In the present day, "Is there anyone who is not in on to their idol actors and actresses?" Scientific innovation has made things easier for us. We’re now able to comprehend our idols from our remote places. They are not solely multi-talented but also multilingual. How? Shiv Khera said, “Desire without discipline is only wishful thinking.” They have overcome their discomfort along the way. That’s how they become idols of millions of people. The top 10 Japanese actors who owe their beauty to brains are listed below.
1. Hiroyuki Sanada
He was born in October 1960 in Tokyo. He is a Japanese actor, martial artist, and master of the sword. It hasn’t been a surprise that he became a world action star. He learned English to act in American and British movies. Gradually, he became fluent in this language. He had worked in films like ‘Legacy of Honor’ (1970), ‘Brutal Tales of Chivalry 7’ (1970), etc. After ‘The Last Samurai,’ he appeared in several Hollywood blockbusters, like ‘The Wolverine’ (2013), ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019), and ‘Mortal Combat’ (2021), etc. His role in Yagyu Clan Conspiracy gave him recognition for the first time. He had also learned Mandarin for his role in Mo Gik (The Promise).
2. Tadanobu Asano
He was born in 1973 in Yokohama. He started as an actor in a Japanese cinema over the last decade. Likewise, he extended his fame across media and national boundaries. He's half Japanese, half Native American. His best notable works globally are the samurai films Taboo (1999) & The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003). He has also appeared in Battleship, 47 Ronin, and the live-action adaptation of the animated classic Kiki’s Delivery Service.
3. Yuki Furukawa
She was born on December 18, 1987, in Tokyo, Japan. As he grew up in New York, he became fluent in English and Japanese. He is popularly known for Erased and The Fighter Pilot. He gained fame for his 2013 breakthrough leading role in the Japanese TV drama Mischievous Kiss: Love in Tokyo. His fame isn't limited to Japan only, but across borders.
4. Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano is an actor, director, writer, and editorialist. He has produced several novels and a troupe of short stories, Shounen. Furthermore, he started his career with comedy sketches, then diverged into cinema and painting. In the beginning, he was anxious about speaking foreignlanguages, but his persistence enabled him to bring them to perfection. Now, he speaks English, Chinese, French, and Japanese. He has released his own Nintendo video game, Takeshi’s Challenge (1986). He is a television personality who was best known for his talent in comedy.
5. Yuri Chinen
He was born on November 30, 1993, in Shizuoka, Japan. He is a Japanese actor and a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is an associate member of Johnny & associates. Furthermore, he is known for Sword of the Stranger (2007), Mumon: The Land of Stealth (2017), and Nin x Nin: Ninja Hattori-Kun.
6. Keito Okamoto
He was born in Tokyo. He is a Japanese actor, idol singer, and a former member of Hey! Say! Jump! He is associated with Johnny & associates. Not only that, but he has done his training and studies in England. He can articulate well in English.
7. Ken Watanabe
Ken Watanabe was born on October 21, 1959. He is a Japanese stage, film, and television actor. He is eloquent in English and Japanese. His documented movies include Godzilla, The Last Samurai, and Memoirs of A Geisha.
He had won the Oscar award for “The Last Samurai.”
8. Yuho Yamashita
She was born in Tokyo, Japan. She has acted in Japanese, English, and German throughout her career. Furthermore, she is an actress known for Billionaire ransom, Amakarashan (1997), The Forest (2016), and Nazi Goreng (2011). She has also worked in many German language productions, including “Viva Berlin” and “Der Alte” (The Old Man).
9. Sally Amaki
A Japanese actress who was born and raised in Los Angeles l. She speaks fluent English. Her English and Japanese-speaking persona is intensely relatable to many audiences. She is the first to encounter such large-scale English-language coverage right from an early stage. She is a digital idol voice actress with a cute look.
10. Yuriko Yoshitaka
Yuriko, a gorgeous lady, was born on July 22, 1988, in Tokyo, Japan. She is an actress that combines talent and a charming appearance. She not only achieved success at an early age but also received an award for being the best newcomer of the year in 2009. She is best known for playing a leading role in Snakes & Earrings. In addition to her outstanding acting, she has also connected in commercials and humanitarian work. She is diversely talented as an actress.
