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

When he was in high school, Hira Kazunari (Hagiwara Riku) was known as the quiet, friendless, loner. Struggling his way through school, Hira might have gone through his entire school career without making a single friend, had fate not decided to intervene by bringing Kiyoi Sou (Yagi Yusei) into his life.

As one of the school’s most popular students, “King” Kiyoi was everyone’s favorite. But for Hira, Kiyoi was so much more than that. Falling in love with Kiyoi the moment he first laid eyes on him, Hira knew his life would never be the same. After graduating high school, Hira and Kiyoi found a way to take their tentative friendship to a whole new level. From strangers to lovers, Hira and Kiyoi have spent the past few years together quite happily.&nbsp;

Now nearing his graduation from university, Hira has taken a position as the assistant to a successful photographer while Kiyoi begins to expand his career as an actor. Working hard to establish themselves in their chosen careers, Hira and Kiyoi begin to drift apart as they turn their attention elsewhere. Has the time come for these high school lovers to go their separate ways?

Adapted from the novel “He, Who is Beautiful” by Nagira Yuu, “My Beautiful Man -eternal-” is a 2023 Japanese romance film directed by Sakai Mai.

My Beautiful Man -eternal-

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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). Kazunari 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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