Ryutaro Maeda

Biography

Ryutaro Maeda (前田隆太朗; born May 27, 1995) is a Japanese actor from Aomori Prefecture, Japan. He began his professional acting career in 2015, appearing in the horror film Death Forest 3 (2015), in which he portrayed Seiji Shimizu. He also appeared in the mystery film Joshikō (2016). Maeda is particularly known for his work in Japanese theater and 2.5D musicals, including his portrayal of Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece Live Attraction 2 (2016), Akaya Kirihara in The Prince of Tennis musicals, and Sanemi Shinazugawa in the stage adaptation of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2021). His other stage credits include productions based on Naruto, Yowamushi Pedal, and Touken Ranbu.