Hiroshi Nagano

is a Japanese singer, actor, and television host. He is a former member of V6, a dance-vocal group formed in 1995 by Johnny & Associates, and its subunit 20th Century. He is best-known for his role in the popular tokusatsu series Ultraman Tiga, as the lead character, Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga.

Career In 1986, at age 14, Nagano joined Johnny & Associates as a Johnny's Jr. He quit Johnny's Jr. in 1990 to continue his studies but rejoined in mid-1992. V6 was formed on 4 September 1995. They made their CD debut on 1 November 1995.

In 1988, Nagano made his acting debut in the television series, Kinpachi-sensei. He landed his first lead role in 1996 as Daigo Madoka in the tokusatsu television drama Ultraman Tiga. In addition to starring in the Ultraman Tiga television series, he has also appeared in several of its spin-offs and feature films.

Personal life Nagano was born on 9 October 1972 in Yamato, Kanagawa. His parents run a bicycle shop. Nagano is a qualified chef and vegetable sommelier. He married actress Miho Shiraishi on 29 November 2016. They have two children.

Filmography Film + Year Title Role Director Notes 1994 Shoot Makoto Saiki Kazuki Ōmori 1998 Shinsei Toilet no Hanako-san Professor Yabe Yukihiko Tsutsumi 2000 Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga Hirochika Muraishi Lead role 2001 Atlantis: The Lost Empire Milo Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise Voice role (Japanese dub) 2003 Hard Luck Hero Kenshi Kishimoto Sabu Lead role with V6 2004 Thunderbirds John Tracy Jonathan Frakes Voice role (Japanese dub) 2005 Hold Up Down Yusuke Hoshino Sabu Lead role with V6 2008 Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga Takeshi Yagi Lead role

Television (as an actor) + Year Title Role Network Notes 1988 Kinpachi-sensei Season 3 Kōji Naruse TBS 1994–1995 Shin Akakabu Kenji Funsenki Masao Hīragi TV Asahi 1995 V no Honoo Hiroshi Nagano Fuji TV Lead role with V6 1996 Handsome Man Tobio Saeki TV Asahi Lead role 1996–1997 Ultraman Tiga Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga TBS Lead role 1998 Ultraman Dyna Daigo Madoka TBS Guest appearance, ep 50–51 1998 Pu-Pu-Pu- TBS Guest appearance 1999 Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Religious salesman TBS Episode 1 1999 Shin Oretachi no Tabi Ver.1999 Street musician Fuji TV 2001 Shōnen Taiya: Gypsy Convenience store clerk Fuji TV Mini-drama 2002 Shōnen Taiya: Shitsuon (Yoru no Ongaku) Masaki Mamiya Fuji TV Mini-drama, lead role 2002 Engimono: Nishiki★Koi Takayuki Mizuno Fuji TV Mini-drama, lead role 2003 Kimi wa Pet Yūji Yoshida TBS Guest appearance 2004 Engimono: Grift no Teguchi Teramachi Fuji TV Mini-drama, lead role 2004 Nurseman Tetsurō Wakatsuki Nippon TV Guest appearance 2005 Gekidan Engimono: Atarashii Ikimono Takashi Ono Fuji TV Mini-drama, lead role 2006 2nd House Kōichi Misawa TV Tokyo Lead role 2006 Keishichō Sōsaikka 9 Gakari SP Akihisa Manabe TV Asahi Television special 2007 Benkyo Shiteitai! Junpei Hashiguchi NHK Lead role 2008 Yasuko to Kenji Kenichi Shimada Nippon TV Guest appearance 2020 Karera wo Mireba Wakaru Koto Kamoi Yosuke Wowow 2020 Haken no Hinkaku 2 Atsushi Sumida Nippon TV Episode 6

Television (as a personality) + Year Title Role Network Notes 1993–1997 Idol on Stage Cast member NHK BS2 1994 Chōjin: Dutch Ball Densetsu Cast member Kansai TV 1999–2002 Boon! Cast member Nippon TV 2002–2004 Mobi Host Nippon TV 100 episodes 2008 Gekkan Moto GP Plus Cast member Nippon TV 2010–2011 Ryōri no Kaijin Host TV Asahi 2011 1 Oku-ri no Dai Shitsumon!? Waratte Koraete! Host/Cast member Nippon TV Host of one corner 2011–2013 Oh! Doya Kao Summit Host/Cast member TV Asahi Host of the gourmet editions 2012–present Mizuno Maki no Mahō no Restaurant R Cast member MBS 2013–present Hare, Tokidoki Farm! Host NHK BS Premium 2013–2018 Ametalk Guest TV Asahi 5 episodes 2017–present Yojigoji Days Host TV Tokyo Wednesday host