Keisuke Sohma is a former Japanese actor renowned for his roles in TV dramas and films, especially in the tokusatsu genre. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture on October 30, 1986, he was active from 2007 to 2024. Sohma's breakout came with his role as Genta Umemori/Shinken Gold in "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger," and he later played the enigmatic Master Logos in "Kamen Rider Saber." He captivated fans with his humor, varied interests, and approachable personality, making him a favorite among Japanese superhero enthusiasts. In September 2024, Sohma announced his retirement from acting.
Keisuke Sohma was born in Kanagawa, Japan, on October 30, 1986.
Inspired by actress Aoi Miyazaki, he submitted his resume to Hirata Office, beginning his acting journey in 2007.
Standing at 181 cm, his early years were influenced by his family's interests, especially his older brother.
Sohma made his television debut in 2007 and quickly rose to fame in 2009 with his role as Genta Umemori/Shinken Gold in "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger."
He became well-loved for bringing charm and energy to his characters, especially in roles that required humor and sincerity.
He reprised his Shinken Gold role in various "Super Sentai" films and crossovers, further cementing his status in the tokusatsu community.
In 2021, Sohma took on a major role in "Kamen Rider Saber" as the mysterious and powerful Master Logos/Kamen Rider Solomon, marking his return to the superhero genre after twelve years.
Beside TV, he also performed in several films, such as his lead appearance in "Taiyou kara Plancha" in 2014.
Sohma had an active theater career, starring in stage productions like "Tumbling," "BASARA," and "Samurai Ten Braves."
Throughout his career, he worked under Hirata Office until 2017 and later pursued freelance acting.
In September 2024, after years of entertaining audiences, he informally announced his retirement during a friend's fan club radio program.
Sohma shares a strong friendship with fellow "Shinkenger" actor Hiroki Aiba.
Their bond is so close that they formed a duet unit called MAGNE2 and even arranged to live near each other.
Sohma has often spoken about the camaraderie and mutual support among the "Shinkenger" cast, especially mentioning Tori Matsuzaka as someone who helped him feel welcome during his debut as a mid-season character.
Sohma's hobbies include music, playing guitar, singing karaoke, and reading.
He’s a notable fan of the manga "Ashita no Joe," frequently mentioning it on his blog and in interviews.
With a deep affection for internet culture, Sohma kept up with fans’ reactions online and sometimes watched real-time responses to his TV appearances.
His father is from the Aizu region of Fukushima, which Sohma occasionally mentioned in his blog.
Sohma is also an enthusiastic fan of "Pretty Cure," even unofficially calling himself the "Pretty Cure publicity manager" and playfully promoting the series to his co-stars.
As a child, Sohma loved superhero series like "Kamen Rider BLACK" and "Choujuu Sentai Liveman," both of which he watched on video through his older brother’s influence.
He was delighted to find out his suit actor in "Shinkenger" had also worked on "Kamen Rider BLACK."
Sohma empathized with the challenges of joining an established team as an “additional ranger,” and he openly discussed these feelings on his blog, even offering advice to actors joining later in other series.
During his time on "Shinkenger," he became known among fans for watching his debut episode while following live message boards to see how audiences reacted.
He playfully recruited colleagues to become "Pretty Cure" fans and joined themed events with co-star Tori Matsuzaka.
He has appeared in music videos for artists like Natsuyo Ishinoda and Ayuse Kozue.
Sohma remained active in theater, drama, and film until his retirement, leaving behind a legacy in the worlds of both Japanese live-action heroes and stage performance.
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