Yu Shirota Fernandez

Shirota Yu

  • Name: Shirota Yu
  • Native name: 城田優
  • Also Known as: U-kun, Shiroro, Shiropon, Shirotan, Yuu-ani, U, しろた ゆう, Yu Fernandez, ユウ・シロタ・フェルナンデス
  • Nationality: Spanish
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: December 26, 1985
  • Age: 38
Shirota Yu (Birth name: Yu Shirota Fernandez) is a Japanese-Spanish actor, most known for his role as Kagurazaka Makoto in the Japanese television drama live-action adaption of Hana-Kimi, Kunimitsu Tezuka in the Prince of Tennis Musicals and as Kei Shinjo in Rookies. In 2009, he was named one of the most promising actors and actresses, placing 8th in a poll conducted by Oricon. He is a former member of the Watanabe Entertainment group, D-BOYS.

Shirota lived in Barcelona, Spain from when he was three to about seven years. He returned to Japan for elementary school and can still speak Spanish in ordinary conversation. He attended high school at Horikoshi High along with NEWS member Yamashita Tomohisa, WaT's Teppei Koike, Japanese actor and singer Ikuta Toma and KAT-TUN's Akanishi Jin and Tanaka Koki.

According to Shirota, when he was little, his family liked to sing songs so that he would borrow his older sister's keyboard, while his mother taught him piano — thus spawned Shirota's love for composing. He composed his first piece when he was in the fourth grade, titled "The Tear".

From 2014-2016 he sang the role of the 'Angel of Death' in the musical production of 'Elisabeth' at Takarazuka Revue - for this performance he received wide acclaim and several awards. Edit Biography
Director
Year Title Type Rating
2015 Watashitachi ga Puropozu Sarenai noni wa, 101 no Riyuu ga Atte da na Season 2
Drama
5.8
Narrator
Year Title Type Rating
2021 Come Come Everybody
Drama
7.9
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2025 Ikinari Kon
Japanese Drama, 2025, 10 eps
Ando Hajime (Main Role)
10
Ando Hajime
Main Role
0.0
2024 Black Pean Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Uesugi Toshihiro [Toshikazu's son] (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)
10
Uesugi Toshihiro [Toshikazu's son] (Ep. 7)
Guest Role
7.8
2023 Angel Flight: Kokusai Reikyu Sokanshi
Japanese Drama, 2023, 6 eps
Hiiragi Shusuke (Support Role)
6
Hiiragi Shusuke
Support Role
7.7
2021 Come Come Everybody
Japanese Drama, 2021, 112 eps
William Lawrence / "Billy" (Support Role)
112
William Lawrence / "Billy"
Support Role
7.9
2021 Komi-san wa, Komyushou Desu
Japanese Drama, 2021, 8 eps
Naruse Shisuto (Support Role)
8
Naruse Shisuto
Support Role
7.5
2021 Tokyo MER: Hashiru Kinkyuukyuumeishitsu
Japanese Drama, 2021, 11 eps
Elliott Tsubaki ['LP9' leader] (Ep. 7, 9-11) (Guest Role)
11
Elliott Tsubaki ['LP9' leader] (Ep. 7, 9-11)
Guest Role
8.3
2020 Shinkaishaku Sangokushi Ibun
Japanese Drama, 2020, 7 eps
Lu Bu (Support Role)
7
Lu Bu
Support Role
7.5
2019 Watashi no Ojisan: Wataoji
Japanese Drama, 2019, 8 eps
Chiba Jin [Director] (Main Role)
8
Chiba Jin [Director]
Main Role
7.4
2018 Kyo Kara Ore wa!!
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Tsukikawa [Yakuza] (Ep. 1, 10) (Guest Role)
10
Tsukikawa [Yakuza] (Ep. 1, 10)
Guest Role
8.4
2018 SPEC Saga Reimei-hen: Satori no Koi
Japanese Drama, 2018, 6 eps
Chii Satoshi (Support Role)
6
Chii Satoshi
Support Role
7.1
2018 Bungaku Shojo
Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps
Kagaya Saku (Main Role)
8
Main Role
6.7
2018 Myubu: Himitsu no Uta Zono
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Oscar [Voice] (Support Role)
10
Oscar [Voice]
Support Role
0.0
2018 Bye Bye Blackbird
Japanese Drama, 2018, 6 eps
Mayumi (Main Role)
6
Main Role
7.2
2017 Otona Koukou
Japanese Drama, 2017, 8 eps
Iwashimizu Kano (Guest Role)
8
Iwashimizu Kano
Guest Role
7.1
2017 Totto-chan!
Japanese Drama, 2017, 60 eps
Carl Yusuke Kellner [Pianist] (Support Role)
60
Carl Yusuke Kellner [Pianist]
Support Role
7.7
2016 Yuusha Yoshihiko to Michibikareshi Shichinin
Japanese Drama, 2016, 12 eps
Valli (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
12
Valli (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
7.7
2015 Watashitachi ga Puropozu Sarenai noni wa, 101 no Riyuu ga Atte da na Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2015, 18 eps
(Main Role)
18
Main Role
5.8
2015 Omotesando Koukou Gasshoubu
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Suzuki Ariake [Music teacher] (Support Role)
10
Suzuki Ariake [Music teacher]
Support Role
7.8
2015 Marumaru Tsuma
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Itagaki Masaki [NEWS LIFE's producer] (Support Role)
10
Itagaki Masaki [NEWS LIFE's producer]
Support Role
7.1
2014 Subete ga F ni Naru
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Hanawa Rikiya (Ep. 9-10) (Guest Role)
10
Hanawa Rikiya (Ep. 9-10)
Guest Role
7.7
2014 GTO: Remake Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
Danma Ryuji (Support Role)
11
Danma Ryuji
Support Role
7.8
2014 Ashita, Mama ga Inai
Japanese Drama, 2014, 9 eps
Tojo Yuki (Support Role)
9
Tojo Yuki
Support Role
8.2
2012 Jun & Ai
Japanese Drama, 2012, 151 eps
Mizuno Yasukazu (Support Role)
151
Mizuno Yasukazu
Support Role
6.4
2012 GTO: Remake
Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps
Danma Ryuji (Support Role)
11
Danma Ryuji
Support Role
8.0
2012 Taiyo wa Matte Kurenai
Japanese Drama, 2012, 4 eps
Kazuma [Bar master] (Support Role)
4
Kazuma [Bar master]
Support Role
6.0
2011 Jiu
Japanese Drama, 2011, 9 eps
Amamiya Takashi (Main Role)
9
Amamiya Takashi
Main Role
7.1
2011 Arakawa under the Bridge
Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps
[Sister] (Support Role)
10
[Sister]
Support Role
6.9
2011 Shitsuren Hoken
Japanese Drama, 2011, 13 eps
Kazuki Ayumu / Luke (Main Role)
13
Main Role
6.8
2010 SPEC: Birth
Japanese Drama, 2010, 10 eps
Chii Satoshi (Support Role)
10
Chii Satoshi
Support Role
8.3
2009 Koshonin Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2009, 9 eps
Mariya Kyosuke (Support Role)
9
Mariya Kyosuke
Support Role
7.5
2009 Samurai High School
Japanese Drama, 2009, 9 eps
Nakamura Tsuyoshi (Main Role)
9
Main Role
7.4
2009 Tenchijin
Japanese Drama, 2009, 47 eps
Sanada Yukimura (Support Role)
47
Sanada Yukimura
Support Role
7.7
2008 Team Batista no Eiko
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Himuro Koichiro (Support Role)
11
Himuro Koichiro
Support Role
7.3
2008 Rookies
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Shinjo Kei (Support Role)
11
Support Role
7.9
2008 Koshonin
Japanese Drama, 2008, 8 eps
Mariya Kyosuke (Support Role)
8
Mariya Kyosuke
Support Role
7.5
2007 Hanazakari no Kimitachi e
Japanese Drama, 2007, 12 eps
Kagurazaka Makoto [Togo Academy student] (Support Role)
12
Kagurazaka Makoto [Togo Academy student]
Support Role
8.2
2007 Seito Shokun!
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
Mizuhara Ken (Support Role)
10
Mizuhara Ken
Support Role
7.0
2007 Haken no Hinkaku
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
Amaya Ryuto (Support Role)
10
Amaya Ryuto
Support Role
7.6
2006 Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai
Japanese Drama, 2006, 9 eps
Ayase Shouichi (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)
9
Ayase Shouichi (Ep. 7)
Guest Role
7.3
2005 Pink no Idenshi
Japanese Drama, 2005, 13 eps
Nakajo Maki (Main Role)
13
Main Role
6.3
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2025 Salaryman Kintaro: Kai Hen
Japanese Movie, 2025,
Takashi (Support Role)
Takashi
Support Role
0.0
2025 Salaryman Kintaro: Akatsuki Hen
Japanese Movie, 2025,
Takashi (Support Role)
Takashi
Support Role
0.0
2022 Violence Action
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Michitaka (Support Role)
Michitaka
Support Role
6.6
2022 The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Gerard Gonzales (Support Role)
Gerard Gonzales
Support Role
7.9
2021 Remain in Twilight
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Matsuoka (Support Role)
Matsuoka
Support Role
7.2
2020 New Interpretation Records of the Three Kingdoms
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Lu Bu (Support Role)
Lu Bu
Support Role
7.1
2020 Not Quite Dead Yet
Japanese Movie, 2020,
[Security guard] (Bit part)
[Security guard]
Bit part
7.6
2019 Katsuben!
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Arman (Support Role)
Arman
Support Role
7.8
2018 A Forest of Wool and Steel
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Kamijo Masato (Support Role)
Kamijo Masato
Support Role
7.5
2017 Ajin: Demi-Human
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Tanaka Koji [Ajin Terrorist Group] (Support Role)
Tanaka Koji [Ajin Terrorist Group]
Support Role
7.9
2015 Akegarasu
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Aoi (Main Role)
Aoi
Main Role
7.1
2014 Black Butler
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Charles Bennett Sato (Support Role)
Charles Bennett Sato
Support Role
7.5
2013 SPEC: Close - Reincarnation
Japanese Movie, 2013,
Chii Satoshi (Guest Role)
Chii Satoshi
Guest Role
7.4
2012 SPEC: Heaven
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Chii Satoshi [Flashback] (Bit part)
Chii Satoshi [Flashback]
Bit part
7.8
2012 Arakawa under the Bridge
Japanese Movie, 2012,
[Sister] (Support Role)
[Sister]
Support Role
6.9
2010 Koshonin the Movie
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Mariya Kyosuke (Support Role)
Mariya Kyosuke
Support Role
7.2
2010 A Good Husband
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Nishida Kento (Support Role)
Nishida Kento
Support Role
8.4
2009 Rookies: Graduation
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Shinjo Kei (Main Role)
Shinjo Kei
Main Role
8.0
2008 Shinizokonai no Ao
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Haneda Mitsunori (Support Role)
Haneda Mitsunori
Support Role
6.2
2007 Waruboro
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Osano (Support Role)
Osano
Support Role
6.7
2007 Heat Island
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Aki (Main Role)
Aki
Main Role
6.3
2006 The Prince of Tennis
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Kunimitsu Tezuka (Main Role)
Main Role
6.9
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2014 Kono Mystery ga Sugoi! Bestseller Sakka kara no Chousenjou
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Ninomiya (Support Role)
1
Ninomiya
Support Role
6.0
2014 Satsujin Hensachi 70
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Tanaka Hiroshi (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.2
2014 GTO in Taiwan
Taiwanese Special, 2014, 4 eps
Danma Ryuji (Support Role)
4
Danma Ryuji
Support Role
7.4
2013 SPEC: Rei
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Chii Satoshi (Support Role)
1
Chii Satoshi
Support Role
7.8
2013 Nouhime II ~ Sengoku no Onnatachi
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Oda Nobunaga (Support Role)
1
Oda Nobunaga
Support Role
7.1
2013 GTO: Final Chapter - Farewell Onizuka! Graduation Special
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Danma Ryuji (Support Role)
1
Danma Ryuji
Support Role
7.9
2013 GTO: New Year Special! Winter Break with A Hot-Blooded Class
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Danma Ryuji (Support Role)
1
Danma Ryuji
Support Role
7.8
2012 GTO: Autumn Demon Rampage Special
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Danma Ryuji (Support Role)
1
Danma Ryuji
Support Role
7.7
2012 Nouhime
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Oda Nobunaga (Support Role)
1
Oda Nobunaga
Support Role
6.6
2009 Glory of Team Batista SP - Aratana Meikyuu e no Shoutai
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Himuro Koichiro (Support Role)
1
Himuro Koichiro
Support Role
7.3
2008 Hanazakari no Kimitachi e Special
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Kagurazaka Makoto (Support Role)
1
Kagurazaka Makoto
Support Role
7.7
2008 Rookies SP
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Shinjo Kei (Main Role)
1
Shinjo Kei
Main Role
7.3
2006 The Hit Parade
Japanese Special, 2006, 2 eps
Mickey Curtis (Support Role)
2
Mickey Curtis
Support Role
2.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Last One Standing Season 2
Japanese TV Show, 2023, 8 eps
(Guest)
8
Guest
7.6
2022 Talk Queens
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 120 eps
(Ep. 50, 85) (Guest)
120
(Ep. 50, 85)
Guest
0.0
2021 Kore Yodan nan desu Kedo...
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 150 eps
(Guest)
150
Guest
0.0
2020 Azatokute Nani ga Waruino
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 150 eps
(Ep. 3) (Guest)
150
(Ep. 3)
Guest
8.7
2020 Quiz! The Iwakan
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 50 eps
(Guest)
50
Guest
7.0
2020 CDTV Live! Live!
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 125 eps
(Guest)
125
Guest
8.0
2019 Quiz! Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
Japanese TV Show, 2019, 100 eps
(Ep. 24) (Guest)
100
(Ep. 24)
Guest
0.0
2016 Utacon
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 330 eps
(Ep. 95, 100, 123, 133, 144, 152, 166) (Guest)
330
(Ep. 95, 100, 123, 133, 144, 152, 166)
Guest
6.0
2015 Datsuryoku News Network
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps
(Ep. 161) (Guest)
430
(Ep. 161)
Guest
7.0
2015 Nichiyobi no Hatsumimi Gaku
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 0 eps
(Guest)
0
Guest
0.0
2014 Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 160, 177, 188, 204, 211, 214, 248, 253-254) (Guest)
265
(Ep. 160, 177, 188, 204, 211, 214, 248, 253-254)
Guest
5.9
2013 Premium MelodiX!
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 500 eps
(Guest)
500
Guest
0.0
2012 Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 279, 376) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 279, 376)
Guest
8.0
2009 A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 124) (Guest)
810
(Ep. 124)
Guest
10.0
2009 Horisamazu
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 42 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest)
42
(Ep. 7)
Guest
0.0
2008 Another Sky
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps
(Ep. 80, 165) (Guest)
541
(Ep. 80, 165)
Guest
9.0
2008 Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 28, 402, 428) (Guest)
610
(Ep. 28, 402, 428)
Guest
8.2
2005 Oshareism
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 760 eps
(Ep. 148) (Guest)
760
(Ep. 148)
Guest
8.4
2004 Run for Money
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 63 eps
(Ep. 31-33) (Guest)
63
(Ep. 31-33)
Guest
8.0
2004 Cinemaholic
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 56 eps
(Guest)
56
Guest
0.0
1996 1 Okuri no Dai Shitsumon!? Waratte Koraete!
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 118 eps
(Guest)
118
Guest
0.0
1996 King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20080726, 20090530, 0620) (Guest)
1214
(20080726, 20090530, 0620)
Guest
0.0
1986 MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer] (Guest)
1328
[Performer]
Guest
8.1
1964 Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
3000
Guest
7.0
1951 Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 75 eps
[Judge] (Ep. 60) (Guest)
75
[Judge] (Ep. 60)
Guest
7.6
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Shirota Yu

Yu Shirota Fernandez
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  • First Name: Yu
  • Family Name: Shirota Fernandez
  • Native name: 城田優
  • Also Known as: U-kun, Shiroro, Shiropon, Shirotan, Yuu-ani, U, しろた ゆう, Yu Fernandez, ユウ・シロタ・フェルナンデス
  • Nationality: Spanish
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: December 26, 1985
  • Age: 38

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