Hiroiki Ariyoshi
Born (1974-05-31) 31 May 1974
Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Occupation(s)Comedian, television presenter, singer
Years active1992–present
AgentOhta Production
Spouse
Miku Natsume
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(m. 2021)​
[1]
Notes
Same year/generation as:
Ryo Fukawa
Hitori Gekidan

Hiroiki Ariyoshi (有吉 弘行, Ariyoshi Hiroiki, born 31 May 1974[2]) is a Japanese comedian and singer who is represented by Ohta Production.[3]

Saruganseki

Born in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan, Ariyoshi formed the owarai duo Saruganseki with Kazunari Moriwaki in 1994.[4] The pair became famous through the variety television show Susume! Denpa Shōnen when they were made to hitchhike across Asia, a task that was covered on the show for six months.[4] They were so popular when they returned that when they published a book about their travels, it became a best-seller.[4] When they released a single, Shiroi kumo no yō ni, it reached number three on the Oricon charts, with the album reaching number two.[5] They even received a new artist award at the Japan Record Awards in 1997.[6] While for a time they were earning 20 million yen a month (about $170,000[7] in 1997 US dollars),[8] their fame did not last long, and the duo broke up in 2004.[4]

Solo career

After his career went into decline, Ariyoshi's income reportedly fell to virtually nothing.[8][9] However, he gradually began reappearing on television, now as a solo comedian noted for his poison tongue.[4] His career really began to revive around 2006 when, on shows like Ametalk (hosted by Ameagari Kesshitai), he became known for giving mischievous nicknames to famous personalities.[10] In 2009, public opinion research conducted by Oricon found that those polled considered him to be the number one "comeback" personality of the year.[10] By 2011, he was ranked as the top television tarento in terms of number of appearances.[11] He now hosts and have hosted several television shows, including Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku with AKB48[12] and Matsuko & Ariyoshi Karisome Tenkoku with Matsuko Deluxe,[13] and is a regular guest on variety shows like London Hearts.[14]

As of September 2019, Ariyoshi has over 11 ongoing regular television programs in his name and as the MC and several other special programs.

Personal life

On 2 April 2021, it was announced that Ariyoshi had married the TV announcer Miku Natsume, who was the host on Matsuko & Ariyoshi's Angry New Party.[15]

TV programs

  • Matsuko & Ariyoshi's Angry New Party (2011–2017)
  • Matsuko & Ariyoshi Karisome Tengoku (2017–)
  • London Hearts (2011–)
  • Ariyoshi-Kun no Shōjiki Sanpo (2012–)
  • Ariyoshi Japon (2012–)
  • Ariyoshi Seminar (2013–)
  • Ariyoshi Hanseikai (2013–)
  • Sakurai-Ariyoshi The Yakai (co-host with Sakurai Sho of Arashi, 2014–)
  • Ariyoshi Base (2016–)
  • Ariyoshiiieeeee! (2018–) [16][17]
  • Ariyoshi no Okane Hakken Totsugeki! Kaneo-Kun (2019–)
  • Ariyoshi's Wall (2020–)
  • 74th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen (2023)[18]

Filmography

Films

Television drama

Dubbing roles

References

  1. ↑ "有吉弘行と夏目三久が結婚！「怒り新党」で初共演からちょうど10年、エープリルフールに婚姻届". Sanspo. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
  2. ↑ "有吉弘行". Ohta Production Official Website (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  3. ↑ "Hiroiki Ariyoshi". Nippon Cinema. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Ariyoshi Hiroiki". Tarento Dētabanku. Archived from the original on 15 August 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  5. ↑ "Saruganseki". Oricon. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  6. ↑ "Nihon Rekōdo Taishō: 1997-nen". Japan Composer's Association. Archived from the original on 19 December 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  7. ↑ "U.S.-Japan Annual Average Exchange Rate". International Trade Association, U.S. Department of Commerce. Archived from the original on 28 October 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  8. 1 2 "Gesshū 2-senmanen kara donzoko". 47News. Archived from the original on 21 June 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  9. ↑ "Ariyoshi Hiroiki: 'Ii kanezuru sagashite ikinokore'". Daily Sports. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  10. 1 2 "'Sai-bureiku' shita tarento 1-i wa Ariyoshi Hiroiki". Oricon. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  11. ↑ "2011-nen kotoshi terebi de yoku mita kao wa?". Nihon Monitor. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  12. ↑ "Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku". TBS. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  13. ↑ "Ariyoshi Hiroyuki and Matsuko Deluxe team up on late night television". Tokyo Hive. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  14. ↑ "Ariyoshi Hiroiki, Ima motomerareru jishin no yakuwari". Oricon. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  15. ↑ "有吉弘行＆夏目三久、11年から「怒り新党」で共演 - 結婚・熱愛 : 日刊スポーツ". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 April 2021.
  16. ↑ "有吉弘行、テレ東新番組で後輩・アルピー潰し?「吸収してやればいいかな…」". Oricon News. 16 October 2018. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  17. ↑ "What are the most popular Japanese TV shows?". Japan Today. 3 May 2020. Retrieved 8 November 2020.
  18. ↑ "『第74回NHK紅白歌合戦』司会発表 有吉弘行&橋本環奈&浜辺美波&高瀬耕造アナウンサーの4人". Oricon. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  19. ↑ "テッド". Star Channel. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  20. ↑ "テッド２". Star Channel. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
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