Kusakawa Takuya

## TAKUYAタクヤ

Promotional Photo for "Lesson II" (September 2023)

**Kusakawa Takuya** (草川拓弥) or better known by his stage name, TAKUYA (タクヤ) is a member of Choutokkyuu.

## Profile

* **Hobbies:** Music appreciation
* **Special Skills:** Soccer
* **Position:** Main Dancer
* **Car (Train) Number:** 4号車
* **Group Role:** 筋肉担当 (Muscular)
* **Family:** Father, mother, and a younger brother
* **Education:** Hinode High School
* **Favorite Food**: Udon

## Personal Life

* Family
* Friendships

* His younger brother is Kusakawa Naoya from EBiSSH / ONE N' ONLY.

## Biography

### Early Life

* Takuya was born on November 24, 1994 in Tokyo, Japan. He still live with his parents and brother (NAOYA).

### Now

* In 2008, he was scouted and joined Stardust Promotion to become an actor.
* He debuted as the soccer boy in episode 5 of drama series Binbo Danshi (staring Oguri Shun).
* In May 2008, Stardust launched a website "nachural" where interviews and blogs had been posted to promote the new actors (now closed).
* In August 24 2008, Takuya as a part of Stardust Promotion Junior Model department started running a blog under STARDUST JUNIOR MODEL BLOG (nachural) but ended in April 4, 2009. He moved to department section 4 but since 2010 transferred to the entertainment department section 3.
* In March 2009, he became the men model of fashion magazine "nicola".
* On March 7, 2012, he joined Choutokkyuu replacing Takemura Sho. He become the group's main dancer without any dance experience at that time.
* In 2022, he got his first lead role drama with Minato Shoji Coin Laundry (Minato's Laundromat)

## Trivia

* He likes ballad songs and he is a big fan of back number.
* He likes playing games, his favorite game is Call of Duty.

### Movie

* Kokuhaku (2010) - Takahashi Hiroki
* Ultraman Ginga: Theater Special (2013) - Ichijouji Tomoya
* Ultraman Ginga: Theater Special - Ultra Monster ☆ Hero Battle Royale! (2014) - Ichijouji Tomoya
* Ultraman Ginga S Movie Showdown! The 10 Ultra Warriors! (2014) - Ichijouji Tomoya
* Sideline (2015) - Ise Shinya (with all Choutokkyuu members)
* Ani ni Aisaretasugite Komattemasu (2017) - Mioka Chiaki
* Sakuranbo no Koi (2018) - Souma Daichi
* Dosukoi! Sukehira (2019) - Minato Takumi
* Cherry Maho THE MOVIE (Cherry Magic The Movie) (2022) - Rokkaku Yuta

### Drama

* Binbo Danshi (2008, NTV) - Kazumi's older brother [Child] (Ep.5)
* Tenchijin (2009, NHK) - Matajirou (Ep.34)
* Natsu no Koi wa Nijiiro ni Kagayaku (2010, FujiTV) - Kusunoki Daiki [Young] (Ep.1)
* Hanayome no Ren 1- 4 (2010, 2011, 2014, 2015; FujiTV) - Kagura Shouta
* Yokohama Hideo Suspense: Season 2 (2011, WOWOW) - (Ep.1)
* Koukousei Restaurant (2011, FujiTV) - Miyashita Takeshi
* Taira no Kiyomori (2012) - Taira no Munemori (young)
* Ultraman Ginga (2013, Tokyo TV) - Ichijouji Tomoya
* Ultraman Ginga S (2014, Tokyo TV) - Ichijouji Tomoya
* Soko wo Nantoka Season 2 (2014, NHK BS) - Rikuya (Ep.4)
* Kokoro ga Pokitto ne (2015, FujiTV) - as himself (with Choutokkyuu)
* Tantei no Tantei (2015, FujiTV) - Guest role (with Kai and Yusuke)
* Otousan to Yobasete (2016, FujiTV) - as himself
* Ani ni Aisaretasugite Komattemasu (2017, NTV) - Mioka Chiaki
* Keishicho Ikimono Gakari (2017, FujiTV) - Panda (ending picture, with Choutokyuu) (Ep.10)
* Ie Uru Onna no Gyakushu (2019, NTV) - Kagimura Yoichi
* Doki no Sakura (2019, NTV) - Wakita Soma
* Motokaremania (2019, Fuji TV) - guest (final episode with Choutokkyuu 5 members)
* FAKE MOTION: Takkyu no Osho (2020, NTV) - Saigo Yoshinosuke
* Bishoku Tantei Akechi Goro (2020, NTV) - Akechi Rokuro (Ep. 6)
* FAKE MOTION: Yukemuri Onsen Takkyu JIkenbo (2020, Hulu) -Saigo Yoshinosuke
* 30-sai Dotei Da to Mahotsukai ni Nareru rashii (Cherry Magic) (2020, TV Tokyo) - Rokkaku Yuta
* FAKE MOTION: Tatta Hitotsu no Negai (2021, NTV) - Saigo Yoshinosuke
* Love Kome no Okite: Kojirashi Joshi to Toshishita Danshi (2021, TV Tokyo) - Kujo Sota
* Colorful Love: Genderless Danshi ni Aisareteimasu (2021, NTV/YTV) - Tachi Sasame
* Douse Mou Nigerarenai (2021, MBS) - Amari Takehiko
* Crosstail: Tantei Kyoushitsu (2022, Fuji TV/Tokai TV) - Fujimaki Atsuya
* Minato Shoji Coin Laundry (Minato's Laundromat) (2022, TV Tokyo) - Minato Akira
* Choutokkyuu, Chikyu wo Sukue (2022, TV Tokyo) - as himself. Mockumentary drama featuring all Choutokkyuu members with their new system.
* Debu to Love to Ayamachi to! (2022, TOKYO MX) - Yuki Keisuke
* Last Man - Zenmo no Sosakan (2023, TBS) - police officer (ep. 1)
* Kashi Mashi Meshi (2023, TV Tokyo) - guest (ep. 5)
* Minato Shoji Coin Laundry Season 2 (Minato's Laundromat) (2023, TV Tokyo) - Minato Akira

### Web Drama

* Kaerarenai Watashitachi (2021)
* Hitohira no Hatsukoi (2023, TV Tokyo Youtube Channel) - Mizushima Toru

### Drama SP

* Kaetekitta Ie Uru Onna (2017, NTV) - Kagimura Yoichi
* Streetwise in Wonderland - Jiken no Hou ga Hotte Okanai Tantei (2018, FujiTV) - supporting role

### Stage

* FAKE MOTION 2021 SS LIVE SHOW (2021) - Saigo Yoshinosuke

### CM

* LOTTE "Sou" (2010)
* SUNTORY Goma Mugicha (2013)

### MV

* flumpool - Kimi ni Todoke (2010)
* GReeeN - Sakura color (2013)
* BREAKERZ - Ikusen no Meikyuu de Ikusen no Nazo wo Toite (2017)

## Publications

*See also: Choutokkyuu#Publications*

* nicola magazine men's model (2009-2013)
* Kabe-don yori Yuka-don yori London - BULLET TRAIN in LONDON Individual Book TAKUYA Ver. (2017) - released as part of Choutokkyuu 5th Anniversary member solo photobook
* NYLON guys JAPAN TAKUYA STYLE BOOK

## Gallery

*Main article: Kusakawa Takuya/Gallery*

*See also: Choutokkyuu/Gallery*

## References

1. ↑ Takuya Kusakawa | nachural junior model blog (archive.org)
2. ↑ http://web.archive.org/web/20090408062636/http://ameblo.jp/sd-jr/entry-10236570812.html
3. ↑ 変えられない私たち - YouTube

## External Links

* Official Stardust Profile
* Official Bullet Train Profile
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* Official +KIRARI