Hiroiki Ariyoshi

Hiroiki Ariyoshi (有吉 弘行, Ariyoshi Hiroiki, born 31 May 1974[1]) is a Japanese comedian and singer who is represented by Ohta Production.[2]

Hiroiki Ariyoshi
Born (1974-05-31) 31 May 1974
Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan
NationalityJapanese
OccupationComedian, television presenter, singer
Years active1992–present
AgentOhta Production
Notes
Same year/generation as:
Ryo Fukawa
Hitori Gekidan

Saruganseki

Born in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan, Ariyoshi formed the owarai duo Saruganseki with Kazunari Moriwaki in 1994.[3] 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.[3] They were so popular when they returned that when they published a book about their travels, it became a best-seller.[3] When they released a single, Shiroi kumo no yō ni, it reached number three on the Oricon charts, with the album reaching number two.[4] They even received a new artist award at the Japan Record Awards in 1997.[5] While for a time they were earning 20 million yen a month (about $170,000[6] in 1997 US dollars),[7] their fame did not last long, and the duo broke up in 2004.[3]

Solo career

After his career went into decline, Ariyoshi's income reportedly fell to virtually nothing.[7][8] However, he gradually began reappearing on television, now as a solo comedian noted for his poison tongue.[3] 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.[9] In 2009, public opinion research conducted by Oricon found that those polled considered him to be the number one "comeback" personality of the year.[9] By 2011, he was ranked as the top television tarento in terms of number of appearances.[10] He now hosts and have hosted several television shows, including Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku with AKB48[11] and Matsuko & Ariyoshi no Ikari Shintō with Matsuko Deluxe,[12] and is a regular guest on variety shows like London Hearts.[13]

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

TV programs
  • Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku (2010–2016)
  • London Hearts (2011–)
  • Matsuko & Ariyoshi's Angry New Party (2011–)
  • Woman on the Planet (2012–15)
  • Ariyoshi no Dare Toku (2012–)
  • Ariyoshi Japon (2012–)
  • Ariyoshi Seminar (2013–)
  • Ariyoshi Hanseikai (2013–)
  • Sakurai-Ariyoshi Yakkai (Co-host with Sakurai Sho of Arashi, 2015–)

Filmography

Films

Television drama

Dubbing roles
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References
  1. "有吉弘行". Ohta Production Official Website (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 7 June 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2018.
  2. "Hiroiki Ariyoshi". Nippon Cinema. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  3. "Ariyoshi Hiroiki". Tarento Dētabanku. Archived from the original on 15 August 2012. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  4. "Saruganseki". Oricon. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  5. "Nihon Rekōdo Taishō: 1997-nen". Japan Composer's Association. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  6. "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.
  7. "Gesshū 2-senmanen kara donzoko". 47News. Archived from the original on 21 June 2010. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  8. "Ariyoshi Hiroiki: 'Ii kanezuru sagashite ikinokore'". Daily Sports. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  9. "'Sai-bureiku' shita tarento 1-i wa Ariyoshi Hiroiki". Oricon. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  10. "2011-nen kotoshi terebi de yoku mita kao wa?". Nihon Monitor. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
  11. "Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku". TBS. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  12. "Ariyoshi Hiroyuki and Matsuko Deluxe team up on late night television". Tokyo Hive. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  13. "Ariyoshi Hiroiki, Ima motomerareru jishin no yakuwari". Oricon. Retrieved 8 July 2012.
  14. "テッド". Star Channel. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
  15. "テッド２". Star Channel. Retrieved 31 December 2019.
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