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Profile | プロフィール

Born / 生年月日
June 17, 1983 | Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan

Age / 年齢
41 years old (as of 2025)

Occupation / 職業
Actor, Singer, Radio Host, YouTuber, Producer

俳優、歌手、ラジオパーソナリティ、YouTuber、プロデューサー

Nationality / 国籍
Japanese (日本)

Biography | 経歴

English

Originally rising to prominence as a member of the group Arashi, Kazunari Ninomiya has developed a distinct career as one of Japan’s most reliable actors. His performance as Saigo in Letters from Iwo Jima earned him international attention, with critics noting his naturalistic and understated style. Known for conveying complex emotions through subtle expressions, he has received various accolades, including the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actor, while continuing to balance mainstream success with challenging dramatic roles.

日本語

「嵐」のメンバーとしての活動と並行し、確かな実力を持つ俳優として独自のキャリアを築いてきました。2006年の『硫黄島からの手紙』では、等身大の兵士・西郷を演じて国際的な注目を集め、その誇張のない自然体な演技が高く評価されました。日本アカデミー賞最優秀主演男優賞をはじめとする受章歴が示す通り、微細な表情の変化で内面を描き出すその表現力は、多くの作品に奥行きを与え続けています。

Highlights / 主な歩み:

• 1996: Joined Johnny & Associates at age 13. / 13歳でジャニーズ事務所入所。
• 1999: Debuted with Arashi – “A·RA·SHI” single. / 嵐でデビュー – シングル「A·RA·SHI」。
• 2003: Solo film debut – The Blue Light. / 単独映画デビュー – 『青の炎』。
• 2006: Hollywood debut – Letters from Iwo Jima (Oscar-nominated film). / ハリウッドデビュー – 『硫黄島からの手紙』（アカデミー賞ノミネート作品）🌟。
• 2008: Ryusei no Kizuna – Monte-Carlo TV Festival nomination. / 『流星の絆』- モンテカルロテレビフェスティバルノミネート🌟。
• 2016: Mother and Son – Japan Academy Prize Best Actor 🏆. / 『母と暮せば』- 日本アカデミー賞最優秀主演男優賞🏆。
• 2019: Married – First married Arashi member. / 結婚 – 嵐初の既婚者💍。
• 2020: Arashi hiatus begins (December 31). / 嵐活動休止開始（12月31日）。
• 2021: First child (daughter) born. / 第一子（長女）誕生👶。
• 2023: Left SMILE-UP, established Office Nino. / SMILE-UP退所、株式会社オフィスにの設立🏢。
• 2023: Blue Ribbon Award Best Actor – Tang, Prisoners of the Ghostland. / ブルーリボン賞主演男優賞受賞🏆。
• 2024: Second child (daughter) born. / 第二子（次女）誕生👶。

Filmography | 主な作品

Feature Films (長編映画)

Television Dramas (テレビドラマ) – Selected Major Works

Voice Acting (声優)

Stage (舞台)

Awards & Recognition | 受賞歴

Japan Academy Prize (日本アカデミー賞)

Winner (受賞): 1 🏆

• Best Actor – Mother and Son (2016) 🏆

Nominated (ノミネート):

• Excellent Leading Actor – The Asada Family! (2021) 🌟
• Excellent Leading Actor – Prisoners of the Ghostland (2023) 🌟
• Excellent Supporting Actor – Killing for the Prosecution (2019) 🌟

Blue Ribbon Award (ブルーリボン賞)

Winner (受賞): 1 🏆

• Best Actor – Tang, Prisoners of the Ghostland (2023) 🏆
• Hosted ceremony (February 2024)

Kinema Junpo Best Ten (キネマ旬報ベスト・テン)

Winner (受賞): 1 🏆

• Best Actor – Mother and Son (2016) 🏆

Yokohama Film Festival (ヨコハマ映画祭)

Winner (受賞): 1 🏆

• Best Actor – The Asada Family! (2021) 🏆

Hochi Film Award (報知映画賞)

Winner (受賞): 1 🏆

• Best Supporting Actor – Killing for the Prosecution (2018) 🏆

Television Awards

Winner (受賞):

• Hashida Award – Dear Father (2007) 🏆
• Galaxy Award Individual Award – Marathon (2007) 🏆
• ATP Award Individual Award – Door to Door (2010) 🏆
• Cultural Affairs Award for Broadcasting – Marathon (2007) 🏆
• Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix Best Actor – Black Pean Season 2 (2024) 🏆

Nominated (ノミネート):

• Monte-Carlo Television Festival Best Actor – Ryusei no Kizuna (2009) 🌟

International Recognition

Awards & Honors:

• Academy Award (Oscar) – Letters from Iwo Jima nominated for Best Picture, Director, Screenplay; won Best Sound Editing (2007) 🏆
• Golden Globe Award – Letters from Iwo Jima won Best Foreign Language Film (2007) 🏆
• Los Angeles Times featured profile (2007)
• New York Times suggested for Oscar nomination (2007)
• CNN – Named one of “7 Japanese actors with acting ability not yet known worldwide”
• National Board of Review – Letters from Iwo Jima Best Picture (2006)

Other Major Honors

• Named “Best Actor in Johnny’s Entertainment” (multiple magazine polls)
• NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen White Team Host (2017) 🏆
• Book bestseller: Dokudan to Henken #1 in Oricon Annual Book Ranking 2025 (Paperback & Celebrity Books categories) 🏆

Box Office Achievements | 興行収入の実績

Top-Grossing Films

• Gantz (2010): ¥3.46 billion
• Assassination Classroom: Graduation (2016): ¥3.51 billion
• Gantz: Perfect Answer (2011): ¥2.83 billion
• Assassination Classroom (2015): ¥2.77 billion
• Platinum Data (2013): ¥2.64 billion
• Killing for the Prosecution (2018): ¥2.94 billion
• The Asada Family! (2020): ¥2.36 billion
• Ooku: The Inner Chambers (2010): ¥2.35 billion
• Prisoners of the Ghostland (2022): ¥1.89 billion
• Pikanchi films (2002, 2004): ¥1.88B + ¥1.86B (Arashi films)

Career Total

• Combined domestic box office: Over ¥30 billion (Japan only)
• Hollywood crossover: Letters from Iwo Jima – $68 million worldwide

Arashi Career | 嵐でのキャリア

Group Information

• Debut: November 3, 1999 (“A·RA·SHI”)
• Members: 5 (Satoshi Ohno, Sho Sakurai, Masaki Aiba, Kazunari Ninomiya, Jun Matsumoto)
• Status: Indefinite hiatus (December 31, 2020-present)
• Record Sales: Over 50 million (albums + singles)
• Consecutive #1 Albums: 11 consecutive #1 albums (2007-2017)

Role in Arashi

• Position: Vocalist, rapper
• Color: Yellow
• Nickname in group: Nino, Kazu
• Known for: Witty/sarcastic remarks (tsukkomi), musical talent (piano, guitar), songwriting
• Duo unit: Ohmiya SK (with Satoshi Ohno)

Notable Arashi Achievements

• NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen appearances: 11 consecutive years (2009-2019)
• Japan Record Awards Grand Prix (2009)
• National Olympic Stadium concerts (2019) – First Japanese artist in 30 years
• Theme songs: Olympics, FIFA World Cup, national campaigns
• Variety shows: VS Arashi, Arashi ni Shiyagare

External Links | 外部リンク

• Wikipedia (Japanese)
• Wikipedia (English)
• IMDb
• Office Nino Official (if available)
• Yonino Channel (YouTube)