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| Born | Maito Raul Murakami (2003-06-27)27 June 2003 (age 21) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
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| Years active | 2015 to present |
| Agent(s) | Starto Entertainment,Bananas Models |
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft3+1⁄2 in)[2] |
| Website | starto |
Maito Raul Murakami (村上真都ラウール,Murakami Maito Raul, born 27 June 2003, inTokyo), also known by his stage nameRaul (ラウール), is a Japanese singer, actor, model, and TV personality. Raul is a member of idol groupSnow Man under Starto Entertainment (formerly known asJohnny & Associates). In 21st June 2024, Raul announced to become a professional model belonging toBananas Models.
Raul joined Johnny & Associates in May 2015. In June 2018, he was chosen to be a member of Chibiko Ninja (later known as Shounen Ninja), a new pre-debut unit under Junior, a branch of Johnny & Associates that manages trainees and their activities.
On January 17, 2019, Raul was added as a new member to Snow Man, an existing Junior unit, in addition to Koji Mukai andRen Meguro.[3] Snow Man made their official debut on January 22, 2020. Corresponding to his debut, Raul withdrew from Shounen Ninja.
In 2021, Raul co-starred withAi Yoshikawa for the live action film adaptation of the manga series "Honey Lemon Soda" in his first leading role outside of Snow Man related projects.
In June 2022, Raul debuted atParis Fashion Week for theYohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME Spring/Summer 2023 Collection.[4]
Raul is of Venezuelan and Japanese descent. In April 2022, it was revealed that Raul had graduated from high school and enrolled atWaseda University in the Department of Health Sciences and Social Welfare.[5]
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Please do not attempt, never. | Terusu | NHK | Supporting Role | [6] |
| 2019 | Kantan na Oshigoto desu. Ni obo shite Mita. | Hyakuhon Gou "Momo" | NTV | Lead Role | [7] |
| Year | Title | Role | Distributor | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2019 | Shounentachi | Performer | Shochiku | Guest role | [8] |
| 2020 | Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020: The Movie | Himself | Shochiku | Lead role | [9] |
| 2021 | Honey Lemon Soda | Kai Miura | Shochiku | Lead role | [10] |
| 2022 | Mr. Osomatsu | Todomatsu Matsuno | Toho | Lead role | [11] |
| 2024 | Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards | Arakuni Ibuki | Main role | [12] |
