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My Take
Dorian Sukegawa is one of those rare people who can't be filed under a single tab — comedian, rock singer, novelist, university lecturer, all in one tall Tokyo guy born in 1962. His novel An (Sweet Bean Paste) is the work that landed him on the world map: a quiet, aching story about a dorayaki shop and a woman who makes red bean paste with a kind of spiritual devotion that most of us apply to nothing at all. Before all of that, in 1990, he formed the group Sakebu Shijin no Kai to shout poetry over hard rock, which feels both completely random and completely consistent with someone who clearly refuses to be just one thing. Waseda-educated, 183 cm of restless creativity — I find the novelist version of him the most compelling, but I respect that he never let any single identity stick.
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Overview
Dorian Sukegawa, born Tetsuya Akikawa on June 17, 1962, in Tokyo, Japan, is a multifaceted creative figure active as a singer, comedy entertainer, author, actor, and university lecturer. He graduated from Waseda University and is best known internationally for his novel An, which has been translated into 24 languages. He maintains an active presence on social media under the handles linked to both his stage name and real name.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dorian Sukegawa (Tetsuya Akikawa)
- Name (Japanese)
- ドリアン助川
- Reading
- どりあんすけがわ
- Born
- June 17, 1962 (age 64)
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- Singer / Comedy entertainer / Author / University lecturer / Actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Tiger
- Active years
- 1990 - present
2. Background
- University
- Waseda University
3. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 68 (1994–2019)
- By year (titles with a known year)
- 1994: 2, 1995: 4, 1996: 5, 1997: 7, 1998: 3, 1999: 2, 2000: 1, 2001: 1, 2002: 2, 2003: 2, 2004: 2, 2005: 2, 2006: 2, 2007: 4, 2008: 4, 2009: 2, 2010: 1, 2011: 4, 2012: 2, 2013: 1, 2014: 3, 2015: 1, 2016: 5, 2017: 1, 2019: 1, year unknown: 4
- Debut work
- Love and Peace
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | An (novel) |
4. Links
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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Frequently asked questions
When was Dorian Sukegawa born?
Dorian Sukegawa was born on June 17, 1962 and is 64 years old.
Where is Dorian Sukegawa from?
Dorian Sukegawa is from Tokyo, Japan.
What does Dorian Sukegawa do?
Dorian Sukegawa works as Singer, Comedy entertainer, Author, University lecturer, Actor.
How tall is Dorian Sukegawa?
Dorian Sukegawa is 183 cm tall.
Where did Dorian Sukegawa study?
Dorian Sukegawa attended Waseda University.
How long has Dorian Sukegawa been active?
Dorian Sukegawa's recorded active years are 1990 - present.
What is Dorian Sukegawa known for?
Dorian Sukegawa's notable works include An (novel).
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