Manato Yamada (山田 真夏斗, Yamada Manato; born 31 May 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for…Manato Yamada (山田 真夏斗, Yamada Manato; born 31 May 2001) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Matsumoto Yamaga.
Aoto Suzuki (鈴木 碧斗, born 30 May 2001) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay event at the…Aoto Suzuki (鈴木 碧斗, born 30 May 2001) is a Japanese athlete. He competed in the men's 4 × 400 metres relay event at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Ryusei Takeoka (武岡 龍世, Takeoka Ryusei; born May 28, 2001 in Yoshinogawa, Tokushima, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Ryusei Takeoka (武岡 龍世, Takeoka Ryusei; born May 28, 2001 in Yoshinogawa, Tokushima, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Naoya Takahashi (髙橋 直也, Takahashi Naoya; born 28 May 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Naoya Takahashi (髙橋 直也, Takahashi Naoya; born 28 May 2001) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Shonan Bellmare.
Angerme (アンジュルム, Anjurumu), formerly Smileage (スマイレージ, Sumairēji; stylized as S/mileage, from 2009–2015), is a Japanese…Angerme (アンジュルム, Anjurumu), formerly Smileage (スマイレージ, Sumairēji; stylized as S/mileage, from 2009–2015), is a Japanese idol girl group from the musical collective Hello! Project. Since the group's formation in 2009, the group has seen changes in membership. The current members consist of Layla Ise, Rin Hashisako, Rin Kawana, Shion Tamenaga, Wakana Matsumoto, Yuki Hirayama, Yukiho Shimoitani, Hana Goto, and Momoha Nagano. The group was formed in 2009 under the name Smileage, consisting of four members of Hello! Project's trainee group, Hello Pro Egg. They released their debut single, "Suki-chan", under an indie label in the same year. The group made their major label debut in 2010 with the single "Yume Miru 15", in which they won the Japan Record Award for Best New Artist the same year. In 2015, the group changed their name to Angerme.
NMB48 (read "N.M.B. Forty-eight") is a Japanese idol group that debuted in 2011 as the second sister group to AKB48…NMB48 (read "N.M.B. Forty-eight") is a Japanese idol group that debuted in 2011 as the second sister group to AKB48, produced by Yasushi Akimoto. NMB48 is named after the Namba district in Osaka city of Osaka Prefecture, where the group is based. The group performs at the NMB48 Theater, which is located in the basement of the Yes-Namba Building in Namba, Osaka. The group has sold over 9 million CDs in Japan.
Noah Kenshin Browne (ブラウン ノア 賢信, Buraun Noa Kenshin; born May 27, 2001) is a professional footballer who playing as a…Noah Kenshin Browne (ブラウン ノア 賢信, Buraun Noa Kenshin; born May 27, 2001) is a professional footballer who playing as a forward and currently play for Fagiano Okayama. Born in Canada, Browne represented Japan at youth international level.
Sōsuke Shibata (柴田 壮介, Shibata Sōsuke; born May 26, 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2…Sōsuke Shibata (柴田 壮介, Shibata Sōsuke; born May 26, 2001) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a midfielder for J2 League club Iwaki FC.
Ren Nikaidō (二階堂 蓮, Nikaidō Ren; born 24 May 2001) is a Japanese ski jumper. He won three medals in ski jumping at the…Ren Nikaidō (二階堂 蓮, Nikaidō Ren; born 24 May 2001) is a Japanese ski jumper. He won three medals in ski jumping at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Mirena Kurosawa (黒澤 美澪奈, Kurosawa Mirena; born May 22, 2001, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese tarento and idol who was…Mirena Kurosawa (黒澤 美澪奈, Kurosawa Mirena; born May 22, 2001, in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese tarento and idol who was formerly a member of Sakura Gakuin. On March 31, 2019, she ended her contract with Amuse Inc.
Kenshin Hotta (堀田 賢慎, Hotta Kenshin; born May 21, 2001) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher for…Kenshin Hotta (堀田 賢慎, Hotta Kenshin; born May 21, 2001) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Yumena Yanai (箭内 夢菜, Yanai Yūmena; June 21, 2000), is a Japanese actress and model. She is signed under the talent…Yumena Yanai (箭内 夢菜, Yanai Yūmena; June 21, 2000), is a Japanese actress and model. She is signed under the talent agency Irving.
Sayaka Kurara (玖麗 さやか, Kurara Sayaka; born June 20, 2000) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World…Sayaka Kurara (玖麗 さやか, Kurara Sayaka; born June 20, 2000) is a Japanese professional wrestler. She is signed to World Wonder Ring Stardom, where she is one-half of the current New Blood Tag Team Champions in her first reign and the second leader of Cosmic Angels stable. She is a former World of Stardom Champion.
Ayato Endo (遠藤 彩斗, Endō Ayato; born 19 June 2000) is a Japanese badminton player who specializes in men's doubles. He…Ayato Endo (遠藤 彩斗, Endō Ayato; born 19 June 2000) is a Japanese badminton player who specializes in men's doubles. He is a member of the NTT East badminton team and has a long-standing partnership with Yuta Takei. With Takei, Endo won his first BWF World Tour title at the 2022 Canada Open. In 2022 while still a university student, the pair also secured three titles on the BWF International Challenge/Series circuit. Endo and Takei achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 25 on 16 May 2023.
Riku Masuda (増田 陸, Masuda Riku; born June 17, 2000) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for…Riku Masuda (増田 陸, Masuda Riku; born June 17, 2000) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays infielder for the Yomiuri Giants.
Tiennan Costley (Japanese: ティエナン・コストリー, romanized: Tienan Kosutorī; born 14 June 2000), nicknamed "Tama" in the Māori…Tiennan Costley (Japanese: ティエナン・コストリー, romanized: Tienan Kosutorī; born 14 June 2000), nicknamed "Tama" in the Māori language (English: Boy), is a professional rugby union player who plays as a flanker for the Kobe Steelers in the Japan Rugby League One (JRLO) and the Japan national team.
Yua Tamiya (田宮 裕涼, Tamiya Yua; born June 13, 2000 in Sanmu, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher…Yua Tamiya (田宮 裕涼, Tamiya Yua; born June 13, 2000 in Sanmu, Chiba, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball catcher for the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Yushi Yamaya (山谷 侑士, Yamaya Yūshi; born 11 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer. His regular playing position is a…Yushi Yamaya (山谷 侑士, Yamaya Yūshi; born 11 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer. His regular playing position is a forward or a winger for Championship club Kendal Tornado.
Ryota Takada (髙田 椋汰, Takada Ryota; born 10 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for J2 League…Ryota Takada (髙田 椋汰, Takada Ryota; born 10 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a defender for J2 League club Vegalta Sendai.
Ayumu Seko (瀬古 歩夢, Seko Ayumu; born 7 June 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Ligue 1 club Le…Ayumu Seko (瀬古 歩夢, Seko Ayumu; born 7 June 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for Ligue 1 club Le Havre and the Japan national team.
Kaito Kozono (小園 海斗, Kozono Kaito; born July 7, 2000) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Hiroshima…Kaito Kozono (小園 海斗, Kozono Kaito; born July 7, 2000) is a Japanese professional baseball infielder for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Kaito Mori (森 海渡, Mori Kaito; born 7 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a striker for J2 League club…Kaito Mori (森 海渡, Mori Kaito; born 7 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer who plays as a striker for J2 League club Montedio Yamagata.
Vaundy is a Japanese musician. He started his career in 2019 by independently uploading online, before breaking out…Vaundy is a Japanese musician. He started his career in 2019 by independently uploading online, before breaking out late in the year with the song "Tokyo Flash". He has released songs for multiple anime and live action TV series, most famously "Hadaka No Yusha" for Ranking of Kings and "Chainsaw Blood" for Chainsaw Man.
Itsuki Enomoto (榎本 樹, Enomoto Itsuki; born 4 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for…Itsuki Enomoto (榎本 樹, Enomoto Itsuki; born 4 June 2000) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a forward for Thai League 1 club Chiangrai United.
Riku Danzaki (檀崎 竜孔, Danzaki Riku; born 31 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking…Riku Danzaki (檀崎 竜孔, Danzaki Riku; born 31 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder.
Ren Sawai (澤井 廉, Sawai Ren; born May 31, 2000 in Chita, Aichi, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He…Ren Sawai (澤井 廉, Sawai Ren; born May 31, 2000 in Chita, Aichi, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays outfielder for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows.
Shin Yamada (山田 新, Yamada Shin; born 30 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for…Shin Yamada (山田 新, Yamada Shin; born 30 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Oud-Heverlee Leuven, on loan from Scottish Premiership club Celtic, and the Japan national team.
Tōichi Suzuki (鈴木 冬一, Suzuki Tōichi; born 30 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left…Tōichi Suzuki (鈴木 冬一, Suzuki Tōichi; born 30 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder for J1 League club Yokohama F. Marinos.
Jhonattan Yoshiyuki Melgarejo Matsuoka (松岡 ジョナタン, Matsuoka Jonatan; born 27 May 2000) is a Paraguayan footballer who…Jhonattan Yoshiyuki Melgarejo Matsuoka (松岡 ジョナタン, Matsuoka Jonatan; born 27 May 2000) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a forward for Nankatsu SC.
Ayaka Furue (古江 彩佳, Furue Ayaka) (born 27 May 2000) is a Japanese professional golfer. After playing on the LPGA of…Ayaka Furue (古江 彩佳, Furue Ayaka) (born 27 May 2000) is a Japanese professional golfer. After playing on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has eight wins, she currently plays on the LPGA Tour. She won her first LPGA Tour championship on 31 July 2022, at the Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open. She won her first major at the 2024 Evian Championship.
Haruto Yasumoto (安本 晴翔, Yasumoto Haruto, born 27 May 2000) is a Japanese kickboxer and muay thai fighter, currently…Haruto Yasumoto (安本 晴翔, Yasumoto Haruto, born 27 May 2000) is a Japanese kickboxer and muay thai fighter, currently competing in the featherweight division of RISE, where he is the current champion. He is the former KNOCKOUT RED and WBC Muaythai Japan Featherweight champion. A professional competitor since 2016, he is the former REBELS two-weight champion and the WPMF World featherweight champion. Prior to making his professional debut, Yasumoto had a lengthy amateur career, during which he captured a grand total of 24 championships.
Taisei Miyashiro (宮代 大聖, Miyashiro Taisei; born 26 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Taisei Miyashiro (宮代 大聖, Miyashiro Taisei; born 26 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Segunda División club Las Palmas and the Japan national team.
Jun Endo (遠藤 純, Endō Jun; born 24 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking…Jun Endo (遠藤 純, Endō Jun; born 24 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Angel City FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) and the Japan national team. She previously played for Nippon TV Beleza of the Japanese Nadeshiko League and won the 2019 AFC Women's Club Championship.
Keito Komatsu (小松 慧, born 22 May 2000), is a Japanese former professional footballer who last played as a striker for…Keito Komatsu (小松 慧, born 22 May 2000), is a Japanese former professional footballer who last played as a striker for Singapore Premier League club Albirex Niigata (S). He retired in 2024 at the age of 23.
Kōta Shōji (荘司 宏太, Shōji Kōta; born May 22, 2000 in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player.…Kōta Shōji (荘司 宏太, Shōji Kōta; born May 22, 2000 in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. In 2025 he won the CL Nippon Professional Baseball Rookie of the Year Award.
Yasuhiro Hanada (花田 康弘, Hanada Yasuhiro; born 22 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a…Yasuhiro Hanada (花田 康弘, Hanada Yasuhiro; born 22 May 2000) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Liga II club Metalul Buzău.
Atsushi Katsumata (勝又 温史, Katsumata Atsushi; born May 22, 2000 in Komae, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Atsushi Katsumata (勝又 温史, Katsumata Atsushi; born May 22, 2000 in Komae, Tokyo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is an outfielder for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Masaya Nishigaki (西垣雅矢, Nishigaki Masaya; born June 21, 1999, in Asago, Hyōgo, Japan) is a professional Japanese…Masaya Nishigaki (西垣雅矢, Nishigaki Masaya; born June 21, 1999, in Asago, Hyōgo, Japan) is a professional Japanese baseball player. He is a pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Takuma Kirishiki (桐敷 拓馬, Kirishiki Takuma; born June 20, 1999 in Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese professional…Takuma Kirishiki (桐敷 拓馬, Kirishiki Takuma; born June 20, 1999 in Kōnosu, Saitama, Japan) is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher for the Hanshin Tigers of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB).
Kyoya Honda (本田 響矢, Honda Kyōya; born June 20, 1999) is a Japanese actor and model. As a model, he gained recognition…Kyoya Honda (本田 響矢, Honda Kyōya; born June 20, 1999) is a Japanese actor and model. As a model, he gained recognition after winning the grand prize at the "High School Mr. Con 2016," organized by the teen fashion magazine Seventeen.
Kakunoshin Ohta (Japanese: 太田 格之進, Hepburn: Ōta Kakunoshin; born 22 June 1999) is a Japanese racing driver for Honda…Kakunoshin Ohta (Japanese: 太田 格之進, Hepburn: Ōta Kakunoshin; born 22 June 1999) is a Japanese racing driver for Honda Motor Company who currently competes in Super GT for Team HRC ARTA Mugen and in Super Formula for docomo Team Dandelion Racing and the IMSA SportsCar Championship for Acura Meyer Shank Racing in the GTP class.
Dan Tamura (田村男児, Tamura Dan) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He currently wrestles for the Japanese promotion All…Dan Tamura (田村男児, Tamura Dan) is a Japanese professional wrestler. He currently wrestles for the Japanese promotion All Japan Pro Wrestling, where he is the current AJPW World Junior Heavyweight Champion in his second reign, a former two-time All Asia Tag Team Champion, and a former AJPW Six-Man Tag Team Champion with Hideki Suzuki and Suwama.
Masato Igarashi (五十嵐 理人, Igarashi Masato; born 13 June 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder…Masato Igarashi (五十嵐 理人, Igarashi Masato; born 13 June 1999) is a Japanese footballer currently playing as a midfielder for FC Basara Hyogo.
Taiga Son (Korean: 손대하; Hanja: 孫大河; born 13 June 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back…Taiga Son (Korean: 손대하; Hanja: 孫大河; born 13 June 1999) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for J2 League club FC Imabari.
Nanami Seki (関 菜々巳, Seki Nanami, born 12 June 1999) is a Japanese professional volleyball player in the setter…Nanami Seki (関 菜々巳, Seki Nanami, born 12 June 1999) is a Japanese professional volleyball player in the setter position. She has been a part of the Japan women's national volleyball team since 2019.
Yuhi Nakaya (中谷 雄飛, Nakaya Yūhi; born 11 June 1999) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2019, he competed in the…Yuhi Nakaya (中谷 雄飛, Nakaya Yūhi; born 11 June 1999) is a Japanese long-distance runner. In 2019, he competed in the senior men's race at the 2019 IAAF World Cross Country Championships held in Aarhus, Denmark. He finished in 78th place. In 2018, he finished in 17th place in the men's 5000 metres event at the 2018 IAAF World U20 Championships held in Tampere, Finland.