Masashi Taniguchi

is a Japanese actor and model best known for his portrayal of in . He portrayed Jin Takayama/Kamen Rider Amazon Alpha in Kamen Rider Amazons and Bahato/Kamen Rider Falchion in Kamen Rider Saber.
==Biography==
Tanaguchi had been interested in modeling since his high school years, though did not initially pursue it after graduating as he went to work in a corporate office. After realizing he wanted to try it out, he quit his corporate job at the age of 19 and debuted as a magazine model. When he wasn't getting enough work, he transferred into his current acting agency at the recommendation of a friend. His debut role was in GoGoFive as Nagare Tatsumi. 
==Personal Life==
*Taniguchi received criticism for his role in GoGoFive by its script-writer Yasuko Kobayashi, who later became concerned after he was cast in Amazons, which she wrote. She was proven wrong and had highly praised Taniguchi's performance especially in the second season. In response, Taniguchi stated he wanted to improve himself after GoGoFive and show Toei Company his best, which he felt he was able to for Amazons[Interview] Masashi Taniguchi" " Spaceship " vol.159 (WINTER 2018.Winter), Hobby Japan , December 29, 2017, pp. 50-51, ISBN 978-4- 7986-1602-5 . However in doing so, it burnt him out of acting, to which he almost turned down Kamen Rider Saber.Spaceship 171 2020 , p. 41, "[Interview] Masashi Taniguchi"
*Taniguchi married voice actress in January 2024.https://twitter.com/tgms_twinews/status/1742380824740409680
==Filmography==
===Television===
* (1999-2000) - /GoBlue
*Kamen Rider Amazons (2016-2017) - Jin Takayama/Kamen Rider Amazon Alpha
*Kamen Rider Saber, Episode 34-onwards (2021) - Bahato/Kamen Rider Falchion
* (2022) - /Ultraman Decker
===Film===
*Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen (2017) - Kamen Rider Amazon Alpha (voice only)
*Kamen Rider Amazons: The Last Judgement (2018) - Jin Takayama/Kamen Rider Amazon Alpha
*Kamen Rider Saber: The Phoenix Swordsman and the Book of Ruin (2020) - Bahato/Kamen Rider Falchion
===Other Media===
*Kamen Rider Zi-O: Final Stage (2020) - Kamen Rider Amazon Alpha (voice only)
== Notes ==
* Taniguchi is the next actor to be a Ranger, a Rider, and an Ultra; after Kane Kosugi.
==External Links==
*Official Instagram
*Official Twitter
*Official Youtube
*Masashi Taniguchi at Wikipedia (Japan)
* at 
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Category:Kamen Rider Actors Who Have Played Multiple Riders