Hiroiki Ariyoshi
{{short description|Japanese comedian and singer|bot=PearBOT 5}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Hiroiki Ariyoshi
| birth_name =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1974|5|31|df=y}}
| birth_place = Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan
| years_active= 1992–present
| death_date =
| death_place =
| nationality = Japanese
| known_for =
| agent = Ohta Production
| occupation = Comedian, television presenter, singer
| spouse = {{marriage|Miku Natsume|2021}}{{cite web |url= https://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/20210403/mrg21040305030001-n1.html|title= 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|access-date= April 3, 2021|work= Sanspo}}
| footnotes = Same year/generation as:
Ryo Fukawa
Hitori Gekidan
}}
{{nihongo|Hiroiki Ariyoshi|有吉 弘行|Ariyoshi Hiroiki|born 31 May 1974{{cite web|title=有吉弘行|url=http://www.ohtapro.co.jp/talent/AriyoshiHiroiki/|website=Ohta Production Official Website|accessdate=24 May 2018|language=ja|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140607192616/http://www.ohtapro.co.jp/talent/AriyoshiHiroiki/|archive-date=7 June 2014|url-status=dead}}}} is a Japanese comedian and singer who is represented by Ohta Production.{{cite web|title=Hiroiki Ariyoshi|url=http://www.nipponcinema.com/t/e/hiroiki-ariyoshi|work=Nippon Cinema|accessdate=6 July 2012|archive-date=15 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130515231626/http://www.nipponcinema.com/t/e/hiroiki-ariyoshi|url-status=dead}}
Saruganseki
Born in Aki District, Hiroshima, Japan, Ariyoshi formed the owarai duo Saruganseki with Kazunari Moriwaki in 1994.{{cite web|title=Ariyoshi Hiroiki|url=http://kotobank.jp/word/%E6%9C%89%E5%90%89%E5%BC%98%E8%A1%8C|publisher=Tarento Dētabanku|accessdate=6 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815142635/http://kotobank.jp/word/%E6%9C%89%E5%90%89%E5%BC%98%E8%A1%8C|archive-date=15 August 2012|url-status=dead}} The pair became famous through the variety television show Susunu! Denpa Shōnen when they were made to hitchhike across Asia, a task that was covered on the show for six months. They were so popular when they returned that when they published a book about their travels, it became a best-seller. When they released a single, Shiroi kumo no yō ni, it reached number three on the Oricon charts, with the album reaching number two.{{cite web|title=Saruganseki|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/prof/artist/194775/|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=6 July 2012}} They even received a new artist award at the Japan Record Awards in 1997.{{cite web|title=Nihon Rekōdo Taishō: 1997-nen|url=http://www.jacompa.or.jp/recotai_his/39.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121219191856/http://www.jacompa.or.jp/recotai_his/39.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=19 December 2012|publisher=Japan Composer's Association|accessdate=6 July 2012}} While for a time they were earning 20 million yen a month (about $170,000{{cite web|title=U.S.-Japan Annual Average Exchange Rate|url=http://www.mac.doc.gov/japan-korea/statistics/exchange.htm|publisher=International Trade Association, U.S. Department of Commerce|accessdate=8 July 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028155559/http://www.mac.doc.gov/japan-korea/statistics/exchange.htm|archivedate=28 October 2012}} in 1997 US dollars),{{cite web|title=Gesshū 2-senmanen kara donzoko|url=http://www.47news.jp/CN/201006/CN2010061601000765.html|publisher=47News|accessdate=6 July 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100621011554/http://www.47news.jp/CN/201006/CN2010061601000765.html|archivedate=21 June 2010}} their fame did not last long, and the duo broke up in 2004.
Solo career
After his career went into decline, Ariyoshi's income reportedly fell to virtually nothing.{{cite web|title=Ariyoshi Hiroiki: 'Ii kanezuru sagashite ikinokore'|url=http://www.www5.daily.co.jp/gossip/article/2010/06/17/0003099584.shtml|work=Daily Sports|accessdate=8 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120414123527/http://www.daily.co.jp/gossip/article/2010/06/17/0003099584.shtml|archive-date=14 April 2012|url-status=dead}} However, he gradually began reappearing on television, now as a solo comedian noted for his poison tongue. 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.{{cite web|title='Sai-bureiku' shita tarento 1-i wa Ariyoshi Hiroiki|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/ranking/71102/full/|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=6 July 2012}} In 2009, public opinion research conducted by Oricon found that those polled considered him to be the number one "comeback" personality of the year. By 2011, he was ranked as the top television tarento in terms of number of appearances.{{cite web|title=2011-nen kotoshi terebi de yoku mita kao wa?|url=http://www.n-monitor.co.jp/pressreiease/2011/1213.html|publisher=Nihon Monitor|accessdate=6 July 2012|archive-date=23 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120623165548/http://www.n-monitor.co.jp/pressreiease/2011/1213.html|url-status=dead}} He now hosts and have hosted several television shows, including Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku with AKB48{{cite web|title=Ariyoshi AKB Kyōwakoku|url=http://www.tbs.co.jp/ariyoshi-akb/|publisher=TBS|accessdate=8 July 2012}} and Matsuko & Ariyoshi Karisome Tenkoku with Matsuko Deluxe,{{cite web|title=Ariyoshi Hiroyuki and Matsuko Deluxe team up on late night television|url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/04/ariyoshi-hiroyuki-and-matsuko-deluxe-team-up-on-late-night-television/|work=Tokyo Hive|accessdate=8 July 2012}} and is a regular guest on variety shows like London Hearts.{{cite web|title=Ariyoshi Hiroiki, Ima motomerareru jishin no yakuwari|url=http://www.oricon.co.jp/news/confidence/84430/full/|publisher=Oricon|accessdate=8 July 2012}}
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.{{cite web |title=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 |url=https://www.nikkansports.com/entertainment/news/202104020001172.html |website=Nikkan Sports |access-date=20 April 2021 |language=ja}}
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–){{cite web|url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2121518/full/|title=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…」|date=16 October 2018|website=Oricon News|access-date=8 November 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://japantoday.com/category/entertainment/what-are-the-most-popular-japanese-tv-shows|title=What are the most popular Japanese TV shows?|date=3 May 2020|website=Japan Today|access-date=8 November 2020}}
- Ariyoshi no Okane Hakken Totsugeki! Kaneo-Kun (2019–)
- Ariyoshi's Wall (2020–)
- 74th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen (2023){{cite web |url= https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2297637/full/|title= 『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|access-date= October 6, 2023|work= Oricon}}
- 75th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen (2024){{cite web |url= https://natalie.mu/eiga/news/594912|title= 伊藤沙莉がNHK紅白歌合戦の司会に!橋本環奈は3年連続、朝ドラ前期後期の主演がそろう|access-date= 11 October 2024|work= Natalie}}
Filmography
=Films=
- Bubble Fiction: Boom or Bust (2007) – played a cameo role
- Beck (2010) – played a cameo role
=Television drama=
- Bengoshi no Kuzu (2006, TBS) – Shinpei Kozuka
=Dubbing roles=
References
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External links
- [https://www.ohtapro.co.jp/talent/ariyoshihiroiki.html Official profile] Ohta Productions (in Japanese)
- {{IMDb name|1075883}}
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Category:Japanese male comedians
Category:Japanese television personalities