Born in Tokyo in 1957. Studied Gidayu-bushi under Yanotayu Takemoto. In addition to performing in Shintomi-za Children's Kabuki and puppet theater performances, he has appeared in Yae Yamamichi's "Hokkai Etoiki" (Joruri) and Kitamari/KIKIKIKIKIKIKI's "Laika Yoso" (Voice). He usually listens to progressive rock, hard rock, and flamenco.