★ HOW OLD IS MASAYA KIKAWADA?
Masaya Kikawada is 46 years old, born June 1, 1980 in Japan · Gemini.
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About
Masaya Kikawada became synonymous with tokusatsu through his lead role as Takeshi Hongo in Kamen Rider The First and its sequel. Born June 1, 1980, in Japan, the actor has anchored prestige drama and cult films across two decades, from Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon to Battle Royale 2: Requiem. A Gemini, Kikawada balances blockbuster spectacle with character-driven ensemble work.
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Biography
Masaya Kikawada's most recognizable work came through tokusatsu: he played Takeshi Hongo, the titular protagonist of Kamen Rider The First and its direct sequel Kamen Rider The Next. Born June 1, 1980, in Japan, Kikawada built a filmography spanning genre and prestige work. He appeared as Motoki Furuhata, Sailor Jupiter's love interest, in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, then took on roles in cult action—Battle Royale 2: Requiem—and intimate drama. In the film Dear Friends, he played Yousuke, a disc jockey, reuniting him with co-star Keiko Kitagawa. Japanese television drama cast him as Sakaki Mikio in My Boss my Hero, the younger brother to the series lead. As a Gemini born in 1980, Kikawada embodies the sign's duality: equally at ease in large ensemble casts and solo protagonist roles. Actors work across film, television, and stage, building character interpretation through repeated takes and collaborative direction. Japan's entertainment industry has long valued actors who can navigate both mainstream tokusatsu franchises and independent, character-driven projects. Kikawada's life-path number 7 reflects introspection and analytical depth, traits visible in his choice of psychologically complex supporting roles.
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Trivia
- Kikawada played Takeshi Hongo, the lead role, in both Kamen Rider The First and Kamen Rider The Next.
- He reunited with co-star Keiko Kitagawa in the film Dear Friends, where he played a disc jockey.
- Kikawada appeared in the direct sequel to the cult film Battle Royale, titled Battle Royale 2: Requiem.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Masaya Kikawada release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Masaya Kikawada?
- Masaya Kikawada is 46 years old (born June 1, 1980).
- When is Masaya Kikawada's birthday?
- Masaya Kikawada was born on June 1, 1980.
- What is Masaya Kikawada's zodiac sign?
- Masaya Kikawada is a Gemini, born June 1, 1980.
- What is Masaya Kikawada's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Masaya Kikawada was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Masaya Kikawada from?
- Masaya Kikawada is from Japan.
- What does Masaya Kikawada do?
- Masaya Kikawada is a actor.
- Is Masaya Kikawada still alive?
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