Takuya Kawaharada
Acting
Biography
Takuya Kawaharada is a versatile Japanese actor known for his captivating performances across stage, television, and film. Born on May 6, 1991, in Tokyo, Japan, he stands at a height of 167 cm and possesses the dynamic blend of Filipino and Spanish heritage. Kawaharada embarked on his journey into the entertainment industry through auditions and marked his debut in 2008 with the television drama バッテリー(Battery). He quickly made his presence felt, securing lead roles in various projects, including the stage production Blood Heaven 〜第七天国〜, where he delivered his inaugural starring performance alongside Fukuyama Masashi. With a diverse cultural background, Kawaharada's mother hails from the Philippines and Spain, granting him the endearing nickname "たー" (Taa). His artistic prowess extends beyond acting, as he has showcased his talents as a singer and director. Notably, he was associated with Main Cast Production until its unfortunate closure on May 3, 2016. Subsequently, Kawaharada embarked on an independent journey, departing from Sense Up on May 31, 2019, to continue his career as a free artist. In the realm of music, Kawaharada's talents shine as a member of the men's unit SAMURAI TUNES, which emerged from the program "超！アイドル戦線～Mens＆Girls～" (Super! Idol Frontline Mens&Girls) broadcasted on TOKYO MX. This venture culminated in a major debut with SAMURAI TUNES, released under the banner of Japan Columbia on July 18, 2018. Beyond his contributions to the entertainment world, Kawaharada's personal interests reflect his multifaceted nature. He finds solace in music appreciation, and his skills encompass the realms of baseball and solving the Rubik's Cube.
Known For
Following the news of a heinous tragedy, a young woman searches the streets for her missing brother, the person accused of committing the incident. Unaware of his true status or location, he finds himself in the employ of an underground fighting ring using inmates like him to entertain wealthy clients, eventually moving up the ranks of the fighters quite quickly. Eventually frustrated at the lack of information from the investigation, she turns to a detective to help him, but with a dangerous socialite also looking into the club they try to push their rescue efforts into high gear into order to save her brother.
Blood-Club Dolls 1
An aristocratic child forms a contract with a demon to fulfill his wishes and help him take revenge on his parent's murderer. Meanwhile, a string of murders terrorize London. These murders however, do not appear to be of the mortal world.
Kuroshitsuji: Lycoris That Blazes the Earth
First stage play adaptation of MOB PSYCHO 100, about a boy who has strong psychic powers and his struggles to find the simple happiness he is seeking for. He longs for a normal and peaceful life, but unfortunately, the powers he possesses are attracting adversaries.
Mob Psycho 100
This gruesome tale depicts a fantasy-fulfilling club which houses deadly fights where winners are rewarded, and losers meet their ultimate fate.
Blood-Club Dolls 2
Second stage play adaptation of MOB PSYCHO 100, now following Ritsu's Arc.
Mob Psycho 100 ~Ura tai Ura ~
A retelling of Hijikata Toshizou's in-game route.
Musical Hakuoki Hijikata-hen
Third stage play adaptation of MOB PSYCHO 100.
Mob Psycho 100 (Crash! Claw's 7th Branch)
In Tokyo, where a massive underground organization moves in the shadows, Yoshioka (Takashi Kitadai) is suddenly released from prison after serving time for murder. His mission: infiltrate the organization and leak information to the police. The one who orchestrated this is Detective Harada (Kazuyoshi Ozawa), who hires the ex–hangure Yoshioka as a kind of "covert civil servant" due to his deep knowledge of the underworld. As Yoshioka digs deeper into the organization, he rises through its ranks — but what awaits him is a shocking and unforeseen conclusion.