, also known by the stage name , was a Japanese comedian, singer, and voice actor.
Early life Saitō was born in Kanagawa Prefecture to Mitsuru and Misao Saitō on 24 September 1976. He had a younger brother named Masashi and graduated from Nihon University's College of Art. As a teenager, he was an active Johnny's member.
Career In 1999, Saitō formed a comedy duo called Abare Nunchaku with fellow up-and-coming comedian Kosuke Takeuchi. The team broke up in 2005, but they reunited in 2006 on the show Enta no kami-sama, where Saitō appeared for the first time as Sukeban Kyoko, a delinquent schoolgirl always seen carrying shinai bamboo sword. He appeared as Sukeban on Quiz $ Millionaire in 2007, where he answered incorrectly in the final round, decreasing his earnings from ¥10,000,000 to ¥1,000,000.
He made his musical debut in 2006 with the release of the single Geki Maji Mukatsuku. By the time of his death, he had released seven albums: Gekimajimukatsuku, 1000% SO Zakune?, Christmaster, Doonacchattendayo, Kaisou Rasputin, Sakura Revolution, and Aserunda Joshi Ha Itsumo Medatanai K. He also sang with the band Bijomen Z, a musical group where all its members dressed as women.
As a voice actor, Saitō starred in shows such as Detective Conan and Inazuma Eleven, sometimes using the stage name Hiromi Ueda. He published his first book, 桜塚やっくんの都市伝説工場 (Cleavage or, literally, Urban Legend Factory), in 2008.
Controversy In 2011, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department contacted Saitō regarding the alleged rape of a drunk college student in 2010. He denied the accusations. It was later reported that a settlement had been reached between Saitō and the woman.
Death Saitō was killed in a traffic accident on October 5, 2013, aged 37, on the Chugoku Expressway in Mine, Yamaguchi, while en route to a concert in Kumamoto Prefecture. He was hit by another car and killed when exiting his car after colliding with the median.
Discography Year Title (K) Title (H) Title (E) Album(s) Ref 桜...かぞえ唄 Sakura Kazoeuta Sakura Kazoeuta ChristMaster 2006 &YOU &YOU &YOU 1000% SO Zakune? 1000% SO Zakune? 1000% SO Annoying? ロングスカート Long Skirt Long Skirt Gekimajimukatsuku 2006/2007 ゲキマジムカツク Gekimajimukatsuku Geki Maji Mukatsuku SAKURA革命 & Gekimajimukatsuku 2007 クリスマスター ChristMaster ChristMaster SAKURA革命 & ChristMaster 愛の革命戦士 Aino Kakumei Senshi Revolutionary Warrior of Love SAKURA革命 プレイバック Part2 Play Back Part2 Play Back Part 2 KOKORO MAP KOKORO MAP KOKORO MAP あせるんだ女子は いつも 目立たない君を見てる Aserunda Joshi Wa Itsumo Medatanai Kimi Wo Miteru I'm rushing Aserunda Joshi Wa Itsumo Medatanai Kimi Wo Miteru かめれおんガール Kamereongirl Chameleon Girl あの娘ぼくがロングシュート決めたらどんな顔するだろう Ano Musume Boku ga Rongushu to Kime Taradonna Kao Surudarou Do Nacchattendayo どぉなっちゃってんだよ Do Nacchattendayo What's Going On? 怪僧ラスプーチン Kaisou Rasputin Rasputin Kaisou Rasputin/Damemoto Manatsuno Love Labo Clinic ダメモト～真夏のLOVE・LABOクリニック～ Damemoto Manatsuno Love Labo Clinic Damemoto Summer Lovelabo Clinic 2013 勝利 Victory Victory/SEXY NIGHT (with Bijomen Z) SEXY NIGHT SEXY NIGHT SEXY NIGHT
Filmography Year Type Title (K) Title (H) Title (E) Role Notes Ref 1996 TV show 名探偵コナン Meitantei Konan Detective Conan Satan Onizuka (voice) 1 episode 2002 TV show (short) 満月をさがして かわいいかわいい大冒険 Furu Mūn O Sagashite Kawaii Kawaii Daibōken Full Moon O Sagashite: Cute Cute Adventure Takuto Kira (voice) 1 episode 2002—2003 TV show Full Moon o Sagashite Full Moon Takuto Kira (voice) 52 episodes 2005 TV show 絶対少年 Zettai shônen Absolute Boy Ryôsuke Sakakura (voice) 13 episodes 2006 TV show 電車男 Densha otoko Train Man Yasuo 1 episode 2007 Movie 名探偵コナン 紺碧の棺ジョリー・ロジャー Meitantei Konan: Kon Peki no Jorī Rojā Detective Conan: Jolly Roger in the Deep Azure Conan Ouendan 2007 Movie カンフーくん Kanfû-kun Kung-Fu Kid Fûjin 2005—2008 TV show アイシールド21 Aishīrudo Nijūichi Eyeshield 21 Jeremy Watt, Ken Kamaguruma (voice) 12 episodes (Watt), 3 episodes (Kamaguruma) 2008 Movie 鎧 サムライゾンビ Yoroi Samurai Zombie Samurai Zombie 2008 TV show ポルフィの長い旅 Porufi no Nagai Tabi The Long Journey of Porphy Leon (voice) 3 episodes 2009 TV show イナズマイレブン Inazuma Irebun Inazuma Eleven Hijikata Raiden (voice) 45 episodes 2009–2010 TV show ジュエルペット Juerupetto Jewelpet Aqua (voice) 7 episodes 2010 Video game みんなのテニスポータブル Minna no Tenisu Pōtaburu Hot Shot Tennis: Get a Grip Yakkun (voice) Japanese version 2010 TV show RAINBOW 二舎六房の七人 Rainbow: Nisha Rokubō no Shichinin Rainbow: The Seven from Compound Two, Cell Six Mickey 3 episodes 2010–2011 TV show ジュエルペット Juerupetto Jewelpet: Twinkle Aqua (voice) 22 episodes 2011 Short film Itai/Omoi Itai/Omoi Yukio Kuki
Dubbing The Cabin in the Woods (Marty Mikalski (Fran Kranz))
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Official blog Agency profile (Archived)