Ryoma Takeuchi

**Ryo Takeuchi** (竹内 崚, *Takeuchi Ryō*), better known under the stage name **Ryoma Takeuchi** (竹内 涼真, *Takeuchi Ryōma*) is a Japanese actor, model and television personality who portrayed Mizushi Kiji in *Perfectization*.

Best known for his portrayal of Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive in *Kamen Rider Drive*.

## Biography

Takeuchi`s real first name "Ryo" was given to him by his parents, who love the sounds of "Ryo", so they gave the name Ryo to him. The kanji "崚" of his name is quite rare to use in a name. Takeuchi is the oldest brother in family with one sister and one brother.

Takeuchi started playing soccer when he was five, he belonged to Tokyo Verdy when he was young. He originally went to a college on a soccer recommendation. After going into college on a soccer scholarship, an injury destroyed his chances of ever going professional.

Though soccer was no longer an option for him, Takeuchi showed some interest in entertainment and entered into a modeling competition. After he won, he debuted as an actor with Horipro and starting acted in films and television series.

In April 2013, Takeuchi was featured in the female magazine *Mina*, after winning the audition *Mina Kare Grand Prix*, which was contested by 2,457 people.

In 2014, Takeuchi entered show business with his first main role in the tokusatsu genre in *Kamen Rider Drive* as Shinnosuke Tomari. After Kamen Rider Drive, Takeuchi's career grew in popularity.

On November 21, 2016, Takeuchi was one of the three winners of 2016 Best Stylish Award.

In 2017, Takeuchi had breakthrough roles as Jun'ichiro Shimatani in NHK Morning Drama (Asadora) *Hiyokko*, as Hajime Mugino in NTV Drama *Kahogo no Kahoko* and as Hiroto Mogi in TBS Sunday Drama *Rikuoh*.

In 2019, he made his Hollywood-debut as an unnamed Pokémon trainer in *Pokémon: Detective Pikachu*. In the Japanese-dub release for the film, he voices Tim Goodman. The film also stars *Kyoryuger*-cast member Marie Iitoyo as the voice of Lucy Stevens.

In January 2020, he played his first leading role in a Sunday Theatre (TBS) in *Ship of Theseus*. He's the youngest to have led in Sunday Theatre at the age of 26.

In 2021, he starred alongside actor Tatsuya Fujiwara in the 2021 film *The Sun Stands Still*. In 2022, he starred as Arata Miyabe in *Roppongi Class* a Japanese drama remake of the K-drama *Itaewon Class*.

In 2034, he joined the cast of *Perfectization* as Mizushi Kiji.

## Personal Life

* He is left-handed.
* Takeuchi has two younger siblings, Yuito and Honoka, both whom are also actors.

## Health issues

On June 16, 2022, It was reported that had Takeuchi tested positive for COVID-19.

## Filmography

### Film

* *Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle* (2014) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive
* *kamenrider:Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3* (2015) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive
* *Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future* (2015) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive
* *Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Ghost & Drive: Super Movie Wars Genesis* (2015) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive
* *Kamen Rider Drive Saga* (2016) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive
	+ *Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Chaser* - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive
	+ *Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Heart* - Shinnosuke Tomari
	+ *Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Mach* - Shinnosuke Tomari
* *Kamen Rider Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man vs. Ex-Aid & Ghost with Legend Rider* (2016) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive

### Television

* *Kamen Rider Drive* (2014-2015) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive
* *Perfectization* (2034) - Mizushi Kiji

### Special

* *Kamen Rider Drive: Secret Mission* (2014-2016) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive
* *w:c:tokusatsu:Shuriken Sentai Ninninger Vs. Kamen Rider Drive Spring Vacation One-Hour Combining Special* (2015) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive
* *D-Video Special: Kamen Rider 4* (2015) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive
* *Kamen Rider Drive Vs. the Terrifying Zunbo Ganbo Roidmude* (2015) - Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive

## Notes

* Takeuchi watched *Kamen Rider W* as a child and cites Ryu Terui as his favorite character. It was on his recommendation to have Minehiro Kinomoto reprise his role for *Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Chaser*.
* Takahito Omori stated that Takeuchi was cast not for his acting skill, but of his ability to listen to others and be able to output what he heard, which proved useful for filming *Kamen Rider Drive*.
* After watching the first episode, Takeuchi did not feel any "chemistry" with suit actor Seiji Takaiwa initially. However after 20+ episodes of ADR, Takeuchi felt completely in-sync with Takaiwa's suit acting.
* Drive-writer Riku Sanjo initially had a different vision of Shinnosuke that was not like Takeuchi. However since Takeuchi was cast, Sanjo began to write Shinnosuke with Takeuchi's appearance and personality in mind.
* Though Takeuchi was unable reprise his role in both *Kamen Rider Zi-O* and the summer movie, he showed his support for his co-stars Yu Inaba and Taiko Katono through social media.

## External Links

* Official Agency Profile
* Official Twitter
* Official Instagram