Yûji Oda

Oda Yuji's career in Japanese entertainment began in the late 80s when he released two record singles that went largely unnoticed. He also played supporting roles in a few films and tv shows. Yuji began to garner attention when he appeared in a 1989 tv romantic comedy called "Mama Haha Boogie", opposite Atsuko Asano (101st Marriage Proposal, Abunai Keiji). But it was not until his appearance in the television mini series _Tokyo Love Story (1991)_ (qv) in 1991, however, that he became a celebrated star. Since then Yuji has continued to produce the occasional album but has become most known for his impressive acting. Probably his best known role is as the married-to-the-job cop in _Odoru daisosasen (1997)_ (qv) and its various incarnations on tv and film.Yuji's hobbies include shooting pool, diving and racing cars in Japan's Class C circuit.::Siye Yu (yusiye@gmail.com)