About Gran Naniwa
Lived 1977 – 2010 (aged 33). Gran Naniwa was a Japanese professional wrestler.
(February 15, 1977 – October 6, 2010) was a Japanese professional wrestler, better known by the ring name . Naniwa was known for his comedic gimmick, in which he performed mannerisms of crabs. After this, Naniwa took a brief hiatus for a few years but made his return in 2006, again under his Gran Naniwa ring name, competing in a match for New Japan Pro-Wrestling's now defunct WRESTLE LAND "brand".
Death Kimura died on October 6, 2010, due to a heart attack at the age of 33.
Championships and accomplishments Michinoku Pro Wrestling Central American Middleweight Championship (1 time)
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Gran Naniwa's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Gran Naniwa?
Japanese professional wrestler (1977–2010)
When was Gran Naniwa born?
Gran Naniwa was born on 15 February 1977 in Shimotsuga district.
When did Gran Naniwa die?
Gran Naniwa died on 6 October 2010.
What was Gran Naniwa's occupation?
Gran Naniwa was a professional wrestler.
What nationality was Gran Naniwa?
Gran Naniwa was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gran Naniwa. https://biography.guide/gran-naniwa/
MLA: "Gran Naniwa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gran-naniwa/.
Chicago: "Gran Naniwa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/gran-naniwa/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:25 UTC