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1. Mackenyu
Mackenyu's hugely popular young actor is the charming Mackenyu Arata, or simply Mackenyu. Fluent in English and Japanese, he separates his tour between Tokyo and LA, taking on tasks in both countries. He earned his Hollywood debut in Pacific Rising Uprising (2018).
2. Sho Kosugi
The former All Japan Karate Champion starred in a trilogy of martial arts ninja films during the 1980s. Kosugi even used to run a group of martial arts acting schools when he was permanently staying in Japan. Sho Kosugi may have become a prominent film figure during the 1980s, but he began his proficient acting profession by playing a handful of uncredited movie roles.
3. Juzo Itami
Best known for his second feature film Tampopo which proved to be a renowned hit internationally, he was an actor, screenwriter, and director par excellence. Juzo Itami may have met with a rather unfortunate and mysterious death, but he is one of the few film personalities who lived his life with a purpose. While he was also a decent actor, Itami is fondly remembered for directing films that touched upon the various sensitive aspects of Japanese society.
4. Kyu Sakamoto
Sakamoto was the first Asian recording artist to have a number-one song on the United States Billboard Hot 100 list. Kyu Sakamoto, who made his acting debut in the 1955 drama film Takekurabe, is better known for his impactful singing than his acting. However, he has been a part of several film projects. He was best known outside his home country for his song "Sukiyaki."
5. Yoshimasa Hosoya
The actor earned an award for Best Supporting Actor at both the 8th Seiyu Awards and the 10th Seiyu Awards, respectively. A voice actor and narrator, Yoshimasa Hosoya first participated in a television show titled Aria: The Animation in 2005. However, in the first half of 2017, Hosoya announced that he would need to take a break from performing to undergo treatment for his throat.
6. Nanao Arai
Nanao is a youthful Japanese fashion model and actress. Nanao Arai was born on October 28, 1988. She is even a race queen for Super GT Team Yoshiki Rockstar Girl. She retains selected to go by her stage name Nanao since 2009. furthermore was representative for Giorgio Armani's new Cross Road Project. She is popularly known for her movies like Jigoku no Hanazono (2021), Gintama (2017), Grasshopper (2015), and Masquerade Hotel (2019).
7. Hayao Miyazaki
Hayao Miyazaki is one of the most outstanding animation directors in Japan. He is flawless in making amusing plots, engaging characters, and stunning animation in his films. Hayao was born on January 5, 1941, in Tokyo. He entered Toei Animation in 1963 as an animator. Since then, he has directed multiple animated movies such as Princess Mononoke, My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, The Wind Rises, and Kiki's Delivery Service and won.
8. Marie Kondo
Marie has had a global hit with several books and a Netflix show. She is famous for her executive skills and decluttering. Kondo gained worldwide notoriety in 2014 for her first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. It sold more than 1.5 million copies in New York Times. Her other famous works are The Illustrated Guide to the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life, and Kiki & Jax: the life-changing magic of friendship.
9. Akira Kurosawa
Akira Kurosawa is a film producer, screenwriter, and director who produced 30 movies in a profession spanning 57 years. He was among the first Japanese film director to win international acclaim. His 1950 masterpiece, Rashomon, transformed the landscape of Japanese film. No Regrets for Our Youth (1946), Scandal (1950), Rashomon (1950), and Ikiru (1952) are some widespread works of him.
10. Hideo Kojima
Kojima is widely admired in the film production and video game industries as a fellow with rich experience. Kojima started working in 1986 for Konami as a scriptwriter. Further, he began as a producer, designer, and director. Death Stranding (2019), Metal Gear Solid (1998), and Policenauts (1994) are some popular games among younger generations.
