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The basics
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Japanese dancer
A.K.A.
Hiroyuki Igarashi
Gender:
Male
Places:
Birth:
1 June 1969(Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan)
Family:
Spouse(s):
Aya Ueto
The details
Biography
Introduction
Hiroyuki Igarashi (五十嵐 広行, Igarashi Hiroyuki, known as Hiro (stylized as HIRO); born 1 June 1969, in Hiroshima Prefecture) is a Japanese dancer and producer. He is the leader of Exile and the creative leader of LDH World.
Igarashi grew up in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. His wife is actress Aya Ueto. Igarashi retired from performing with Exile in 2013, and concentrates at the producer industry.
Participating groups
| Name | Period of time | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Zoo | 1989 – 25 December 1995 | |
| Luv Deluxe | 1996 – 1997 | |
| J Soul Brothers | 1999 – 24 August 2001 | |
| Exile | Since 24 August 2001 | |
| PKCZ | Since 2014 |
Productions
Artists
- Exile
- Nidaime J Soul Brothers
- Sandaime J Soul Brothers
- E-girls
- Generations from Exile Tribe
- Exile The Second
- Samurize from Exile Tribe
- The Rampage from Exile Tribe
- PKCZ
Programmes
| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| Shūkan Exile | General producer |
Manga
| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| Examurai Sengoku | Planning and draft |
| Examurai Sengoku G |
Anime
| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| Examurai | Planning and draft |
Magazines
| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gekkan Exile | Editor-in-chief |
Films
| Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Tatara Zamurai | Executive producer | |
| Cinema Fighters | Short film |
Others
| Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| High & Low | Comprehensive entertainment project; planning producer | |
| 2020 Summer Olympics Organizing Committee | Culture and Education Committee member |
Works
Books
| Year | Title | ISBN |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | B Boy Salary Man | ISBN 978-4344007321 |
| 2014 | Bibiri | ISBN 978-4344025905 |
Videography
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2005 | Zoo → JSB → Exile |
Compositions
| Artist | Album | Songs | Composed/arranged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exile | our style | "J Soul Brothers" | Hiro & Kira |
| "Max Tribe" | |||
| "Silver Cockpit" | |||
| Styles Of Beyond | "Escape" | Hiro×(Kira + Okayan) | |
| "S.O.B" | |||
| Exile Entertainment | "Exile Come" | Hiro & Kira | |
| "Road-Runner" | |||
| Perfect Best Disc 2/Select Best | "Escape" | Hiro×(Kira + Okayan) |
Filmography
TV series
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Shin Tokyo Hyakkei | Tokyo MX |
Advertisements
| Year | Title | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Meiji Fran | |
| 2010 | Yomiuri Shimbun "Real no Chikara" | |
| Toyota Wish | ||
| 2011 | Ad Council Japan "Nihon no Chikara o, Shinji teru." | |
| Fujitsu Arrows | ||
| 2012 | Fujitsu FMV | |
| 2015 | Suntory The Malts |
Radio
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Oh! My Radio | J-Wave |
Awards
| Year | Award | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Agency for Cultural Affairs Commissioner Award |