List of Famous people born in Nagoya, Japan

Tatsuya Egawa is a Japanese manga artist and film director. He is probably best known for his Golden Boy manga series, which debuted in 1992. Egawa is known for his drawings of over-the-top facial expressions always crediting the staff of his creations, even on the covers. Kōsuke Fujishima, who is known as the creator of Oh My Goddess was once one of Egawa's assistants.

Shintarō Tokita is a member of the J-pop band, Sukima Switch. He was born February 25, 1978 in Midori-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture Japan. He has also produced Chitose Hajime's comeback single "Kataritsugu Koto", ending theme to Blood+. He enjoys soccer, judo and skiing. He especially loves music. He is usually identified with his large afro and wispy goatee.

Ryuji Kimura is a Japanese former Nippon Professional Baseball pitcher.

Yoshimasa Kondo , born on August 13, 1961 in Nagoya, Japan, is a Japanese theatre and film actor.

Shinji Tajima is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Chunichi Dragons.

Masahiro Andoh is a Japanese composer, guitarist and T-Square's leader from Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. He was also one-third of Ottottrio, a Superband led by three Japanese guitarists: himself, Hirokuni Korekata of KORENOS and Issei Noro of Casiopea.

Shingo Takeyama is a retired professional Japanese baseball player. He played catcher for the Yokohama BayStars, Saitama Seibu Lions and Chunichi Dragons.

Miyoko Akaza is a Japanese actress. She is married to Toshiya Fujita.

Daihi Susumu is a former sumo wrestler from Nagoya, Aichi, Japan.