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Shori Sato
佐藤 勝利
Born (1996-10-30) 30 October 1996 (age 29)
Tokyo, Japan
Occupations
Years active2010–present
Agents
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Websitesexyzone.ponycanyon.co.jp

Shori Sato (佐藤 勝利, Satō Shōri; born 30 October 1996) is a Japanese idol, actor, and member of the idol group timelesz, under Starto Entertainment. Sato entered Johnny & Associates on 30 October 2010.[1]

Biography

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He was born on 30 October 1996. The youngest of four siblings, he has two brothers (7 and 5 years older) and a sister (9 years older). His given name, Shori, means "win" in Japanese. The name was given to him by his father who wished for him to win, achieve, and overcome anything.[2]

During middle school, Shori was in the Field and Track Club and specialized in 3000m running. In his 3rd year, he became the captain of the club.[1]
Sato participated in the Ford Island Bridge Run, held in Oahu, Hawaii, on April 7, 2012. His time was of 42 minutes 42 seconds, coming in at 5th spot in the "Male 15 to 19" category.[3][4][5]

Also in his third year of middle school, his eyesight worsened so he had to wear glasses; he wears contact lenses now.

Shori started his primary school in April 2004 and enrolled at Megurogu State school, and graduated in 2010. In April 2010, he entered Meguro Kuritsu Dainana Junior High School and graduated in March 2013. In April 2013, he went to Horikoshi Gakuen, a school known for the enrolment of the famous high schoolers. He graduated in March 2015 at the age of 18 years old.[1]

At a press conference on the first day of Johnny's All Stars Island in January 2017, Shori announced that his father had died in September 2016, due to an illness at age 57.[2]

Career

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Sato entered Johnny's office on October 30 2010.[6]

On September 29, 2011, was the announcement of the formation of Sexy Zone and of their CD debut in November. Sato was named as one of the members.[6]

On July 26, 2013, he became a special supporter of the women's volleyball World Grand Prix 2013.

First acting lead role was on Nippon Television's drama, 49 [ja], started on October 6, 2013.[7]

Sato participated in Sexy Zone's first solo concert, held at EX Theater Roppongi, July 29, 2014, as well as in an additional performance held on August 11.

Sato had a solo performance in the "Sexy Zone A.B.C – Z Summer Paradise in TDC [ja]" concert in 2015.[8]

Sato performed in a solo concert called "Shori Sato's Solo Concert" in 2014. He repeated in 2015 ("Shori Sato's Summer Concert"), 2016 (Shori Sato's Summer Live 2016)[9] and 2017.

His first lead role was in the movie Haruta & Chika, screened March 4, 2017.[10]

He has played the ukulele, acoustic guitar, electric guitar and Taiko drums on the agency's concerts since he was a Junior. He also learned to play French horn for the Haruta & Chika movie. About it, he said "It's the most difficult wind instrument".[10]

Other activities

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Sato's first solo photobook, called "A Bird on Tiptoe", that includes photos taken in Lisbon, Portugal; Taichung, Taiwan; and various places in Japan, is expected for release on October 30, 2025.[11][12]

Works

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Filmography

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Film

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Television drama

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Anime

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Radio

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  • Victory Roads (since 6 October 2017, Bay FM)

Solo concert

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  • 29 July and 11 August 2014 - Natsu Matsuri Special Event Sato Shori Solo Concert[25]
  • 11–14 August 2015 - Sexy Zone A.B.C-Z Summer Paradise in TDC – Sato Shori Solo Concert[26]
  • Johnny's Summer Paradise 2016 - Sato Shori Solo Concert (Sato Shori Summer Live 2016)[27]
  • 10-13 and 15 August 2017 - Johnny's Summer Paradise 2017 - Sato Shori Solo concert (Sato Shori Summer Live 2017 ~ Vic's Story)[28]

Variety show

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Shori Sato's profile at Sexy Zone". Sexy Zone Official Site (in Japanese). PONYCANYON INC. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  2. ^ a b "セクゾ佐藤 6年前に他界した父への思い「車椅子の姿が凄く印象に」「バレないように泣いて」". Sponichi (in Japanese). 24 August 2022. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Ｓｅｘｙ Ｚｏｎｅ佐藤勝利 １０キロマラソンで５位入賞". Sponichi (in Japanese). 10 April 2012. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Ford Island Bridge 10K Age Group Results Male 15 to 19 April 07, 2012". Timeline Hawaii. 7 April 2012. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  5. ^ "Ｓexy Zone・佐藤、ハワイマラソン１０キロ部門で５位". Sports Hochi (in Japanese). 10 April 2012. Archived from the original on 13 April 2012. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  6. ^ a b "セクシーさ売りにジャニーズに新ユニット". Nikkan Sports (in Japanese). 30 September 2011. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Sexy Zone・佐藤勝利がドラマ初主演 野島伸司とタッグ". Oricon (in Japanese). 9 September 2013. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  8. ^ "Sexy Zone & A.B.C-ZがTDCにて1カ月コンサート、ソロ公演も開催". Natalie Music (in Japanese). 1 June 2015. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  9. ^ "まっすぐ、熱く、美しく。『佐藤勝利 Summer Live 2016』". Yahoo Japan (in Japanese). 16 September 2016. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  10. ^ a b "ハルチカ". Eiga (dot) com (in Japanese). 4 March 2017. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  11. ^ "timelesz佐藤勝利、初のソロ写真集決定 リスボン・台中など1年以上かけて撮影【A Bird on Tiptoe】". Model Press (in Japanese). 31 August 2025. Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  12. ^ "A Bird on Tiptoe". Family Club Store (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 4 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
  13. ^ "HaruChika Novels Get Live-Action Film With Idols Shori Sato, Kanna Hashimoto". Anime News Network. 17 March 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
  14. ^ "Sexy Zone佐藤勝利、映画単独初主演決定 映画初出演のキンプリ・高橋海人と初タッグ". Oricon (in Japanese). 15 July 2019. Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
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  16. ^ "教場 Requiem". eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  17. ^ "Shori's profile". Johnny's net (in Japanese). Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  18. ^ 山下智久フジテレビ主演ドラマで初の主題歌！「サマーヌード」をカバー. Fuji Television (in Japanese). 14 June 2013. Archived from the original on 19 July 2013. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  19. ^ "49 2013年10月期 土曜深夜放送". NTV 49 official site (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
  20. ^ "Special guest comment". NTV official page (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  21. ^ "99.9－刑事専門弁護士－ SEASON II". Ciatr (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
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  23. ^ "Live-Action I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die Show Reveals More Cast, March Debut". Anime News Network. 19 January 2022. Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  24. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (21 January 2025). "Live-Action Apollo's Song Series Reveals More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  25. ^ "佐藤勝利 初ソロコンで「大物の証明」". Yahoo (in Japanese). 31 July 2014. Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  26. ^ "Ｓｅｘｙ　Ｚｏｎｅ佐藤勝利がソロ公演　「僕はビッグマウスです」と壮大な夢を語る". TV Fan (in Japanese). 15 August 2015. Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  27. ^ "まっすぐ、熱く、美しく。『佐藤勝利　Summer Live 2016』". Yahoo (in Japanese). 16 September 2016. Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  28. ^ "Summer Paradise 2017[Blu-ray]". Amazon (in Japanese and English). Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
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  30. ^ "ジャニーズJr.ランド". BS Sky PerfecTV (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  31. ^ "Sexy Zoneセンター・佐藤勝利が本格俳優デビュー! 先輩・SMAP稲垣吾郎とも初共演". Oricon (in Japanese). 28 November 2011. Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  32. ^ "Sexy Zone「ジャニーズ史上上位」のデビュー曲". Sponichi (in Japanese). 21 October 2011. Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  33. ^ "超潜入！リアルスコープハイパー（再）". Fuji TV official page (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  34. ^ "フジテレビ「潜入!リアルスコープ」MC・ゲスト出演&放送内容一覧". Dou demo E-site (in Japanese). 3 May 2021. Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
  35. ^ "次世代ジャニーズがテレ朝深夜枠に殴り込み!? 新番組「ガムシャラ！」が始動!!". Web The Television (in Japanese). 4 March 2014. Archived from the original on 4 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
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  38. ^ "timelesz's New Member Auditions to Stream Exclusively on Netflix". tokyohive. Retrieved 16 November 2024.