Japanese movie stars born in 1991
Here are 10 famous actors from Japan were born in 1991:
Rikiya Otaka
Rikiya Otaka (August 27, 1991 Kanagawa Prefecture-) a.k.a. Prince of Ringu is a Japanese actor.
He began his career as a child actor and gained popularity for his role in the TV drama “Good Luck!!” in 2003. Otaka has since starred in various TV dramas and films, including “Gokusen 3” and “Ao Haru Ride”. In addition to acting, he is also a skilled boxer and has participated in boxing matches. Otaka is known for his charming personality and good looks, and has gained a large following of fans both in Japan and overseas.
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Naruki Matsukawa
Naruki Matsukawa (September 20, 1991 Japan-) a.k.a. Matsukawa Naruki松川 尚瑠輝 is a Japanese actor.
He is best known for his performance in the television series "Kamen Rider Build" as the character Masakuni Mido/ Kamen Rider Rogue. Naruki started his acting career in 2010, playing small roles in various television dramas and movies. However, his breakthrough role came in 2017 when he was cast in the popular superhero TV series "Kamen Rider Build". In addition to his work as an actor, Naruki is also a skilled singer and has released several singles and albums. Despite being a well-known actor, Naruki is known for his down-to-earth nature and his dedication to his craft. He continues to work in the entertainment industry in Japan, and his work is highly appreciated by his fans and critics alike.
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Taichi Saotome
Taichi Saotome (September 24, 1991 Dazaifu-) otherwise known as Taichi Nishimura is a Japanese actor.
He began his acting career in 2013 with a small role in the TV drama "GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka". Since then, he has appeared in various TV dramas, movies, and stage plays. Saotome gained recognition for his role as Minato Narumiya in the TV drama "High & Low: The Story of S.W.O.R.D." and its subsequent movie adaptation. He also appeared in the movie "One Week Friends" in 2017, which was based on a popular manga and anime series. In addition to acting, Saotome is also a skilled dancer and has performed on stage as part of a dance group. He continues to be an active actor in the Japanese entertainment industry.
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Masahiro Usui
Masahiro Usui (December 3, 1991 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Usui Masahiro is a Japanese actor.
He made his acting debut in 2012 as a cast member of the drama series "GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka". Since then, he has starred in numerous dramas, including "Last Cinderella", "Death Note: New Generation", and "Terrace House: Opening New Doors". In addition to his work in television, Usui has appeared in a number of films, including "Assassination Classroom: Graduation" and "Fortuna no Hitomi". Known for his versatility and range as an actor, Usui has been praised for his ability to bring authenticity and depth to a wide variety of roles. In his free time, he is known for his love of photography and actively shares his work on social media.
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Dori Sakurada
Dori Sakurada (December 7, 1991 Tokyo-) also known as Sakurada Dōri or Dôri Sakurada is a Japanese actor, model, singer and dancer.
He is best known for his roles in numerous Japanese dramas such as "Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Fourze & OOO: Movie War Mega Max," "Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Wizard & Fourze: Movie War Ultimatum," and "Tokyo Ghost Trip."
Aside from acting, Sakurada is also a talented singer and dancer. He started his music career as a member of the popular Japanese boy band, "DIS★Marion," before pursuing a solo career in 2017. He has also appeared in various music videos and performed in live concerts.
In addition to his entertainment career, Sakurada graduated from Keio University in 2014 with a degree in economics. He is also actively involved in charity work and is a dedicated advocate for causes such as environmental protection and disaster relief.
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Aoi Nakamura
Aoi Nakamura (March 4, 1991 Fukuoka-) also known as Nakamura Aoi or 中村 蒼 is a Japanese actor.
He began his acting career in 2010, with a minor role in the Japanese TV drama "Tumbling". However, it was his role as Shuhei Sakaki in the 2011 film "Confessions" that brought him to the attention of a wider audience. The film went on to become a critical and commercial success and won several awards.
Nakamura has since appeared in a number of popular TV dramas and films, including "Kyoto Elegy" (2014) and "Drowning Love" (2016). He has also ventured into stage acting, and has received positive reviews for his performances.
Aside from acting, Nakamura is also a talented musician. He has released several singles and albums, and has performed live concerts around Japan. In 2015, he won the Mainichi Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in the film "Pale Moon".
Nakamura is known for his versatile acting skills and his ability to portray complex and nuanced characters. He has become one of the most popular and respected young actors in Japan, and continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
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Kyousuke Hamao
Kyousuke Hamao (June 25, 1991 Tokyo-) otherwise known as Kyosuke Hamao is a Japanese actor.
He is best known for his roles in several popular Japanese television dramas and films, such as the 2007 TV adaptation of the manga "Boys Love", and the romantic comedy film "Doushitemo Furetakunai" in 2014. Hamao began his acting career in 2005 as a child actor and has since gained a large following not only in Japan but also in other parts of Asia. Aside from acting, he is also a singer and has released several singles and albums throughout his career. Hamao is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly in promoting awareness of environmental issues and promoting the rights of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Daiki Arioka
Daiki Arioka (April 15, 1991 Chiba Prefecture-) a.k.a. Daiki, Arioka or Arioka, Daiki is a Japanese actor, singer and tarento.
He is a former member of the Japanese boy band Hey! Say! JUMP where he served as the lead vocalist. Arioka entered the entertainment industry as part of Johnny & Associates after he won a competition for the talent agency in 2004. He then made his acting debut in 2007 with the drama "Juken no Cinderella" and has since appeared in various TV dramas, films, and stage productions. As a singer, he has released several singles and albums with Hey! Say! JUMP, as well as solo singles. Outside of his entertainment career, Arioka is noted for his love of soccer and has played in charity games and tournaments.
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Sōta Murakami
Sōta Murakami (October 27, 1991 Japan-) otherwise known as Souta Murakami or Murakami Sōta is a Japanese actor and voice acting in japan.
He was born in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan and was scouted by a talent agency at the age of 18. Murakami made his debut as an actor in 2010, and has since appeared in a number of films, dramas, and stage productions. He has also lent his voice to several anime series, including "Kamisama Kiss," "Haikyuu!!," and "Attack on Titan." In addition to his acting and voice work, Murakami is known for his talents as a singer, having released several singles and albums since 2013.
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Shu Watanabe
Shu Watanabe (October 26, 1991 Yurihonjo-) also known as 渡部秀 or Watanabe, Shu is a Japanese actor and singer.
He is best known for his role as Eiji Hino/Kamen Rider OOO in the tokusatsu TV series, Kamen Rider OOO. Shu began his career in the entertainment industry in 2009 as a contestant on the talent show, Junon Superboy Contest, where he made it to the final round. He then signed onto a talent agency and started landing small roles in TV dramas and movies before landing his breakout role in Kamen Rider OOO in 2010.
Aside from acting, Shu is also a talented singer and has released several singles and albums throughout his career. In 2012, he formed a music duo called ShuWata with his close friend and fellow actor, Ryosuke Miura. Together, they have released multiple singles, albums, and even held their own concerts.
Shu is also known for his philanthropic work, particularly his involvement with the Nippon Foundation's "Smile Project," which aims to help children with cleft palates in developing countries. In 2016, he climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania with other celebrities to raise awareness for the project.
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