Yuji Oda

Oda Yuji

  • Name: Oda Yuji
  • Native name: 織田裕二
  • Also Known as: おだ ゆうじ
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: December 13, 1967
  • Age: 57
Oda Yuji is a Japanese actor and singer. He was born in Kawasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. He was born to an upper-middle-class family and attended the private academy of Touin Gakuen. Originally he had a promising career in sports, but had to give it up after a knee injury. He decided to enter drama school at the University of Pittsburgh, instead. He dropped out of Pitt later, but continued to pursue an acting career.

In the late 1980s, he launched his career with the release of two singles on records, though they didn't sell well.
In 1989, he appeared in the television drama Mama Haha Boogie, from which point he started to gain popularity as an actor, which also brought attention to his singing aspirations.
In 1991, he appeared in the enormously popular TV drama Tokyo Love Story. His breakout role, he became a star as a result.
Oda became a leading man in Japanese film and television, generally playing the role of the "all around good guy" and most sympathetic character.
His most famous role is probably that of Aoshima, a police detective in the TV drama and movie series Odoru Daisousasen / Bayside Shakedown & Bayside Shakedown 2: Save the Rainbow Bridge.

As an athletic enthusiast, Yuji Oda has been casting the biennual IAAF World Championships in Athletics for Japanese TV since 1997. He also performed the official song of the event 'All My Treasures' at the opening ceremony of 2007 World Championships in Athletics, which was held in Osaka, Japan in August, 2007.
Yuji Oda was married on August 16th, 2010, the marriage was kept kept secret and it is unknown who his bride is.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
TBA Suikoden
Japanese Drama, 0000, 0 eps
(Main Role)
0
Main Role
0.0
2023 Shikkou!!: Inu to Watashi to Shikkokan
Japanese Drama, 2023, 9 eps
Obara Itsuki (Support Role)
9
Obara Itsuki
Support Role
7.5
2020 Suits Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2020, 15 eps
Kai Shogo (Main Role)
15
Kai Shogo
Main Role
7.7
2020 President Nozaki Shuhei
Japanese Drama, 2020, 5 eps
Nozaki Shuhei (Main Role)
5
Nozaki Shuhei
Main Role
7.0
2018 Suits
Japanese Drama, 2018, 11 eps
Kai Shugo (Main Role)
11
Kai Shugo
Main Role
7.7
2018 Auditor Nozaki Shuhei
Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps
Nozaki Shuhei (Main Role)
8
Main Role
7.4
2016 IQ246: Kareinaru Jikenbo
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Homonji Sharaku (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.4
2014 Kabuka Bouraku
Japanese Drama, 2014, 5 eps
Hiroshi Bando (Main Role)
5
Main Role
7.6
2013 Oh, My Dad!!
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Shinkai Genichi (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.2
2011 Gaikoukan Kuroda Kosaku
Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps
Kuroda Kosaku (Main Role)
10
Kuroda Kosaku
Main Role
7.2
2008 Taiyo to Umi no Kyoshitsu
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Sakurai Sakutaro (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.4
2007 Jodan ja nai!
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Takamura Keita (Main Role)
11
Main Role
6.7
2004 Last Christmas
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Haruki Kenji (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.3
2002 Midnight Rain
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Tokura Takashi (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.3
2001 Rocket Boy
Japanese Drama, 2001, 7 eps
Kobayashi Shinpei (Main Role)
7
Kobayashi Shinpei
Main Role
8.0
1998 Koi wa Aserazu
Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps
Kiya Takeaki (Main Role)
12
Kiya Takeaki
Main Role
5.0
1997 Odoru Daisousasen
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Aoshima Shunsaku (Main Role)
11
Aoshima Shunsaku
Main Role
7.8
1996 Mahiru no Tsuki
Japanese Drama, 1996, 12 eps
Togashi Naoki (Main Role)
12
Main Role
7.4
1995 Seigi wa Katsu
Japanese Drama, 1995, 10 eps
Takaoka Junpei (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.6
1994 Okane ga nai!
Japanese Drama, 1994, 12 eps
Hagiwara Kentaro (Main Role)
12
Main Role
7.7
1993 Subarashiki Kana Jinsei
Japanese Drama, 1993, 12 eps
Shibaki Susumu (Main Role)
12
Main Role
7.2
1993 Furikaereba Yatsu ga Iru
Japanese Drama, 1993, 11 eps
Dr. Shiba (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.5
1992 Ano Hi no Boku wo Sagashite
Japanese Drama, 1992, 11 eps
Mario Koga (Main Role)
11
Main Role
6.3
1991 Tokyo Love Story
Japanese Drama, 1991, 11 eps
11
Main Role
7.4
1990 Yobiko Boogie
Japanese Drama, 1990, 12 eps
Tachibana Kaoru (Main Role)
12
Tachibana Kaoru
Main Role
0.0
1990 Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari Series 1
Japanese Drama, 1990, 13 eps
{Locker} (Ep. 2) (Main Role)
13
{Locker} (Ep. 2)
Main Role
8.0
1990 Sotsugyo
Japanese Drama, 1990, 12 eps
Yoshizawa Satoshi (Main Role)
12
Yoshizawa Satoshi
Main Role
2.0
1989 Aitsu ga Trouble
Japanese Drama, 1989, 15 eps
Jono Yutaka (Support Role)
15
Jono Yutaka
Support Role
5.0
1989 Mama Haha Boogie
Japanese Drama, 1989, 12 eps
Mizutani Makoto (Main Role)
12
Mizutani Makoto
Main Role
9.0
1989 Fuun! Edo no Yoake
Japanese Drama, 1989, 12 eps
Tokugawa Iemitsu (Main Role)
12
Tokugawa Iemitsu
Main Role
0.0
1987 Pro Golfer Reiko
Japanese Drama, 1987, 23 eps
Akiba Kiyoshi (Support Role)
23
Akiba Kiyoshi
Support Role
6.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2016 Will You Marry My Wife?
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Shuji Mimura (Main Role)
Main Role
7.5
2012 Bayside Shakedown 4: The Final
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Aoshima Sunsaku (Main Role)
Main Role
7.7
2011 Andalucia: Revenge of the Goddess
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Kuroda Kosaku (Main Role)
Kuroda Kosaku
Main Role
6.9
2010 Bayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys Loose!
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Aoshima Shunsaku (Main Role)
Aoshima Shunsaku
Main Role
7.5
2009 Amalfi: Rewards of the Goddess
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Kuroda Kousaku (Main Role)
Main Role
7.1
2007 Tsubaki Sanjuro
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Tsubaki Sanjuro (Main Role)
Main Role
7.2
2006 The Star of Prefecture Government
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Nomura Satoshi (Main Role)
Main Role
7.1
2003 Bayside Shakedown 2: Save The Rainbow Bridge
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Aoshima Shunsaku (Main Role)
Aoshima Shunsaku
Main Role
7.5
2003 T.R.Y.
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Shu Izawa (Main Role)
Main Role
2.0
2000 Whiteout
Japanese Movie, 2000,
Teruo Togashi (Main Role)
Main Role
6.8
1998 Bayside Shakedown: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 1998,
Aoshima Shunsaku (Main Role)
Aoshima Shunsaku
Main Role
7.5
1995 Last Friends
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Katsumura (Main Role)
Katsumura
Main Role
6.5
1993 Graduation Trip From Japan
Japanese Movie, 1993,
Yasuo Miki/"Ippatsu Taro" (Main Role)
Yasuo Miki/"Ippatsu Taro"
Main Role
6.0
1992 Angel My Song is Your Song
Japanese Movie, 1992,
Okawa Tatsuhiko (Main Role)
Okawa Tatsuhiko
Main Role
8.0
1991 Nami no Kazu Dake Dakishimete
Japanese Movie, 1991,
Kosugi Masaaki (Main Role)
Kosugi Masaaki
Main Role
6.5
1991 No Worries on the Employment Front
Japanese Movie, 1991,
Ohara Takeo (Main Role)
Ohara Takeo
Main Role
7.8
1990 Best Guy
Japanese Movie, 1990,
(Main Role)
Main Role
4.0
1989 Kanojo ga Mizugi ni Kigaetara
Japanese Movie, 1989,
Yoshioka Fumio (Main Role)
Yoshioka Fumio
Main Role
5.2
1987 Shonan Bakuso Zoku
Japanese Movie, 1987,
Ishikawa Akira (Main Role)
Ishikawa Akira
Main Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2023 Galapagos
Japanese Special, 2023, 2 eps
Tagawa Shinichi (Main Role)
2
Tagawa Shinichi
Main Role
7.7
2014 Kiseki no Kyoshitsu
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
(Main Role)
1
Main Role
8.0
2012 Bayside Shakedown THE LAST TV Salaryman Keiji to Saigo no Nanjiken
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Shunsaku Aoshima (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.5
1998 Odoru Daisousasen – Aki no Hanzai Bokumetsu Special
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Aoshima Shunsaku (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.8
1998 Odoru Daisosasen Bangaihen - Wangansho Fukei Monogatari Shoka no Koutsuanzen Special
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Aoshima Shunsaku (Support Role)
1
Aoshima Shunsaku
Support Role
7.4
1997 Odoru daisosasen - Nenmatsu tokubetsu keikai Special
Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps
Aoshima Shunsaku (Main Role)
1
Aoshima Shunsaku
Main Role
7.8
1991 Jitsuroku Hanzaishi Series: Shinsetsu Sanokuen Jiken
Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps
Oba Makoto (Main Role)
1
Oba Makoto
Main Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2014 Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 106) (Guest)
500
(Ep. 106)
Guest
7.9
2012 Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 93) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 93)
Guest
8.0
2009 A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 385) (Guest)
810
(Ep. 385)
Guest
10.0
2004 Shin Domoto Kyoudai
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 454 eps
(Ep. 185) (Guest)
454
(Ep. 185)
Guest
8.1
1996 LOVE LOVE Aishiteru
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 214 eps
(Ep. 81) (Guest)
214
(Ep. 81)
Guest
8.3
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
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Oda Yuji

Yuji Oda
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  • First Name: Yuji
  • Family Name: Oda
  • Native name: 織田裕二
  • Also Known as: おだ ゆうじ
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Male
  • Born: December 13, 1967
  • Age: 57

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