Hasegawa Makoto Profile & Facts

Hasegawa Makoto Profile & Facts

Hasegawa Makoto (長谷川慎) is a Japanese performer, choreographer and actor, best known as a member of THE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE and the band In The BLOOD EYES. He trained at EXPG Tokyo and, after auditioning through the GLOBAL JAPAN CHALLENGE, was officially announced as a member of THE RAMPAGE in April 2014. As a child, Makoto appeared in several EXILE music videos and also worked as a support member for GENERATIONS. His signature dance style is krumping, which he incorporates into his dynamic performances.

Official Accounts:
Twitter: @makoto_lo_olzzz
Instagram: @makoto.hasegawa.official

Brand (Director of p(R)ojectR®︎):
Twitter: @projectr___
Instagram: @projectr_official

Stage Name: Makoto (慎)
Birth Name: Hasegawa Makoto (長谷川慎)
Position: Performer, Choreographer & Actor
Birthday: July 29, 1998
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Height: 178 cm (5ft 10″)
Blood Type: B

– He was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan.
– He has an older brother.
– As a child, he dreamed of becoming everything from a ninja to a hairdresser, inspired by his father’s profession.
– Naturally curious, he immersed himself fully in whatever caught his attention.
– He began dancing in fourth grade out of curiosity, but his passion for it deepened over time.
– Training at EXPG Tokyo fueled his desire to become a professional artist.
– He earned a scholarship at EXPG and began appearing as a child dancer in EXILE’s music videos.
– In junior high, he joined EXILE GENERATIONS as a trainee and later supported GENERATIONS in performances.
– In 2013, he auditioned for PROJECT TARO through the GLOBAL JAPAN CHALLENGE but was not selected.
– He was announced as a candidate for THE RAMPAGE in 2014 and officially joined after completing the group’s musha shugyo.
– He made his official debut with THE RAMPAGE on January 25, 2017, with the single “Lightning.”
– That same year, he resumed krumping after reconnecting with JUN (Twiggz), making it his signature style.
– In 2018, he made his acting debut in the drama -PRINCE OF LEGEND.-
– In 2019, he landed his first main role in the YouTube drama -Shujinkou- after winning an audition.
– Although he studied acting at EXPG, his interest in it became serious after his debut, realizing dance alone had limits.
– He began viewing acting as a long-term creative path alongside dance.
– In 2020, he collaborated with Goto Takuma to co-design sneakers for the THE RAMPAGE × K·SWISS collection.
– On April 1, 2021, he was introduced as “Lily,” the bassist of the parody visual kei band In The BLOOD EYES.
– On August 3, 2022, he released his first solo photobook, CHARACTER.
– Later in 2022, he appeared in HiGH&LOW THE WORST X as Sameoka Shoji after passing an internal LDH audition.
– In early 2023, he portrayed Romeo in Romeo & Juliet at Tokyo’s Bunkamura Theatre Cocoon.
– He landed his first leading role in 2024 in the BL drama Koi wo Suru nara Nidome ga Joto.
– Later that year, he played Kaneori Shinya in the drama Reikon Koya: The Night After Divorce.
– During elementary school, he also trained in track and field and once considered it as a career.
– His love for krumping began at EXPG, paused after a year, and reignited once he joined THE RAMPAGE.
– He has a deep interest in skateboarding and street fashion.
– His hobbies include collecting accessories, vintage items, and high-end designer fashion.
– He draws fashion inspiration from Tyler, The Creator, and researches brand history before wearing them.
– He helped design tour goods for THE RAMPAGE LIVE TOUR 2019 with Goto Takuma.
– Among members, he is known as the group’s “fashion monster” and takes lead on style-related responsibilities.
– He also directs THE RAMPAGE’s fashion label p(R)ojectR®︎.
– In 2024, he expressed a desire to design collaborative, custom-order items with fashion brands.
– That year, he also shared interest in learning DJing as another creative outlet.
– His father, a professional hairdresser, still styles his hair.
– His mother encouraged bold fashion when he was young, often dressing him in flashy clothes.
– Photography is a favorite hobby, and he dreams of showcasing his landscape photos and fashion collection in an exhibit.
– He loves movies centered on suspense or psychological games – LIAR GAME is a personal favorite.
– He has a close friendship with artist COIN PARKING DELIVERY, who collaborated on his first photobook.
– His favorite colors are black, light blue, red, and purple—red being special because his birthstone is ruby.
– He wears a ruby charm gifted by his mother as a good luck item.
– He focuses on staying mentally and physically healthy by carving out time to relax.
– He enjoys small daily pleasures—dressing up, listening to music, or eating out with friends.
– Live music experiences hold special meaning for him.
– He sees himself as someone naturally good at recognizing and appreciating happiness.
– His ideal day off includes sleeping in, ordering food, and staying home.
– On productive days, he schedules self-care like skincare, dental visits, or hair removal.
– He’s known to have a serious sweet tooth, especially for white chocolate.
– He began studying English in mid-2023 to connect with global fans and broaden his creative perspective.
– He aims to be fluent in everyday English by the time he turns 30.
– He sees mastering English as a personal goal and a way to contribute to his group’s international reach.
– Both his first solo and first lead acting roles were BL characters, something he has long admired in other actors.
– He’s expressed admiration for performers who take on complex BL roles and finds them artistically inspiring.
– In early 2024, he opened up about stepping back from social media at times to avoid negativity.
– He and Fujiwara Itsuki have been close since elementary school and are nicknamed “Makoitsu (まこいつ)” by fans.
– Their deep bond is said to be so strong, they can understand each other without speaking.
– Though once shy, he has grown confident in expressing himself over time.
– Members describe him as cautious and sometimes anxious, especially in unfamiliar settings.
– Despite his cool appearance, his peers often highlight his boyish charm and endearing personality.
– His friendship with Kawamura Kazuma is so strong, they’re affectionately known as “Kazumako (かずまこ).”
– He shares a close bond with Sano Reo from GENERATIONS, whom he trained with at EXPG Tokyo.
– He also remains close with RIKU, another former scholarship student at EXPG Tokyo.
– He and -Koi wo Suru nara- co-star Furuya Robin built a close friendship, beginning a daily hug ritual to deepen their on-screen chemistry.
– Many older mentors who doted on him as a child dancer still support him today.
– He is affectionately called “Makotsu (まこつ)” and “Mako-chan (まこっちゃん)” by those around him.

Dramas:
Prince of Legend | 2018 – Support Role “Odajima Riku”
Shujin-ko | 2019 – Main Role “Ikeda Yujiro”
Aristocratic Birth: Prince of Legend | 2019 – Main Role “Odajima Riku”
Kao Dake Sensei | 2021 – Support Role “Morito Tomoya”
Ciguatera | 2023 – Support Role “Taniwaki”
Koi wo Suru nara Nidome ga Joto | 2024 – Main Role “Miyata Akihiro”
Rikon Koya: The Night After Divorce | 2024 – Support Role “Kanaori Shinya”
Red Blue | 2024 – Support Role “Iwase Sannosuke”

Movies:
Prince of Legend | 2019 – Support Role “Riku Odajima”
Advent of an Aristocrat: Prince of Legend | 2020 – Support Role “Odajima Riku”
High&Low: The Worst X | 2022 – Support Role “Sameoka Shoji”
Paripi Komei the Movie | 2025 – Support Role “[Staff]”

Specials:
App de Koi Suru 20 no Joken | 2021 – Support Role “Takeo (Ep. 1)”
Jiten Shinagara Koten Suru | 2023 – Support Role “Nyan (Ep. 3)”

Music Video Appearances:
EXILE – “Each Other’s Way ~Tabi no Tochuu~” | 2011 – Appeared in Music Video
GENERATIONS – “BRAVE IT OUT” | 2012 – Music Video Appearance
GENERATIONS – “ANIMAL” | 2013 – Featured in Video
GENERATIONS – “Love You More” | 2013 – Appeared in Music Video
GENERATIONS – “HOT SHOT” | 2013 – Featured Role in Video

Created Choreographies:
THE RAMPAGE – “HARD HIT” – Developed complex, dynamic choreography featuring intricate transitions.
THE RAMPAGE – “Dream On” – Collaborated with Takahide Suzuki to craft energetic and stylistically cohesive choreography.
THE RAMPAGE – “NO GRAVITY” – Co-choreographed clean, minimalistic movements highlighting group synchronization.

Digital Dramas:
[2019] Shujinkou (主人公)

Digital Programs:
[2020.12–2021.04] Koisuru❤Shuumatsu Homestay (恋する♥週末ホームステイ) (MC – 15th season)
[2023] “Azatokute Nani ga Warui no?” TELASA Tokubetsu-hen “Azato Yobikou” (『あざとくて何が悪いの？』TELASA特別編『あざと予備校』)

Stage:
[2020] Rodoku Geki BOOK ACT “Mou Ichido Kimi to Odoritai” (朗読劇 BOOK ACT「もう一度君と踊りたい」)
[2021] REAL RPG STAGE “ETERNAL”
[2022] REAL RPG STAGE “ETERNAL2” -Kouya ni Moyuru Seigi-
[2023] Romeo & Juliet (ロミオ＆ジュリエット)

CMs:
[2023] ART AQUARIUM Museum GINZA

Publications:
Photobooks
[2022.08.03] CHARACTER

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