Girls2 (pronounced "Girls Girls") is a Japanese idol girl group formed by LDH in 2019. The group consist of EXPG Studio…Girls2 (pronounced "Girls Girls") is a Japanese idol girl group formed by LDH in 2019. The group consist of EXPG Studio graduates who starred in Takashi Miike's Girls × Heroine series. The group debuted in June 2019 with the release of their first single, "Daijyoubu."
Shuto Okaniwa (岡庭 愁人, Okaniwa Shūto; born 16 September 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right…Shuto Okaniwa (岡庭 愁人, Okaniwa Shūto; born 16 September 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a right back for Iwaki FC, on loan from J2 League club Shonan Bellmare.
Sakura Komoriya (籠谷 さくら, Komoriya Sakura; born August 22, 1999) is a Japanese singer who was a member of the idol group…Sakura Komoriya (籠谷 さくら, Komoriya Sakura; born August 22, 1999) is a Japanese singer who was a member of the idol group X21. She has also appeared in television programmes and magazines. She is represented with the agency Aoi Corporation.
Shori Sato (佐藤 勝利, Satō Shōri; born 30 October 1996) is a Japanese idol, actor, and member of the idol group timelesz…Shori Sato (佐藤 勝利, Satō Shōri; born 30 October 1996) is a Japanese idol, actor, and member of the idol group timelesz, under Starto Entertainment. Sato entered Johnny & Associates on 30 October 2010.
Hey! Say! JUMP (HSJ or JUMP) is a seven-member Japanese boy band under the Japanese talent agency Starto Entertainment…Hey! Say! JUMP (HSJ or JUMP) is a seven-member Japanese boy band under the Japanese talent agency Starto Entertainment (formerly from Johnny & Associates). The group is split into two sub-groups: Hey! Say! BEST and Hey! Say! 7. In Japan they sold more than 10 million physical copies. Hey! Say! JUMP originally debuted with ten members, the largest group in Johnny's history. In 2011, Ryutaro Morimoto was indefinitely suspended from the group following an underage smoking scandal. On April 11, 2021, Keito Okamoto announced that he would be leaving the group in order to pursue an acting career but would be remaining under Johnny & Associates. On August 28, 2025 Yuto Nakajima announced he would graduate from the group.
Yuki Ogoe (小越 勇輝, Ogoe Yūki; born April 8, 1994, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor who is represented by AT Production. He…Yuki Ogoe (小越 勇輝, Ogoe Yūki; born April 8, 1994, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor who is represented by AT Production. He played the role of Ramon (Basshaa) in the 2008 Kamen Rider TV series Kamen Rider Kiva.
Yuri Chinen (Japanese: 知念 侑李, Hepburn: Chinen Yūri; born November 30, 1993), is a Japanese singer and actor as well as…Yuri Chinen (Japanese: 知念 侑李, Hepburn: Chinen Yūri; born November 30, 1993), is a Japanese singer and actor as well as member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is under the management of Starto Entertainment.
Shūhei Nomura (野村 周平, Nomura Shūhei; born November 14, 1993) is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kobe, Hyogo…Shūhei Nomura (野村 周平, Nomura Shūhei; born November 14, 1993) is a Japanese actor. He was born in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, and is of one-quarter Chinese descent and speaks fluent Chinese. In 2009, he was selected from about 30,000 applicants as the winner of the Nationwide Amuse Audition.
Yuto Nakajima (Japanese: 中島 裕翔, Hepburn: Nakajima, Yūto) is a Japanese singer, actor and model associated with Starto…Yuto Nakajima (Japanese: 中島 裕翔, Hepburn: Nakajima, Yūto) is a Japanese singer, actor and model associated with Starto Entertainment. He is a former member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He played Koji Kiritani in the 2005 Japanese television drama, Nobuta wo Produce.
Shōgo Sakamoto (阪本 奨悟, Sakamoto Shōgo; born June 13, 1993 in Hyogo Prefecture) is a Japanese actor and singer…Shōgo Sakamoto (阪本 奨悟, Sakamoto Shōgo; born June 13, 1993 in Hyogo Prefecture) is a Japanese actor and singer affiliated with Don-crew.
Ryunosuke Kamiki (神木 隆之介, Kamiki Ryūnosuke; born 19 May 1993) is a Japanese actor. Starting his career as a child…Ryunosuke Kamiki (神木 隆之介, Kamiki Ryūnosuke; born 19 May 1993) is a Japanese actor. Starting his career as a child prodigy, he has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards for his performances across 25 years in the industry. Kamiki debuted in a 1995 commercial. Four years later, he had a leading role in the television drama Good News (1999). His early film roles include Spirited Away (2001), Bayside Shakedown 2 (2003), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Doraemon: Nobita's Dinosaur 2006 (2006) and Big Man Japan (2007). He had his first leading roles in Takashi Miike's The Great Yokai War (2005) and Daihachi Yoshida's The Kirishima Thing (2012) and played supporting characters in Keishi Ōtomo's jidaigeki actioners Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno and Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends as well as Miike's horror film As the Gods Will (all 2014). In 2016, Kamiki voiced the lead in Makoto Shinkai's anime film Your Name, for which he won the Best Actor Award at the 11th Seiyu Awards. After this, he collaborated with Shinkai again on Weathering with You (2019) and Suzume (2022) as supporting characters. Kamiki later co-starred with Minami Hamabe in two productions released in 2023: the TV drama series Ranman and Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus One. His performance in the latter earned him global critical acclaim and the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actor.
Jingi Irie (入江 甚儀, Irie Jingi; born 18 May 1993, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor. He is represented with Ken-On. He…Jingi Irie (入江 甚儀, Irie Jingi; born 18 May 1993, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor. He is represented with Ken-On. He graduated from Horikoshi High School. He is a member of Men On Style.
Ryosuke Yamada (Japanese: 山田 涼介, Hepburn: Yamada Ryōsuke; born May 9, 1993) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a…Ryosuke Yamada (Japanese: 山田 涼介, Hepburn: Yamada Ryōsuke; born May 9, 1993) is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. Yamada rose to prominence as a teen idol in 2007 following his role in the Japanese television series Tantei Gakuen Q. After launching his music career in 2007 as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP, he released his debut solo single, "Mystery Virgin" in 2013. Besides his music group activities, he mainly focuses on acting. As an actor, he is best known for portraying Hajime Kindaichi in live-action drama series Kindaichi Case Files (2013–2014), Nagisa Shiota in Assassination Classroom (2015–2016), and Edward Elric in the live-action film series Fullmetal Alchemist (2017–2022). Yamada's portrayal of Nagisa Shiota earned him the 2016 Japan Academy Award for Newcomer of the Year.
Mayuko Kawakita (河北 麻友子, Kawakita Mayuko; born November 28, 1991) is a Japanese-American actress and model, known for…Mayuko Kawakita (河北 麻友子, Kawakita Mayuko; born November 28, 1991) is a Japanese-American actress and model, known for her role as Rena on Fashion Story: Model, Nippon Television variety show Hirunandesu!, and Sekai no Hatemade Itte Q!. She is the 2003 winner of the Japan Bishōjo Contest which is a beauty pageant held by Oscar Promotion.
Daiki Arioka (有岡 大貴, Arioka Daiki; born April 15, 1991) is a Japanese singer, actor, tarento, and model as well as…Daiki Arioka (有岡 大貴, Arioka Daiki; born April 15, 1991) is a Japanese singer, actor, tarento, and model as well as member of Hey! Say! JUMP. He is under the management of Starto Entertainment.
Misako Renbutsu (蓮佛 美沙子, Renbutsu Misako; born February 27, 1991) is a Japanese actress. She won the Grand Prix award…Misako Renbutsu (蓮佛 美沙子, Renbutsu Misako; born February 27, 1991) is a Japanese actress. She won the Grand Prix award at the Super Heroine Audition Miss Phoenix in 2005.
Hikaru Yaotome (八乙女 光, Yaotome, Hikaru; born December 2, 1990) is a Japanese singer, actor, and tarento. He is a member…Hikaru Yaotome (八乙女 光, Yaotome, Hikaru; born December 2, 1990) is a Japanese singer, actor, and tarento. He is a member of Hey! Say! JUMP under Starto Entertainment. He was born in Miyagi Prefecture. On December 1, 2002, he entered Johnny & Associates as a trainee. Later, he was put in the junior group Ya-Ya-yah and became the secondary lead vocalist after Kota Yabu. On September 21, 2007, he debuted and began performing as a member of Hey! Say! JUMP. In 2009, he graduated from Horikoshi High School alongside Taiyo Ayukawa and actress Saki Fukuda. He plays bass guitar in their concerts and even displayed talents in composing and lyrics writing on their first studio album JUMP No. 1.
Saki Fukuda (福田 沙紀, Fukuda Saki; born on September 19, 1990, in Kumamoto, Kumamoto) is a Japanese actress and singer.…Saki Fukuda (福田 沙紀, Fukuda Saki; born on September 19, 1990, in Kumamoto, Kumamoto) is a Japanese actress and singer. She appeared in the 2009 live action film Yatterman as Yatterman 2 "Ai-chan."
Kimito Totani (戸谷 公人, Totani Kimito; born May 7, 1990) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo. He made his…Kimito Totani (戸谷 公人, Totani Kimito; born May 7, 1990) is a Japanese actor and voice actor from Tokyo. He made his acting debut in the 2007 remake of Tsubaki Sanjuro. He is currently known for his portrayal of Daiki Kaito/Kamen Rider Diend in the Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Decade and its films.
Haruma Miura (三浦 春馬, Miura Haruma; April 5, 1990 – July 18, 2020) was a Japanese actor and singer. He made his acting…Haruma Miura (三浦 春馬, Miura Haruma; April 5, 1990 – July 18, 2020) was a Japanese actor and singer. He made his acting debut in the television drama Agri (1997) and rose to popularity after starring in the film Koizora (2007), winning Newcomer of the Year at the 31st Japan Academy Prize. In the following years, Miura notably starred in the third season of Gokusen (2009), Bloody Monday (2009), Naoko (2009), Kimi ni Todoke (2010), Last Cinderella (2013), Boku no Ita Jikan (2013), The Eternal Zero (2013), Attack on Titan (2015), Gintama 2 (2018), and Two Weeks (2019). He also starred as Lola in the Japanese production of Kinky Boots (2016), winning Best New Actor and the Haruko Sugimura Award at the 24th Yomiuri Theater Awards. In addition to his acting career, Miura debuted as a singer in 2019 with the single "Fight for Your Heart." Miura remained active in his acting career until his death in 2020. Following his death, his second single, "Night Diver" was released posthumously along with his other acting projects. He was posthumously awarded the Nikkan Sports Yujiro Ishihara Film Prize for Fan's Choice in Best Actor for his role in Godai: The Wunderkind.
Ruito Aoyagi (青柳 塁斗, Aoyagi Ruito; born March 29, 1990 in Hokkaido) is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known…Ruito Aoyagi (青柳 塁斗, Aoyagi Ruito; born March 29, 1990 in Hokkaido) is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Gakuto Mukahi in The Prince of Tennis musicals. He is managed by Amuse, Inc.
Yuya Yagira (柳楽 優弥, Yagira Yūya; born March 26, 1990) is a Japanese actor. In 2004, he became the youngest winner of…Yuya Yagira (柳楽 優弥, Yagira Yūya; born March 26, 1990) is a Japanese actor. In 2004, he became the youngest winner of the Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of 12-year-old Akira in the highly acclaimed Nobody Knows.
Hey! Say! JUMP (HSJ or JUMP) is a seven-member Japanese boy band under the Japanese talent agency Starto Entertainment…Hey! Say! JUMP (HSJ or JUMP) is a seven-member Japanese boy band under the Japanese talent agency Starto Entertainment (formerly from Johnny & Associates). The group is split into two sub-groups: Hey! Say! BEST and Hey! Say! 7. In Japan they sold more than 10 million physical copies. Hey! Say! JUMP originally debuted with ten members, the largest group in Johnny's history. In 2011, Ryutaro Morimoto was indefinitely suspended from the group following an underage smoking scandal. On April 11, 2021, Keito Okamoto announced that he would be leaving the group in order to pursue an acting career but would be remaining under Johnny & Associates. On August 28, 2025 Yuto Nakajima announced he would graduate from the group.
Rakuto Tochihara (栩原 楽人, Tochihara Rakuto; born October 19, 1989) is a Japanese former actor from Tokyo, a graduate of…Rakuto Tochihara (栩原 楽人, Tochihara Rakuto; born October 19, 1989) is a Japanese former actor from Tokyo, a graduate of Horikoshi High School. His debut role was in Boogiepop Phantom where he voiced the character Poom Poom. He later had a starring role in the 2005 Kamen Rider Series Kamen Rider Hibiki and its film Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Senki as the character Asumu Adachi. His roles have also included the drama RH Plus as Ageha Seto and in the film Aquarian Age: The Movie as Naoya Itsuki. On February 28, 2018, he announced his decision to retire from the entertainment industry to take over his father's company.
Bandō Minosuke II (二代目 坂東 巳之助, Nidaime Bandō Minosuke; born 16 September 1989, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor, kabuki…Bandō Minosuke II (二代目 坂東 巳之助, Nidaime Bandō Minosuke; born 16 September 1989, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor, kabuki actor, and the leading bassist of buyō Bandō-ryū. His real name is Mitsuhisa Morita (守田 光寿, Morita Mitsuhisa). He is the current and second holder of the Kabuki name "Bandō Minosuke". Yamatoya is his yagō and Mitsudai is his family crest. He is represented by the Horipro Booking Agency.
Ryūya Wakaba (若葉 竜也, Wakaba Ryūya; born June 10, 1989) is a Japanese actor assigned to First Place talent agency. He…Ryūya Wakaba (若葉 竜也, Wakaba Ryūya; born June 10, 1989) is a Japanese actor assigned to First Place talent agency. He and his four brothers formed the Wakaba Brothers.
Ayaka Nishiwaki (西脇 綾香(にしわき あやか), Nishiwaki Ayaka; born 15 February 1989), nicknamed A~chan (あ~ちゃん; stylized as…Ayaka Nishiwaki (西脇 綾香(にしわき あやか), Nishiwaki Ayaka; born 15 February 1989), nicknamed A~chan (あ~ちゃん; stylized as a-chan), is a Japanese musician and dancer. She is one of the members of the Japanese electropop group Perfume.
Yukari Tomizawa (富澤 友加里, Tomizawa Yukari; born January 26, 1989, in Tokyo, Japan), better known as Yukari Kabutomushi…Yukari Tomizawa (富澤 友加里, Tomizawa Yukari; born January 26, 1989, in Tokyo, Japan), better known as Yukari Kabutomushi (カブトムシ ゆかり, Kabutomushi Yukari), is a Japanese actress who was last represented by the talent agency, Oscar Promotion.
Shinjiro Atae (與 真司郎, Atae Shinjirō; born November 26, 1988) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He…Shinjiro Atae (與 真司郎, Atae Shinjirō; born November 26, 1988) is a Japanese singer-songwriter, actor, and model. He debuted as a member of the co-ed group AAA in 2005. Early on in his career, Atae starred in television and film projects including the live-action adaptations of Psychic Detective Yakumo, Delicious Gakuin, Teiō, Guardian Angel, and Ramune. In 2016, Atae released music solo, beginning with the song "Reunited", and later released his first solo album, This Is Who I Am, as a limited release in 2018. He is also an exclusive model in the magazines Junon and Duet.
Marina Kuroki (黒木 マリナ, Kuroki Marina; born 26 September 1988) is a Japanese actress, singer and model best known for…Marina Kuroki (黒木 マリナ, Kuroki Marina; born 26 September 1988) is a Japanese actress, singer and model best known for her appearances in the Sailor Moon musicals series.
Hanako Takigawa (多岐川 華子, Takigawa Hanako; born 16 September 1988 in Kanagawa Prefecture), stage name Hanako (華子) is a…Hanako Takigawa (多岐川 華子, Takigawa Hanako; born 16 September 1988 in Kanagawa Prefecture), stage name Hanako (華子) is a Japanese actress, tarento and gravure idol. Her real name and former stage name is Hanako Ouchi (大内 華子, Ōuchi Hanako).
Ray Fujita (藤田 玲, Fujita Rei; born September 6, 1988), is a Japanese-French actor and musician from Tokyo. His mother…Ray Fujita (藤田 玲, Fujita Rei; born September 6, 1988), is a Japanese-French actor and musician from Tokyo. His mother is Japanese and his father is French. His most notable roles to date are as Kitazaki/Dragon Orphnoch in the 2003 series Kamen Rider 555 and Rei Suzumura/ZERO the Silver Fanged Knight in the 2006 series GARO. He is also the lead vocalist of the band Dustz.
Saya Yūki (悠城 早矢, Yūki Saya; April 9, 1988) is a Japanese actress. One of her major roles was that of Tsuyoshi, the…Saya Yūki (悠城 早矢, Yūki Saya; April 9, 1988) is a Japanese actress. One of her major roles was that of Tsuyoshi, the protagonist of Sh15uya.
Yuya Tegoshi (手越 祐也, Tegoshi Yūya; born November 11, 1987) is a Japanese singer, actor, and television personality. He…Yuya Tegoshi (手越 祐也, Tegoshi Yūya; born November 11, 1987) is a Japanese singer, actor, and television personality. He debuted as a member of Japanese boy band News under Johnny & Associates and was also part of its sub-group Tegomass.
Shiori Kanzaki (神崎詩織, Kanzaki Shiori; born September 22, 1987) is a Japanese actress. She is best known for playing…Shiori Kanzaki (神崎詩織, Kanzaki Shiori; born September 22, 1987) is a Japanese actress. She is best known for playing Yuka Sanada in Genseishin Justirisers.
Masami Nagasawa (長澤 まさみ, Nagasawa Masami; born June 3, 1987) is a Japanese actress. She has had a prolific film career…Masami Nagasawa (長澤 まさみ, Nagasawa Masami; born June 3, 1987) is a Japanese actress. She has had a prolific film career since her teenage years and has starred in various blockbusters, receiving multiple accolades, including five Japan Academy Film Prizes and four Blue Ribbon Awards. Nagasawa began her acting career at age twelve, when she starred as a young psychic orphan in the science fiction film Pyrokinesis (2000). While in high school, she starred as one of the Shobijin in Godzilla: Tokyo S.O.S. (2003) and Godzilla: Final Wars (2004) and would gain recognition for her leading role in Crying Out Love in the Center of the World (2004), for which she won the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actress and two Japan Academy Film Prize awards. In 2007, Nagasawa was nominated for the Japan Academy Film Prize for Best Leading Actress and attained a Bunshun Raspberry Award for playing the title character in Tears for You (2006). Nagasawa's career progressed with her starring roles as Princess Yuki in Shinji Higuchi's Hidden Fortress: The Last Princess (2008), Umi Matsuzaki in Gorō Miyazaki's From Up on Poppy Hill (2011), and Miyuki Matsuo in the romantic comedy Love Strikes! (2011), for which she earned a second Blue Ribbon Award for Best Supporting Actress. After playing a supporting character in Makoto Shinkai's Your Name (2016), she portrayed the protagonist in the critically acclaimed science fiction drama Before We Vanish (2017), for which she won the Mainichi Film Award for Best Actress. In 2019, she starred in the crime mystery Masquerade Hotel and portrayed Yang Duan He in the action-adventure Kingdom, for which she was nominated for a Nikkan Sports Film Award; she later reprised the role of Yang Duan He in the 2023 film Kingdom: Flame of Destiny. Nagasawa has also played Dako in The Confidence Man JP film trilogy (2019-2022), Anna Kobayashi in Chen Sicheng's buddy-comedy Detective Chinatown 3 (2021), Hiroko Asami in Higuchi's critically acclaimed superhero film Shin Ultraman (2022), and Scorpion-Aug in Hideaki Anno's Shin Kamen Rider (2023).
Mei Kurokawa (黒川芽以, Kurokawa Mei; born on 13 May 1987 in Nishitōkyō, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress and singer.…Mei Kurokawa (黒川芽以, Kurokawa Mei; born on 13 May 1987 in Nishitōkyō, Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese actress and singer. Her given name Mei originates from her birth month (May) in English. She has been frequently featured in many Japanese dramas and Kaidan Shin Mimibukuro: Yūrei Mansion films.
Kazuya Oshima (大嶋和也, Ōshima Kazuya; born April 30, 1987) is a Japanese racing driver, currently racing in the Super GT…Kazuya Oshima (大嶋和也, Ōshima Kazuya; born April 30, 1987) is a Japanese racing driver, currently racing in the Super GT Series for TGR Team Rookie Racing. Oshima is one of only three drivers that have won championships in both classes of Super GT, having won the GT300 Drivers' Championship in 2007, and the GT500 Drivers' Championship in 2019. Until 2025, Oshima raced in the Super Formula Championship for Rookie Racing. He also won the 2009 Suzuka Summer Endurance race. Outside of Japan, he is a five-time class winner at the Nürburgring 24 Hours (2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016) as a member of Gazoo Racing/Toyota Gazoo Racing.
Asami Tano (田野 アサミ, Tano Asami; born 12 February 1987) is a Japanese actress from Amagasaki. She is affiliated with…Asami Tano (田野 アサミ, Tano Asami; born 12 February 1987) is a Japanese actress from Amagasaki. She is affiliated with Amuse Inc. Tano was part of the girl group Boystyle from 2001 to 2007. Her voice acting career began with Toriko in 2011, and she has starred in several anime such as Smile PreCure!, Francesca, Love Live! Sunshine!!, and Zombie Land Saga. She has also appeared in the theatrical productions of Persona 3: The Weird Masquerade, Persona 4 Arena, Blue Exorcist, Kuroko's Basketball, and The Seven Deadly Sins.
Saeko Dokyu (道休 紗栄子, Dōkyū Saeko; born 16 November 1986) is a Japanese actress, who has had a number of supporting…Saeko Dokyu (道休 紗栄子, Dōkyū Saeko; born 16 November 1986) is a Japanese actress, who has had a number of supporting roles in films and television dramas.
Ryo Katsuji (勝地 涼, Katsuji Ryō; born August 20, 1986, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He graduated from…Ryo Katsuji (勝地 涼, Katsuji Ryō; born August 20, 1986, in Tokyo) is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He graduated from the Horikoshi High School.
Chihiro Otsuka (大塚 ちひろ, Ōtsuka Chihiro; born March 12, 1986) is a Japanese actress. Her birth name in kanji is 大塚 千弘…Chihiro Otsuka (大塚 ちひろ, Ōtsuka Chihiro; born March 12, 1986) is a Japanese actress. Her birth name in kanji is 大塚 千弘, but she writes her given name in hiragana characters.
Yudai Iwama (岩間 雄大, Iwama Yūdai; born 21 February 1986) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays midfielder for…Yudai Iwama (岩間 雄大, Iwama Yūdai; born 21 February 1986) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays midfielder for ReinMeer Aomori in the Japan Football League.
Yu Hasebe (長谷部 優, Hasebe Yū; born 17 January 1986) is a Japanese actress, singer and model. She was one of the original…Yu Hasebe (長谷部 優, Hasebe Yū; born 17 January 1986) is a Japanese actress, singer and model. She was one of the original three members of the J-Pop group "Dream". She debuted as a gravure idol in 2004. She has also starred in a number of Japanese movies and TV dramas. She was formerly a member of a unit called Kingyo with Nao Nagasawa and Aiko Kayō.
Teppei Koike (小池 徹平, Koike Teppei; born January 5, 1986) is a Japanese actor and singer associated with Burning…Teppei Koike (小池 徹平, Koike Teppei; born January 5, 1986) is a Japanese actor and singer associated with Burning Productions. After appearing in the television drama Tentai Kansoku in 2002, Koike began appearing in several other films and dramas, notably as Atsushi Otani in Love Com. At the same time, Koike was also in the music duo WaT with Eiji Wentz from 2002 to 2016.
Yu Shirota (城田 優, Shirota Yū; born December 26, 1985) is a Japanese actor and singer. Shirota began his acting career…Yu Shirota (城田 優, Shirota Yū; born December 26, 1985) is a Japanese actor and singer. Shirota began his acting career in 2002, performing as Tuxedo Mask in the Sailor Moon Musicals and as Kunimitsu Tezuka in Musical: The Prince of Tennis. From 2004 to 2020, he was a member of D-Boys, a male performance troupe by Watanabe Entertainment. He later appeared on television dramas such as Makoto Kagurazaka in Hana-Kimi (2007) and Kei Shinjo in Rookies (2008). In 2009, he was named one of the most promising actors and actresses, placing 8th in a poll conducted by Oricon.
Koki Tanaka (田中 聖, Tanaka Kōki) is a Japanese singer–songwriter and actor. He was a member of Jpop idol boy band…Koki Tanaka (田中 聖, Tanaka Kōki) is a Japanese singer–songwriter and actor. He was a member of Jpop idol boy band KAT-TUN from their debut until September 30, 2013, when his contract with Johnny & Associates (the company that manages KAT-TUN) was terminated. When he was a member of KAT-TUN, he was recognized as the rapper in the group and has a hip-hop-influenced style. Out of the other members, Tanaka was most often paired up with Yuichi Nakamaru and they even formed a comedy duo 'TaNaka'. After leaving Johnny & Associates, Tanaka formed his own indie rock band called INKT.
Kana Tachibana (橘 佳奈, Tachibana Kana; born 20 October 1985) is a Japanese pop singer. She is notable as one of the…Kana Tachibana (橘 佳奈, Tachibana Kana; born 20 October 1985) is a Japanese pop singer. She is notable as one of the original member of pop girl group Dream along with Mai Matsumuro and Yu Hasebe. She is currently a soloist singer under TOKYO (W) REC(k)ORDS.