Taking the Lead in Carrying Plastic Bags… Shotaro Mamiya Spotted Enjoying a Happy Shopping Trip with His “Beautiful Wife Who Supports His Success”

The stage play *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest* is also generating a lot of buzz.

A shopping district near one of Tokyo’s most exclusive residential neighborhoods, home to business executives, artists, and popular idols. At the exit of a supermarket in one corner of the district stood a strapping man exuding an extraordinary aura.

Wearing a black jacket and a leather cap, staring at his smartphone with eyes that seemed ready to burst, was actor Shotaro Mamiya (33).

It was 9:00 p.m. Just as I was wondering if he was feeling restless while checking the score of a Hanshin Tigers game—a team he’s a huge fan of—a beautiful woman appeared right before his eyes. It was Ms. A, his wife, with whom he announced his marriage in ’24. Perhaps they’d gone on a lavish shopping spree at that very supermarket, as Mamiya was clutching a huge plastic bag.Walking half a step ahead of Ms. A, who was carrying the bags, his kindness in escorting his wife was evident.

“Back in his 20s, Minami gave his all—not just to work, but to party as well.There were even nights when not even his manager could get in touch with him. However, it seems he stopped going out at night completely about three or four years ago, when he started dating Ms. A. Ryo Narita (32), who used to be part of his social circle, even grumbled, ‘Minami’s been hard to hang out with lately.’ Her presence must have made Minami grow up,” said a source at a talent agency.

Ms. A’s presence is also having a positive impact on his work. In the April 2022 drama season, Mamiya took on his first lead role in a prime-time series, *Namba MG5* (Fuji TV), and over the four years since then, his number of lead roles in movies and dramas has skyrocketed to eight.In his most recent solo lead role, in the April 2022 drama “Ignite: Outlaw of the Law” (TBS), he gave a passionate performance as a protagonist who became a lawyer to avenge his father’s wrongful death.

His success isn’t limited to the world of film and television. He is currently starring in the stage play *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest* and is in the midst of a nationwide tour visiting five cities. Takahiko Kageyama, a professor in the Department of Media Creation at Doshisha Women’s College of Liberal Arts, comments:

“Until about five years ago, I had the impression that Mamiya was particularly skilled at playing straightforward characters. For example, he was perfectly cast as Tetta Kisaki in the 2021 film *Tokyo Revengers*. On the other hand, I had the impression that he struggled with complex roles involving inner turmoil, but recently, I feel he has broadened his acting range.In the October 2022 season of *Good Things, Bad Things* (Nippon TV), she delivered a superb performance as a challenging character haunted by the trauma of past bullying.”

The joyful shopping trip witnessed by our magazine must have been a precious opportunity for Mamiya to recharge. Drawing strength from his family, Mamiya’s rise to stardom continues.

The July 16 issue of *FRIDAY* (July 31 edition) and the paid version, *FRIDAY GOLD*, feature photos of him on a date with his beloved wife. The issues also provide detailed coverage of the “changes” Mamiya has begun to show on set.

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From the July 31, 2026 issue of “FRIDAY”