Kimura Takuya
- Name: Kimura Takuya
- Native name: 木村拓哉
- Also Known as: KimuTaku, Takuya Kimura, きむら たくや, キムタク
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Male
- Born: November 13, 1972
- Age: 53
After joining Johnny's in November 1987, he became a member of "Skate Boys". The following April, he was one of the chosen juniors to form the idol group SMAP. They went on to debut in September 1991. His first lead role in "Asunaro Hakusho" in 1993 as an actor as well as his subsequent appearance in "Wakamono no Subete" in 1994 resulted in him gaining a lot of attention as an actor. He appeared in the movie "Shoot!" in 1994 and won the Nikkan Sports Film Award and the Elan d'Or Award for Newcomers.
Became the first male star to advertise lipsticks for the Kanebo Testimo II range, in February 1996. The brand's sales figures nearly tripled within a single month, since the launch of the campaign.
In December of 2018, he opened a Weibo account that resulted in more than 290,000 followers on the first day. In May 2020, his Instagram account was opened and netted more than 1 million followers on the first day. He began his solo artist activities in 2019 and released his first album "Go with the Flow" through Victor Entertainment in 2020.
Currently, he holds the top three spots for the most-watched Japanese TV drama of all time, with "Hero", "Beautiful Life" and "Good Luck!" ranked respectively. Each of these three dramas scored a viewership rating of over 30% for its pilot. In addition, he also made Japanese TV drama history, when all 11 episodes of "Hero" received over 30% of viewership. He also currently holds the record for starring in the most "Getsu 9" dramas as of 2017.
He has been married to singer Kudo Shizuka since December 5, 2000. He has two children with her, the models Cocomi and Koki. His younger brother, Kimura Shunsaku, was a member of Japan's National American Football Team.
(Source: Wikipedia, IMDb) Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Believe: Kimi ni Kakeru Hashi
Japanese Drama, 2024, 9 eps
Kariyama Riku
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Kazama Kimichika: Kyojo Zero
Japanese Drama, 2023, 11 eps
Kazama Kimichika
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
10 Count to the Future
Japanese Drama, 2022, 9 eps
Kirisawa Shogo
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
BG: Personal Bodyguard Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2020, 7 eps
Shimazaki Akira
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
La Grande Maison Tokyo
Japanese Drama, 2019, 11 eps
Obana Natsuki
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
Jimmy
Japanese Drama, 2018, 9 eps
[Yoshimoto comedian] (Ep. 3)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
BG: Personal Bodyguard
Japanese Drama, 2018, 9 eps
Shimazaki Akira
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
A Life
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Okita Kazuaki
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
I'm Home
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Ieji Hisashi
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Hero Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
Kuryu Kohei
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Ando Lloyd - A.I. Knows Love ?
Japanese Drama, 2013, 10 eps
Matsushima Reiji | Ando Lloyd
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Priceless
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Kindaichi Fumio
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Antarctica
Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps
Kuramochi Takeshi
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
Tsuki no Koibito
Japanese Drama, 2010, 8 eps
Hazuki Rensuke
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Kochikame
Japanese Drama, 2009, 8 eps
[Mysterious man] (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
6.8
|
Mr. Brain
Japanese Drama, 2009, 8 eps
Tsukumo Ryusuke
(Main Role)
|
8.1
|
CHANGE
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Asakura Keita
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
The Family
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
Manpyo Teppei
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Saiyuuki
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
King Genyoku (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
7.0
|
Engine
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
Kanzaki Jiro
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Pride
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Satonaka Halu / Haru
(Main Role)
|
8.3
|
Good Luck!!
Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps
Shinkai Hajime
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Hundred Million Stars from the Sky
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Katase Ryo
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Hero
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Kuryu Kohei
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Food Fight
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
[Voice of Crow]
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Densetsu no Kyoshi
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Mizutani Yoji (Ep.11)
(Guest Role)
|
7.5
|
Beautiful Life
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Okishima Shuji
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
A Sleeping Forest
Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps
Ito Naoki
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Love Generation
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Katagiri Teppei
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Gift
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Hayasaka Yukio
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Ii Hito
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Hayasaka Yukio (Ep. 8)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Kyosokyoku
Japanese Drama, 1996, 10 eps
Takakura Kakeru
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Long Vacation
Japanese Drama, 1996, 11 eps
Sena Hidetoshi
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
Furuhata Ninzaburo Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1996, 10 eps
Hayashi Isao (Ep. 17)
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
|
Jinsei wa Jojo da
Japanese Drama, 1995, 11 eps
Ogami Kazuma
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Wakamono no Subete
Japanese Drama, 1994, 10 eps
Takeshi Ueda
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Asunaro Hakusho
Japanese Drama, 1993, 11 eps
Toride Osamu
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Sono Toki, Heart wa Nusumareta
Japanese Drama, 1992, 5 eps
Katase Masato
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Dangerous Boy 3
Japanese Drama, 1988, 23 eps
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Kyojo: Requiem
Japanese Movie, 2026,
Kazama Kimichika
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kyojo: Reunion
Japanese Movie, 2026,
Kazama Kimichika
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Tokyo Taxi
Japanese Movie, 2025,
Usami Koji
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Grand Maison Paris
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Obana Natsuki
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
The Legend & Butterfly
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Oda Nobunaga
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Masquerade Night
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Nitta Kosuke
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Masquerade Hotel
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Nitta Kosuke
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Killing for the Prosecution
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Mogami Takeshi
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Blade of the Immortal
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Manji
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Hero
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Kuryu Kohei
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Space Battleship Yamato
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Kodai Susumu
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
I Come With the Rain
Hong Kong Movie, 2008,
Shitao
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Hero
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Kuryu Kohei
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Love and Honor
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Mimura Shinnojo
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Howl's Moving Castle
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Howl
(Voice Actor)
|
0.0
|
2046
Hong Kong Movie, 2004,
Tak [Wang Jing Wen's boyfriend]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Fly Boys, Fly!
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Junichiro Ueda
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Shoot
Japanese Movie, 1994,
Yoshiharu Kubo
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
|
7.6
|
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
La Grande Maison Tokyo Special
Japanese Drama, 2024, 1 eps
Obana Natsuki
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Kokoro wa Lonely Kimochi wa "..." Final
Japanese Special, 2024, 1 eps
[Nurse]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kazama Kimichika: Kyojo Zero Tokubetsuhen
Japanese Special, 2023, 1 eps
Kazama Kimichika
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
ProPilot2.0 Talk
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kyojo 2
Japanese Special, 2021, 2 eps
Kazama Kimichika
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Kyojo
Japanese Special, 2020, 2 eps
Kazama Kimichika
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Miyamoto Musashi
Japanese Special, 2014, 2 eps
Miyamoto Musashi/Shinmen Takezo
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2008 SMAP Special
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
{BLACK ROOM} Yunomoto Naoki
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Hero SP
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Kuryu Kouhei
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
X'SMAP Tora To Lion To Gonin No Otoko
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Chushingura 1/47
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Yasube Horibe
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Food Fight Special: Hong Kong Shitou Hen
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Kyutaro [Voice]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2001 SMAP Special
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Lead role in BLACK ROOM
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Konya wa Eigyouchu
Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps
Muragi Takuya and Takuya Kimura
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 1999 Spring Special
Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps
{Paparazzi} Kimio
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Furuhata Ninzaburo Vs. SMAP
Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps
Himself
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Oda Nobunaga
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Oda Nobunaga
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Boku ga Boku de Aru Tame ni
Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps
Kurosawa Riki
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Kimi wa Toki no Kanata e
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
Matsudaira Motoyasu
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 1995 Spring Special
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
{Toilet no Rakugaki} Oshimoto
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Kimi ni Tsutaetai 11: Saikai
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Saikai
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kimi ni Tsutaetai: Onna x 5 = Aitsu
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Izu no Odorikko
Japanese Special, 1993, 2 eps
Kawabata Yasunari
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Can You Summon 100 Friends?
Japanese TV Show, 2025, 6 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Golden SixTONES
Japanese TV Show, 2025, 60 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Sore Snow Man ni Yarasete Kudasai
Japanese TV Show, 2023, 50 eps
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
VS Damashii Gradation
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 44 eps
(Ep. 21)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Talk Queens
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 120 eps
(Ep. 54-55)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Shukan Sanma to Matsuko
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 100 eps
(Ep. 18)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Sore Snow Man ni Yarasete Kudasai
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 86 eps
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
VS Damashii
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 58 eps
(Ep. 1, 36, 41)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Banana Sand
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 197 eps
(Ep. 157)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Tokyo Friend Park Special 2019
Japanese TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Kimura-saaan!
Japanese TV Show, 2018, 250 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.6
|
Thirteen Talks Season 3
Chinese TV Show, 2018, 13 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Datsuryoku News Network
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps
(Ep. 153)
(Guest)
|
5.9
|
Nichiyobi no Hatsumimi Gaku
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 0 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Yoru no Chimata wo Haikaisuru
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 285 eps
(Ep. 98-99, 130-131)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
KinKi Kids no BunBuBoon
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 417 eps
(Ep.300)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 229, 232, 233, 257, 286, 321, 322, 332)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Ninosan
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 576 eps
(Ep. 245-246)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Kisumai Busaiku!?
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 197 eps
(Ep. 3x14-15)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 101, 163, 175-176, 210, 273-275, 319, 322, 383-384)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Kizuna Shokudo
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 50 eps
[Costumer] (May 23, 2009 - July 11, 2009)
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 820 eps
(Ep. 7, 231, 704)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 533)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 512)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Santaku
Japanese TV Show, 2003, 16 eps
(Main Host)
|
10.0
|
The Shonen Club
Japanese TV Show, 2000, 0 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Utaban
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 658 eps
(Guest)
|
8.6
|
LOVE LOVE Aishiteru
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 214 eps
(Ep. 18, 86)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
SmapXSmap
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 920 eps
(Main Host)
|
8.3
|
King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20090516, 0523, 0606)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Hirake! Goma Okoku
Japanese TV Show, 1995, 23 eps
(19960312)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Tokyo Friends Park II
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 0 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
I Love SMAP!
Japanese TV Show, 1991, 0 eps
(Main Host)
|
0.0
|
MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer]
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps
[Supporter] (Ep. 39-40) | (Ep. 42-51, 53-54, 56-66)
(Guest)
|
7.6
|
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