Art Encouragement Prize for Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
1 appearances
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Edition 74 (2024) award
Ainosuke Kataoka (6th)
かたおか あいのすけ
Kataoka Ainosuke
Aliases:
片岡千代丸 / 三代目 楳茂都 扇性 / ラブリン
Pen Names:
3rd Umemoto Senshō（Natori name in Kamigata buyō; 4th head (Umemoto school)）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1972-03-04 （Jinnanbecho, Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka, Japan）
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
Career
- Occupations
- Kabuki actor, Actor, Dancer
- Active Years
- 1979-
- Affiliations
- Shochiku Entertainment, Matsushima-ya
- Memberships
- Traditional Kabuki Preservation Association (member)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka Prefectural Shinta High School | — | — | — | — | Japan |
Osaka Prefectural Shinta High School
Country:
Japan
Completed high school; chose kabuki as primary career
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Sakuya Konohana Award | — | — | Osaka City | 受賞 |
| 2002 | National Theatre Excellence Award | — | — | The National Theatre of Japan | 受賞 |
| 2003 | Osaka Stage Arts Newcomer Award | — | — | Osaka Stage Arts Award Committee | 受賞 |
| 2005 | Osaka Stage Arts Encouragement Award | — | — | Osaka Stage Arts Award Committee | 受賞 |
| 2006 | Matsuo Performing Arts Award (Newcomer) | — | — | Matsuo Performing Arts Award Committee | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Mr. COTTON USA (COTTON USA Award) | — | Mr.COTTON USA | COTTON USA Award | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Best Dresser Award (Academic & Culture division) | — | 学術・文化部門 | Best Dresser Award Committee | 受賞 |
| 2015 | Japan Eyewear Best Dresser Award (Culture) | — | 文化界部門 | Japan Eyewear Best Dresser Award Committee | 受賞 |
| 2024 | Arts Award (Agency for Cultural Affairs) — Minister's Award, Drama | Natsu Matsuri: Naniwa Kagami and others | 演劇部門 | Agency for Cultural Affairs | 受賞 |
Sakuya Konohana Award
1997
Organization:
Osaka City
Result:
受賞
National Theatre Excellence Award
2002
Organization:
The National Theatre of Japan
Result:
受賞
Osaka Stage Arts Newcomer Award
2003
Organization:
Osaka Stage Arts Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Osaka Stage Arts Encouragement Award
2005
Organization:
Osaka Stage Arts Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Matsuo Performing Arts Award (Newcomer)
2006
Organization:
Matsuo Performing Arts Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Mr. COTTON USA (COTTON USA Award)
2014
Category:
Mr.COTTON USA
Organization:
COTTON USA Award
Result:
受賞
Best Dresser Award (Academic & Culture division)
2014
Category:
学術・文化部門
Organization:
Best Dresser Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Japan Eyewear Best Dresser Award (Culture)
2015
Category:
文化界部門
Organization:
Japan Eyewear Best Dresser Award Committee
Result:
受賞
Arts Award (Agency for Cultural Affairs) — Minister's Award, Drama
2024
Work:
Natsu Matsuri: Naniwa Kagami and others
Category:
演劇部門
Organization:
Agency for Cultural Affairs
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Health
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Fracture of the maxilla and nasal bone2024-11-29 発生（稽古中の負傷）〜その後治療・療養Temporarily withdrew from performances (Kyo-ryo Kaomise and some other shows) due to surgery and recovery after injury sustained during rehearsal
Legacy
A leading figure in Kamigata kabuki, bridging traditional kabuki with contemporary theater, television and film. His wide-ranging activities have influenced popular culture beyond kabuki.
In Popular Culture
- Gained broad recognition in popular culture for his role as Shunichi Kurosaki in the TV drama 'Hanzawa Naoki'
- Notable crossover with anime/game culture (kabuki version of 'NARUTO', roles in games/voice work)
Quotes
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While in an arching back position, a set piece came down at high speed toward my face; I was only able to dodge a few centimeters in surprise.
Source: Official blog of Ainosuke Kataoka (statement regarding the injury) (2024)
Trivia
- Began as a child actor, first TV appearance in 1979.
- Huge fan of the Dragon Quest series; extensively played DQIX.
- Gained wider public recognition through TV drama appearances from 2013 onward.
- Married to actress Norika Fujiwara (since 2016).