Kurata Tetsuo
- Name: Kurata Tetsuo
- Native name: 倉田てつを
- Given name: Takayama Tetsuo
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: September 11, 1968
- Age: 56
Kurata auditioned for the role of Kotaro Minami in January 1987, when he had just graduated from high school. In a 2006 interview, Kurata had stated that, during the audition, he hadn't been able to portray the character appropriately, and did not think he would get the role. To his surprise, he was chosen by Shōtarō Ishinomori himself to play the lead role, beating some 8,000 other contestants. During this period, Kurata underwent intense training that included stage combat techniques, physical exercise sessions and acting and singing lessons.
On October 4, 1987, Kamen Rider Black premiered on TBS to public and critical acclaim. The success of the series, which ran for 51 episodes, generated enough interest from Toei Company executives to persuade them to produce a sequel, something unprecedented in the Kamen Rider Series franchise. After finishing his work on Black, Kurata was approached by Toei and renewed his contract for one more year in exchange for a salary raise to work on Black's sequel, Kamen Rider Black RX. This second series was less successful than its predecessor due to its witty and comical style, which differed deeply from the shadowy, darker tone of the original. In a 1989 magazine interview, Kurata said he preferred Black over Black RX, quoting the comedy from the latter as "excessive". It is rumored that Kurata declined later invitations to reprise his role as Kotaro in fear of being typecasted, but such rumors were never confirmed.
Following the end of Black RX, Kurata has appeared in various television series and doramas as supporting characters. He has apparently been out of the public spotlight after taking a hiatus from the entertainment industry, but came back to voice Kotaro Minami/Kamen Rider Black in Kamen Rider: Seigi No Keifu, as well as appearing in Battle of the Cooking Iron (Ore Gohan), pitting himself against Takayuki Tsubaki, known for his role as the title character of Kamen Rider Blade.
In 2009, Kurata returned as Kotaro Minami in the movie Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker and also made a cameo
appearance in Kamen Rider Decade, reprising his role as Kotaro Minami.
Away from the world of entertainment, Kurata owns a steakhouse called Billy the Kid in Kōtō, Tokyo. He also acts from time to time in TV dramas and stage plays in his spare time.
(Source: Kamen Rider Wiki) Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Satria Garuda BIMA-X
Japanese Drama, 2014, 50 eps
Kou / Satria Naga (Ep. 40-41)
(Guest Role)
|
8.5
|
Kamen Rider Decade
Japanese Drama, 2009, 31 eps
Minami Kotaro / Kamen Rider Black (RX) (Ep. 26-27)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Chuushingura: Youzeiin no Inbou
Japanese Drama, 2007, 3 eps
Shimizu Ichigaku
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Nogaremono Orin
Japanese Drama, 2006, 21 eps
Tayasu Munetake
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Meibugyo! Ooka Echizen
Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps
Yoshitaro (Ep. 10)
(Guest Role)
|
10.0
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 7
Japanese Drama, 2004, 51 eps
Akiba Kazuo [Akari's ex-husband]
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 6
Japanese Drama, 2002, 51 eps
Akiba Kazuo [Akari's ex-husband]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 5
Japanese Drama, 2000, 50 eps
Akiba Kazuo [Akari's ex-husband]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Beauty Salon
Japanese Drama, 2000, 64 eps
Sawaki Nobuhiko
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kyoto Shimatsu-ya Jiken Fairu
Japanese Drama, 1999, 10 eps
Ichimura Masayuki (Ep.6)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 4
Japanese Drama, 1998, 51 eps
Akiba Kazuo [Akari's ex-husband]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kaseifu wa Mita!
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Shirahama Ikuo (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari 3
Japanese Drama, 1996, 50 eps
Akiba Kazuo [Akari's ex-husband]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Journey to the West
Japanese Drama, 1994, 17 eps
Chorai (Ep. 9)
(Guest Role)
|
4.5
|
Edo o Kiru 8
Japanese Drama, 1994, 26 eps
Ozu Yasuma (Ep. 26)
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
Akai Meikyu
Japanese Drama, 1993, 45 eps
Sakai Shiro
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Abare Hasshu Goyotabi Season 3
Japanese Drama, 1992, 12 eps
Hanawa Hyogo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kimi no Na wa
Japanese Drama, 1991, 312 eps
Gomiya Haruki
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Zoku Zoku Sanbiki ga Kiru!
Japanese Drama, 1990, 15 eps
Hatsutaro (Ep. 16)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kattenishiyagare Hei! Buraza
Japanese Drama, 1989, 22 eps
Hajime
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kamen Rider Black RX
Japanese Drama, 1988, 47 eps
Minami Kotaro
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Kamen Rider Black
Japanese Drama, 1987, 51 eps
Kotaro Minami
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Ghost Diaries
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Tasaki
(Main Role)
|
10.0
|
Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Minami Kotaro / Kamen Rider Black / Kamen Rider Black RX
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Minami Kotaro
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Diary of Early Winter Shower
Japanese Movie, 1998,
Toshiyuki Mibu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Dangerous Detective Returns
Japanese Movie, 1996,
Karaki Tamotsu
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Lady Ninja: Reflections of Darkness
Japanese Movie, 1996,
(Unknown)
|
6.0
|
Kamen Rider Black RX: Run All Over The World
Japanese Movie, 1989,
Minami Kotaro
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Kamen Rider Black: Terrifying! The Phantom House of Devil Pass
Japanese Movie, 1988,
Kotaro Minami
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Kamen Rider Black: Hurry to Onigashima
Japanese Movie, 1988,
Kotaro Minami
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Kyoto Minami-sho Kanshiki File 10: Nerawareta Shacho Reijo Yukai-han ga Korosareta!
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Tabata Kazuhiko
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Shugoshin Bodyguard Shindo Teru 3
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Kukita Kozo
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Sakka Tantei Yamamura Misa 2
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Katsuragi Shinichi
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Nishimura Kyotaro Travel Mystery 58: Yamagata Shinkansen Tsubasa 129-Go no Onna
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Kurata Isao [Music program producer]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Hokkaido Kei Jiken File: Keibuho Gojo Seiko 1
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Tsukuda Keita
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Tetsudo Sosakan 13: Satsui no Misshitsu Shanai Party! Masukoyaki no Sato wo Hashiru SL Tokubetsu Dai
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Shimazaki [Moka Central Police Station assistant inspector]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Travel Writer: Sakaki Yuko no Satsujin Kiko
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Enokida Shunichi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kamijo Reiko no Jiken Suiri 5
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Okada Shiro
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Club Mama Tachibana Sayoko: The High Class Ginza Club Mama VS The Atami Traditional Inn Proprietress
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Kawasaki Mamoru
(Support Role)
|
10.0
|
Kunitori Monogatari
Japanese Special, 2005, 4 eps
Saito Yoshiryu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Yamamura Misa Suspense: Red Hearse 17 - Monthly Blackmailer
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Ishida Youichi
(Guest Role)
|
2.0
|
Shinpen Keigo 8: Hanayome no Chichi ga 22 Kokei no Ju de Sogekisareta
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Kuramochi Takaaki
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari: Two-hour Spring Special
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
Akiba Kazuo [Akari's ex-husband]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Edokko Tantei Satsujin Annai 2
Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps
Igarashi Shigehiro
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kaseifu wa Mita! 16
Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps
Ohara Tetsuya [Kazuo and Ayano's son, Kazuo Ohara brand vice president]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Fight! Our Kamen Rider!: The Strongest Rider, ZO Is Born!
Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps
Minami Kotaro / Kamen Rider Black (RX)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Takeda Shingen
Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps
Takeda Nobuhige
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Kamen Raider 1-go - RX
Japanese Special, 1988, 1 eps
Kotaro Minami
(Main Role)
|
6.2
|
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