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Jin Akanishi

Acting Born Jul 4, 1984 Tokyo, Japan 18 credits

Biography

Jin Akanishi is a Japanese musician, 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.

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Known for

Gokusen

as Hayato Yabuki
Film

47 Ronin

as Chikara

Full filmography

  • Gokusen (2002) as Hayato Yabuki
  • 47 Ronin (2013) as Chikara
  • Romantics Anonymous (2025) as Hiroshi 'Hiro' Takada
  • Older Sister (2005) as Akihiko Kurosawa
  • The Legends of Changing Destiny (2023)
  • The Sun Never Sets (2000)
  • Yukan Club (2007) as Miroku Shochikubai
  • I Hate Christmas (2004) as Kitagawa Sho
  • Hadaka no Shounen (2001)
  • The Best Friend (1999) as Shibuya Ryota
  • King of Iron Fist Tournament as Jin Kazama
  • Bandage (2010) as Natsu Takasugi
  • Don't Let Your Money Down (2001)
  • TAKAYUKI YAMADA DOCUMENTARY「No Pain, No Gain」 (2019)
  • Okyakusama wa Kamisama - Concert 55man nin Ai no Request ni Kotaete (2003)
  • Yellow Gold Tour 3011 (2011) as Self
  • 赤西仁×錦戸亮 N/A LIVE 2025 "THE MEN IN THE ARENA" (2025)
  • 赤西仁 JIN AKANISHI "10th Anniversary Live 2023" (2023)