Kazuya Ohashi

Kazuya Ohashi
大橋 和也
Ohashi in 2023
Born (1997-08-09) August 9, 1997
Koga, Fukuoka, Japan
OccupationsIdol, singer, actor
Years active2009–present
AgentStarto Entertainment
Known forMember of Naniwa Danshi
Musical career
GenresJ-pop
Label
Member of

Kazuya Ohashi (大橋 和也, Ohashi Kazuya, born August 9, 1997) is a Japanese idol, singer, and actor. He is a member and leader of the boy band Naniwa Danshi.

Early life

Ohashi was born in Koga, Fukuoka, Japan,[1] and moved to Osaka at the age of three.[2] He began dancing in elementary school and entered the entertainment industry at a young age. During his elementary school years, Ohashi was a member of an a cappella group and appeared on a television singing program, demonstrating his early interest in music.[3] In 2009, he joined Johnny & Associates as a trainee (Kansai Johnny's Jr.).[4]

Career

Early career and Naniwa Danshi

Ohashi was active as a member of Kansai trainee (Johnny's Jr.), appearing in stage productions and variety programs. Before his debut, he spent over a decade as a trainee, during which he sometimes performed as a backup dancer despite training junior members. He later recalled the difficulties of this time and said he was moved to tears when his debut was announced.[5] In 2018, he was selected as a member of Naniwa Danshi,[6] which made its CD debut in 2021.[7][8]

Acting career

In 2022, Ohashi starred in the Nippon TV drama Keshigomu o Kureta Joshi o Suki ni Natta ("I Fell in Love with the Girl Who Gave Me an Eraser"), marking his first solo leading role in a television series. The series depicts a 13-year unrequited love story spanning from middle school to adulthood.[9][10]

In 2025, he starred in the TV Asahi drama Revenge Spy, an original spy romantic comedy in which he played Yuga Sugawara, a spy seeking revenge for his brother's death. The role highlighted his ability to portray both comedic and serious aspects of a character.[11][12]

In the same year, Ohashi co-starred in the film My Special One, based on a popular manga by Momoko Koda, marking his first leading role in a feature film. He portrayed Kota Kirigaya, the leader of a national idol group.[13][14]

Following the film's release, the story was adapted into a television drama series, with Ohashi reprising his role and continuing the narrative beyond the film.[15]

Personal life

Ohashi is known for his interest in cooking and food, which he has frequently mentioned in interviews.[16]

Public image

Ohashi is known for his bright and energetic personality and is regarded as a positive presence within Naniwa Danshi. He has also been noted for his leadership as the group's leader.[17] He is also recognized for a humorous self-introduction referencing pudding, which he adopted early in his career to make himself more memorable.[18]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020Seiho Boys' High School!Ichiro FujikiLead role[19]
2022Keshigomu o Kureta Joshi o Suki ni NattaYu FukudaLead role[20]
2024Tamiō RIchirota Tanakamaru[21]
2025Revenge SpyYuga SugawaraLead role[22]

Film

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2016Kansai Johnny's Jr. no Mezase Dream Stage!Toshi Watanabe[23]
2024Fushigi Dagashiya ZenitendōKotaro Todoroki[24]
2025My Special OneKota KirigayaLead role[25]
2026Jinsei o Kaeta ConteIshikawaLead role[26]

Anime films

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2020HoneyWorks 10th Anniversary Lip×Lip Film×LiveAisome SoraVoice role[27]

Stage

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2015Boys: Dream of The World...Children Who Don't Know War[28]
2016Another & Summer Show[29]
2017Gin Nikan[30]
Boys: Snow Falls on a Southern Island[31]
2018–2019Ryuun: Kaze no Mahō to Horobi no TsurugiLead role[32]
2018Boys: Running Through Tomorrow[33]
2020Aoki-san Chi no Okusan[34]
2026AmberSLead role[35]

Awards

YearAwardCategoryResultRef.
2025anan AwardSuper Idol CategoryWon[36]

References

  1. ↑ "なにわ男子・大橋和也と古賀市ぶらり ▽なつかしの公園でまさかの展開… ▽伝統ある包丁工房で腕前披露！！ ▽華大も驚く意外な飲みっぷり…". 華丸大吉のなんしようと？ (in Japanese). Television Nishinippon Corporation. May 31, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  2. ↑ "なにわ男子・大橋和也さんが「〇〇の秋」と言われて真っ先に思い浮かぶのは…【CLASSY.特別インタビュー】". classy-online (in Japanese). September 27, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  3. ↑ "なにわ男子・大橋和也、人気女性歌手と小学生時代ともに活動していた「ハモネプ」出演経験も". modelpress (in Japanese). October 7, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  4. ↑ "なにわ男子、"なにわの日"にCDデビュー発表 11月12日にリリース メンバー全員泣き崩れる". chunichi (in Japanese). July 29, 2021. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  5. ↑ "なにわ男子・大橋和也　下積み時代を語る　後輩の西畑大吾や永瀬廉の後ろでダンス…「めっちゃ辛くて」". Sponichi (in Japanese). October 27, 2022. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  6. ↑ "関西ジャニーズＪｒ．に４年ぶり新ユニット「なにわ男子」お披露目". Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). October 25, 2018.
  7. ↑ "ジャニーズＪｒ．のグループ、なにわ男子が１１月１２日にＣＤデビュー決定". SANSPO.COM (in Japanese). July 28, 2021.
  8. ↑ "【きょうデビュー】なにわ男子って？ グループ躍進の歩みを振り返る". Oricon News (in Japanese). November 12, 2021.
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  15. ↑ "畑芽育&大橋和也、主演映画『君がトクベツ』ドラマ化 木村慧人、矢吹奈子ら続投し"その後"描く「楽しみに待っててね～」". oricon (in Japanese). July 3, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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  19. ↑ "なにわ男子主演「メンズ校」10月7日スタート！注目の配役も明らかに". ザテレビジョン. September 4, 2020. Retrieved March 20, 2026.
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  21. ↑ "『民王R』なにわ男子・大橋和也、劇中ダンスが話題 粋な演出にネット反響「はまりすぎ」「めっちゃかわいい!」【ネタバレあり】". oricon (in Japanese). November 5, 2024. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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