Yakkun Sakurazuka
| Yakkun Sakurazuka | |
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 Yakkun Sakurazuka as "Sukeban Kyoko" in April 2007. | |
| Native name | 桜塚 やっくん |
| Born |
Yasuo Saitō September 24, 1976 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Died |
October 5, 2013 (aged 37) Mine, Yamaguchi, Japan |
| Cause of death | Road accident |
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| Years active | 2006–2013 |
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Yasuo Saitō (斎藤 恭央 Saitō Yasuo, September 24, 1976 – October 5, 2013), also known by the stage name Yakkun Sakurazuka (桜塚 やっくん Sakurazuka Yakkun), was a Japanese comedian, singer, and voice actor.[1]
Biography
Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Saitō made his singing debut in 2006, and subsequently released six singles, including "Geki Maji Mukatsuku", "1000% So Zakune", and "ChristMaster".
Before he officially changed his name, Saitō was in a comedic duo with Kōsuke Takeuchi; their skit was called "Abare Nanchaku" (Raging Nunchucks).
Saitō was also known as Sukeban Kyoko—a persona characterized as a delinquent schoolgirl always seen carrying a shinai bamboo sword.[2] He appeared in the TV comedy show Enta no Kami-sama, a comedy show.[1]
In 2010, Saitō launched a band, in which the members all cross-dressed.[2]
Death
Saitō died after being involved in a traffic accident on October 5, 2013, aged 37, on the Chugoku Expressway in Mine, Yamaguchi, while en route to a concert in Kumamoto Prefecture. He was hit by another car and killed when exiting his car after a slight collision.[2]
Notable voice roles
- Full Moon o Sagashite, as Takuto Kira
- Inazuma Eleven, as Raiden Hijikata
- Absolute Boy, as Ryōsuke Sakakura
References
- 1 2 桜塚やっくん個人事務所設立「一念発起」 (in Japanese). Sanspo.com. 18 October 2010. Archived from the original on 21 October 2010. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
- 1 2 3 "Comedian Yakkun killed on highway". The Japan Times. Japan: The Japan Times Limited. 7 October 2013. p. 2. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
External links
- Yakkun Sakurazuka at the Internet Movie Database
- Official blog (Japanese)
- Agency profile (Archived) (Japanese)