We all love to watch romantic movies, dramas, and web series. It’s interesting to watch and feel the chemistry between the lead characters. And sometimes, the chemistry we see on screen becomes true as the lead characters fall for each other as we do for them. Japan’s entertainment is ever-evolving in the international scene, and the Japanese actors getting popular are no exception to falling for co-stars. Here is a list of 10 Japanese celeb couples who became real from the reel.
1. Miho Kanno And Masato Sakai
Miho Kanno is a J-pop singer and actress. Born on August 22, 1977, she debuted as a singer in 1992 and as an actress in 1993. Masato Sakai, born on October 14, 1973, is a reputed Japanese actor who has won many awards for his roles in films like The Wonderful World of Captain Kuho and The Chef of South Polar. Kanno and Sakai met each other on sets of the movie ‘Ooku~ Eien~’ in 2012 and married in 2013.
2. Riisa Naka And Akiyoshi Nakao
Born on October 18, 1989, Riisa Naka is a Japanese actress who became famous for her roles in movies like Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time and Moteki. Akiyoshi Nakao, born on June 30, 1988, is a Japanese actor who has starred in movies like Samurai Hustle and Colour Me True. Naka and Nakao met on the set of Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time in 2010 and started dating in 2012. Riisa and Akiyoshi married each other in 2013.
3. Kenichi Matsuyama And Koyoki
Kenichi Matsuyama is a Japanese actor known for his roles in movies such as Death Note, Death Note 2: The Last Name, and L: Change the World. Born on March 5, 1985, he debuted in acting in 2002. Koyuki Kato, or Koyuki, is a Japanese actress and model born on December 19, 1976. She gained fame for her role in the drama Kimi Wa Petto. Koyoki and Kenichi met during the filming of the movie Kamui Gaiden in 2009 and married each other in 2011.
4. Joe Odagiri And Yuu Kashii
Joe Odagiri, born on February 16, 1976, is a Japanese actor who has starred in movies like Hazard, Sway, Human Trust, and Over the Fence. Born on February 16, 1987, Yuko Odagiri, known as Yuu Kashii, is a Japanese actress and model. She has starred in movies like Kiroi Namida, Tsurikichi Sanpei, Everest: The Summit of Gods, and The Fable: The Killer Who Doesn’t Kill. The two starred alongside each other in the film The Pavillion Salamadre in 2006 and married each other in 2008.
5. Aoi Miyazaki And Junichi Okada
Aoi Miyazaki is a Japanese actress known for her roles in movies like Nana and Virgin Snow. Born on November 30, 1985, Miyazaki is active in acting since 1990. Junichi Okada is a Japanese actor, singer, rapper, and fight choreographer. Born on November 18, 1980, Okada began his acting career in 1995 and has starred in films like Hana, Library Wars, A Samurai Chronicle, and Reminiscence. Miyazaki and Okada co-starred in Kagehinata ni Saku in 2008, and after years of friendship, they married each other in 2017.
6. Atsuko Maeda And Ryo Katsuji
Atsuko Maeda, Born on July 10, 1991, is a Japanese actress and singer. She was a member of the idol girl group AKB48 and debuted as an actress in 2007. Born on August 20, 1986, Ryo Katsuji is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He has starred in films like Aegis, Eating Women, and Underdog. Maeda and Katsuji met each other on the sets of the Nippon TV Drama Dokonjo Gaeru in 2015. They married each other in 2018 but parted ways later with a divorce in 2021.
7. Shun Oguri And Yu Yamada
Shun Oguri is a Japanese voice actor and actor. Born on December 26, 1982, he began his acting career in 1995 by starring in the TV Drama Hachidai Shogun Yoshimune. Yu Yamada, born on July 5, 1985, is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. As a singer, Yamada has released several singles and studio albums, and as an actress, she has starred in many movies and dramas. Oguri and Yamada met during the filming of the drama Binbou Danshi in 2008 and married each other in 2012.
8. Masataka Kubota And Asami Mizukawa
Born on August 6, 1988, Masataka Kubota is a Japanese actor who has starred in films like 13 Assassins, Mars, and First Love. He made his acting debut in 2006, starring in the television series Chekeraccho!!. Asamai Mizukawa, born on July 24, 1983, is a Japanese actress who has starred in various films, TV dramas, and commercials. She has starred in TV dramas like Team Medical Dragon, Last Friends, and Segodon. Kubota and Mizukawa met each other in 2017 on the set of the TV drama Bokutachi ga Yarimashita. Kubota and Mizukawa married each other on September 21, 2019.
9. Emi Takei And Takahiro
Emi Takei, born on December 25, 1993, is a Japanese actress and model. She debuted as a model in 2006 and as an actress in 2008 by starring in the movie The Cherry Orchard: Blossoming. She has starred in films such as For Love’s Sake, Love for Beginners, and Rurouni Kenshin. Born on December 8, 1984, Takahiro Tasaki, or EXILE Takahiro, is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a vocalist of music groups Exile and Ace of Spades. Emi and Takairo co-starred in the TV drama Senryoku-gai Sōsa-kan in 2014 and married each other in 2017.
10. Yui Aragaki And Gen Hoshino
Yui Aragaki is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. Born June 11, 1988, she has starred in films like Sky of Love and Hanamizuki and TV dramas like My Boss My Hero and Code Blue. Gen Hoshino is a Japanese singer, musician, actor, and writer. Born on January 28, 1981, he led the Japanese instrumental band Sakerock from 2000 to 2015. Aragaki and Hoshino met each other during the filming of the TV drama The Full-Time Wife Escapist in 2016 and got married to each other in 2021.
