When we talk about Japanese actors, one of the first names that pop up in our minds is Ken Watanabe. Many actors have stolen the hearts of the fans with their breathtaking acting skills or mesmerizing visuals and if we decide on just one name, that is not enough. Here are the top ten actors who aced both of them and successfully took on the big stage.
1. Kento Yamakazi
When we talk about the most praised Netflix series Alice in the borderland, Kento Yamazaki is the most spoken name. he is loved for his many roles, such as L from death note live action, Minato Shindo in good doctor, and many others. He is a part of many big campaigns like the Armani exchange fall of 2021.
2. Tomohisa Yamashita
Popularly known as yamapi or tomo is a Japanese singer, actor and TV host too. Yamashita is widely known for his many popular dramas such as Nobuta Wo Produce, Kurosagi, Proposal Daisakusen, Buzzer Beat, Code Blue series, From Five To Nine 5-Ji Kara 9-Ji Made: Watashi ni Koi Shita Obōsan, and more! He has 4.9 million Instagram followers.
3. Takeru Sotah
Born March 21, 1989, Takeru Sotah is leading in acting and has won many awards for it, such as the Hashida awards, Japan action awards, Tokyo drama awards, and many more. Made his debut in 2006 and is one of the most famous actors in Japan. His prominent roles are Himura Kenshin in the live-action Rurouni Kenshin film and its sequels.
4. Ryo Yoshizawa
Acted in famous live anime action movies such as Gintama and Tokyo avengers and won awards as a newcomer of the year, Ryo Yoshizawa is very popular among the people for his actions and especially for his expressive eyes! He has done many movies too. Popularly known for his anime roles and the movie name Kamen rider. he is also known for his voice acting in anime roles. He sure is a multitasker.
5. Ryusei Yokohama
Born September 16, 1996, Ryusei Yokohama, a model, singer and actor is one of the most talked names in the industry he won the GQ JAPAN - Men of the Year 2019 in the category of the new generation actor of the year and also the newcomer of the year. In 2020 he won awards such as ELLE cinema Award 2020. He is known for his works such as A story to read when you first fall in love and your eyes tell, so keep your eyes on him!
6. Jin Akanishi
You’ve probably heard this name many times before now, Jin Akanishi is very popular among the media he is one of the most famous actors of this year. Born July 4, 1984, he is a singer, songwriter and actor. He has acted in several films and dramas. He is very famous in the music industry. He has been nominated and won awards several times. In 2013, he made his Hollywood debut in the film 47 ronin, which also had Keanu Reeves in the lead role.
7. Taishi Nakagawa
Born June 1998, Taishi Nakagawa has done many films in the lead role. He also appeared in several dramas like Team Batista 2: General Rouge no Gaiden, Q10, and Gō. He is best known for his leading role as Yuiji Kira in the live-action Closest Love To Heaven and as Tenma Hase in the second season of Hana Yori Dango. If that isn’t enough for you to search for him, then there are several other dramas too! He has more than 700k Instagram followers and you can see his fan edits everywhere on Instagram.
8. Kenshi Okada
born on May 12, 1999, Made his debut in drama series named “meet me after school“ In the year 2018, he earned many praises from fans, Kenshi Okada is one of the famous emerging actors. In 2021 he did two roles in two dramas called date my daughter and tower justice. Kenshi Okada was awarded as " New Actor" in the 44th Japan Academy Film Prize for his three films out of four in 2020! Fans are excited to see more of him.
9. Shunsuke Michiana
Born July 25 2002, at the age of 20 Shunsuke Michiana is stealing hearts since his debut. His first drama appearance was on the Suiyō Drama series hah ani Naru broadcasted in April 2017. He has done dramas such as My love Mix-up and, in 2022, the files of young Kindaichi. His works also include movies and concerts. Shunsuke Michiana has much more to give to his fans in the future.
10. Kentaro Sakaguchi
Debuted as a model in Men's Non-no magazine in 2010. Born on July 11, 1991, in 2014, Sakaguchi made his film debut as Shun in Shanti days 365 days and happy breath. He played his first leading role in the film called the 100th love with you. He is awarded many times, titles such as man of the year in the ELLE cinema award and in 2017, he won newcomer of the year in the 40th Japan film academy film prize. As an actor, Kentaro Sakaguchi has earned much fame in a small amount of time which has led to fans praising him a lot. He also worked on a music video called Ms. Phenomenal by the famous RADWIMPS.
