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It was revealed on the 21st that actor Takeda Shinji (50) and his wife, model Shizuka Manami (28), welcomed the birth of their first child. Takeda reported in writing through his agency. Both mother and child are said to be in good health. Takeda wrote Read More …
It was announced on August 23rd that actor/musician Takeda Shinji (49) broke his right heel bone during the recording of the Fuji TV variety show “Atarashii Kagi”, while he was appearing as a guest. While recording in an indoor pool, two people competed to climb Read More …
Actor/musician Takeda Shinji posted photos on Instagram cosplaying as “Kimetsu no Yaiba” characer Oni Mai Tsuji Miserable for the 5th “Daredare? Cosplay Show” for the NTV variety show “Guru Gury Ninety Nine” broadcasted on July 15th. Takeda said it took three hours for makeup which Read More …
Musician/Actor Takeda Shinji (48) tested positive for the novel coronavirus. According to his agency, on December 31st, he was receiving medical treatment at home. His Antigen test was confirmed as positive. His symptoms are stable and will continue to receive treatment at home. Close contacts Read More …
Actor/TV talent Takeda Shinji was known previously as a musician first. As a professional saxaphonist, Takeda was seen on television playing his sax and performing on tour for Imawano Kiyoshiro while showing his comedic chops for “Mecha Mecha Iketeru!” until he turned 25 and suffered Read More …
Musician/actor Takeda Shinji (47) married model/dental hygienist Manami Shizuka. The couple made their announcements through their management which the two belong on July 2nd. The two submitted their registration for marriage to a Tokyo ward office on July 1st and the wedding ceremony and reception Read More …
In the past few years, we have seen celebrities in Japan who were mainly skinny, now pumping the weights and showing off their muscular physique. And it’s become a trend where both men and women in Japan are hitting the gym and trying to develop Read More …
NHK “Minnade Kinniku Taisho” (Muscle exercises with everyone) features TV talent/saxophonist Takeda Shinji, gardener/author Murasame Tatsumasa and lawyer Kota Kobayashi have earned the reputation of being known as the “Kinniku 3-Ninshu” (Three Muscle Men). The three have appeared in multiple CM’s but now they are Read More …
Gravure model Katayama Moemi came in cosplay along with her fellow cast members Momota Kanako (of Momoiro Clover Z), Aoyagi Sho (of Gekidan Exile) and Takeda Shinji for NHK-BS Premium’s Shizuoka drama, “Plastic Smile”. Katayama cosplayed as a character Chi Cha from the manga “Liason Read More …
FUJI TV’s “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” has been entertaining households since October 1996 when it came onto the scene known as “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru! – What A COOL we are!-“. In fact, people watched even earlier with the first incarnation of the show “Mecha Mcha Motetai” (known as Read More …