Ryo Yoshizawa


Ryo Yoshizawa is a Japanese actor. His breakthrough roles includes as Okita Sougo in the Gintama live-action films and as Katagiri Yuichi in the Friends Games live-action films. He is known for his expressive eyes and natural acting style. He is also known for his roles in tokusatsu, including his role as Ryusei Sakuta, the Kamen Rider Meteor in Kamen Rider Fourze.

Career

In the beginning of 2011, Yoshizawa made his debut in Sign with other amuse actors like Dori Sakurada and Takuya Uehara. In the second half of that year he starred in Kingyo Club. He went on to portray Ryusei Sakuta in Kamen Rider Fourze, making his debut in the seventeenth episode. Yoshizawa was interviewed on his role by Uchusen, the interview being featured in the 135th issue. Yoshizawa revealed his inspiration behind his character's split personality and his first experience in ADR recording. Yoshizawa compared his character to that of Light Yagami from Death Note. Yoshizawa also watched Bruce Lee films as a reference as his character frequently performed the trademark kiai of Howatchā when firing punches or kicks.
In 2017, he portrayed the role of Shinsengumi 1st Division Captain Sougo Okita in the 2017 live-action film of the popular manga series Gintama, and reprised the role in the sequel Gintama 2 in 2018.

Filmography

TV series

Films

Awards