| Masahiro Matsuoka | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 松岡 昌宏 |
| Born |
January 11, 1977 Sapporo, Japan |
| Occupation | |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instruments | |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | Tokio |
Masahiro Matsuoka (松岡 昌宏 Matsuoka Masahiro?, born January 11, 1977) is a Japanese drummer and actor. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny Entertainment musical group. His nicknames are Mabo and Maa-kun. He starred as Shinichi Ozaki in Godzilla: Final Wars., and comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.
Matsuoka joined the pop/rock band Tokio as a drummer in 1990, although the band did not debut until 1994. Along with other Tokio members, he was a background dancer for idol bands such as Hikaru Genji.
Matsuoka has had parts in over 20 dramas. His first lead role was in Psychometrer Eiji, a 1997 mystery science fiction drama. In 2008 he starred a comedy series Yasuko to Kenji, based on a comical manga by artist Aruko.
Matsuoka has endorsed many various brands with the band Tokio and by himself. With Tokio, he has endorsed among others Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Eneos, a brand for Nippon Oil.