Okami Tokihide (岡見時秀), who goes by the stage name Sawayaka Goro (さわやか五郎), is a Japanese comedian and the boke (funny man) of the comedy duo Jojo Gundan.
In addition to their stand-up, he and his partner Suzuki Keita often work together or individually as MCs for UP-FRONT or Hello! Project related events.
Biography
Sawayaka Goro was born on September 8, 1982 in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan.
In high school, Sawayaka, Suzuki Keita, and six other students formed a comedy group for a school festival. Afterwards, all the other students gradually left the group with only him and Suzuki remaining.[1]
In April 2003, he and Suzuki formed the comedy duo Jojo Gundan. They eventually joined UP-FRONT AGENCY; transferring to J.P. ROOM in 2012, and then to UP-FRONT CREATE in 2013.
In 2010, Sawayaka became a main MC for the SATV information program PINK!SS, starting from the third episode.
From April 2011 to early 2016, Sawayaka voiced the character Inu no Goro (Honto wa Usagi) for the SATV program Kopinks!, working alongside Miyamoto Karin who voiced the character Kopink. He sang the duet song "Usage tocome" with Miyamoto for the mini album Kopinks! Melodies ~star chart~ released on March 20, 2013. Since April 2016, Sawayaka voices the character Gorori on the show's successor Kopinks COSMOS, alongside Onoda Saori who voices the character Saori.
On July 15, 2014, Sawayaka appeared as the referee in the wrestling ring opener of S/mileage's first Nippon Budokan concert, S/mileage LIVE 2014 Natsu FULL CHARGE ~715 Nippon Budokan~.[2]
In late 2014, Sawayaka formed the duo Okappy with ℃-ute member Okai Chisato. They participated in a song contest for the show NOBUNAGA,[3] and have collaborated with Morinaga DARS several times since December 2014 to promote the chocolate brand.[4][5][6][7]
On September 10, 2016, Sawayaka held piano recitals playing ℃-ute songs in the entrance lobby of ℃-ute 12 Nenme Totsunyuu Kinen ~℃-Fes! Part 2 9gatsu 10ka wa Hiten de ℃-ute no Hi~.[8]
On September 26, 2016, he held his first "idol-style" birthday event with Suzuki Keita as a guest and Kobushi Factory member Fujii Rio as the MC.[9] Sawayaka received VTR messages from Aida Shoko, Nakazawa Yuko, and Okai Chisato, and a poem written by Oda Sakura;[10] Eric Fukusaki and Tanaka Reina also appeared as surprise guests.[9]
On December 31, 2016, Jojo Gundan participated as the MCs for the Hello! Project COUNTDOWN PARTY 2016 ~GOOD BYE & HELLO!~, which Sawayaka was also scheduled as the opening act for the second part of the concert.[11] He performed an original song, "Landmark Tower de Himitsu no Date."
Personal Life
In June 2015, Sawayaka got married to a woman of the same age from an ordinary background.[12] In January 2016, his wife gave birth to their first child, a daughter weighing 2910 grams.[13]
Profile
- Birth Name: Okami Tokihide (岡見時秀)
- Stage Name: Sawayaka Goro (さわやか五郎)
- Birth Date: September 8, 1982
- Birthplace: Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
- Bloodtype: B
- Height: 174cm
- Weight: 65kg
- UP-FRONT GROUP Status:
- ~2010: UP-FRONT AGENCY member
- 2012: Transferred to J.P. ROOM
- 2013-06-30: Transferred to UP-FRONT CREATE
- Acts:
- Jojo Gundan (2003-)
- Okappy (2014-)
- Skills / Hobbies: Singing, guitar, piano, weight training
- Sports: Gold, marathon, soccer
Discography Featured In
Albums
- [2012.03.20] Kopinks! Melodies ~star chart~ (Track #5: "Usagi tocome (feat. Goro)")
Work
TV Programs
- [2010-] PINK!SS (ピンクス)
- [2011-2016] Kopinks! (コピンクス！) (voice of Inu no Goro (Honto wa Usagi))
- [2016-] Kopinks COSMOS (コピンクスCOSMOS) (voice of Gorori)
- [2013-] Tamago-chan (たまごちゃん)
Lives & Events
- [2012.03.09~0.3.10] Jojo Gundan Hatsu Tandoku Live "Houkago Coconuts Resort" (上々軍団初単独ライブ『放課後ココナッツリゾート』)
Trivia
- The stage name "Sawayaka Goro" was given to him by his friend and superior Hachimitsu Jiro of the comedian duo Tokyo Dynamite, who was also briefly married to Melon Kinenbi's Saito Hitomi from 2010 to 2011.[14]
References
- ↑ Owarai Danshikou vol.8. Wani Books. Published: 2011-01-07.
- ↑ "スマごろうの巻" (in Japanese). Jojo Gundan Sawayaka Goro Official Blog. 2014-07-16.
- ↑ http://m.hicbc.com/pc/nobunaga_form/formWrite.php
- ↑ Okai Chisato. "12月12日 千聖" (in Japanese). ℃-ute Official Gree Blog. 2014-12-12.
- ↑ "「ダース」×「おかっぴぃ」コラボレーション第2弾「おかっぴぃ」“森永製菓CMに出演！？”森永製菓YouTubeにて 動画配信" (in Japanese). Morinaga. 2015-02-10.
- ↑ "ダースの日スペシャル おかっぴぃ×ダース『ダースであげチョコプレゼント企画』#01" (in Japanese). Morinaga Seika (via YouTube). 2015-12-02.
- ↑ "バレンタインスペシャル おかっぴぃ×ダース『ダースショコラブティック１日店長風企画』" (in Japanese). Morinaga Seika (via YouTube). 2016-02-09.
- ↑ "°C-uteの日の巻" (in Japanese). Jojo Gundan Sawayaka Goro Official Blog. 2016-09-11.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "「上々軍団」さわやか五郎 芸人初のアイドルばり誕生日イベント開催" (in Japanese). Tokyo Sports. 2016-09-26.
- ↑ "さわやか五郎BDイベント" (in Japanese). Jojo Gundan Suzuki Keita Official Blog. 2016-09-26.
- ↑ "上々軍団、ハロプロ年越しライブでさわやか五郎オリジナル曲披露「いずれは紅白」" (in Japanese). natalie. 2017-01-01.
- ↑ "ご報告の巻" (in Japanese). Jojo Gundan Sawayaka Goro Official Blog. 2015-08-16.
- ↑ "ご報告！の巻" (in Japanese). Jojo Gundan Sawayaka Goro Official Blog. 2016-01-24.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/sawayakagoro/status/20229335767