Hubbry Logo
Yuki HayamaYuki HayamaMain
Open search
Yuki Hayama
Community hub
Yuki Hayama
logo
7 pages, 0 posts
0 subscribers
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Yuki Hayama
Yuki Hayama
Yuki Hayama
View on Wikipedia
from Wikipedia

Yuki Hayama (Japanese:葉山有樹, born 1961) is a Japanese ceramic artist. His work combines traditional patterns with a unique historical and world view.[1] He is also an author and has written picture books and novels.[2]

Key Information

The surfaces of his work depict natural or mythological patterns and pictures, covering the surface of the vessel with no gaps.[3] When creating some of his floral works, he utilizes 5 different pigmented glazes layered upon each other to create 72 different colors. His works may require as many as 12 firings in order to complete all the desired hues.[4]

Artist's view on patterns: "Rather than copying traditional patterns, we explore the original meaning of the patterns, search for their roots, take history into account, and add our own unique sensibilities to create them, thereby getting one step closer to true universality and eternal beauty."[5]

Biography

[edit]

Hayama was born in 1961 in Arita, Nishimatsuura, Saga Prefecture.

In 1975, entered the Design Department of Saga Prefectural Arita Technical High School (night school) and joined a local potter's studio.[6]

In 1985, he opened Hayama Yuki Kiln in Yamauchi-cho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture.

Publications

[edit]
  • A Thousand Years of Flowers - The World of Miniature Paintings: Collection of Yuki Hayama's Works (2002)
  • Melody of Poetic Thoughts: A Collection of Yuki Hayama's Works (2005)
  • A Pattern Odyssey: A 4.5 million year journey through patterns (2007)
  • The Girl Who Became a Fish (2008), picture book
  • Ripples of Myth: Glass and Sword (2008), novel
  • Flying Dangomushi (Dangobug) (2010) fairy tale
  • Seed Collection (2012), short story anthology
  • Impermanence (2018) collection of works

Exhibitions

[edit]
  • In 1990 (Heisei 2), his first solo exhibition was held at the All Nippon Airways Hotel in Fukuoka.
  • In 1991 (Heisei 3), the "World of Miniature Paintings: Yuki Hayama Exhibition" was held at the Tokyo American Club.
    • Exhibited at Uraku Main Gallery in Yurakucho Marion.
  • In 1998 (Heisei 10), an exhibition was held at the OAG German Cultural Museum.
  • 2004 (Heisei 16) Lecture on "Changes in Patterns" at the Fukuoka International Forum.
  • In 2007, “A Pattern odyssey YUKI HAYAMA Exhibition” was held at Spiral Garden (Tokyo).
    • “A Pattern odyssey: A 4.5 million year journey through patterns” published
    • "Yuki Hayama Exhibition Ceramic Stories" will be held at the Design Museum in Helsinki, Finland.
    • Residency and production at Iittala Arabia Kiln in Finland.
  • 2008 (Heisei 20): To commemorate the 150th anniversary of Japan-France friendship, "Lalique and Yuki Hayama joint exhibition" was held at Yokohama Yamate Western Museum.
  • 2009 (Heisei 21) Participated in German optical equipment Eschenbach product
  • 2011 (Heisei 23) “Flying Dungeon Bug” Publication Commemoration Exhibition
    • The 2nd “A Pattern odyssey YUKI HAYAMA Exhibition” was held at Spiral Garden (Tokyo).
  • 2012 (Heisei 24) “Craft Futurism” exhibition at 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
  • Participated in “Dogo Onsenato” in 2014
  • 2015 (Heisei 27) “Craft Futurism” exhibition at New York Art & Design Museum in New York, United States
  • 2016 "Beauty of Life" Exhibition Tokyo[7] & New York City, United States[1][8]
  • 2021 "Garden of Dreams" Solo Exhibition in New York City, United States[9]
  • 2023 Decorated vase with over 500 Pokémon-themed illustrations exhibited at Kanazawa National Crafts Museum and Los Angeles[10][11]

References

[edit]
[edit]
Revisions and contributorsEdit on WikipediaRead on Wikipedia

Yuki Hayama

View on Grokipedia
from Grokipedia
Yuki Hayama is a Japanese actor known for his role as Ishiro Maita/Bun Blue in the Super Sentai series Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (2024). Born on October 27, 2001, in Osaka, Japan, he is also recognized under his previous stage name Okamoto Yuki and has appeared in other productions including Kimi ga kokoro o kureta kara (2024). Hayama made his notable debut in the tokusatsu genre with Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, a long-running franchise entry where he portrays a key member of the heroic team, contributing to the series' action and ensemble dynamics. He is set to reprise or relate to the role in the upcoming crossover film No.1 Sentai Gozyuger vs. Boonboomger (2026). His work in the Super Sentai series highlights his involvement in Japan's popular special effects entertainment, which combines live-action, stunts, and elaborate costumes to appeal to wide audiences.

Early life

Background and youth

Yuki Hayama was born on October 27, 2001, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. He currently resides in Tokyo. He stands at 177 cm tall, has blood type B, and shoe size 28 cm. During his childhood, Hayama developed an interest in tokusatsu series and particularly admired Kamen Rider Kabuto. He originally aspired to become a hairdresser.

Scouting and entry into entertainment

Yuki Hayama was scouted by Stardust Promotion in Osaka in September 2018, marking his entry into the entertainment industry under the agency's Section 1. This discovery led to his affiliation with Stardust Promotion, where he began professional activities. He started his career under his original name Okamoto Yuuki in December 2018, joining the EBiDAN OSAKA project and BATTLE BOYS. His first stage appearance occurred on December 30, 2018. In July 2021, he announced his name change to Yuki Hayama (葉山侑樹), adopting this as his professional stage name moving forward.

Career

Early career and stage work (2021–2023)

Yuki Hayama began his professional entertainment career in 2021 under Stardust Promotion, initially performing under the name Okamoto Yuuki before transitioning to his current stage name later that year. His early work focused heavily on stage productions, establishing him as a promising theater actor within the EBiDAN talent collective. In 2021, Hayama appeared in a series of stage performances that marked his entry into acting. He played Sanada Kai in FAKE MOTION -THE SUPER STAGE- at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Stella Ball from April 19 to May 2. This was followed by a role in Mission in Tokyo Story at CBGK Shibugeki!! from June 23 to 27. He next participated in the theater unit Bakusou Otona Shougakusei production Shoto Kyoiku Royal at Kyoto Theater from July 23 to 25. In September, he starred in the reading play Dokkuri Geki “Hako no Naka” at Gotanda G2 from September 3 to 5 and in Otoko no Period The Last Stage at CBGK Shibugeki!! from September 16 to 20. His 2021 stage activities concluded with Quartet Room at Nakameguro Kinkero Theater from October 20 to 24. Alongside his intensive stage schedule, Hayama took on minor television and film roles during this formative period. He appeared in one episode of Blinded Kiss in 2021. In 2022, he portrayed Sugimura Yohei in the drama series Seishun Cinderella, which aired from October to December. In 2023, he made a guest appearance as a student in episode 5 of Saikou no Seito Yomei 1-nen no Last Dance, broadcast on Nippon TV on August 19. That same year, he had a small role in the historical film The Legend & Butterfly, released on January 27. These early credits, concentrated in 2021 and extending modestly into 2022 and 2023, reflected Hayama's foundational development as a performer under Stardust Promotion prior to his later group and leading roles.

Involvement with S/TEAM BLOOD (2023–present)

Yuki Hayama joined the seven-member boy group S/TEAM BLOOD in July 2023 after auditioning for the young actor development project organized by Ueki Go, Nippon TV, and S-SIZE. His representative color within the group is green. He serves as a regular cast member on the Nippon TV variety show Mayonaka no Oshi-katsu S/TEAM BLOOD, which aired in 2023. S/TEAM BLOOD has released the digital singles "Steam Cowboy" (2023), "Come Together" (2023), "Follow the Light" (2024), and "Move On" (2024). His activities with the group run parallel to his acting career.

Breakthrough role in Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (2024–present)

Yuki Hayama achieved widespread recognition for his starring role as Ishiro Meita, who transforms into the hero Bun Blue (ブンブルー), in the Super Sentai series Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger. The series aired on TV Asahi from March 3, 2024, to February 2025, marking his most prominent acting credit to date and establishing him as a notable young performer in the tokusatsu genre. Hayama reprised his role in several related projects, including the theatrical film Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Gekijou BOON! Promise the Circuit, released on July 26, 2024, as well as the V-Cinema titles Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger VS King-Ohger (released May 1, 2025) and No.1 Sentai Gozyuger VS Boonboomger (limited theatrical release starting March 20, 2026). He contributed to the series' music by performing the solo character song "Hot Chemistry" for his role as Bun Blue, featured on the Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger character song album released on January 29, 2025. Hayama also participated in group character songs associated with the series. This role represented a major breakout for Hayama, significantly boosting his visibility and leading to extensive tie-in merchandise, publications, and live events connected to the franchise.

Other television and film roles

Yuki Hayama has taken on several guest and supporting roles in television dramas and film beyond his prominent work in the Super Sentai franchise. In 2021, he appeared in a guest capacity on the Hulu original series Mairunovich, playing a drama actor in one episode. In 2024, Hayama featured in multiple high-profile projects, including as a committee member in episode 3 of the Fuji TV drama Kimi ga kokoro o kureta kara, as a resident doctor in episode 1 of Black Pean Season 2 on TBS, and as an Onmyodo student in the feature film Onmyoji 0. Looking ahead to 2025, he is slated to portray Ogata Kazuya in the final episode of the TV series Dai-Tsuiseki Keisishcho SSBC Kyôkôhan-Gakari and Tomioka Ryota, a sales department employee, across multiple episodes of the MBS drama Love Begins in the World of If. These appearances reflect his expanding range in guest and supporting capacities following his increased visibility.

Filmography

Television series and dramas

Yuki Hayama's television career began with his debut appearance in the 2021 Hulu drama Mairunovich. He followed this with a supporting role as Sugimura Yohei in the 2022 romantic drama Seishun Cinderella (also known as Cinderella Again), which aired from October 17 to December 26 on ABC TV and TV Kanagawa. In 2023, he made a guest appearance as a Horai High School student in episode 5 of the Nippon TV series Saikou no Seito: Yomei Ichinen no Last Dance (aired August 19). In 2024, Hayama took on guest roles in several prominent dramas, including a committee member in episode 3 of Fuji TV's Kimi ga kokoro o kureta kara (The Gift of Your Heart, aired January 22) and a medical intern in episode 1 of TBS's Black Pean Season 2 (aired July 7). His major breakthrough came with the main cast role of Ishiro Meita / Bun Blue in the tokusatsu action series Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, broadcast on TV Asahi from March 3, 2024, to February 9, 2025, where he appeared across all 48 episodes. In 2025, he portrayed the supporting role of Tomioka Ryota in the MBS drama If no Sekai de Koi ga Hajimaru (Love Begins in the World of If), which premiered on November 20, 2025.

Films, specials, and V-Cinema

Yuki Hayama has built a film portfolio that includes both dramatic features and tokusatsu productions, beginning with smaller roles before taking on more prominent parts in franchise-related works. His theatrical film debut occurred in the historical epic The Legend & Butterfly (2023), directed by Keishi Ohtomo and produced by Toei Company, which was released in Japan on January 27, 2023. He next appeared in Onmyoji 0 (2024), a fantasy prequel film directed by Shimako Sato and distributed by Warner Bros. Japan, which opened in theaters on April 19, 2024. Hayama's most prominent film contributions are tied to his starring role as Ishiro Meita / Bun Blue in the Super Sentai series Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger. He reprised this character in the companion theatrical feature Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Gekijou BOON! (2024), produced by Toei and released on July 26, 2024. Continuing his association with the franchise, Hayama is set to reprise the role in the upcoming V-Cinema crossover Boonboomger VS King-Ohger (2025), scheduled for release by Toei on May 1, 2025. He will also appear in the V-Cinema special No.1 Sentai Gozyuger vs. Boonboomger (2026), which begins limited theatrical screenings on March 20, 2026.

Stage productions

Yuki Hayama's stage career began in 2021, a year that marked a strong concentration of his theatrical activities with multiple productions across various venues. He made his debut in the stage play "FAKE MOTION -THE SUPER STAGE-" portraying Shinada Kai of Shingen Myouou High School at Shinagawa Prince Hotel Stella Ball from April 19 to May 2. This was followed by his appearance in "Mission in Tokyo Story" at CBGK Shibugeki!! from June 23 to 27. Continuing his momentum in 2021, Hayama performed with the theater unit Bakusou Otona Shougakusei in their fourteenth all-school assembly titled "Primary Education Royal (Red Group)" at Kyoto Theater from July 23 to 25. He then took part in the reading play "Hako no Naka" at GOTANDA G2 from September 3 to 5, the production "Otoko no Period The Last Stage" at CBGK Shibugeki!! from September 16 to 20, and "Quartet Room" at Nakameguro Kinkero Theater from October 20 to 24. After focusing primarily on screen work in subsequent years, Hayama returned to live stage performances in 2025 through a series of hero shows and tours connected to his starring role in Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger. He appeared in the "Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Show Series Vol. 3" subtitled "Accel Boon Boon Boon! Deliver the Power of Music! Further Acceleration, Boon Boon Power Great Dash!" at Tokyo Dome City Theater G Rosso from January 2 to February 2. This was followed by his participation in "Kamen Rider × Super Sentai Live & Show 2025" at Yokohama Arena on February 5. Hayama continued with the "Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Show Series Vol. 4" titled "Bonds of Passion Beyond the Universe! Bakuage! G Rosso Final Lap!!" at Theater G Rosso from February 11 to March 23. He also starred in the nationwide "Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Final Live Tour 2025" across nine cities from March 30 to May 18, delivering high-energy live performances. Additionally, he featured in the "Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Show Six Wheels Trajectory Exhibition" in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka from March 29 to June 8.

Personal life

Hobbies, skills, and personal interests

Yuki Hayama enjoys a variety of hobbies in his personal life, including music appreciation, frequenting saunas, engaging in food walking to sample diverse cuisines, and playing the One Piece card game. His special skills include basketball and making pizza. Born in Osaka Prefecture, Hayama speaks the Kansai dialect native to the region.

Public activities and media

Yuki Hayama maintains an active presence in public media through his official social media accounts on Instagram and X, both under the handle @yukihayama1027, where he shares personal updates, project announcements, and interacts with fans. Following increased public visibility after his role in Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, Hayama released his first photobook titled Sōkyū on March 14, 2025, published by Kadokawa. The 96-page A4 volume features a mix of cool, composed expressions and relaxed, everyday shots to showcase his current charm. He has also released a 2026 calendar, as announced on his social media. Hayama has been featured in several magazines, including NYLON JAPAN, Animage, and SAUNA BROS., contributing to his growing media profile. Additionally, he appears in content on the Cook Mart TV YouTube channel, participating in cooking-related videos alongside other personalities. Hayama has also featured in commercials for PayPay and Wacoal's non!PK line.
Add your contribution
Related Hubs
User Avatar
No comments yet.