Takeshi Tsuruno

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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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2021
High-Speed Parahero Gandeen
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
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
Desperate Motherhood
Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps
Akiyama Takumi (Support Role)
11
Akiyama Takumi
Support Role
7.5
2009
Atashinchi no Danshi
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
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
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?
Oba Acha ma, Koware Chatta no?
Japanese Drama, 2000, 9 eps
(Support Role)
9
Support Role
0.0
1997
Ultraman Dyna
Ultraman Dyna
Japanese Drama, 1997, 51 eps
Asuka Shin (Main Role)
51
Main Role
7.7
1994
Shadow of Youth
Shadow of Youth
Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps
(Support Role)
11
Support Role
5.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2018
Happy Mail
Happy Mail
Japanese Movie, 2018,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.0
2016
Cats Don't Come When You Call
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!
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
Twilight: Saya in Sasara
Japanese Movie, 2014,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.4
2012
Ultraman Saga
Ultraman Saga
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Shin Asuka (Main Role)
Main Role
7.4
2009
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Asuka Shin (Support Role)
Asuka Shin
Support Role
7.5
2008
Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers
Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Asuka Shin (Main Role)
Asuka Shin
Main Role
7.6
2000
Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey
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
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
Love, Fireworks and a Ferris Wheel
Japanese Movie, 1997,
Tsutomu (Support Role)
Tsutomu
Support Role
7.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2020
Auto-Reverse no Koi
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
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
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
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2022
Yobidashi Sensei Tanaka
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
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
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!
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
Utacon
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 330 eps
(Ep. 13, 42) (Guest)
330
(Ep. 13, 42)
Guest
6.0
2015
Itadaki High JUMP
Itadaki High JUMP
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 396 eps
(Ep. 64) (Guest)
396
(Ep. 64)
Guest
8.4
2015
EIGHT-JAM
EIGHT-JAM
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps
(Ep. 19) (Guest)
430
(Ep. 19)
Guest
0.0
2011
Sekai de Hataraku Otosan
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
Nazotoki Battle TORE
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 54 eps
(Ep. 18, 42) (Guest)
54
(Ep. 18, 42)
Guest
0.0
2011
Honne Biyori
Honne Biyori
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 50 eps
(Ep. 26) (Guest)
50
(Ep. 26)
Guest
0.0
2011
Hirunandesu!
Hirunandesu!
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 2668 eps
[Past Wednesday regular] (Regular Member)
2668
[Past Wednesday regular]
Regular Member
7.0
2010
Arashi ni Shiyagare
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
Perfume no Ki ni Naru Ko-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 22 eps
(Ep. 8) (Guest)
22
(Ep. 8)
Guest
0.0
2008
5LDK
5LDK
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps
(Ep. 106) (Guest)
171
(Ep. 106)
Guest
9.0
2008
Shabekuri 007
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 14) (Guest)
610
(Ep. 14)
Guest
8.2
2008
Vs Arashi
Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 310) (Guest)
561
(Ep. 310)
Guest
8.4
2007
Kanjani8 no Janiben
Kanjani8 no Janiben
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 706 eps
(Ep. 580) (Guest)
706
(Ep. 580)
Guest
7.7
2005
Hexagon 2 Quiz Parade
Hexagon 2 Quiz Parade
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 247 eps
(Guest)
247
Guest
8.0
2005
Oshareism
Oshareism
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 760 eps
(Ep. 156) (Guest)
760
(Ep. 156)
Guest
8.4
2004
Shin Domoto Kyoudai
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!
1 Okuri no Dai Shitsumon!? Waratte Koraete!
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 118 eps
(Guest)
118
Guest
0.0
1996
King's Brunch
King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20080607) (Guest)
1214
(20080607)
Guest
0.0
1994
Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S10E18) (Guest)
1
[Gochi] (S10E18)
Guest
0.0
1986
MUSIC STATION
MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer] (Guest)
1328
[Performer]
Guest
7.9
1964
Music Fair
Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
3000
Guest
7.0
1951
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps
(Ep. 59) (Guest)
76
(Ep. 59)
Guest
7.6
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Tsuruno Takeshi

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  • First Name: Takeshi
  • Family Name: Tsuruno
  • 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

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