Photo: Avex Group, Rhythm Zone / CC BY-SA 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
I've always thought of Naoya Urata as the guy with the voice that just won't quit. As the lead vocalist of AAA, that mixed-gender dance-vocal crew that defined a whole slice of mid-2000s J-pop, he had to belt with real grit while moving like a dancer, and honestly that combo is its own kind of athleticism. What gets me is the contrast: he's got this polished, prince-ish look, then opens his mouth and out comes something hot and grounded. I picture him as quietly stubborn under all the sparkle, the type who grinds behind the scenes. Staying frontline in a flashy world this long is no small feat to me.
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Overview
Naoya Urata is a Japanese singer, dancer, and actor born on November 10, 1982, in Tokyo. He is best known as a main vocalist and dancer in a mixed-gender dance-and-vocal group, and has also pursued acting work alongside his music career. Standing 178 cm tall, he maintains an active presence on social media through his official website and Instagram account. He has blood type B and is represented by Avex Management.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Naoya Urata
- Name (Japanese)
- 浦田直也
- Reading
- うらた なおや
- Born
- November 10, 1982 (age 43)
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 178cm
- Occupation
- Singer / Dancer / Actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Agency
- Avex Management
- Active years
- 2002 -
2. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 33 (2007–2025)
- By year
- 2007: 1, 2008: 1, 2009: 3, 2010: 2, 2011: 1, 2012: 2, 2013: 1, 2014: 3, 2015: 2, 2017: 1, 2018: 2, 2021: 4, 2022: 1, 2023: 7, 2024: 1, 2025: 1
- Debut work
- ヒートアイランド
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Radio | AAA浦田直也のいけ!浦田直也 | 2008 |
| Film | ヒートアイランド | 2007 |
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://uratanaoya.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/urata_naoya/
- Xhttps://x.com/UN1982
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B5%A6%E7%94%B0%E7%9B%B4%E4%B9%9F
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1045223
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Naoya Urata born?
Naoya Urata was born on November 10, 1982 and is 43 years old.
Where is Naoya Urata from?
Naoya Urata is from Tokyo, Japan.
What does Naoya Urata do?
Naoya Urata works as Singer, Dancer, Actor.
How tall is Naoya Urata?
Naoya Urata is 178 cm tall.
What agency is Naoya Urata with?
Naoya Urata is with Avex Management.
How long has Naoya Urata been active?
Naoya Urata has been active since 2002.
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