Tetsuya Izuchi (井土徹也, Izuchi Tetsuya) is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist currently signed to…Tetsuya Izuchi (井土徹也, Izuchi Tetsuya) is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist currently signed to Gleat, where he is a former G-Infinity Champion and a member of Black Generation International. He is also known for his tenure with Pro Wrestling Heat Up.
Mayu Okawa (Japanese: 大川 茉由; born March 10, 2000) is a Japanese softball player who plays as an infielder for Honda…Mayu Okawa (Japanese: 大川 茉由; born March 10, 2000) is a Japanese softball player who plays as an infielder for Honda Reverta. She has represented Japan in international softball competitions, including the 2026 Asian Games, where she won a gold medal as a member of the Japanese women's national team.
Motoki Ohara (小原 基樹, Ohara Motoki; born 9 March 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for J1…Motoki Ohara (小原 基樹, Ohara Motoki; born 9 March 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for J1 League club Júbilo Iwata on loan from Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Yukihito Kajiya (梶谷 政仁, Kajiya Yukihito; born 9 March 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for J2…Yukihito Kajiya (梶谷 政仁, Kajiya Yukihito; born 9 March 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for J2 League club Tokushima Vortis.
Kisara Sumiyoshi (Japanese: 住吉 輝紗良; born 8 March 2000) is a Japanese freestyle skier who competes internationally. She…Kisara Sumiyoshi (Japanese: 住吉 輝紗良; born 8 March 2000) is a Japanese freestyle skier who competes internationally. She competed in the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding World Championships 2021, where she placed fourteenth in women's ski moguls.
Kota Kubota (窪田 幸太, Kubota Kota; born 6 March 2000) is a Japanese paralympic swimmer. He competed at the 2024 Summer…Kota Kubota (窪田 幸太, Kubota Kota; born 6 March 2000) is a Japanese paralympic swimmer. He competed at the 2024 Summer Paralympics, winning the silver medal in the men's 100 m backstroke S8 event.
Maria Takeda (竹田真里亜, Takeda Maria) mononymously known as Maria is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working…Maria Takeda (竹田真里亜, Takeda Maria) mononymously known as Maria is a Japanese professional wrestler currently working for Marvelous That's Women Pro Wrestling. She is also known for her tenure with Pro Wrestling Wave. She also represents one-half of the Marvelous tag team Magenta with Riko Kawahata.
Carlos Duke (デューク・カルロス, Dyūku Karurosu; born February 28, 2000) is a Japanese football player who play as Midfielder.…Carlos Duke (デューク・カルロス, Dyūku Karurosu; born February 28, 2000) is a Japanese football player who play as Midfielder. He currently plays for the Lithuanian Hegelmann Club.
Yuki Ogaki (大垣 勇樹, Ōgaki Yūki; born February 28, 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for JFL club FC…Yuki Ogaki (大垣 勇樹, Ōgaki Yūki; born February 28, 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a forward for JFL club FC Tiamo Hirakata.
Renji Matsui (松井 蓮之, Matsui Renji; born 27 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defensive…Renji Matsui (松井 蓮之, Matsui Renji; born 27 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a defensive midfielder for Vegalta Sendai.
Yume Goto (後藤 夢, born 25 February 2000) is a Japanese middle distance runner. She was a silver medalist at the Asian…Yume Goto (後藤 夢, born 25 February 2000) is a Japanese middle distance runner. She was a silver medalist at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships and Asian Athletics Championships in 2023 in the 1500 metres.
Miho Watanabe (Japanese: 渡邉美穂, Hepburn: Watanabe Miho; born February 24, 2000) is a Japanese actress and presenter. She…Miho Watanabe (Japanese: 渡邉美穂, Hepburn: Watanabe Miho; born February 24, 2000) is a Japanese actress and presenter. She starred in With You, Who Wanted to Be A Star (2021), Good Morning, Sleeping Lion (2022), Seishun Gestalt Houkai (2025), and Love Live! School Idol Musical the Drama (2024), the first live-action series adaptation of the popular Love Live! franchise. Watanabe began her career as a member of the girl group Hinatazaka46 (formerly Hiragana Keyakizaka46) from 2017 to 2022 and made her acting debut in the group's drama Re:Mind (2017). She currently hosts the movie information show Cinema Addict on BS TV Tokyo and is an ambassador for the Women's Japan Basketball League. She is represented by the talent agency Queen-B.
Nichika Yamada (山田 二千華, Yamada Nichika; born 24 February 2000) is a Japanese volleyball player. She plays for the Japan…Nichika Yamada (山田 二千華, Yamada Nichika; born 24 February 2000) is a Japanese volleyball player. She plays for the Japan women's national volleyball team. She competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics, in Women's volleyball.
Kento Inoue (井上絢登, Inoue Ayato; born February 23, 2000) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He is an outfielder…Kento Inoue (井上絢登, Inoue Ayato; born February 23, 2000) is a Japanese professional baseball player. He is an outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Hana Takahashi (高橋 はな, Takahashi Hana; born 19 February 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Hana Takahashi (高橋 はな, Takahashi Hana; born 19 February 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for WE League club Urawa Reds Ladies and the Japan women's national team.
Sachiko Kato (加藤幸子; born 19 February 2000) is a Japanese rugby union player. She plays Prop for Japan internationally…Sachiko Kato (加藤幸子; born 19 February 2000) is a Japanese rugby union player. She plays Prop for Japan internationally and for Exeter Chiefs in the Premier 15s. She competed at the 2021 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
Chisaki Morito (森戸知沙希; born February 19, 2000) is a Japanese pop singer, dancer, and a 14th-generation member of…Chisaki Morito (森戸知沙希; born February 19, 2000) is a Japanese pop singer, dancer, and a 14th-generation member of Japanese girl group Morning Musume and is a former member of Country Girls up until their disbandment in 2019.
Nanako Takeda (born 17 February 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Nadeshiko League…Nanako Takeda (born 17 February 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Nadeshiko League club Speranza Osaka.
Carlos Edriel Poquiz Yulo (born February 16, 2000) is a Filipino artistic gymnast. He is the 2024 Olympic floor…Carlos Edriel Poquiz Yulo (born February 16, 2000) is a Filipino artistic gymnast. He is the 2024 Olympic floor exercise and vault champion. Yulo is the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to win multiple gold medals in the history of the Olympic Games. He is the first Filipino and the first male Southeast Asian gymnast to medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships with his floor exercise bronze medal finish in 2018, as well as the first Filipino and Southeast Asian to achieve a gold medal finish for the same criteria in 2019 at the same event. With multiple medals on the international stage, Yulo is the second person to win an Olympic gold medal for the Philippines. Yulo is a two-time Olympic champion, a three-time World champion, an eleven-time Asian champion, and a nine-time SEA Games champion. He is noted for his short stature compared to other male gymnasts, his precision in form, and the difficulty of his routines, especially in the floor exercise, vault, and parallel bars.
Hinako Murakami (born 16 February 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for WE League club…Hinako Murakami (born 16 February 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for WE League club AC Nagano Parceiro.
Nagisa Muraki (村木汀, Muraki Nagisa; born 14 February 2000) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of…Nagisa Muraki (村木汀, Muraki Nagisa; born 14 February 2000) is a Japanese politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2026. She was the youngest member elected in the 2026 general election.
Hikari Kodama (小玉 ひかり, Kodama Hikari; born February 14, 2000) is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Chiba…Hikari Kodama (小玉 ひかり, Kodama Hikari; born February 14, 2000) is a Japanese singer and voice actress from Chiba Prefecture who is affiliated with Music Ray'n. Beginning her music career at the age of 13, she first became involved in the anime industry when she became the singing voice of the character Grace in the series Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song. She made her major debut in 2023, with her songs being used in the anime series Girlfriend, Girlfriend and The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses.
Ryuki Honda (本田竜輝, Honda Ryūki) is a Japanese professional wrestler working for the Japanese promotion All Japan Pro…Ryuki Honda (本田竜輝, Honda Ryūki) is a Japanese professional wrestler working for the Japanese promotion All Japan Pro Wrestling where he was formerly World Tag Team Champions in his first reign alongside Shotaro Ashino.
Kaito Yasui (安居 海渡, Yasui Kaito; born 9 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as an attacking…Kaito Yasui (安居 海渡, Yasui Kaito; born 9 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as an attacking midfielder for Urawa Reds.
Ryusei Nose (野瀬 龍世, Nose Ryusei; born 8 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for…Ryusei Nose (野瀬 龍世, Nose Ryusei; born 8 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for FC Osaka.
Ryō Nemoto (根本 凌, Nemoto Ryō; born 3 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Mito…Ryō Nemoto (根本 凌, Nemoto Ryō; born 3 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Mito HollyHock.
Kōsuke Itō (伊藤康祐, Itō Kōsuke; born February 3, 2000) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He previously played…Kōsuke Itō (伊藤康祐, Itō Kōsuke; born February 3, 2000) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He previously played as an outfielder for the Chunichi Dragons. On 20 October 2017, Itō was selected as the 5th draft pick for the Chunichi Dragons at the 2017 NPB Draft and on 16 November signed a provisional contract with a ¥30,000,000 sign-on bonus and a ¥5,500,000 yearly salary. Itō is said to admire Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks third-baseman, Nobuhiro Matsuda.
Kiyoshiro Tsuboi (坪井 清志郎, Tsuboi Kiyoshiro; born 1 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a…Kiyoshiro Tsuboi (坪井 清志郎, Tsuboi Kiyoshiro; born 1 February 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Tokushima Vortis.
Takumi Yamamoto (山本 拓実, Yamamoto Takumi; born January 31, 2000 in Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Takumi Yamamoto (山本 拓実, Yamamoto Takumi; born January 31, 2000 in Takarazuka, Hyogo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball pitcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in NPB for the Chunichi Dragons.
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (機界戦隊ゼンカイジャー, Kikai Sentai Zenkaijā; Mecha World Squadron Zenkaiger) is a Japanese tokusatsu…Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (機界戦隊ゼンカイジャー, Kikai Sentai Zenkaijā; Mecha World Squadron Zenkaiger) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series, the 45th entry in Toei's long-running Super Sentai series, and the second produced in the Reiwa era. Additionally, it commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Super Sentai franchise and is the second special anniversary series following Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. The show succeeded Mashin Sentai Kiramager, joining Kamen Rider Saber, and later, Kamen Rider Revice in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi on March 7, 2021. The show's name comes from the titular team's catchphrase, "Zenryoku Zenkai" (全力全開; "full throttle"). A direct sequel, titled Avataro Sentai Donbrothers, aired following the finale.
Yuji Nishida (西田 有志, Nishida Yūji; born (2000-01-30)30 January 2000) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays as an…Yuji Nishida (西田 有志, Nishida Yūji; born (2000-01-30)30 January 2000) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays as an opposite for SV League club Osaka Bluteon, which he captains, and the Japanese national team. Nishida made his debut with JTEKT Stings at V.League on 6 January 2018 in a match against Sakai's Osaka Blazers Sakai, and made his first international performance with the Japanese national team in 2018 FIVB Volleyball Men's Nations League. Nishida transferred to play for Volley Callipo in the Italian Volleyball League for the 2021–22 season. Nishida led the national team to seventh place at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, its best result in 29 years, as well as in 2024 Paris Olympics which they finished in 7th place after losing in the quarterfinal match to Italy.
Hibiki Nagai (長井 響, Nagai Hibiki; born 29 January 2000) is a Japanese footballer who playing as a defender and…Hibiki Nagai (長井 響, Nagai Hibiki; born 29 January 2000) is a Japanese footballer who playing as a defender and currently play for J3 League club, Kochi United.
Minami Itahashi (板橋美波, Itahashi Minami; born 28 January 2000) is a retired Japanese diver. She has represented Japan at…Minami Itahashi (板橋美波, Itahashi Minami; born 28 January 2000) is a retired Japanese diver. She has represented Japan at various international events since the age of 14, including the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, the 2016 Summer Olympics, and the 2020 Summer Olympics. She retired from diving in September of 2025.
Yu Hanaguruma (Japanese: 花車 優, Hepburn: Hanaguruma Yū; born 28 January 2000) is a Japanese swimmer. He participated at…Yu Hanaguruma (Japanese: 花車 優, Hepburn: Hanaguruma Yū; born 28 January 2000) is a Japanese swimmer. He participated at the 2018 Summer Youth Olympics in the swimming competition, being awarded the bronze and gold medal in the boys' 200 metre breaststroke and mixed 4 × 100 metre medley relay events. Hanaguruma also participated at the 2022 World Aquatics Championships in the swimming competition, being awarded the silver medal in the men's 200 metre breaststroke event.
Tatsuro Taira (平良達郎, Taira Tatsurō; born January 27, 2000) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist. He…Tatsuro Taira (平良達郎, Taira Tatsurō; born January 27, 2000) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of July 11, 2026, he is #4 in the Meta UFC flyweight rankings. Taira is the first fighter born in the 2000s to fight in and win a UFC main event.
Asahi Sasaki (佐々木 旭, Sasaki Asahi; born 26 January 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a left back for…Asahi Sasaki (佐々木 旭, Sasaki Asahi; born 26 January 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a left back for Kawasaki Frontale.
Shunsuke Izumiya (泉谷 駿介, Izumiya Shunsuke; born 26 January 2000) is a Japanese track and field athlete specialising in…Shunsuke Izumiya (泉谷 駿介, Izumiya Shunsuke; born 26 January 2000) is a Japanese track and field athlete specialising in the high hurdles. He won a bronze medal at the 2018 World U20 Championships. He later also won a bronze medal at the 2019 Summer Universiade. His personal best in the 110 metres hurdles is 13.00 (+1.2 m/s) set in Zagreb in 2026.
Dai Yuasa (湯浅 大, Yuasa Dai; born January 24, 2000 in Tomioka, Gunma, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player.…Dai Yuasa (湯浅 大, Yuasa Dai; born January 24, 2000 in Tomioka, Gunma, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Yomiuri Giants.
Saki Igarashi is a Japanese freestyle wrestler. At the 2018 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan…Saki Igarashi is a Japanese freestyle wrestler. At the 2018 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, she won the gold medal in the women's 55 kg event. In 2018, she won the gold medal at the World U23 Wrestling Championship in the 55 kg event. In 2019, at the World U23 Wrestling Championship held in Budapest, Hungary she won the silver medal in the 55 kg event. She won the silver medal in the women's 55 kg event at the 2019 Asian Wrestling Championships held in Xi'an, China.
Kazuki Minami (born 24 January 2000) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. He turned senior in 2019 and became the 2019 World…Kazuki Minami (born 24 January 2000) is a Japanese artistic gymnast. He turned senior in 2019 and became the 2019 World Cup gold medalist on Floor Exercise at Cottbus and Paris. At the 2021 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships he qualified for the floor exercise final in third place. In the final he took home the silver medal.
Yuna Matsubara (松原優菜, Matsubara Yuna; pronounced [matsɯbaɾa jɯna]; born 24 January 2000) is a Japanese professional…Yuna Matsubara (松原優菜, Matsubara Yuna; pronounced [matsɯbaɾa jɯna]; born 24 January 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a defender for 2. Frauen-Bundesliga club 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam. Matsubara is the younger sister of Shiho Matsubara, who is also a professional footballer (currently playing for Damallsvenskan club Piteå IF).
Ren Mukunoki (椋木 蓮, Mukunoki Ren, born 22 January 2000) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix…Ren Mukunoki (椋木 蓮, Mukunoki Ren, born 22 January 2000) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Orix Buffaloes of the Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Rei Ieizumi (家泉 怜依, Ieizumi Rei; born 20 January 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre-back for J1…Rei Ieizumi (家泉 怜依, Ieizumi Rei; born 20 January 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a centre-back for J1 League club Mito HollyHock.
Yūki Okada (岡田 悠希, Okada Yūki; born January 19, 2000) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder…Yūki Okada (岡田 悠希, Okada Yūki; born January 19, 2000) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Yomiuri Giants.
Sora Igawa (井川 空, Igawa Sora; born 15 January 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a…Sora Igawa (井川 空, Igawa Sora; born 15 January 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or a centre back for J3 League club FC Gifu.
Nagisa Takahashi (髙橋渚, Takahashi Nagisa; born 15 January 2000) is a Japanese high jumper. She is a multiple-time…Nagisa Takahashi (髙橋渚, Takahashi Nagisa; born 15 January 2000) is a Japanese high jumper. She is a multiple-time national champion and indoor national record holder. She competed at the 2025 World Championships.
Rui Takahashi (髙橋 塁, Takahashi Rui; born (2000-01-14)14 January 2000) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays as an…Rui Takahashi (髙橋 塁, Takahashi Rui; born (2000-01-14)14 January 2000) is a Japanese volleyball player who plays as an outside hitter for Suntory Sunbirds in the SV.League. He played college volleyball at Nihon University.
Kazuki Tanaka (田中 和樹, Tanaka Kazuki; born January 13, 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Kazuki Tanaka (田中 和樹, Tanaka Kazuki; born January 13, 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for J1 League club JEF United Chiba.
