Alan Shirahama is a Japanese dancer, DJ, and actor. He was born on August 4, 1993, in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan. In 2010, he became a member of the theatrical company, Gekidan EXILE, which marked the beginning of his entertainment career. The following year, he was selected to become the leader of the Japanese all-male dance and music group Generations from Exile Tribe. Since his debut as a theatrical performer in 2010, he has appeared in a wide variety of theatrical productions, films, and television dramas, including “Cinderellas of Midsummer” (2023).

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Natsumi Aoi (Nana Mori) has spent her whole life by the ocean, living in a popular seaside resort where she works as a standup paddleboard instructor and manages her father’s restaurant. She often hangs out with childhood friend Takumi Makino (Fuju Kamio), a carpenter who always seems to be around any time Natsumi needs his help. Natsumi gives little thought to love, although she harbors secret feelings for Takumi, who seems to be besotted with an older woman. But that all threatens to change when she meets Kento Mizushima (Shotaro Mamiya), the well-educated heir to a major Tokyo-based construction company. While Kento and Natsumi seem worlds apart, she starts to develop a crush on him as they get to know each other. However, there might be a chance that Takumi wants his relationship with Natsumi to evolve beyond friendship. Is romance on the horizon for Natsumi and friends with a group of holidaymakers at this sun-soaked resort? This 2023 Japanese drama was directed by Ryo Tanaka.

Cinderellas of Midsummer

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Friends since middle school, Rino Sakuragi (Yuna Taira) and Ren Kiritani (Alan) have all but grown up together. Now in high school, Rino’s feelings for Ren have grown into something much stronger than friendship but she’s afraid of what might happen, should she confess how she feels for one of her closest friends.

With her feelings for Ren growing by the day, Rino has no idea that Ren’s feelings towards her have changed over the years as well. Unable to hide his feelings any longer, Ren decides the time is right to confess how he feels to Ren. Overjoyed to have her feelings reciprocated, Rino and Ren waste no time in becoming an official couple. Enjoying all of the sweet firsts that come with and new relationship and young love, Rino and Ren are indescribably happy. Sadly, that happiness can only last so long.

Not long after they start dating, Rino is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that weakens muscles and impacts physical function. Faced with immeasurable challenges as Rino’s body gives out on her a little more every day, can the two hope to share a bright future?

Adapted from the manga series of the same name by Miyasaka Kaho, “One in a Hundred Thousand” is a 2020 Japanese youth romance drama film directed by Miki Koichiro.

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