Jin Akanishi (赤西 仁 Akanishi Jin, born July 4, 1984) is a Japanese idol, singer-songwriter, actor, seiyū, and former radio host. Akanishi is a former member of the J-pop group, KAT-TUN, and was one of the two lead vocalists.
Akanishi is also a budding actor with roles in the second season of popular NTV school drama, Gokusen 2, Anego and Yukan Club. He was also a co-host of KAT-TUN's own variety show, Cartoon KAT-TUN, and used to host a radio program called "KAT-TUN Style" with former bandmate Junnosuke Taguchi from October 2007 to March 2008.
Dramas:
Yukan Club as Shochikubai Miroku (NTV, 2007)
Anego as Kurosawa Akihiko (NTV, 2005)
Gokusen 2 as Yabuki Hayato (NTV, 2005)
Xmas Nante Daikirai as Kitagawa Sho (NTV, 2004)
Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru (TV Asahi, 2001)
Haregi, Koko Ichiban (NHK, 2000)
Taiyō wa Shizumanai (Fuji TV, 2000)
Best Friend (TV Asahi, 1999)
Kowai Nichiyōbi (NTV, 1999)
P.P.O.I. (NTV, 1999)
Films:
47 Ronin as Chikara Oishi (2013) Bandage as Natsu Takasugi (2010)
[U]Awards:
2007:11th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix : Best Actor - "Yukan Club"
17th TV LIFE Drama award: Best Actor - "Yukan Club"
2008:Anan Magazine 2008 Ranking: Most Favourite - #2
Anan Magazine 2008 Ranking: Most Wanted To Be Hugged By - #1
Anan Magazine 2008 Ranking: Most Wanted To Hug - #2
Anan Magazine 2008 Ranking: Most Wanted Lover - #1
Anan Magazine 2008 Ranking: Most Sexy - #1
2009:TBS TV Station Program Countdown 2009: Most Trendy Male Artist - #1
Why doesn't he get a thread? I wanted to post few pictures but i couldn't find a thread so i decided to make one :)
infiniti512 wrote: He is delish isnt he? I got to see him here in texas on my birthday almost two years ago. I hope he's able to continue his career soon.
In any case, there's already a thread for him in music....
Jeaniessi wrote: I'm never angry about that...I just point it out. But seriously, "duplicato threadio"? I was totally being silly. BTW... I LOVE your avi!