is a Japanese former actor and singer who is currently a fugitive. In 2013, he was reported to have taken ¥50 million (about US$ 450,000) from his fans between 2003 to 2012. Takasugi used the influence of his role as Kazuya Oki/Kamen Rider Super-1 to cheat his fans and refused to return the money. He said that this was because "Super-1's henshin belt was taken by the Yakuza and I need money to get it back." He refused to appear in court after he was sued and disappeared sometime in 2017. Personal life He is a research associate of a former Japan Ground Self-Defense Force ranger, from action to military guidance. He is participating in "Treasures of the Shinkansenji" which is held annually as a series of events, talk shows and fan clubs. During his career with Kamen Rider Super-1, his young age was reported in various media at the time, but in an interview he recently announced his actual age. Filmography Television Films Direct-to-video Stage Radio Video games Advertisements Discography Singles Albums See also List of fugitives from justice who disappeared References External links 1949 births Actors from Aichi Prefecture Fugitives wanted by Japan Japanese male singers Japanese male voice actors Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel Living people