Tsuruno Takeshi

Name: Tsuruno Takeshi
Native name: つるの剛士
Also Known as: つるのたけし
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Male
Born: May 26, 1975
Age: 51

Tsuruno Takeshi is a Japanese actor, tarento, and musician, originally from Moji-ku, Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. He is known for his roles as Shin Asuka/Ultraman Dyna in Ultraman Dyna and as the leader of the musical units Shuchishin and Aladdin. As a member of Shuchishin and Aladdin, he appears regularly on the variety show Quiz! Hexagon II and his band's singles have appeared high on the Oricon Charts.
Tsuruno is married and has three daughters named Uta, Oto, and the youngest Iro born on November 6, 2009.

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Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2021	High-Speed Parahero Gandeen Japanese Drama, 2021, 3 eps Moromiya Gen [Taishi's father] (Support Role)	3	Moromiya Gen [Taishi's father] Support Role	7.6
2016	Ultraman Orb the Origin Saga Japanese Drama, 2016, 12 eps Asuka Shin / Ultraman Dyna (Ep. 3-8, 12) (Guest Role)	12	Asuka Shin / Ultraman Dyna (Ep. 3-8, 12) Guest Role	7.3
2011	Desperate Motherhood Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps Akiyama Takumi (Support Role)	11	Akiyama Takumi Support Role	7.5
2009	Atashinchi no Danshi Japanese Drama, 2009, 11 eps Kokudo Yutaka [Internet cafe employee] (Support Role)	11	Kokudo Yutaka [Internet cafe employee] Support Role	7.7
2008	Hachi-One Diver Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps Kasuya Yoshihide (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	11	Kasuya Yoshihide (Ep. 9) Guest Role	6.7
2003	Shin Yonigeya Honpo Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	11	(Ep. 5) Guest Role	8.0
2000	Oba Acha ma, Koware Chatta no? Japanese Drama, 2000, 9 eps (Support Role)	9	Support Role	0.0
1997	Ultraman Dyna Japanese Drama, 1997, 51 eps Asuka Shin (Main Role)	51	Asuka Shin Main Role	7.7
1994	Shadow of Youth Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps (Support Role)	11	Support Role	5.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2018	Happy Mail Japanese Movie, 2018, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.0
2016	Cats Don't Come When You Call Japanese Movie, 2016, [Mitsuo's brother] (Support Role)	[Mitsuo's brother] Support Role	7.6
2015	Ultraman Ginga S The Movie: Showdown! The 10 Ultra Warriors! Japanese Movie, 2015, Ultraman Dyna (Voice Actor)	Ultraman Dyna Voice Actor	7.3
2014	Twilight: Saya in Sasara Japanese Movie, 2014, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.4
2012	Ultraman Saga Japanese Movie, 2012, Shin Asuka (Main Role)	Shin Asuka Main Role	7.4
2009	Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends Japanese Movie, 2009, Asuka Shin (Support Role)	Asuka Shin Support Role	7.5
2008	Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers Japanese Movie, 2008, Asuka Shin (Main Role)	Asuka Shin Main Role	7.6
2000	Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey Japanese Movie, 2000, Asuka Shin (Guest Role)	Asuka Shin Guest Role	7.6
1998	Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light Japanese Movie, 1998, Asuka Shin (Main Role)	Asuka Shin Main Role	7.4
1997	Love, Fireworks and a Ferris Wheel Japanese Movie, 1997, Tsutomu (Support Role)	Tsutomu Support Role	7.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2020	Auto-Reverse no Koi Japanese Special, 2020, 2 eps Street Musician (Support Role)	2	Street Musician Support Role	9.0
2008	Odaiba Tantei Shuchishin Hexagon Satsujin Jiken Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps (Main Role)	1	Main Role	2.0
2001	Ultraman Dyna: The Return of Hanejiro Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps Asuka Shin / Ultraman Dyna (Main Role)	1	Asuka Shin / Ultraman Dyna Main Role	7.2

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2022	Yobidashi Sensei Tanaka Japanese TV Show, 2022, 45 eps (Ep. 8, 25, 30-31) (Guest)	45	(Ep. 8, 25, 30-31) Guest	0.0
2021	Sore Snow Man ni Yarasete Kudasai Japanese TV Show, 2021, 86 eps (Guest)	86	Guest	8.6
2018	Geinoujin ga Honki de Kangaeta Dokkiri GP Japanese TV Show, 2018, 120 eps (Ep. 6) (Guest)	120	(Ep. 6) Guest	9.0
2017	Tokoro san o Todoke Monodesu! Japanese TV Show, 2017, 300 eps (Ep. 9, 38, 59) (Guest)	300	(Ep. 9, 38, 59) Guest	0.0
2016	Utacon Japanese TV Show, 2016, 330 eps (Ep. 13, 42) (Guest)	330	(Ep. 13, 42) Guest	6.0
2015	Itadaki High JUMP Japanese TV Show, 2015, 396 eps (Ep. 64) (Guest)	396	(Ep. 64) Guest	8.4
2015	EIGHT-JAM Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps (Ep. 19) (Guest)	430	(Ep. 19) Guest	0.0
2011	Sekai de Hataraku Otosan Japanese TV Show, 2011, 12 eps [MC] (Ep. 1-2, 4-5, 7) (Main Host)	12	[MC] (Ep. 1-2, 4-5, 7) Main Host	0.0
2011	Nazotoki Battle TORE Japanese TV Show, 2011, 54 eps (Ep. 18, 42) (Guest)	54	(Ep. 18, 42) Guest	0.0
2011	Honne Biyori Japanese TV Show, 2011, 50 eps (Ep. 26) (Guest)	50	(Ep. 26) Guest	0.0
2011	Hirunandesu! Japanese TV Show, 2011, 2668 eps [Past Wednesday regular] (Regular Member)	2668	[Past Wednesday regular] Regular Member	7.0
2010	Arashi ni Shiyagare Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps (Ep. 85) (Guest)	460	(Ep. 85) Guest	8.4
2008	Perfume no Ki ni Naru Ko-chan Japanese TV Show, 2008, 22 eps (Ep. 8) (Guest)	22	(Ep. 8) Guest	0.0
2008	5LDK Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps (Ep. 106) (Guest)	171	(Ep. 106) Guest	9.0
2008	Shabekuri 007 Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps (Ep. 14) (Guest)	610	(Ep. 14) Guest	8.2
2008	Vs Arashi Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps (Ep. 310) (Guest)	561	(Ep. 310) Guest	8.4
2007	Kanjani8 no Janiben Japanese TV Show, 2007, 706 eps (Ep. 580) (Guest)	706	(Ep. 580) Guest	7.7
2005	Hexagon 2 Quiz Parade Japanese TV Show, 2005, 247 eps (Guest)	247	Guest	8.0
2005	Oshareism Japanese TV Show, 2005, 760 eps (Ep. 156) (Guest)	760	(Ep. 156) Guest	8.4
2004	Shin Domoto Kyoudai Japanese TV Show, 2004, 454 eps (Ep. 213, 229, 429) (Guest)	454	(Ep. 213, 229, 429) Guest	8.1
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 (20080607) (Guest)	1214	(20080607) Guest	0.0
1994	Guru Guru Ninety Nine Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps [Gochi] (S10E18) (Guest)	1	[Gochi] (S10E18) Guest	0.0
1986	MUSIC STATION Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps [Performer] (Guest)	1328	[Performer] Guest	7.9
1964	Music Fair Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps (Guest)	3000	Guest	7.0
1951	Kouhaku Uta Gassen Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps (Ep. 59) (Guest)	76	(Ep. 59) Guest	7.6

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