Did you know that the first ever Japanese movie was produced in 1899 by a photographic engineer named Tsunekichi Shibata? The Japanese world of cinema has been around for a long time and will leave you astonished in many ways. Japanese movies are known for their quality storyline and the perfect balance between culture and slight modern touch. Here we have collected the top 10 Japanese actors who have worked with Netflix, just for you!
1. Tomohiro Kamiyama
Tomoro Kamiyama is a Japanese actor, television personality, and idol. He is a part of the Japanese idol group "Johnny's West" under Johnny & Associates. He played the role of "Korisho" in the Japanese teen drama Switched (2018). With an IMDB rating of 7.1, this drama is based on the manga series Sora wo Kakeru Yodaka by Shiki Kawabata.
2. Kento Yamazaki
Kento Yamazaki is a Japanese actor and model born in 1994. With a following of over 5 million on Instagram, this actor debuted in 2010 and is now under Stardust Promotion. Kento is famous for his roles in Death Note (2015), Good Doctor (2018), and many more. He played the role of Ryohei in the Netflix J-drama "Alice in Borderland."
3. Yu Aoi
Yu Aoi is a Japanese actress, television personality, voice actress, and model. Born in 1985, she made her debut in 2001 with the movie "All About Lily Chou-Chou." Since then, we have seen her appearance in various dramas and films, one of them being Netflix's "Romance Doll" (2020).
4. Fumi Nikaido
Fumi Nikaido is a Japanese model and an award-winning actress born in Okinawa. Fumi made her debut in 2009 in Toad's Oil. After that, Marcello Mastroianni Award for her work in Shion Sono's Himizu in 2011. She played the role of Haruna Wakakusa in Netflix's "River's Edge."
5. Mizuki Itagaki
Mizuki Itagaki is a Japanese actor, model, and singer, born in Tokyo, Japan, in 2000. He was a former member of idol group "M!LK". He is working with the Japanese talent company Stardust Promotion. Mizuki played the role of "Azusa" in the teen drama "Hot Gimmick," which has a rating of 4.4 on IMDB. This movie was adapted from a popular Japanese manga named "Hot Gimmick."
6. Yoshiyoshi Arakawa
Yoshiyoshi Arakawa is a Japanese actor born in 1974 in Ogi, Saga. His real name being, Yoshimoto Arakawa, played his first lead role in the film Fine, Totally Fine, released in 2008. He has acted in one of the most famous legendary horror franchise movie, "Ju-On' on Netflix.
7. Kyoko Hinami
Kyoko Hinami is a Japanese gravure idol and actress, born in 1994. She played a part in the movie "Forest of Love," a Japanese crime-thriller movie by Sion Sono. This movie was inspired by real-life criminal Futoshi Matsunaga.
8. Miki Nakatani
Miki Nakatani is a Japanese actress and singer born in 1976. She is a former member of the girl group Sakurakko Club from1991-1993. She played the role of Limi Nara in the Netflix television series "Followers" (2020). The 9-episode drama series premiered on February 26, 2020.
9. Yojiro Noda
Yojiro Noda is a Japanese actor, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is in charge of vocal and instruments for the rock band "RADWIMPS" and writes and composes most of their songs. Yojiro goes by "Illion" for his solo career. He has portrayed the role of Shin Michima in the Netflix series "million Yen Women," based on a popular manga of the same name.
10. Mirei Kiritani
Mirei Kiritani is a Japanese actress, model, and news anchor, born in 1989. With an Instagram following of more than 3 million, this actress played the role of Mayuko Tokita in the Netflix original series "Atelier."
