Takuya Kimura
Takuya Kimura (Japanese: 木村 拓哉, Hepburn: Kimura Takuya, born November 13, 1972) is a Japanese actor, singer, and radio personality. He is regarded as a Japanese icon after achieving success as an actor. He was also a popular member of SMAP, one of the best-selling boy bands in Asia. A 1996 television drama series, Long Vacation, in which he landed his first lead role, became a massive success, creating a phrase called the "Lon-bake phenomenon". He was given the title, "The King of Ratings", as his subsequent television series continued to generate high ratings and each show became a social phenomenon as it aired. Five of his works are ranked in the 10 best-viewed TV drama series in Japan, the highest of which is his 2001 drama series, Hero. He also starred in blockbuster films, including Love and Honor (2006), Hero (2007) and Howl's Moving Castle (as a voice actor, 2004). Kimura is also known for his work in the video games Judgment and Lost Judgment, portraying Takayuki Yagami.
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Who is Takuya Kimura?+
Takuya Kimura is a prominent Japanese actor and singer who gained fame as a member of the boy band SMAP and established himself as a dominant presence in Japanese television and film.
What is Takuya Kimura known for?+
He is famous for his success as the King of Ratings in dramas like Hero and Long Vacation, as well as his roles in acclaimed films such as Love and Honor and voice acting in Howl's Moving Castle.
