Kyohei Takahashi

Kyohei Takahashi (高橋 恭平, Takahashi Kyōhei, born February 28, 2000) is a Japanese idol, actor, and singer. He is a member of the boy band Naniwa Danshi, formed under Starto Entertainment.

Early life Takahashi played basketball during his elementary and junior high school years, but retired from the sport in his third year of junior high school.

After seeing this, his older sister decided to submit his application to the agency, believing he should pursue another path. Although he was not informed about the audition until the day before and initially refused to attend, he ultimately participated at her insistence and successfully passed.

He joined the agency on November 23, 2014, alongside future Naniwa Danshi members Shunsuke Michieda and Kento Nagao.

Career In October 2018, he was selected as a member of Naniwa Danshi, a Kansai Johnny's Jr. unit, which significantly raised his public profile.

The following year, he made his acting debut in the television drama special Kizuna no Pedal, broadcast as part of the 24 Hour Television: Love Saves The Earth in August 2019.

He officially debuted as a member of Naniwa Danshi on November 12, 2021, with the single "Ubu Love", marking his transition from a junior talent to a major-label artist.

In March 2023, Takahashi took on his first leading role in the film And Yet, You Are So Sweet (Naniwa Chigira-kun ga Amasugiru.), further establishing his presence as an actor.

In February 2026, he launched his official Instagram account, expanding his activities into social media.

Awards 2019 – Best Jeanist Award (4th place) 2020 – Best Jeanist Award (3rd place) 2025 – Fragrance Person of the Year

Filmography

Television Year Title Role Notes 2019 Kizuna no Pedal Takashi Miyazawa (younger) Television special 2020 Toshishita Kareshi (Ep. 13) Ayumu Kudo Lead role 2020 Seiho Boys' High School! Rui Kamiki Lead role 2021 Jimoto ni Kaerenai Wake Ari Danshi no 14 no Jijō (Ep. 8) Wataru Lead role 2023 My Home Hero Kyoichi Majima 2025 Mr. Mikami's Classroom Itsuki Tokura 2025 Creator Dragon – "Midnight Office Romance" Himself Lead role 2025–2026 Strobe Edge Ren Ichinose Lead role; Season 1–2

Film Year Title Role Notes 2022 BL Metamorphosis Tsumugi Kawamura 2023 And Yet, You Are So Sweet Sui Chigira Lead role 2024 My Home Hero Kyoichi Majima 2025 Romantic Killer Tsukasa Kazuki Lead role 2026 Yamaguchi-kun Isn't So Bad Asuka Yamaguchi Lead role 2026 Blue Lock Hyoma Chigiri

Stage Year Title Role Notes 2015 Boys: Dream of The World...Children Who Don't Know War 2016 Another & Summer Show Johnny's Future World 2017 Boys: Snow Falls on a Southern Island 2018 Boys: Running Through Tomorrow