Yuta Tamamori

In 2023, he provided the Japanese dubbing voice for Wade Ripple in Pixar's Elemental, marking his first major voice-acting role. In addition to his entertainment career, he has been active in the fashion industry and has attended major fashion events in Europe.

• Name — Yuta Tamamori • Native Name — 玉森 裕太 • Other Names — Tama, Tama-chan • Born — 17 March 1990 • Birthplace — Tokyo, Japan • Occupation — * Actor • Singer • Idol • Years Active — 2002–present • Agent — Johnny & Associates (2002–2023); Starto Entertainment (2024–present) • Website — Kis-My-Ft2(Starto Entertainment) Kis-My-Ft2(MENT Recording)

Tamamori was born in Tokyo in 1990 and grew up with his younger brother. His mother was 17 years old at the time of his birth, a fact he has mentioned in interviews when reflecting on his upbringing. When he was in his first year of junior high school, his mother sent a résumé on his behalf to Johnny & Associates. Although he was initially reluctant to attend the audition, he ultimately went and passed. On December 1, 2002, he joined the agency alongside peers such as Yuya Tegoshi and Hikaru Yaotome. As a trainee, he appeared on television programs and became a member of several junior groups, including J.J. Express and A.B.C. Jr.

Kis-My-Ft2 was formed on July 26, 2005, with Tamamori selected as one of the members. Before the group's official debut, he spent six years working as a backup dancer for senior artists and groups such as Tackey & Tsubasa, NEWS, KAT-TUN, and Hey! Say! JUMP, gaining experience through concerts and stage productions. Often described as shy, he continued working as a backup dancer during these years and later became one of the group's central members after their debut.

Tamamori made his acting debut in the Nippon Television drama Gokusen Graduation Special (2009) and appeared in the film Gokusen: The Movie the same year. The Gokusen series, known for launching the careers of many young actors, was widely popular in Japan. He gained wider recognition in 2011 for his leading role as the reserved band leader Ren Katsuragi in He is Beautiful, a Japanese adaptation of the Korean series You're Beautiful. In 2013, he achieved his first starring roles in television dramas with A Chef of Nobunaga, in which he portrayed a modern-day chef transported to the Sengoku period, and Pintokona, where he played the heir to a traditional kabuki acting family. These roles established him as a leading actor. He continued to expand his range with performances such as a conflicted teacher in Reverse (2017) and a young chef with a troubled past in La Grande Maison Tokyo (2019), where he starred alongside Takuya Kimura. His performance in the latter earned him Best Supporting Actor at the Television Drama Academy Awards. • Illustration — Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California, where Tamamori visited in connection with Elemental (2023) In 2021, Tamamori appeared in Oh My Boss! Love Not Included as the female lead's love interest. In 2022, he starred in the TV Asahi drama Nice Flight! (July–September), produced in collaboration with Japan Airlines, and in Nippon TV's Patient Chart Prayer (October–December), marking two consecutive lead roles in television dramas that year. In 2023, he provided the Japanese dubbing voice for the protagonist Wade Ripple in Pixar's Elemental, marking his first major voice-acting role. He was selected for the role through an audition conducted at Pixar's U.S. headquarters and later visited the studio, where he met with director Peter Sohn.

As a central member of Kis-My-Ft2, Tamamori has frequently been featured in the group's performances and media appearances, including songs used as theme music for television dramas in which he has starred. Within the group, he has performed numerous solo songs and duet songs. His solo works include songs such as "Alive" (2016) and "Share Love" (2021), both of which received dedicated music videos highlighting his individual artistic image. He has frequently collaborated with fellow Kis-My-Ft2 member Toshiya Miyata on duet songs and related projects, including "Be Love," "Hoshi ni Negai wo," and "Unmei." These works later inspired the television drama Be Love (2020), in which the two appeared together. The partnership between Tamamori and Miyata dates back to their trainee days.

In June 2012, Tamamori appeared on the variety program Ikinari! Ougon Densetsu, known for its physically demanding projects. At the time, no talent from Johnny & Associates had previously participated in the program. He took part in the segment "Celebrity Savings Battle: Living on 10,000 Yen for a Month” (芸能人節約バトル1ヶ月1万円生活 最強No.1決定戦), competing against comedian Shigeo Takahashi and competitive eater Gal Sone. In this challenge, contestants were required to cover food and utility expenses within a monthly budget of 10,000 yen. Tamamori, who had little cooking experience, purchased a large quantity of onions directly from a farmer and relied on them as a primary ingredient throughout the challenge. He prepared several dishes centered on onions, including Japanese curry and onion rings, and became known on the program by the nickname "Onion-kun" (Tamanegi-kun). He also prepared handmade noodles and attempted to catch fish during the challenge. While continuing his regular professional activities, such as concert tours and drama filming, he completed the month-long challenge and ultimately won the contest. The program was widely popular in Taiwan and other parts of Greater China, and his appearance in the challenge attracted attention from overseas audiences.

• Illustration — The Piazza del Duomo area in Milan, where major fashion events are held Beyond his acting career, Tamamori is also known for his fair complexion and strong presence in the fashion industry. He frequently appears solo on the covers of fashion magazines, some of which have sold out following their release. In March 2022, he became the ambassador for Lancôme's skincare product Clarifique, a role considered rare for a male celebrity. Later that year, he received the "Most Beautiful Person" Grand Prize at Kodansha's VOCE Best Cosmetics Awards 2022. Tamamori has also expressed a long-standing interest in Cartier accessories since shortly after his debut, and in recent years has been invited to several events hosted by the brand. Tamamori's involvement in the fashion industry expanded internationally in the 2020s, as he began attending major fashion events in Europe by invitation from luxury brands. His appearances at fashion weeks and exhibitions drew attention to his presence beyond Japan and positioned him as a Japanese celebrity active on the global fashion stage. His first invitation to a European fashion event came in April 2024, when he attended the From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce & Gabbana exhibition in Milan, Italy, marking a milestone in his overseas activities. He subsequently attended major international fashion events in Europe as a guest, including the AMIRI Spring/Summer 2025 Menswear Fashion Show at Paris Fashion Week in June 2024, the Brunello Cucinelli Fall/Winter 2025 Womenswear Collection presentation at Milan Fashion Week in February 2025, and the Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2026 fashion show in September 2025, where he was seated in the front row. In addition to his public appearances at fashion events, Tamamori has also been involved in creative work behind the scenes. His activities in fashion-related production were documented in the program Yuta Tamamori Mode, which followed his approach to design and artistic direction.

• Illustration — Atre Ebisu in Tokyo with an outdoor advertisement featuring Tamamori Since 2014, Tamamori has served as the spokesperson for the household brand "LAVONS". In connection with this partnership, he has also appeared at events organized by the brand's parent company NatureLab, including performing ceremonial serves at home games of the Tokyo Great Bears volleyball team for three consecutive years from 2024 to 2026.

Building on his fashion-related creative activities, since 2018, Tamamori has been responsible for designing the stage costumes for Kis-My-Ft2, drawing on his strong interest in fashion. In interviews, he has stated that understanding each member allows him to enhance their individual appeal on stage. His design approach often moves beyond the members' assigned colors and incorporates personal motifs, such as floral elements reflecting his fondness for flowers, as well as text used as a visual feature. Notable examples of his work include the costumes created for the group's 10th anniversary in 2022, which featured the symbol "X," each member's initial, and patchwork elements made from past costumes as a tribute to the group's history. In 2024, he designed jewel-embellished outfits weighing approximately 8 kilograms (18 pounds), demonstrating an emphasis on visual impact. In addition, he has been involved in selecting fabrics and has traveled abroad to source materials personally, including a visit to the Dongdaemun Market in Seoul, South Korea, a major textile hub with thousands of specialty stores, during preparations for the group's 2025 concert costumes. In addition to concert attire, he designed fashion show–inspired costumes for the music video of the album track "Cheat," which were later used on stage and praised for highlighting each member's individuality.

Tamamori has often spoken about songs and artists that influenced his outlook as a performer. He has expressed a deep attachment to Noriyuki Makihara’s "Boku ga Ichiban Hoshikatta Mono," noting that its message about giving to others resonated strongly with him, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic when his group was unable to perform for audiences for an extended period. He later connected the lyrics to his own work as an idol, saying that the presence of fans is what gives meaning to his activities. Tamamori is also a fan of British singer-songwriter Anne-Marie. She once appeared as a surprise guest on the group's variety program, performing his favorite song "Perfect," which left him deeply moved. In 2024, he also attended her concert in Tokyo, describing it as an inspiring experience.

Tamamori has expressed an interest in fishing, nature, and animals. He previously kept a flying squirrel as a pet and has spoken about enjoying time with his family's dog. He surfed frequently as a child due to his family's interest in the sport but later reduced his surfing activities after being advised to avoid tanning during his trainee years.

• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. • 2009 — Gokusen — Reita Takasugi • 2011 — The Marriage Counselor — Yūji Yanagisawa • He is Beautiful — Ren Katsuragi — Leading role • 2012 — The Best Way to End a Life: Ending Planner — Yōichirō Kuraki — Episodes 1 and 2 • Ataru — Noboru Ebina • 2013 — Pintokona — Kyōnosuke Kawamura / Takeshi Kawamura — Leading role • 2013–14 — A Chef of Nobunaga — Ken — Leading role; 2 seasons • 2014 — Tales of the Unusual: Spring 2014 — Masashi Akita • 2015 — War of Money — Shiraishi Kotaro • Youth Detective Haruya — Asagi Haruya — Leading role • 2017 — Reverse — Kosuke Asami • Key Person of Interest Detective — Kei Maneki — Leading role • 2019 — Tales of the Unusual: Rain 2019 — Hijiri Kuroki • La Grande Maison Tokyo — Shōhei Hirako • Gura Gura Maison Tokyo — Shōhei Hirako — Leading role • 2020 — Be Love — Picture book writer — Leading role • 2021 — Oh My Boss! Love Not Included — Junnosuke Horai • 2022 — Nice Flight! — Sui Kurata — Leading role • Patient Chart Prayer — Ryōta Suwano — Leading role • 2024 — I Wanna Punch That Scumbag! — Kairi Kuzuya • La Grande Maison Tokyo Special — Shohei Hirako • 2026 — Gift — Sora Sakamoto • My Fiction — Masaki Igawa — Leading role

• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. • 2025 — Yuta Tamamori Mode — Himself — Amazon Prime Video; worldwide distribution

• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Ref. References • 2016 — Gods of Egypt — Bek • 2023 — Elemental — Wade Ripple

• Year — Title — Role — Venue — Note — Reference • 2004 — Dream Boy — a boy in a wheelchair — Imperial Theatre • 2006 — Dream Boys — Imperial Theatre • 2007 — Dream Boys — Imperial Theatre • 2008 — Dream Boys — Imperial Theatre • 2012 — Dream Boys — Yuta (Champ) — Imperial Theatre — Semi-leading role • 2013 — Dream Boys Jet — Tamamori — Imperial Theatre — Leading role • 2014 — Dream Boys — Yuta — Imperial Theatre — Leading role • 2015 — Dream Boys — Yuta — Imperial Theatre — Leading role • 2016 — Dream Boys — Yuta — Imperial Theatre — Leading role • 2018 — Dream Boys — Yuta — Imperial Theatre — Leading role

• Year — Title — Role — Venue — Note — Reference • 2006 — Takizawa Enbujo — Shinbashi Enbujō • 2006 — One! -the history of Tackey — Nissay Theatre • 2009 — Shinshun Takizawa kakumei — Imperial Theatre • 2009 — Playzone'09 A Letter from the Sun — Yuta Tamamori — Aoyama Theatre — Leading role • 2010 — Shinshun Takizawa kakumei — Imperial Theatre • 2010 — Shinshun Jinsei kakumei — Imperial Theatre • 2010 — Boys: Prison without Bars — Nissay Theatre — It was a stage in which Kis-My-Ft2 (five members except Yokoo and Nikaido) and A.B.C-Z performed as the lead actors. • 2016 — Johnny's All Stars Island — Imperial Theatre — Appeared with Taisuke Fujigaya from Kis-My-Ft2

• Song title — Lyric — Composer — Name — Album — Note • Solo songs • "Yume wo Boku to Tomoni" — Yoji Kubota — James Ting — Yuta Tamamori and M.A.D. — PLAYZONE 2009 -Letters from the Sun- Original Soundtrack Included • "Only One..." — Yuta Tamamori, Kelly — Daichi, Carlos Okabe — Yuta Tamamori — Included in Kis-My-Journey • "Alive" — Sunny boy — Chris Wahle — Yuta Tamamori — I Scream (Limited 4cups version) — "Alive" (Live ver.) on YouTube • "Camellia" — MiNE — Andreas Ohrn, Henrik Smith, MiNE — Yuta Tamamori — Music Colosseum (Normal Edition) • "Survivor" — Komu — Steven Lee, Chris Wahle — Yuta Tamamori — Dream Boys(2016) [Limited First Edition] Included on bonus CD • "Crazy My Dream" — ma-saya — Susumu Kawaguchi, Raay — Yuta Tamamori — Dream Boys(2016) [Limited First Edition] Included in bonus CD • "Clap-A-Holics" — Sunny Boy — Steven Lee, Xisco, Drew Ryan Scott, Susumu Kawaguchi — Yuta Tamamori — Yummy!! Included in Normal Edition • "Love Story" — Dai Hirai, Eigo — Dai Hirai — Yuta Tamamori — Included in Free Hugs! • "Share Love" — Akira Kurihara (Jazzin' Park) — Akira Kurihara (Jazzin' Park), Tasuku Maeda — Yuta Tamamori — Included in "Live Tour 2021 Home" (Normal Edition) bonus CD "Kis-My-Ft2 10th Anniversary Extra CD" — "Share Love" music video on official YouTube • "T song 1〜CAN TRY" — h-wonder — h-wonder — Yuta Tamamori — Included in "Live Tour 2021 Home" (Normal Edition) bonus CD "Kis-My-Ft2 10th Anniversary Extra CD" • "Dinga" — Jun — Andreas Ohrn, Christffer Lauridsen, Simon Gribbe — Yuta Tamamori — "Live Tour 2021 Home" (Normal Edition) bonus CD "Kis-My-Ft2 10th Anniversary Extra CD". • Small group songs • "Kickin'it" — Komu — Niclas Molinder・Joacim Persson・Johan Alkenas・Dryu Lian Scott — Hiromitsu Kitayama, Taisuke Fujigaya, Yuta Tamamori — 1st album Kis-My-1st • "Sing for you" — Tateshi Ueda・Hiroya.T — Dr Hardcastle・youwhich・Daichi — Yuta Tamamori, Toshiya Miyata, Kento Senga — 1st album Kis-My-1st • "Forza!" — Hikari — Hikari，Stephan Elfgren — Yuta Tamamori with Wataru Yokoo, Toshiya Miyata, Takashi Nikaido, Kento Senga — 2nd album Good Ikuze! • "Rocking Party" — HusiQ.K・T.Fxxx — Stephan Elfgren — Hiromitsu Kitayama, Taisuke Fujigaya, Yuta Tamamori — 2nd album Good Ikuze! • "Be Love" — miyakei — youwhich・L-m-T — Yuta Tamamori, Toshiya Miyata — 4th album Kis-My-World Part 1 of the "Be Love" trilogy • "Touch" — Komei Kobayashi — Andreas Ohrn，Christoffer Lauridsen — Taisuke Fujigaya, Tamamori Yuta — Single "Sha la la Summer Time" (Normal Edition), later sung as an insert song in "Bokura no Music Colosseum", included in the 6th album Music Colosseum (First Press Limited Edition B)". • "Without Your Love" — Emi K — Takarot, Lidbom Eric Gustaf — Taisuke Fujigaya and Yuta Tamamori — Performed on stage "Johnnys' All Stars Island". Jasrac work code: 1K0-0073-6 • "Next Dream" (Opening Ver.) — J.hamai — Sebastian Fronda，Michael Clauss，Thomas Thornholm — Yuta Tamamori, Toshiya Miyata, Kento Senga — Included in DVD Dream Boys(2016) (First Press Limited Edition) • "Zero" — Riako Tsukioka — Kento Takeda，Christofer Erixon，SHIKATA — Hiromitsu Kitayama, Taisuke Fujigaya and Yuta Tamamori — Included in the special single "You & Me" • "Wish Upon a Star" — YU-G — YU-G，Jun Suyama — Yuta Tamamori and Toshiya Miyata — Included in the 21st single "Love" (Regular Edition). Part 2 of the "Be Love" trilogy • "#No!No!" — Shingo Asari — Shingo Asari — Yuta Tamamori and Takashi Nikaido — Included in 9th album To-y2 (Regular Edition) • "Destiny" — YU-G — Noriyasu Agematsu — Toshiya Miyata & Yuta Tamamori — Included in 9th album To-y2 (Regular Edition). Part 3 of the "Be Love" trilogy. — Live Tour 2020 To-y2 digest of small group songs • "Shindo" — Yoshifumi Kanamaru — Kanata Okajima, Hayato Yamamoto, pw.a — Yuta Tamamori and Toshiya Miyata — Single "Curtain Call"

• (November 23, 2021) Selected as one of the Cartier Friend of the Maison. • (April 7, 2022) Attended Sixième Sens par Cartier high jewelry event in Kyoto, Japan. • (September 2–19, 2022) Appeared at the Panthère de Cartier pop-up in Omotesandō, Tokyo. • (October 30, 2024) Attended the Trinity 100 Celebration Party held at Japan National Stadium, marking the 100th anniversary of Cartier's Trinity line; also narrated the Trinity 100 pop-up exhibition in Omotesandō, Tokyo. • (September 18, 2025) Attended the opening event of the Cartier Ginza 4-chome Boutique, Tokyo. • (October 22 – November 3, 2025) Served as the audio guide narrator for the immersive exhibition Into the Wild, exploring the history and creative world of the Maison's iconic Panthère, held at Maison de Panthère, the former Cartier Ginza 2-chome boutique. • (December 2025) Appeared as a Friend of the Maison at Cartier's holiday pop-up The Art of Gifting in Ginza, Tokyo. • (April 2026) Featured in Cartier’s visual series for the Clash de Cartier collection, highlighting the theme of inner beauty through symbolic jewelry.

• (February 8, 2021) Appeared at the Lancôme Clarifique Dual Essence Lotion 1st Anniversary Press Conference. • (March 1, 2022) Appointed ambassador "Mr. Clarifique" for Clarifique Dual Essence.

• (February 26, 2025) Attended the Brunello Cucinelli Fall/Winter 2025 Women's Collection presentation at Milan Fashion Week. • (October 21, 2025) Attended the Spring/Summer 2026 fashion presentation held at the Residence of the Italian Ambassador in Tokyo – marking Brunello Cucinelli’s first visit to Japan in nine years. He was seated in the front row alongside Ken Watanabe and other notable guests.

• (March 28, 2024) Attended the opening reception of Bottega Veneta and Photographer Alec Soth’s Photo Exhibition "Tokyo Playtime" with Taisuke Fujigaya. • (September 27, 2025) Attended the Bottega Veneta Spring/Summer 2026 show at Milan Fashion Week, seated in the front row.

• (June 20, 2024) Attended the Amiri Menswear Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show at Paris Fashion Week, seated in the front row.

• (April 6, 2024) Attended the opening of From the Heart to the Hands: Dolce & Gabbana exhibition in Milan, Italy.

• Nature Lab Co., Ltd. – "LAVONS" (since September 2014) – liquid fabric conditioner etc. • Line – "Line Poko Poko" (LINE ポコポコ) – (2016 with Toshiya Miyata) • Unicharm – flooring wiper "Wave" (From October 2019 to 2021) • Manyo Factory Corp. – as "Ma:nyo" brand ambassador (From August 2024 to 2025)

• Off Mode, a worldwide streaming–release commemorative event for Yuta Tamamori Mode — Osaka on January 26, 2025; Tokyo on January 28, 2025.

• Official Instagram was opened on January 10, 2023. • After School Gaming Life – (The title was changed from "Johnny's Gaming Room" Oct. 2023) – (December 16, 2021 -) – Tamamori serves as one of the main host members along with Toshiya Miyata and Daiki Arioka.