Yoshihiro Asai
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 12, 1966 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
- Active Years
- 1988–2026 (39 Years)
- Total Credits
- 47 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Yoshihiro Asai (Acting).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text.
Source Material: TMDB Bio and TMDB Profile.
Name: Yoshihiro Asai (Stage Name: 浅井嘉浩).
Also Known As: Ultimo Dragon, Último, Último Dragón.
Birthday: December 12, 1966.
Age: 59 years old.
Place of Birth: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
Gender: Male.
Profession: Japanese professional wrestler and actor.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 44.
Wrestling details: Trained in Japan, learned lucha libre style in Mexico. Credited with popularizing the Asai Moonsault.
Wrestling achievements: Won the J-Crown on October 11, 1996 (unification of eight lower weight division titles). Held NWA World Middleweight Championship. Became WCW Cruiserweight Champion. Held ten titles concurrently from December 29, 1996, through January 4, 1997.
Draft 1: Yoshihiro Asai, born December 12, 1966, in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor. Also known as Ultimo Dragon, Último, or Último Dragón, he has 44 known credits in acting. Asai trained in Japan and learned the lucha libre style while working in Mexico. He is credited with popularizing the Asai Moonsault. On October 11, 1996, he won the J-Crown, which unified eight lower weight division titles from various international promotions. While holding the NWA World Middleweight Championship, he also became the WCW Cruiserweight Champion. From December 29, 1996, through January 4, 1997, Asai concurrently held
Career overview
Subject: Yoshihiro Asai (Acting career).
Constraints: Use only provided facts. No inventions. No markdown. No headings. No bullet points. Plain text only.
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Tone: Neutral, encyclopedic, professional archivist.
Name: Yoshihiro Asai (Stage Name: 浅井嘉浩).
Also known as: Ultimo Dragon, Último.
Birthday: December 12, 1966.
Place of Birth: Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
Profession: Japanese professional wrestler and actor.
Acting Credits: 44 known credits.
Wrestling details (to be used if relevant to the "career overview" but the prompt specifically asks for "Yoshihiro Asai (Acting)"):
Trained in Japan, learned lucha libre in Mexico.
Popularized the "Asai Moonsault".
Won J-Crown on October 11, 1996 (unification of eight lower weight division titles).
Held NWA World Middleweight Championship.
Became WCW Cruiserweight Champion.
Held ten titles concurrently from December 29, 1996, through January 4, 1997.
The prompt asks for a "career overview of Yoshihiro Asai (Acting)".
However, the provided text is heavily weighted toward wrestling.
The TMDB source says "Known For: Acting" and "Known Credits: 44".
I must balance the wrestling background (which established him) with the acting credits mentioned.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Background.
Yoshihiro Asai, born December 12, 1966, in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor. He is also known by the stage names Ultimo Dragon and Último, or by the name 浅井嘉浩. Asai's professional background includes training in Japan and learning the lucha libre style while working in Mexico. In the wrestling industry, he is credited with popularizing the Asai Moonsault.
Paragraph 2: Wrestling Achievements (as part of his career context).
Asai achieved significant success in professional wrestling, notably winning the J-Crown on October 11, 1996. This achievement involved the unification of eight lower weight division titles from various international promotions. During his tenure as the NWA World Middleweight Champion, he also became the WCW Cruiserweight Champion. Between December 29, 1996, and January 4, 1997, Asai concurrently held ten titles.
Paragraph 3: Acting Career.
In addition to his wrestling career, Asai is recognized for his work in acting. He has 44 known credits in this field.
Current Word Count Check:
P1: ~55 words.
P2: ~75 words.
P3: ~25 words.
Total: ~155 words.
Need to expand to reach 180-260 words.
Expansion Strategy: Elaborate on the details provided in the synopsis without adding new information.
Draft 2:
Yoshihiro Asai, born December 12, 1966, in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan, is a Japanese professional wrestler and actor. He is widely recognized by the stage names Ultimo Dragon and Último, and is also known as 浅井嘉浩. His professional training began in Japan, and he subsequently learned to wrestle in the lucha libre style during his time working in Mexico. Within the wrestling discipline, he is credited with the popularization of the move known as the Asai Moonsault.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
47 titles- NOAH Wrestle Magic 2026 (2026) as Ultimo Dragon
- Mark Hitchcock Memorial Wrestlecon Supershow 2023 (2023) as Último Dragón
- NOAH: Great Muta Final "BYE-BYE" (2023)
- AAA Triplemania XXX: Monterrey (2022) as Último Dragón
- NOAH: The New Year 2022 (2022) as Ultimo Dragon
- Chris Jericho's 30th Anniversary Celebration (2020) as Self
- Dragon Gate Kobe Pro-Wrestling Festival 2019 (2019)
- Warrior Wrestling 3 (2019)
- The Road is Jericho: Epic Stories and Rare Matches from Y2J (2015) as Ultimo Dragon
- WWE United We Slam: The Best of The Great American Bash (2014) as Himself
- Becoming the Best in the World: Bryan Danielson (2013) as Himself
- The Best of WCW Clash of the Champions (2012) as Ultimo Dragon
- Breaking the Code: Behind the Walls of Chris Jericho (2010) as Ultimo Dragon
- WWE: Viva La Raza - The Legacy of Eddie Guerrero (2008) as Himself
- WWE: Rey Mysterio - The Biggest Little Man (2007) as Himself
- WWE WrestleMania XX (2004) as Ultimo Dragon
- NJPW Nexess (2004)
- AJPW: 2ND WRESTLE-1 (2003)
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999)
- WCW Thunder (1998)
- WCW Thunder (1998) as Ultimo Dragon
- WCW Thunder (1998) as Último Dragón
- WCW Spring Stampede 1998 (1998) as Último Dragón
- WCW Slamboree 1998 (1998) as Último Dragón
- WCW World War 3 1997 (1997) as Último Dragón
- WCW Halloween Havoc 1997 (1997) as Último Dragón
- WCW Fall Brawl 1997 (1997) as Último Dragón
- WCW Spring Stampede 1997 (1997) as Último Dragón
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIV (1997) as Último Dragón
- WCW The Great American Bash 1997 (1997) as Último Dragón
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXV (1997) as Último Dragón
- WCW Uncensored 1997 (1997) as Último Dragón
- WCW Bash at the Beach 1997 (1997) as Último Dragón
- WCW Slamboree 1997 (1997) as Último Dragón
- WCW World War 3 1996 (1996) as Último Dragón
- WCW World War 3 1996 (1996) as Ultimo Dragon
- WCW Clash of The Champions XXXIII (1996) as Último Dragón
- World Wrestling Peace Festival (1996)
- WCW Starrcade 1996 (1996) as Último Dragón
- WAR Ryogoku Crush Night (1996)
- NJPW Skydiving J (1996)
- WCW Monday Nitro (1995)
- WAR Super J Cup 1995 (1995)
- Vampiro: Warrior of the Night (1993) as Ultimo Dragon
- WCW/New Japan Supershow III (1993) as Último Dragón
- La llave mortal (1990)
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Último Dragón
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Yoshihiro Asai best known for?
Yoshihiro Asai is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Baddies USA: Chapter 3 (2026), WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999), The Living Daylights (1987), The Living Daylights (1987).
When and where was Yoshihiro Asai born?
Yoshihiro Asai was born on December 12, 1966 in Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.
How many credits does Yoshihiro Asai have?
Yoshihiro Asai has accumulated over 47 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1988 to 2026.
What is Yoshihiro Asai's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Yoshihiro Asai (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided facts. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Plain text. Source Material: TMDB Bio and TMDB Profile. Name: Yo...
Yoshihiro Asai by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- WCW Monday Nitro (1995) — aged about 28
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown (1999) — aged about 32
- La llave mortal (1990) — aged about 23
- Clash of the Champions (1988) as Último Dragón — aged about 21
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