Actor Kohei Shoji (25) is feeling a certain growth. In 2024, he played the role of Hajime Saito in TV Asahi drama "Kimito Yukite Saku ~ Shinsengumi Youth Record ~", and in 2025, he will be appearing regularly in the same network's "Kamen Rider Gab" as Kamen Rider Vlam/Rakia Amarga. With the milestone of his fifth year since his debut approaching in May, he is aiming for even greater heights, "one step at a time".

His 188cm figure and purple-based traditional Japanese clothing accentuated his presence. His expression exuded a sense of fulfillment after his success from 2024.

"I was able to have experiences that I had not had before, and at the same time, I felt that I was growing and that things were going well."

About a year ago, he won an audition to appear in "Kimito Yukite Saku" and filmed for a long period of time with a cast of actors his age. "I learned something new every day. I absorbed everything I could on set." He especially enjoyed the precious time he spent filming scenes with Shogo Sakamoto and Ryosuke Miura, who have longer careers than him, saying, "At first, I was overwhelmed and almost swamped."

When he was a student, he was scouted by someone in the entertainment industry on his way home from a part-time job, and in May it will be five years since his debut. "I have no regrets (about entering this world). The decision I made back then was the right one," he said proudly, and he is determined to overcome future challenges without forgetting her original intentions, saying, "This is just the beginning."

In "Gab", he plays a transforming hero for the second time. "I would be happy if children were simply impressed by it and thought it was cool," he said, continuing with a serious look. "The next three years, including 2025, are important. Even if it seems like a detour, I want to actively absorb everything and express what I have gained, thinking of it as nourishment." The year of the showdown has begun.

◆Kohei Shoji was born on October 28, 1999 in Tokyo. In 2020, he made his debut in TV Asahi's "Mashin Sentai Kiramager" (as Kiramei Silver/Crystalia Takamichi). In 2024, he appeared in the same station's "Kimito Yukite Saku". This year, he is appearing in the same station's "Kamen Rider Gab". He won the 2025 Elan d'or Award Actors Seminar Award. His special skill is basketball. His hobbies are reading and listening to Showa era pop music. He is 188 cm tall. His blood type is A.