7 Most Talented And Handsome Japanese Actors Of All Time

Most people on the western side of the globe tend to think that the hottest male celebrities of the moment are American or European. Do you really think that this world is so small? Not at all! On the other side of our big planet, there are so many talented and too-good-to-be-true actors and you probably don't even suspect they exist.

Who Are The Best Asian Actors In The World?

Japanese male celebrities stand out among all Asian stars not only for their high-class beauty but also for their huge talent when acting on the scene. Drama actors, movie actors, and a lot of Japanese stars of the cinema are considered the most handsome and skilled celebrities of all time. Don't you believe it? If so, you really have to take a look at what is going on the other side of the planet. You may have heard of the Japanese gambling movie, Kaiji from 2009. It made headlines across the world and is still considered one of the most recommended gambling movies in Japan and elsewhere. Japan's cinema and TV industry are actually largely developed and it offers plenty of new TV series, action movies, and shows to follow for everyone.

Still on the fence? Ok, it's time for us to show you a practical and quick list of the Japanese best and most handsome actors… we are sure you'll be shocked to see how mysterious and intriguing the Japanese beauty can be in males:

1. Toma Ikuta
   He debuted in Japanese entertainment with the role of Shuichi Nakatsu in the popular drama "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e", but he reached success with his next role in the Japanese rendition of the Korean drama "Mawang". The biggest dream date for him is to drive to a hilltop at night with his girlfriend and enjoy the view from there. As you can see, Toma is a very sensitive man which adds even more appeal to his physical beauty.

2. Hiro Mizushima
   He first appeared on TV with "Mei-chan no Shitsuji", then he also worked in "Hanazakari no Kimitachi e". He also performed in "Zettai Kareshi", "Kamen Rider Kabuto", and "Black Butler". In fact, he is not only a skilled actor but also a writer and producer. He wrote "Kagerou" which earned him the first position in the 5th Popular Publishing Grand Prize for Fiction. Probably, not every one of his fans knows that his birth name is Tomohiro Saito.

3. Koji Seto
   He came to work for the entertainment industry as a member of the acting group D-Boys. He says that the first time he dated a girl was in middle school. He also appeared in "Ju-On" and "the Ring", both very popular horror movie series in Japan. He loves fairness and innocence in girls. He also describes himself as a chameleon person who can adapt and change according to the environment's conditions, for example, on the scene when he has to interpret a new role.

4. Mokomichi Hayami
   His physical beauty is confirmed by the fact that he is also a model. His TV debut was in 2005 with the series "You're Under Arrest" but he came to success with "Gokusen 2" in the same year. Beyond acting for TV series, Mokomichi appeared also in several shows like "Densha Otoko", "Tokyo Tower", "Zettai Kareshi". In his private life, Mokomichi loves cooking a lot: in fact, he has already published a few cookbooks. Something that you may miss to know is that he's not full-blooded Japanese, he has Filipino relatives.

5. Osamu Mukai
   Beyond being a handsome and skilled actor, Osamu is also a genetic engineer… who'd have thought? He started working as a barman after graduation. Then, he became the same bar's manager and that's when he appeared in the magazine Tokyo Graffiti: in fact, a reader of that magazine proposed him a movie role, so he started starring in movies from that time. He also gained the Best Poster Award at the Zoological Genetics Conference.

6. Ryo Nishikido
   If you happen to watch movies like "Teru Teru Kazoku" or "Ryusei no Kizuna", you will certainly recognize this great actor. However, Ryo debuted playing the role of the main character in "Chonmage Pudding" in 2010. Ryo loves singing, as well. He's actually a talented songwriter and he's currently in a boy band called "Kanjani Eight", but he used to be one of the male idols of NEWS, another male group.

7. Kento Yamazaki
   He is one of the youngest and most handsome actors in Japan. Kento was born in 1994 and started his TV career in 2009 with the talent Agency Stardust Promotion. He appeared in "Clone Baby" in the next year, he also played a role in "Suikyu Yankees". He moved his very first steps in the Japanese entertainment world when he was in junior high school working as a model.

Now that you know more about Japan's best actors, you'll certainly want to look for their movies to watch!