Kota Fukatsu (深津 康太, Fukatsu Kōta; born 10 August 1984) is a Japanese football player who plays for Iwate Grulla…Kota Fukatsu (深津 康太, Fukatsu Kōta; born 10 August 1984) is a Japanese football player who plays for Iwate Grulla Morioka.
Mocomichi Hayami (速水 もこみち, Hayami Mokomichi; born August 10, 1984) is a Japanese actor, chef, TV presenter…Mocomichi Hayami (速水 もこみち, Hayami Mokomichi; born August 10, 1984) is a Japanese actor, chef, TV presenter, entrepreneur, and model.
Takaharu Furukawa (古川 高晴, Furukawa Takaharu; born August 9, 1984 in Aomori) is an archery athlete from Japan, competing…Takaharu Furukawa (古川 高晴, Furukawa Takaharu; born August 9, 1984 in Aomori) is an archery athlete from Japan, competing in both individual and team archery events. He competed in the 2004, 2008, 2012, and 2020 Summer Olympics. He was the 2006 All-Japan National Champion,
Takako Oguchi (小口貴子, Oguchi Takako; born August 8, 1984, in Wajima) (née Omukai) is a Japanese skeleton racer who has…Takako Oguchi (小口貴子, Oguchi Takako; born August 8, 1984, in Wajima) (née Omukai) is a Japanese skeleton racer who has competed since 2003 and joined the Japanese national team in 2005. She uses a Bromley sled. She married in 2015.
Manami Hosokawa (細川 愛実, Hosokawa Manami; born August 8, 1984), better known by her stagename Manami Hashimoto (橋本 マナミ…Manami Hosokawa (細川 愛実, Hosokawa Manami; born August 8, 1984), better known by her stagename Manami Hashimoto (橋本 マナミ, Hashimoto Manami), is a Japanese gravure model and actress represented by Irving and her business alliance is Harmony Promotion. Hashimoto is called by such unique catchphrases such as "Heisei no Danchi Tsuma," (The Apartment Complex Wife of the Heisei era), "Aijin ni Shitai Onna No. 1," (The Number-one Woman I Want as My Mistress), and "Kokumin no Aijin." (The Nation's Mistress) That is to say, she was one of the sex symbols in Japan during the 2010s.
Takamasa Anai (穴井 隆将, Anai Takamasa; born 5 August 1984 in Ōita, Ōita) is a Japanese judoka. Anai began judo at the age…Takamasa Anai (穴井 隆将, Anai Takamasa; born 5 August 1984 in Ōita, Ōita) is a Japanese judoka. Anai began judo at the age of 5. Anai is Coached by former world champion and olympic silver medalist Shinichi Shinohara. Anai won the All-Japan Championships and took a bronze medal at the 2009 World Championships. His greatest achievement to date is winning the 2010 World Championships in Tokyo. In September 2012, Anai defeated 10 judo black belts in a row during the 50th anniversary of LA Tenri Judo Club, defeating 8-time US judo champion Tokuzo Takahashi in his final match. Anai's main tournament throws are Harai Goshi, Uchi Mata and O soto gari.
Yasu (ヤス; born August 3, 1984) is a Japanese illustrator from Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, though now lives in Tokyo.…Yasu (ヤス; born August 3, 1984) is a Japanese illustrator from Tokushima Prefecture, Japan, though now lives in Tokyo. As of 2007, Yasu is a freelance illustrator.
Takeshi Hasegawa (長谷川 武, Hasegawa Takeshi; born August 1, 1984) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays…Takeshi Hasegawa (長谷川 武, Hasegawa Takeshi; born August 1, 1984) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the Koshigaya Alphas of the B.League in Japan. He played for Japan national 3x3 team in 2013.
Taihei Kato (加藤大平, Katō Taihei; born July 30, 1984) is a Japanese Nordic combined skier who has been competing since…Taihei Kato (加藤大平, Katō Taihei; born July 30, 1984) is a Japanese Nordic combined skier who has been competing since 2003. He won a gold medal in the 4 x 5 km team event at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 in Liberec and earned his best individual finish of 27th twice (10 km mass start: 2009, 15 km individual: 2007). At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Kato finished sixth in the 4 x 5 km team, 24th in the individual normal hill, and 30th in the individual large hill events. Kato suffered a broken left arm after a fall while competing in the Nordic combined event during the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. After a seemingly successfully jump on the large hill, Kato's left ski came loose seconds after he landed, causing him to fall at high speed, sustaining the injury in the process. He was unable to continue in the competition, which would include a 10 km cross-country ski race.
Ryōhei Kimura (木村 良平, Kimura Ryōhei; born July 30, 1984) is a Japanese actor and singer. His roles include Eichi…Ryōhei Kimura (木村 良平, Kimura Ryōhei; born July 30, 1984) is a Japanese actor and singer. His roles include Eichi Sakurai in Full Moon o Sagashite, Roche in Neo Angelique ~Abyss~ series, Akira Takizawa in Eden of the East, Hinata from Angel Beats!, Shouma Takakura in Mawaru Penguindrum, Kodaka Hasegawa in Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai, Chihiro Furuya in Sankarea, Ryouta Kise in the Kuroko no Basket series, Kaito Yashio in Robotics;Notes, Touji Ato in Tokyo Ravens, Bokuto Koutarou in Haikyū!!, Sorey in Tales of Zestiria, Joshua Kiryu in The World Ends with You series, and Kashimo Hajime in Jujutsu Kaisen. He won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 6th Seiyu Awards. He is affiliated with Himawari Theatre Group.
Shinya Ishikawa (石川晋也, Ishikawa Shin'ya) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler best known for his tenure with the…Shinya Ishikawa (石川晋也, Ishikawa Shin'ya) is a retired Japanese professional wrestler best known for his tenure with the Japanese professional wrestling promotion Big Japan Pro Wrestling (BJW).
Takiko Fukuda (福田 多希子, Fukuda Takiko; born 25 July 1984, in Nara Prefecture) is a Japanese stage performer and tarento.…Takiko Fukuda (福田 多希子, Fukuda Takiko; born 25 July 1984, in Nara Prefecture) is a Japanese stage performer and tarento. She is represented with Yoshimoto Creative Agency in Osaka. Her husband is Ponta Dohi.
Kenji Narisako (成迫 健児, Narisako Kenji) (born 25 July 1984) is a Japanese hurdler. He won the bronze medal at the 2001…Kenji Narisako (成迫 健児, Narisako Kenji) (born 25 July 1984) is a Japanese hurdler. He won the bronze medal at the 2001 World Youth Championships, and the gold medals at the 2005 Summer Universiade and the 2006 Asian Games. He also competed at the World Championships in 2005 and 2007 and the 2008 Olympic Games without reaching the final. His personal best time is 47.93 seconds, achieved in May 2006 in Osaka. After his Olympic appearances, Narisako became a member of the Ōita Prefectural Assembly.
Akie Uegaki (植垣暁恵, Uegaki Akie; born 25 July 1984) is a Japanese handball player who has played for the Japan women's…Akie Uegaki (植垣暁恵, Uegaki Akie; born 25 July 1984) is a Japanese handball player who has played for the Japan women's national handball team and plays for Japanese club Hiroshima Maple Reds. She was listed among the top ten goalscorers at the 2009 World Women's Handball Championship in China, with 48 goals.
Hajime Ohara (Japanese: 大原 甫, Ōhara Hajime; ring name: 大原はじめ, born July 24, 1984) is a Japanese professional wrestler.…Hajime Ohara (Japanese: 大原 甫, Ōhara Hajime; ring name: 大原はじめ, born July 24, 1984) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He is signed to Pro Wrestling Noah, where he is a one time GHC Junior Heavyweight Champion and a six-time GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champion. Ohara also previous working for Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL) in Mexico for several years as part of his training, mixing the lucha libre style of Mexico with the Japanese Puroresu style of wrestling. In Japan, Ohara is best known for his work in the Hustle, Smash and Wrestling New Classic (WNC).
Takashi Nakano (中野 高, Nakano Takashi; born July 21, 1984) is a Japanese former swimmer, who specialized in backstroke…Takashi Nakano (中野 高, Nakano Takashi; born July 21, 1984) is a Japanese former swimmer, who specialized in backstroke events. He collected a total of three silver medals in the 200 m backstroke at the Universiade (2003 in Daegu, 2005 in İzmir, and 2007 in Bangkok). Nakano is also a graduate of Hosei University in Tokyo. Nakano made his international debut at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, where he earned a silver medal in the 200 m backstroke, clocking at 2:00.78. At the 2005 FINA World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Nakano broke the two-minute barrier, but rounded out the final field in last place by 0.17 of a second behind Croatia's Gordan Kozulj in 1:58.91. Nakano also improved his personal best to 1:59.34, adding a bronze to his silver from Busan in the same stroke at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha, Qatar. Nakano competed for the Japanese squad in the men's 200 m backstroke at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Leading up to the Games, he placed second behind Ryosuke Irie at the Olympic trials in Tokyo with a FINA A-standard entry time of 1:58.22. He challenged seven other swimmers on the fourth heat, including Austrian duo Sebastian Stoss and two-time Olympic silver medalist Markus Rogan. Nakano raced to sixth place by a 0.15 of a second behind Stoss in a time of 1:59.59. Nakano missed out the semifinals by 0.65 of a second, as he placed twenty-first overall in the preliminary heats. At the 2009 FINA World Championships in Rome, Italy, Nakano broke his personal best of 1:57.02 in the 200 m backstroke, but finished only in twelfth place and did not qualify for the final.
Takaaki Tomimatsu (富松 崇彰, Tomimatsu Takaaki; born (1984-07-20)20 July 1984) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He…Takaaki Tomimatsu (富松 崇彰, Tomimatsu Takaaki; born (1984-07-20)20 July 1984) is a Japanese male volleyball player. He was part of the Japan men's national volleyball team at the 2010 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in Italy. He currently plays for Toray Arrows.
Kanae Oki (Japanese: 沖 佳苗, Hepburn: Oki Kanae; born July 20, 1984) is a Japanese voice actress. She has had several…Kanae Oki (Japanese: 沖 佳苗, Hepburn: Oki Kanae; born July 20, 1984) is a Japanese voice actress. She has had several starring roles in anime shows such as Love Momozono/Cure Peach in Fresh Pretty Cure!, Aki Yamamoto in Yes! PreCure 5, Hazuki Makino in Loups=Garous, Akie Takasugi in Hell Girl: Three Vessels, Minamo Aoi in Real Drive. She also voiced Jacqueline du Pré in Soul Eater.
Makoto Tomizawa (富沢 慎, Tomizawa Makoto; born 19 July 1984 in Kashiwazaki, Niigata) is a Japanese windsurfer, who…Makoto Tomizawa (富沢 慎, Tomizawa Makoto; born 19 July 1984 in Kashiwazaki, Niigata) is a Japanese windsurfer, who specialized in Neil Pryde RS:X class. He represented Japan in two editions of the Olympic Games (2008 and 2012) and has been currently training for Kanto Auto Works Sailing Team in Kanagawa Prefecture under his personal coach Kazuto Seki. As of September 2013, Tomizawa is ranked no. 42 in the world for the sailboard class by the International Sailing Federation. Tomizawa made his official debut at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he finished tenth in the men's RS:X class with a net score of 116. At the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, Tomizawa narrowly missed a chance for the medal after finishing fourth in the men's RS:X class with an accumulated net score of 38 points. Two years later, Tomizawa qualified for his second Japanese team, as a 28-year-old, in the RS:X class at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London by finishing twenty-sixth and receiving a berth from the ISAF World Championships in Perth, Western Australia. Delivering a mediocre effort in the opening series, Tomizawa pulled off a fourth position to move him up in the overall rankings on the tenth leg, but came up short for the medal race with a net score of 209 points and a twenty-eighth-place finish in a fleet of thirty-eight windsurfers.
Sho Miyake (三宅 唱, Miyake Shō; born 18 July 1984) is a Japanese director. In 2025, he won the Golden Leopard at the…Sho Miyake (三宅 唱, Miyake Shō; born 18 July 1984) is a Japanese director. In 2025, he won the Golden Leopard at the Locarno Film Festival for his film Two Seasons, Two Strangers.
Ayumi Watase (渡瀬 あゆみ, Watase Ayumi; born 18 July 1984) is a Japanese ski jumper who represents the Kobe Clinic Ski…Ayumi Watase (渡瀬 あゆみ, Watase Ayumi; born 18 July 1984) is a Japanese ski jumper who represents the Kobe Clinic Ski Team. She placed seventh in the 2011 World Championship in Oslo.
Shinji Takahira (高平 慎士, Takahira Shinji; born 18 July 1984 in Asahikawa) is a Japanese sprinter who specialises in the…Shinji Takahira (高平 慎士, Takahira Shinji; born 18 July 1984 in Asahikawa) is a Japanese sprinter who specialises in the 100 and 200 metres. Takahira competed in the 200 m at the 2004 Athens Olympics and the 2005 World Championships but failed to progress beyond the heats. He took the silver medal at the 2005 Summer Universiade. He represented Japan in his home country at the 2007 Osaka World Championships and reached the quarter-finals of the 200 m event. Takahira represented Japan at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. He competed at the 4 × 100 metres relay together with Naoki Tsukahara, Shingo Suetsugu and Nobuharu Asahara. In their qualification heat they placed second in behind Trinidad and Tobago, but in front of the Netherlands and Brazil. Their time of 38.52 was the third fastest out of sixteen participating nations in the first round and they qualified for the final. There they sprinted to a time of 38.15 seconds, the third time after the Jamaican and Trinidad teams, winning the bronze medal. However, in January 2017, Jamaica's medal was revoked due to one of their athletes proven to have been doping; this meant that Japan now moved up to a silver medal. He also took part in the 200 metres individual. In his first round heat he placed fourth in a time of 20.58 seconds, outside the direct qualifiers. His time was however among the best losing times, securing his second round spot. In the second round he came to a time of 20.63 seconds and was eliminated as he only placed seventh in the heat. Takahira made a good start to the 2009 season, finishing second and recording a new 200 m best of 20.31 s at the 2009 Osaka Grand Prix. He felt spurred on by running against American athlete Rodney Martin and stated that he hoped to make the semis or final of the forthcoming Berlin World Championships. He won the 200 m at the Japanese Championships, breaking his personal best with a run of 20.22 seconds. This was the third-fastest time ever run in Japan, and Takahira said "I was secretly hoping for Suetsugu’s (national) record".
Mai (舞), real name Mai Kudo (工藤 舞, Kudō Mai; born July 18, 1984) is a J-Pop singer from Hokkaidō, Japan. She is a…Mai (舞), real name Mai Kudo (工藤 舞, Kudō Mai; born July 18, 1984) is a J-Pop singer from Hokkaidō, Japan. She is a talent of the Fit One management company and part of the artists' roster of Rhythm Zone owned by Avex Entertainment Inc. She originally debuted as "Ruppina". As Ruppina, she recorded the song "Free Will" which was used as the 9th ending theme of the Japanese anime series One Piece.
Country Musume (カントリー娘。, Kantorī Musume) was a Japanese female idol music group that is a part of Hello! Project. On…Country Musume (カントリー娘。, Kantorī Musume) was a Japanese female idol music group that is a part of Hello! Project. On November 5, 2014, Country Musume was rebooted and renamed Country Girls (カントリー・ガールズ, Kantorī Gāruzu) with new members.
Tomoyo Takagishi (高岸知代, Takagishi Tomoyo born July 16, 1984) is a former Japanese female professional tennis player…Tomoyo Takagishi (高岸知代, Takagishi Tomoyo born July 16, 1984) is a former Japanese female professional tennis player from Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. She won 2 ITF Women circuit tournaments, was runner-up at All Japan indoor championships and in November 2009 she retired from tennis. Her highest WTA ranking was 396th in singles, and 307th in doubles.
Yuya Yamamoto (山本 優弥, Yamamoto Yūya; born July 15, 1984) is a retired Japanese kickboxer who competed in K-1 at…Yuya Yamamoto (山本 優弥, Yamamoto Yūya; born July 15, 1984) is a retired Japanese kickboxer who competed in K-1 at middleweight (-70 kg). He is the former Japanese national champion of kickboxing sanctioned by All Japan Kickboxing Federation at welterweight.
Yuri Nakamura (中村 有里, Nakamura Yuri; born July 15, 1984), known professionally as Ayana Tsubaki (椿 彩奈, Tsubaki Ayana…Yuri Nakamura (中村 有里, Nakamura Yuri; born July 15, 1984), known professionally as Ayana Tsubaki (椿 彩奈, Tsubaki Ayana; formerly written as 椿姫 彩菜), is a Japanese TV personality, fashion model and professional mahjong player. Tsubaki works for the Koakuma Ageha girls' fashion magazine.
Ryosuke Morioka (森岡 良介, Morioka Ryōsuke; born July 15, 1984 in Sasebo, Nagasaki and raised in Jōtō-ku, Osaka, Japan) is…Ryosuke Morioka (森岡 良介, Morioka Ryōsuke; born July 15, 1984 in Sasebo, Nagasaki and raised in Jōtō-ku, Osaka, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Masanari Omura (大村 真也, Ōmura Masanari; born 14 July 1984), nicknamed Masa, is a Japanese former professional footballer…Masanari Omura (大村 真也, Ōmura Masanari; born 14 July 1984), nicknamed Masa, is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a defender. He spent the majority of his career with Filipino club Kaya. He was awarded the United Football League Cup Golden Ball in 2015 and had also captained his club.
Ayumi Kurihara (栗原 亜弓, Kurihara Ayumi; ring name: 栗原 あゆみ) (born July 13, 1984) is a retired joshi puroresu wrestler…Ayumi Kurihara (栗原 亜弓, Kurihara Ayumi; ring name: 栗原 あゆみ) (born July 13, 1984) is a retired joshi puroresu wrestler best known for her tenures with Pro Wrestling Wave and NEO Japan Ladies Pro-Wrestling.
Yuki Takahashi (高橋 裕紀, Takahashi Yūki; born July 12, 1984) is a Japanese Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He currently…Yuki Takahashi (高橋 裕紀, Takahashi Yūki; born July 12, 1984) is a Japanese Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He currently races in the All Japan Road Race JSB1000 Championship aboard a Honda CBR1000RR. For 2009 he made his debut in the MotoGP class, with the Scot Racing Honda team but was subsequently dropped by the team after just seven rounds of the 2009 season due to financial issues. Until that point, he had spent his entire career with Honda.
Yuto Aoki (青木 悠人, Aoki Yūto; born 11 July 1984 in Tokushima Prefecture) is a Japanese hurdler. He finished seventh in…Yuto Aoki (青木 悠人, Aoki Yūto; born 11 July 1984 in Tokushima Prefecture) is a Japanese hurdler. He finished seventh in the 110 metres hurdles at the 2010 Asian Games.
Yuki Shichijo (七條 祐樹, Shichijō Yūki; born July 10, 1984 in Higashiusuki, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Yuki Shichijo (七條 祐樹, Shichijō Yūki; born July 10, 1984 in Higashiusuki, Miyazaki, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player.
Kanata Okajima (Japanese: 岡嶋かな多, Okajima Kanata) is a Latin Grammy nominated, million selling songwriter, vocal…Kanata Okajima (Japanese: 岡嶋かな多, Okajima Kanata) is a Latin Grammy nominated, million selling songwriter, vocal producer. She has accrued more than 190 No.#1 hits, and got the Japan Record Award on 2017 & 2025 She co-wrote “Crystal Snow” by BTS , "DA DA DANCE” by Babymetal that went No.1 on US Billboard Rock Chart, and also “Odorouze!” by Snow Man, that sold million on 2026. Her recent work includes many established artists such as Aespa, Twice, Le Sserafim, I-dle, Ado, Jax Jones, Becky Hill, Ive, TXT, Honne, NCT127, Illit, Pablo Alborán and theme song of One Piece to name just a few. From 2020, she begins to be recognized as one of the most successful female songwriters in Japan, also as a mother of 2 sons. She was featured in a famous TV documentary called "Seven Rule" and got the offer to release her book called “The road to your dream isnʼt a one-way street”
Yosuke Ito (伊藤 陽佑, Itō Yōsuke; born July 7, 1984 in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan), also known as Lito, is a Japanese actor…Yosuke Ito (伊藤 陽佑, Itō Yōsuke; born July 7, 1984 in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan), also known as Lito, is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Senichi "Sen-chan" Enari/Deka Green in the 2004 TV series Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger. Itou is affiliated with Actoli Llc.
Natsuki Harada (原田 夏希; born July 7, 1984) is a Japanese actress. She played the lead female role in NHK's 2004 TV…Natsuki Harada (原田 夏希; born July 7, 1984) is a Japanese actress. She played the lead female role in NHK's 2004 TV Asadora drama Wakaba.
Tomotaka Sakaguchi (坂口 智隆, born July 7, 1984, in Akashi, Hyōgo) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder.…Tomotaka Sakaguchi (坂口 智隆, born July 7, 1984, in Akashi, Hyōgo) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Osaka Kintetsu Buffaloes, Orix Buffaloes, and Tokyo Yakult Swallows from 2003 to 2022.
Kei Nomoto (野本 圭, Nomoto Kei; born July 7, 1984) is a retired Japanese professional baseball outfielder who played for…Kei Nomoto (野本 圭, Nomoto Kei; born July 7, 1984) is a retired Japanese professional baseball outfielder who played for the Chunichi Dragons in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball. He is now part of scouting department with the Dragons.
Yoshifumi Okada (岡田 幸文, born July 6, 1984, in Takanezawa, Tochigi) is a Japanese former professional baseball…Yoshifumi Okada (岡田 幸文, born July 6, 1984, in Takanezawa, Tochigi) is a Japanese former professional baseball outfielder. He played for the Chiba Lotte Marines in Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball from 2010 to 2018.
Takumi Ishizaki (石崎 巧, Ishizaki Takumi; born July 6, 1984) is a Japanese retired professional basketball player who…Takumi Ishizaki (石崎 巧, Ishizaki Takumi; born July 6, 1984) is a Japanese retired professional basketball player who formerly played for the Riesen Ludwigsburg in the German Basketball Bundesliga and BV Chemnitz 99 of the German ProA. He has been a member of the Japan national basketball team.
Takahiro Imanami (今浪 隆博, Imanami Takahiro; born July 6, 1984 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka) is a Japanese professional…Takahiro Imanami (今浪 隆博, Imanami Takahiro; born July 6, 1984 in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He debuted in 2008. He had 11 runs.
Kazlaser (カズレーザー, Kazurēzā; born 4 July 1984, in Kazo, Saitama) is a Japanese comedian. He performs boke in the comedy…Kazlaser (カズレーザー, Kazurēzā; born 4 July 1984, in Kazo, Saitama) is a Japanese comedian. He performs boke in the comedy duo Maple Chogoukin. His real name is Kazunori Kaneko (金子 和令, Kaneko Kazunori). He is represented by Sun Music Production. Kazlaser is known for his red clothing and gold hair. He stated that the look was inspired by the 80's anime series Space Cobra. Kazlaser's parents were both civil servants and his family are strawberry farmers.
Jin Akanishi (赤西 仁, Akanishi Jin; born July 4, 1984) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. He has been active…Jin Akanishi (赤西 仁, Akanishi Jin; born July 4, 1984) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and actor. He has been active since 1998 as one of the two lead vocalists of the J-pop boy-band KAT-TUN before starting a solo career in 2009. Akanishi has also acted in several films and dramas.