Daigo Nishihata
Biography
Subject: Daigo Nishihata (Acting).
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Name: Daigo Nishihata (西畑大吾).
Born: January 9, 1997.
Nationality/Profession: Japanese actor, singer, and idol.
Affiliation: Member of the group Naniwa Danshi. Under STARTO Entertainment.
History: Joined Johnny & Associates in 2011. Was a member of the Kansai Johnny's Jr. unit Naniwa Ōji. Selected as a member of Naniwa Danshi in 2018.
Acting credits (known for): Kappei (2022), Immersion (2023), and Kotaro Lives Alone (2021).
Total known credits (TMDB): 31.
Daigo Nishihata (西畑大吾) is a Japanese actor, singer, and idol born on January 9, 1997. He is a member of the Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi and is under STARTO Entertainment. Nishihata joined Johnny & Associates in 2011 and was previously a member of the Kansai Johnny's Jr. unit Naniwa Ōji. In 2018, he was selected as a member of Naniwa Danshi. His acting credits include Kappei (2022), Immersion (2023), and Kotaro Lives Alone (2021). He has 31 known credits according to The Movie Database.
"Daigo Nishihata (西畑大吾) is a Japanese actor, singer, and idol born on January 9, 1997. He is a member of the Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi and is under STARTO Entertainment. Nishihata joined Johnny & Associates in 2011 and was previously a member of the Kansai Johnny
Career overview
Daigo Nishihata is a Japanese actor, singer, and idol born on January 9, 1997. He is currently affiliated with STARTO Entertainment and is a member of the Japanese boy band Naniwa Danshi. Nishihata began his career in the entertainment industry after joining Johnny and Associates in 2011. Early in his tenure, he was a member of the Kansai Johnny Junior unit known as Naniwa Oji. In 2018, he was selected as a member of Naniwa Danshi, a group that went on to make its CD debut in 2021.
As an actor, Nishihata has accumulated 31 known credits. His filmography includes appearances in the 2022 film Kappei and the 2023 film Immersion. He is also recognized for his work in the 2021 production Kotaro Lives Alone. Throughout his career, he has balanced his activities as a performer within his musical group with his professional acting pursuits.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys (2026) as Umezawa Kyonosuke
- M.I.S.S.I.O.N. Opera Undercover Agent (2026) Theme Song Performance
- COUNTDOWN CONCERT 2025-2026 STARTO to MOVE (2026) as Self (Naniwa Danshi)
- Naniwa Danshi LIVE TOUR 2025 'BON BON VOYAGE' (2026)
- Part-time Death Angel (2026)
- Love is Hard for a Rich Man (2025) as Tomoya Kusakabe
- Naniwa Danshi LIVE TOUR 2024 '+Alpha' (2025)
- New Abarenbō Shōgun (2025) as Tokugawa Ieshige
- We Are! Let's get the party STARTO!! (2024) as Self
- Naniwa Danshi LIVE TOUR 2023 'POPMALL' (2024) as Self
- Naniwa Kara Ae! Kaze Fukukasemasu! (2024)
- Knockin' on Locked Door (2023) as Hisame Katanashi
- Immersion (2023) as Tomohiko Kataoka
- Naniwa Danshi Debut Tour 2022 1st Love (2023) as Himself
- The Files of Young Kindaichi (2022) Theme Song Performance
- The New Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga: Classmates are Warriors (2022) as Hideyoshi Toyotomi
- Kappei (2022) as Keita Iruma
- Hissatsu Shigotonin 2022 (2022)
- Naniwa Danshi First Arena Tour 2021 #NaniwaDanshishikakatan (2022) as Self
- Kotaro Lives Alone (2021) as Hanawa Keisuke
- 14 Circumstances of Boys With Reasons Why They Cannot Return to Jimoto (2021) as Shinta
- Naniwa Danshi’s Journey 1100 Days Till Debut (2021)
- Hanawa-sensei wa Hanninmae!? (2021) as Keisuke Hanawa
- Kyojo (2020) as Takumi Kashimura（樫村 卓実）
- Younger Boyfriend (2020)
- Men's Kō (2020) as Nogami Hidetoshi
- Juveniles (2019)
- Miracles (2018) as Ryutaro Shinzo
- The Last Recipe (2017) as Young Shotaro Kamata
- Policeman and Me (2017) as Jiro Nagakura
- Gochisousan (2013) as Nishikado Katsuo
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Daigo Nishihata best known for?
Daigo Nishihata is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys (2026), M.I.S.S.I.O.N. 歌劇な潜入捜査官 (2026), Gochisousan (2013).
When and where was Daigo Nishihata born?
Daigo Nishihata was born on January 9, 1997.
How many credits does Daigo Nishihata have?
Daigo Nishihata has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2013 to 2026.
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Subject: Daigo Nishihata (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Daigo Nishihata (西畑大吾). Born: January...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Gochisousan (2013) as Nishikado Katsuo — aged about 16
- Matori & Kyoken Men in the Back Alleys (2026) as Umezawa Kyonosuke — aged about 29
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