Sō Takei
Sō Takei | |
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武井 壮 | |
| Born | May 6, 1973 Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names | King of Beasts |
| Education | Kobe Gakuin Faculty of Law |
| Alma mater | Kobe Gakuin University, Chuo Gakuin University |
| Occupation(s) | tarento, multi-sport athlete |
| Years active | 2003– (Entertainment industry) |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
Sō Takei (武井 壮, Takei Sō; born May 6, 1973 in Katsushika, Tokyo) is a Japanese tarento and former track and field athlete. He was an established athlete with multiple championships for athletics and decathlon. Takei is currently active as a tarento, frequently appearing on television. He calls himself the King of Beasts, a nickname that has become associated with Takei for his persona in the entertainment industry.