#SHOWBIZ: A cleaner slate: Former 'Kamen Rider' star Kota Miura quits acting for mental health
TOKYO: Japanese actor Kota Miura, 42, has stunned supporters after revealing a dramatic pivot in his professional life, having traded his performing career for a role at a domestic cleaning firm.
Japanese actor Kota Miura, 42, has made a surprising career shift, leaving the entertainment industry behind for a position at a domestic cleaning firm. According to Koreaboo, Miura discussed his decision to exit showbiz at 40 during a recent episode of Fuji TV's Bee The TOP. The actor attributed his mental health struggles to the pressures of the entertainment industry, which worsened in 2020 when his drama roles were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Before discovering a commercial cleaning venture run by comedian Shinya Irie, Miura had taken on various part-time jobs. In June 2021, he met with Irie and secured an interview for the position, ultimately announcing his retirement from acting and starting full-time work at the cleaning company. Despite Japanese fans expressing disappointment over his early exit from showbiz, many commended the former celebrity for taking control of his mental health and embracing his new profession with determination.
Born to actor Koichi Miura, the Tokyo-born actor is known for his roles in popular TV shows like Bad Guy and Kamen Rider Amazons.
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