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Masahiro Matsuoka
Masahiro Matsuoka
松岡昌宏
Born	January 11, 1977 (age 47); Sapporo, Japan
Occupations	Drummer; actor;
Years active	1990–present
	Musical career
Genres	Rock
Instrument(s)	drums; percussion;
Labels	Sony Music Entertainment; Universal Music Japan; J Storm;

Masahiro Matsuoka (松岡昌宏, Matsuoka Masahiro, born January 11, 1977) is a Japanese drummer and actor.^[1]^[2] 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,^[2] and comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.

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 Hikaru Genji.

As an actor

Matsuoka has had parts in over 20 dramas. His first lead role was in Psychometrer Eiji, a 1997 mystery science fiction drama. In 2008 he starred a comedy series Yasuko to Kenji, based on a comical manga by artist Aruko.

Endorsements

Matsuoka has endorsed many various brands with the band Tokio and by himself. With Tokio, he has endorsed among others Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Eneos, a brand for Nippon Oil.

Filmography

Year	Title	Medium	Role	Notes
1993	Ichigo Hakusho	TV
1994	Hana no Ran	TV	Ashikaga Yoshihisa	Taiga drama
1994	Ari yo Sabara	TV
1995	Watashi, Mikata Desu	TV
1996	Hideyoshi	TV	Mori Ranmaru	Taiga drama
	Nurse no Oshigoto	TV		Guest role
	Yuzurenai Yoru	TV
1997	Psychometrer Eiji	TV	Eiji	First lead role
1997	Nurse no Oshigoto 2	TV		Guest role
1998	Love and Peace	TV	Kenta Horiguchi	Lead role
1999	Psychometrer Eiji 2	TV	Eiji	Lead role
1999	Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko	TV	Shiro Amakasu	Lead role
2000	Shokatsu	TV		Lead role
2001	Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko 2	TV	Kazuya Okinoshima	Lead role
2002	Nurseman	TV	Takasawa Yujiro	Lead role
2003	Musashi	TV	Kojiro Sasaki	Taiga drama
	Manhattan Love Story	TV	Tencho	Lead role
	Glass Rose	Video game	Takashi Kagetani, Kazuya Nanase	Lead role^[3]
2004	Nurseman ga Yuku	TV	Yuujirou Takasawa	Lead role
2004	Godzilla: Final Wars	Film	Ozaki Shinichi	Lead role
2006	Yaoh	TV	Ryosuke	Lead role
2007	Oishinbo	TV	Shiro Yamaoka	Lead role. 2007 special only.
2007	Marathon	TV	Noguchi Yoji
2008	Ten to Chi to	TV	Kagetora Nagao	Lead role
2008	Yasuko to Kenji	TV	Oki Kenji	Lead role
2009	Hissatsu Shigotonin 2009	TV	Ryoji	Hissatsu series
2010	Kaibutsu Kun	TV	Demokin	2010 season
2016	Kaseifu no Mitazono	TV	Kaoru Mitazono	Lead role

Dubbing

Hercules (1997) as Hercules^[4]

References

^ "Johnny's Net Tokio Profiles" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-10-08.
^ ^a ^b "Masahiro Matsuoka on IMDB". IMDb. Retrieved 2009-10-08.
^ "Masahiro Matsuoka - Behind The Voice Actors". behindthevoiceactors.com. Retrieved 2021-02-14. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript ( link)
^ "ヘラクレス". The Cinema. Retrieved February 1, 2023.

External links

Tokio Official Website
Masahiro Matsuoka at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
Masahiro Matsuoka at IMDb

[jonnysnet-1] "Johnny's Net Tokio Profiles" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-10-08.

[imdb-2] "Masahiro Matsuoka on IMDB". IMDb. Retrieved 2009-10-08.

[3] "Masahiro Matsuoka - Behind The Voice Actors". behindthevoiceactors.com. Retrieved 2021-02-14. Check mark indicates role has been confirmed using screenshots of closing credits and other reliable sources.{{ cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript ( link)

[4] "ヘラクレス". The Cinema. Retrieved February 1, 2023.

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Albums	Tokio Bad Boys Bound Blowing Wild & Mild Graffiti Yesterday & Today 5 Ahead Glider Act II Harvest Sugar 17
Cover albums	TOK10
Remix albums	Tokio Remix
Compilations	Best E.P Selection of Tokio Best EP Selection of Tokio II Heart
Singles	" Love You Only" " Ashita no Kimi o Mamoritai (Yamato2520)" " Uwasa no Kiss" " Heart o Migakukkyanai" " Soko Nashi Love" " Sukisa (Ticket to Love)" " Kaze ni Natte" " Magic Channel" " Arigatō... Yūki" " Everybody Can Do!" " Furarete Genki" " Julia" " Kono Yubi Tomare!" " Love & Peace" " Kimi o Omōtoki" " Nandomo Yume no Naka de Kurikaesu Love Song" " Wasureenu Kimi He" " Ai no Arashi" " Minna de Wahhahha" " Koi ni Kizuita Yoru" " Doitsu mo Koitsu mo" " Message/Hitoribotchi no Haburashi" " Kanpai!!" " Dr/Only One Song" " Hana Uta" " Green" " Ding Dong/Glider" " Ambitious Japan!" " Love Love Manhattan/Alive-Life" " Transistor G Girl" " Jibun no Tameni/For You" " Boku no Renai Jijyou to Daidokoro Jijyou" " Ashita o Mezashite!" " Mr. Traveling Man" " Get Your Dream" " Sorafune/Do! Do! Do!" " Hikari no Machi/Run Free (Swan Dance o Kimi to)" " Honjitsu, Mijukumono/Over Drive" " Seisyun" " Amagasa/Akirerukurai Bokura wa Negaou" " Taiyō to Sabaku no Bara/Subeki Koto" " Advance/Mata Asa ga Kuru" " Haruka" " NaNaNa (Taiyo Nante Irane)"
Related articles	Discography Johnny & Associates ( J Storm) Sony Music Entertainment Japan Universal Music Group

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Masahiro Matsuoka
松岡昌宏
Born	(1977-01-11) January 11, 1977 (age 47) Sapporo, Japan
Occupations	Drummer actor
Years active	1990–present
Musical career
Genres	Rock
Instrument(s)	drums percussion
Labels	Sony Music Entertainment Universal Music Japan J Storm
Musical artist