Japanese movie stars born in 1996
Here are 6 famous actors from Japan were born in 1996:
Yuya Ozeki
Yuya Ozeki (June 5, 1996 Tokyo-) is a Japanese actor.
He started his acting career in 2006 when he was cast in the drama series "The Queen's Classroom". Since then, he has appeared in numerous TV dramas, movies, and stage plays.
Ozeki is best known for his role in the popular TV drama "Hanzawa Naoki" (2013), which earned him the Best Supporting Actor Award at the 68th Television Drama Academy Awards. He also received critical acclaim for his performance in the movie "Creepy" (2016), directed by Kiyoshi Kurosawa.
Apart from acting, Ozeki is also a skilled musician and has played the guitar in the band "Oz." He has released several singles and albums, including "Hey Brother," "Butterfly Effect," and "Rainy blue."
In 2021, Ozeki starred in the TV drama "Miyako ga Kyoto ni Yattekita!" playing the role of a university student who falls in love with a girl from Kyoto. He continues to be a popular and versatile actor in Japan's entertainment industry.
Kazato Tomizawa
Kazato Tomizawa (May 17, 1996 Tokyo-) also known as Tomizawa Kazato is a Japanese actor, voice actor and child actor.
Tomizawa Kazato began his acting career at the age of 7, appearing in a number of Japanese TV dramas and commercials. He gained recognition for his talent and was later scouted by a voice acting agency, where he began voice acting in anime and video games. Some of his notable roles include Yugo Hachiken in the anime adaptation of "Silver Spoon", Hiroto Maehara in "Assassination Classroom", and Kakeru Naruse in "Orange". In addition to his voice acting work, Tomizawa has also continued his career in live-action acting, starring in various films and TV dramas. He has received several nominations and awards for his performances, including the Best Young Actor award at the 27th Tokyo International Film Festival for his role in the film "The Kirishima Thing" (2012).
Shori Sato
Shori Sato (October 30, 1996 Tokyo-) also known as Katsutoshi Satô is a Japanese singer and actor.
He debuted as a member of the J-pop group Johnny's WEST in 2014. Since then, he has been an active participant in the group's activities, including their concerts, TV appearances, and singles. In addition, Sato has also appeared in a number of dramas and stage productions, showcasing his talents as an actor as well. With his good looks and charming personality, he has amassed a large following among fans of both music and acting in Japan. Despite his success, Sato remains humble and continues to work hard to improve his skills and achieve his goals.
Yûtarô Honjô
Yûtarô Honjô (June 27, 1996 Tokyo-) a.k.a. Yūtarō Honjō is a Japanese actor and voice actor.
He made his debut as a child actor in 2002 and later transitioned to voice acting in 2015. Honjō is best known for his roles in popular anime series such as Sword Art Online: Alicization, The Seven Deadly Sins, and Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World. He has also appeared in live-action dramas such as Kamen Rider Build and the film Hitsuji no Ki. In addition to his acting work, Honjō is also a singer and has released several singles and an album.
Daichi Izumi
Daichi Izumi (June 1, 1996 Tokyo-) is a Japanese actor.
He started his acting career at the age of 7 and became famous for his role in the popular TV drama "Gokusen" in 2002. He has since appeared in numerous TV dramas, films, stage plays, and commercials. In 2018, he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 25th Japan Movie Critics Awards for his role in the film "The Scythian Lamb". Outside of acting, he is also known for his musical talents and has released several singles and albums. In his free time, he enjoys reading books and playing sports such as basketball and soccer.
Ryohei Hirota
Ryohei Hirota (December 4, 1996 Kanagawa Prefecture-) is a Japanese actor.
He began his acting career in 2014 with a minor role in the TV drama "35-sai no Koukousei." However, he gained widespread recognition for his role as Kaito Nakamura in the popular drama series "The Many Faces of Ito" in 2017. He has since appeared in a number of other TV dramas and movies, including "Love and Lies" and "Waiting for Spring." In addition to acting, Hirota is also a talented dancer and has won awards in various dance competitions. He is known for his good looks and charming personality, which have earned him a large following of fans both in Japan and internationally.