Akira Takano is a Japanese dancer, singer, and actor. He was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, on July 22, 1997, and made his debut in the entertainment industry in 2009, as a member of the J-pop group, Dream5. After leaving the group in 2016, he turned his attention towards acting. Though he made small appearances in television dramas prior to leaving the group, he made his official debut as an actor in 2016. Since then, he has appeared in various films and television dramas, including “My Beautiful Man” (2021).

Akira Takano

TV Asahi

The year is 1863, and in Kyoto, Japan, Kyujuro Fukakusa (Tomoya Oku) lives a modest life working with his father at a small teahouse. One fateful night, they grant refuge to a desperate samurai but a rival samurai soon bursts into the teahouse, killing Kyujuro’s father in the process. Devastated, Kyujuro vows to avenge his father’s death by joining a samurai training academy to master the art of the sword. However, gaining access to the academy is a formidable challenge, as his fellow applicants are experienced warriors. Among them is Daisaku Kamagiri (Kentaro Maeda), the most skilled and fearsome swordsman. Determined to succeed and seek revenge, Kyujuro faces relentless trials and fierce rivals. Will he rise to the challenge and avenge his father's death? This 2024 Japanese drama series was based on a manga series by Osamu Tezuka and was directed by Hayato Kawai.

Shinsengumi : With You I Bloom

🍵 Tea & Swords ⚔️

Isami Kondo

A perpetual people-pleaser, 24-year-old Makoto Ogata (Meru Nukumi) tends to keep to herself, avoiding showing her true self in both her private life and at work. However, after an accident, Makoto ends up with temporary amnesia, and finds a men's ring in her bag, but can't remember who she intended to give it to. Soon, three men – Kotaro Nishi (Koji Seto), Yuki Asahi (Fuju Kamio), and Ritsu Itagaki (Ryubi Miyase) appear – but to her dismay, the ring fits perfectly on all three of them. Between the three men, who self-proclaim to be her ex-lover, her only male friend, and her fated partner, respectively, are any of them who Makoto meant to give the ring to... or is it none of them?

Kururi 〜Who’s in Love with me〜

The Challengers of Love

Rui Hayase

In high school, Hira Kazunari (Riku Hagiwara) was a quiet loner until fate connected him with the charming Kiyoi Sou (Yusei Yagi), the school's most popular student. Captivated by Kiyoi from their very first encounter, Hira's world transformed as they moved from tentative friendship to a loving relationship. Now, as they approach university graduation, Hira has taken a job as an assistant to a successful photographer, while Kiyoi is carving out his path as an actor. As they focus on their respective careers, the couple begins to drift apart. Is this the end for their high school romance? This 2023 Japanese BL film, adapted from the novel “He, Who is Beautiful” by Yuu Nagira, was directed by Mai Sakai and follows the 2021 drama “My Beautiful Man.”

My Beautiful Man -eternal-

🥂The Ginger Ale 🥂 Team

Once high school sweethearts, Kazunari Hira (Riku Hagiwara) and Sou Kiyoi (Yusei Yagi) now live in bliss as adults. As they live together, they are able to support each other through life’s ups and downs, but not everything is perfect. As graduation approaches, Hira's lack of job experience leaves him feeling lost, while Kiyoi’s acting career is soaring. Will their love withstand the pressures of adulthood, or will cracks appear in their once-perfect relationship? Released in 2023, this is the second season of My Beautiful Man, also directed by Mai Sakai.

My Beautiful Man Season 2

Friendless loner Kazunari Hira (Riku Hagiwara) is having a miserable time at high school. Things get even worse for him as the new semester starts, and he finds himself in a deeply uncomfortable situation. He is unexpectedly rescued by the wildly popular Sou Kiyoi (Yusei Yagi). Hira can’t help falling for the dashing Kiyoi, but thinks he has no chance of winning his classmate’s heart. However, it turns out Kiyoi has a secret dream – one that could possibly bring them together. Will this connection drive them apart? Or could it lead them to an unlikely love? This 2021 Japanese BL series was was directed by Mai Sakai and based on a novel by Yuu Nagira.

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