Gentaro Yumeno *''

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'' (2021) - Itsuomi

References

External links

Official profile
(Japanese)
Official blog
(October 2013 - )
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