Kazuchika Okada Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Wife, Awards, Films, Son

Kazuchika Okada is a Japanese professional wrestler and current AEW Continental Champion who initially rose to prominence during his exceptional run in New Japan Pro‑Wrestling (NJPW).

He first captured the wrestling world’s attention as “Rainmaker,” winning the prestigious IWGP Heavyweight Championship in 2012.

Over an 18-year tenure, he redefined excellence in the ring, setting records for the most reigns, the longest title run, and the highest number of successful defences.

Profile

• Full name: Kazuchika Okada
• Nickname: Rainmaker, Okata, Dragon George, Suicide
• Date of birth: November 8, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Anjō, Aichi, Japan
• State of origin: Aichi Prefecture
• Nationality: Japanese
• Profession: Professional wrestler
• Height: 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
• Parents: N/A
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Suzuko Mimori (m. April 2019)
• Children: One son (born August 2022)
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Japanese (Hokkaido unspecified, Han heritage)
• Net worth: $4 million

Early Life and Education

Kazuchika Okada is now 38 years old. Born on November 8, 1987, in Anjō, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, he entered the world of wrestling at a young age. There is limited information available on his formal education or early school years. What is known is that at 16, he began training under Último Dragón in Mexico, setting the stage for his wrestling career.

Personal Life

Okada was previously engaged to TV presenter Yoko Mori from 2013 to 2017. In April 2019, he married well‑known voice actress and singer Suzuko Mimori. The couple welcomed their first son in August 2022 and welcomed a second son in November 2024.

Career

Okada debuted in professional wrestling on August 29, 2004, under the training of Último Dragón. He worked in Mexico before joining NJPW in mid‑2007. After years as a junior heavyweight, he moved to the heavyweight division in 2008.

In 2010–11, he visited the U.S. under TNA’s developmental program, performing under the name Okato. Returning in 2012 as “Rainmaker,” he defeated Hiroshi Tanahashi for the IWGP Heavyweight Championship.

He would become a five‑time IWGP Heavyweight Champion, including a record 720‑day reign with 12 successful defences, and eventually became a two‑time IWGP World Heavyweight Champion after title unification.

He also won the G1 Climax tournament three times (2012, 2014, 2021) and the New Japan Cup twice (2013, 2019). In March 2024, he transitioned to All Elite Wrestling, signing a three-year deal worth $4.5 million per year.

Awards

• 2003 – Young Dragons Cup (Toryumon Mexico) – Winner  
• 2012 – G1 Climax – Winner  
• 2013 – New Japan Cup – Winner  
• 2014 – G1 Climax – Winner  
• 2019 – New Japan Cup – Winner  
• 2021 – G1 Climax – Winner  

Net worth

Kazuchika Okada’s net worth is estimated to be approximately US$4 million, primarily from wrestling salaries, merchandise sales, tournament winnings, and his AEW contract, which is worth US$4.5 million per year.

Social Media

• Instagram: ~207 K followers  
• Twitter/X: ~349 K followers  

Filmography

• My Dad is a Heel Wrestler (2018)
• I am Adventure Boy (2020)
• Yakuza 6: The Song of Life; Yakuza Kiwami 2; Fire Pro Wrestling World (video games)