Article: Ten Japanese Actors With Great English Diction

In the Asian subcontinent, speaking English is considered one of the skills and status of the class. Not everybody knows it, and humans admire people who speak English with the correct pronunciation. Especially, In the East Asian region, the use of English still seems uncommon. In that case, actors who can speak English add up to their skills.

1. Hiro Mizushima

Hiro Mizushima is a Japanese-origin actor, writer, filmmaker, and director. On 13th April 1984, he was born in Tokyo, Japan. He debuted in the industry by appearing in the second season of Gokusen in 2005. He then, went ahead to appear in several dramas and films like Brother Beat, Kamen Rider Kabuto, and Room of King. He was raised in Switzerland, so he can fluently speak English.

2. Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe is a Japanese-origin actor. On 21st October 1959, he was born in Hirokami, Niigata, Japan. He has appeared in several Japanese and English series and films like Tokyo Vice, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, etc. He is one of the best English-speaking actors in the industry. He used to spend his days speaking English all the time to improve his accent.

3. Dean Fujioka

Dean Fujioka is a Japanese-origin, actor, singer, and songwriter. On 19th August 1942, he was born in Sukagawa, Fukushima, Japan. He moved to Seattle after completing high school in Japan. He has always been interested in traveling and learning about new cultures. He fluently speaks Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Indonesian, and English.

4. Matsuda Shota

Matsuda Shota is a Japanese-origin actor and model. On 10th September 1985, he was born in Tokyo, Japan. He has spent quite some time in England. And so he speaks English too with an adorable accent. He is known for his roles in Liar Game, Tall Order, etc.

5. Ryosuke Yamada

Ryosuke Yamada is a Japanese-origin actor, singer, and filmmaker. On 9th May 1993, she was born in Tokyo, Japan. He appeared in the film Fullmetal Alchemist where he played the character of Edward Eric. The prep for the role made him quite fluent in the English language.

6. Yuki Furukawa

Yuki Furukawa is a Japanese-origin model, actor, musician, and dancer. On 18th December 1987, he was born in Tokyo, Japan. He moved to Canada when he was seven years old. And so he is fluent in English and Japanese. He has starred in several films and series like Mischievous Kiss, Neko Bakken, Love Rerun, etc.

7. Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano is a Japanese-origin filmmaker, actor, television personality, and author. On 18th January 1947, he was born in Tokyo, Japan. He is fluent in Japanese, English, French, and Chinese.

8. Kei Hosogai

Kei Hosogai is a Japanese-origin actor, singer, and musician. On 10th October 1984, he was born in Tokyo, Japan. He lived for quite some time in the USA. And so he is fluent in English. He is known for his roles in films like Battle of Demons, High Brow Cinema, etc.

9. Keito Okamoto

Keito Okamoto is a Japanese-origin actor, singer, and model. On 1st April 1993, he was born in Tokyo, Japan. He completed his education in England and so he is fluent in English.

10. Kensei Mikami

Kensei Mikami is a Japanese-origin actor and model. On 2nd April 1984, he was born in Tokyo, Japan. He moved to New York when he was 18 years old. And that's why he is fluent in English and Japanese. He is recognized for his roles in films like Tokyo Dogs, Bloody Monday, Gold, and Muscle Girl.