Ren Ozawa
Ren Ozawa (小澤 廉, Ozawa Ren, born August 12, 1991)[1] is a Japanese actor and singer. After winning the Grand Prix prize at the Bacs Award 2013, he was signed to their agency and debuted with the boy band B2takes!, of which he was a member until leaving the group in 2018. His debut acting role is Rat in Kamen Rider Gaim (2013), and in the following years, he starred in the television dramas Dansui! (2017), Real Fake (2019), Aozakura: Bōei Daigakukō Monogatari (2019), and Chocolate Sensō (2020), as well as the films BD: Akechi Tantei Jimusho (2018) and Shinjuku Punch (2018). Ozawa also starred in several stage productions, including Ace of Diamond: The Live, the Hakuoki musicals, Osomatsu-san, Uta no Prince-sama, and Ensemble Stars!
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小澤 廉 | |
| Born | August 12, 1991 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
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| Formerly of | B2takes! |
| Website | sp |
Career
Ozawa won the Grand Prix prize at the Bacs Award 2013, which jump-started his acting career.[1] In November 2018, Ozawa left the boy band B2takes!!, and his graduation ceremony took place during the group's 6th anniversary concert.[2]
Following domestic abuse reports in December 2020, Ozawa was dismissed from his agency. Subsequently, he was removed from upcoming projects, including the stage play adaptations of Le Petit Prince and Night Flight.[3] The final episode of Kyouen NG, which he co-starred in, was originally scheduled to broadcast on December 14, 2020, but was delayed to December 19.[4] In addition, his voice clips were removed from A3! and replaced by Tomoru Akazawa's.[5][6][7] In September 2021, Ozawa stated through an interview with Shukan Bunshun that he had no plans on returning to entertainment.[8] However, on October 8, 2022, Ozawa announced through his Twitter account that he was continuing his career.[9]
Personal life
In December 2020, Shūkan Bunshun published allegations from his ex-girlfriend stating that Ozawa physically assaulted her throughout their 5-year relationship.[6] The two began dating in 2015, beginning from when his ex-girlfriend was 16 years old, and moved in together in Setagaya, Tokyo in 2019 until she moved out in September 2020. Ozawa's ex-girlfriend alleged that he assaulted her regularly, especially during sexual intercourse, and that he had once forced her into getting an abortion after she became pregnant.[6] On August 31, 2020, a neighbor called the police after hearing her being physically abused, but charges were not filed. On November 28, 2020, his ex-girlfriend attempted suicide before a friend intervened.[10] On December 14, 2020, AIS, Ozawa's agency, terminated his contract, stating that he confirmed the reports.[11] Ozawa issued a statement of regret on his Twitter account. He later followed up by denying his agency's statement and retweeting his lawyer but has since removed the tweets.[12]
After months of silence, Ozawa returned to Twitter on August 12, 2021, posting on his 30th birthday a formal apology for troubling fans and colleagues.[13] On August 30, 2021, through an interview with the magazine Weekly Josei Prime, Ozawa denied the allegations, saying that he never forced his ex-girlfriend into having an abortion nor hit her stomach, and their sexual acts consisted of BDSM with her consent.[14] He also stated that she had physically assaulted him and drew a kitchen knife against him on November 28, 2020 after he had tried to relocate.[14] Through an interview with Shūkan Bunshun, Ozawa also commented on the backlash regarding dating his ex-girlfriend when she was still a minor, stating that her family had given him consent to do so.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2013 | Kamen Rider Gaim | Rat | TV Asahi | Supporting role | [1] |
| 2017 | Dansui! | Mitsuki Taira | NTV | Supporting role | [15] |
| 2018 | Pon! | Himself | NTV | Weather correspondent | [16] |
| Tabimate | Himself | Tokyo MX | Travelogue | [17] | |
| 2019 | Real Fake | Rin Sawase | MBS, TBS | Supporting role | [18] |
| Aozakura: Bōei Daigakukō Monogatari | Sōji Okita | MBS | Lead role | [19] | |
| 2020 | Chocolate Sensō | Tomoya Nishina | TVK | Lead role | [20] |
| A3! Season Spring & Summer | Kazunari Miyoshi | Tokyo MX, SUN, KBS Kyoto, BS11 | Supporting role; voice in anime | [21] | |
| Kyouen NG | Yūsuke Kaji | TV Tokyo | Supporting role | [22] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2014 | Magic Night | Kaito | Supporting role | [23] |
| 2018 | BD: Akechi Tantei Jimusho | Yoshio Kobayashi | Lead role | [24][25] |
| Shinjuku Punch | Hōsei Dōjō | Lead role | [26][27] |
Theater
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2015 | Ace of Diamond: The Live | Eijun Sawamura | Lead role | [28] |
| Musical Hakuoki Reimeiroku | Heisuke Tōdō | Supporting role | [29] | |
| 2016 | Musical Hakuoki Shinsengumi Kitan | Heisuke Tōdō | Supporting role | [30][better source needed] |
| Fairy Tail | Lyon Vastia | Supporting role | [31] | |
| Osomatsu-san | Jūshimatsu | Lead role | [32] | |
| 2017 | Dansui! | Mitsuki Taira | Supporting role | [15] |
| Gekidan Shining from Uta no Prince-sama: Tenka Muteki no Shinobu Michi | Otoya Ittoki | Lead role | [33] | |
| 100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams: Prince Theater | Tiga | Lead role | [34][35] | |
| 2018 | Ensemble Stars! | Subaru Akehoshi | Lead role | [36] |
| Gekidan Shining from Uta no Prince-sama: Pirates of the Frontier | Ikki (Otoya Ittoki) | Lead role | [37] | |
| 2020 | Fire Force | Arthur Boyle | Supporting role | [38] |
Music video
Video game
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2017 | A3! | Kazunari Miyoshi | Lead role | Voice removed on December 18, 2020[5] |
Drama CD
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2020 | Kore wa Ai de, Koi Janai | [40] |
References
- ^ a b c "小澤廉のプロフィール" [Ren Ozawa's profile]. Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "B2takes!小澤廉、わたるがグループ卒業". Natalie (in Japanese). November 21, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ "小澤廉がリーディング「星の王子さま」「夜間飛行」を降板". Natalie (in Japanese). December 15, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "小沢廉出演「共演ＮＧ」ＢＳテレ東での放送延期". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ a b ""元恋人DV報道"小澤廉、アプリゲーム『A3!』声優降板 ボイス無音化で対応" [Mobile game A3! removes Ren Ozawa and mutes voice clips after domestic violence case with former spouse]. Oricon (in Japanese). December 18, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ a b c Hogkins, Crystalyn (December 18, 2020). "Actor, Voice Actor Ren Ozawa Leaves A3! Role After Domestic Abuse Allegations Surface". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ Loo, Egan (December 25, 2020). "A3! Anime Replaces Ren Ozawa With Tomoru Akazawa". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 25, 2020.
- ^ a b "《"覚悟"の坊主頭で涙の告白120分》元俳優・小澤廉（30）が元JK恋人へ"謝罪以上に訴えたかったこと"【"DV疑惑"で事務所を解雇】". Shūkan Bunshun (in Japanese). September 16, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ "小澤廉、約2年ぶり活動再開の意向つづる「自分のだらしなさを痛感し猛省」". Oricon (in Japanese). October 8, 2022. Retrieved November 24, 2022.
- ^ "Actor Ren Ozawa apologizes after allegations of physical abuse of ex-girlfriend, forced abortion". Tokyo Reporter. December 16, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "小澤廉、所属事務所との契約解除「お相手の女性には、心より深くお詫び」". Oricon (in Japanese). December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "2.5次元俳優・小澤廉の迷走謝罪にファンも困惑 「記事のとおりと認めたことない」→「先程は取り乱して書いた」". J-Cast (in Japanese). December 16, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "小澤廉８カ月ぶりＳＮＳ更新し謝罪、元交際女性へのＤＶで所属事務所解雇". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). August 13, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "【独占】小澤廉、元JK恋人の文春告発は「事実1割ウソ9割」彼女から届いた恐怖のメッセージ #2". Weekly Josei Prime (in Japanese). August 30, 2021. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
- ^ a b Ressler, Karen (March 1, 2017). "Stage Play Adaptation of Dansui! Swimming Manga Reveals Cast Visual". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "小澤廉と元木聖也が「PON!」お天気お兄さんに". Natalie (in Japanese). March 18, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "植田圭輔、太田基裕、小澤廉ら出演「たびメイト」10月3日からTOKYO MXで" [Keisuke Ueda, Motohiro Ohta, Ren Ozawa, and others starring in "Tabimate" from October 3rd at TOKYO MX]. Natalie (in Japanese). August 31, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "荒牧慶彦らが共同生活、毛利亘宏脚本・監督のドラマ「REAL⇔FAKE」". Natalie (in Japanese). July 10, 2019. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
- ^ "小澤廉と小園凌央がドラマ「あおざくら」で防大生役、本郷奏多らとルームメイトに" [Ren Ozawa and Ryo Kozono play the role of National Defense Academy in the drama "Aozakura", and become roommates with Kanata Hongo and others.]. Natalie (in Japanese). October 1, 2019. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ "植田圭輔&小澤廉、幼少期から驚異のモテエピ「幼稚園の時に親からモテた」". Oricon (in Japanese). June 8, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "TVアニメ「A3!」SEASON SPRINGの本PV、春組・夏組の歌うED主題歌は3月発売". Natalie (in Japanese). December 9, 2019. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ "中井貴一主演『共演NG』小澤廉・若月佑美・小野花梨・小野塚勇人らレギュラー出演". Oricon (in Japanese). September 16, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
- ^ "竜星涼主演の青春ファンタジームービー『マジックナイト』今夏公開!" [Youth fantasy movie "Magic Night" starring Ryo Ryusei will be released this summer!] (in Japanese). Oricon. April 30, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ . Oricon (in Japanese). February 14, 2019. Archived from the original on June 10, 2020. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "江戸川乱歩原案「BD～明智探偵事務所～」祭nine.寺坂頼我が小澤廉とW主演". Natalie (in Japanese). May 5, 2018. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ . Oricon (in Japanese). August 3, 2018. Archived from the original on December 23, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "「新宿パンチ」小澤廉、"逆ハイスペック男"演じた日々や初キスシーン振り返る". Natalie (in Japanese). November 30, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (June 17, 2015). "Ace of Diamond Stage Play Unveils Lead Actor Ren Ozawa in Costume". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ Ressler, Karen (April 2, 2015). "6th Hakuoki Stage Musical's Cast Unveiled in Costume". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "ミュージカル『薄桜鬼』新選組奇譚 上演決定！". Musical Hakuouki Official blog. October 22, 2015. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 13, 2016). "Fairy Tail Stage Play Reveals Ren Ozawa in Costume as Lyon". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 23, 2016). "Mr. Osomatsu Anime Gets Stage Play Adaptation This Fall". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "うた☆プリ、劇団シャイニングが再始動！「天下無敵の忍び道」に小澤廉ら". Natalie (in Japanese). March 21, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "舞台『夢王国と眠れる100人の王子様 』第1弾キャラビジュアル公開" [The first character visual release of "100 Sleeping Princes and the Kingdom of Dreams"]. Oricon (in Japanese). March 26, 2017. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ "舞台『夢100』が開幕 ティーガ役の小澤廉らが意気込み". Oricon (in Japanese). July 21, 2017. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ Ressler, Karen (November 1, 2017). "Ensemble Stars! Gets 4th Stage Musical in January". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "うた☆プリ「Pirates of the Frontier」に小澤廉、小波津亜廉、菊池修司" [Ren Ozawa, Allen Kohatsu, and Shuji Kikuchi in "Pirates of the Frontier"]. Natalie (in Japanese). December 17, 2018. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (April 7, 2020). "Fire Force Stage Play Reveals More Cast, Staff, Run Dates". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "OxTの仲良し共同生活描く「Everlasting Dream」MV、小澤廉が友情出演" [Ren Ozawa's friendship appearance in "Everlasting Dream" MV, which depicts OxT's friendship and communal life] (in Japanese). January 21, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ "荒牧慶彦・北村諒・小澤廉がSho-Comi男子演じる、求愛ドラマCDが3号連続付録に" [Courtship drama CD played by Sho-Comi boys Yoshihiko Aramaki, Ryo Kitamura, and Ren Ozawa is included in the third consecutive appendix]. Natalie (in Japanese). September 19, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
External links
- Official website (in Japanese)