Naoto Kaihō is a Japanese musical theatre actor and singer born on July 4, 1988,
in Chiba Prefecture. He began his professional career at age seven when he was
cast as Chip in the Gekidan Shiki production of the musical Beauty and the Beast
(1996). He subsequently performed as the original Young Simba in the Japanese
production of The Lion King (1999). Kaihō is a member of the rock ensemble
CYANOTYPE, where he serves as the lead vocalist. His recording career included
the studio recording I wish. I want. ~Naoto Kaiho Sings Disney (2019) and the
solo studio recording Break a leg! ...