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My Take
I'll be honest, Hidekazu Nagai is one of those Japanese comics whose catchphrase outran the man for a while: that deadpan suited-up delivery, the dry observational jabs, and then the clincher, "Machigai nai!" ("No doubt about it!"), landed with this weirdly hypnotic rhythm. Born in 1970 and raised in Tokyo's Suginami, he's got the kind of buttoned-up stage presence that makes the punchlines hit harder. What actually wins me over, though, is the turn he took afterward, swapping the comedy circuit for local politics and running to actually represent his neighborhood. People love slapping "one-hit wonder" on phrase comedians, but I see a guy who built a whole career on the edge of his words and then just kept finding new stages to use it. Stubborn in the best way.
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Overview
Hidekazu Nagai is a Japanese comedian and politician born on January 3, 1970, in Suginami, Tokyo. He is best known for his catchphrase-driven stand-up style that gained widespread popularity in Japan. He attended Soka High School and Soka University before entering the entertainment industry. Following his comedy career, he transitioned into politics, running for elected office at the local level.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hidekazu Nagai
- Name (Japanese)
- 長井秀和
- Reading
- ながい ひでかず
- Born
- January 3, 1970 (age 56)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
- Blood type
- O
- Height
- 170 cm
- Occupation
- comedian / politician
2. Background
- High school
- Soka High School
- University
- Soka University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- *1999 - 2008 (約9年) *2017 - 2020 (約3年)
4. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 68 (1993–2026)
- By year
- 1993: 1, 2003: 2, 2004: 6, 2005: 3, 2006: 5, 2007: 2, 2011: 1, 2015: 1, 2017: 3, 2025: 1, 2026: 1
- Debut work
- はだかの刑事 第23話
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Book | 人生、一発逆転!―市会議員になろう!! | 2026 |
| Book | 間違いないっ!権力とタブー 政治と創価学会と宗教二世 | 2025 |
| Film | TOKYO DECIBELS | 2017 |
| マキシシングル | Royal Straight Flush | 2017 |
| PV | NHM(ダンス！間違いない！) | 2017 |
| PV | シアワセノ詩 | 2015 |
| Variety show | 毒舌ヒットマン | 2011 |
| Film | スプリング☆デイズ | 2007 |
| Single | ウラメシ夜 | 2007 |
| TV drama | 富豪刑事デラックス 第3話 | 2006 |
| TV drama | セレブ | 2006 |
| TV drama | 弁護士 灰島秀樹 | 2006 |
| Book | 多事騒論 | 2006 |
| DVD | 今日、お腹いっぱい食べれてよかったなぁ | 2006 |
| TV drama | 87% | 2005 |
| TV drama | 富豪刑事 最終話 | 2005 |
| TV drama | FNS ALL-STARS あっつい25時間テレビやっぱ楽しくなければテレビじゃないもん! | 2005 |
| Film | YUMENO | 2004 |
| Book | 間違いないっ!―長井秀和オフィシャル・ブック | 2004 |
| Book | マジネタ | 2004 |
| DVD | monomania《偏執狂》- 長井秀和 単独ライブ - | 2004 |
| DVD | 爆笑オンエアバトル 長井秀和 | 2004 |
| DVD | 完売劇場presents 秘宝闇商人 長井秀和 | 2004 |
| Album | お話しさせていただきます。 | 2003 |
| Book | デブはダイエット飲料だと3倍の量を飲む | 2003 |
| TV drama | はだかの刑事 第23話 | 1993 |
| Variety show | 爆笑オンエアバトル | |
| Variety show | 第6回チャンピオン大会 ファイナル11位 | |
| Variety show | 爆笑問題☆伝説の天才 | |
| Variety show | 失敗ストに聞け！ | |
| Variety show | 爆笑おすピー大問題 | |
| Variety show | ティンティンTOWN! | |
| Variety show | 不幸の法則 | |
| Variety show | 少女B | |
| Variety show | スパスパ人間学! | |
| Variety show | メンB | |
| Variety show | 朝は楽しく! | |
| Variety show | 完売劇場 | |
| Variety show | クイズ!スパイ2/7 | |
| Variety show | うまなりクン | |
| Variety show | 感じるジャッカル | |
| Variety show | ザ・ジャッジ! 〜得する法律ファイル | |
| Variety show | 知的冒険ハッケン!! | |
| Variety show | ここでるTV | |
| Variety show | 森田一義アワー 笑っていいとも! | |
| Variety show | 笑点 | |
| Variety show | 超絶!モンドリアンチョップ | |
| Album | お話しさせていただきます | |
| Album | 美容院 | |
| Album | 女の話 | |
| Album | メタル | |
| Album | アメリカの話 | |
| Album | フィクション | |
| Album | リーマンブルース | |
| Album | 間違いない | |
| Album | パシリの本懐とは | |
| Album | 中年女の話 | |
| Album | ダイエットをしたい方に | |
| Album | デブテクノ | |
| Album | 男の本懐とは |
5. Links
6. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-08-26
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Hidekazu Nagai born?
Born January 3, 1970 (age 56).
Where is Hidekazu Nagai from?
Hidekazu Nagai is from Suginami, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Hidekazu Nagai do?
Hidekazu Nagai works as comedian, politician.
How tall is Hidekazu Nagai?
Hidekazu Nagai is 170 cm.
What is Hidekazu Nagai's blood type?
O.
What is Hidekazu Nagai known for?
Notable works include 人生、一発逆転!―市会議員になろう!!, 間違いないっ!権力とタブー 政治と創価学会と宗教二世, TOKYO DECIBELS.
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