Fumiya Takahashi

Early life Takahashi was born on March 12, 2001, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. which led to his entry into the entertainment industry.

Career

2017–2018: Early beginnings Takahashi first entered the public eye in 2017, when he won the Male High Schooler Mr. Contest in December, which propelled him into the entertainment industry. Takahashi's appearance on the show marked his first television exposure, where he began to gain attention from viewers.

That same year, Takahashi made his stage acting debut in the stage play Taishō Roman Tantei Dan: Muttsu no Maria Zo in April 2018. This marked his entry into acting, moving beyond his appearances in variety shows. Takahashi also participated in Ameba TV's reality show in Q3 , where he became one of the most talked-about contestants. His appearance increased his visibility, with audiences dubbing him "the top handsome high schooler in Japan" due to his good looks and personality. This role, as Aruto Hiden, was a major step in his career, making him the first Kamen Rider actor born in the 21st century. He was also the first participant in Male High Schooler Mr. Contest who played the lead role of a Kamen Rider work. Kamen Rider Zero-One aired from September 2019 to August 2020, and Takahashi’s portrayal of the protagonist helped solidify his presence in the entertainment industry.

After wrapping up his role in Kamen Rider Zero-One, Takahashi transitioned to more dramatic roles. In 2020, he appeared in the TV Asahi drama , playing Tōya Fujiwara. His role in this series marked his first post-Kamen Rider television drama, expanding his range beyond action roles. He also appeared in the drama Captivated, by You, playing another student character. He also starred in the drama , which was well-received for his performance.

2022–2023: Voice acting and other ventures Takahashi starred in the romantic drama I Will Be Your Bloom in 2022. He portrayed Dan Sagami, the leader, center, and songwriter of the fictional boy group, 8LOOM.

In 2023, Takahashi voiced the character Jester Garandaros in the anime movie Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King. Later that year, he marked his first lead role in a primetime drama with Fermat's Cuisine, based on the manga series by Yūgo Kobayashi. In the drama, Takahashi played Gaku Kitada, a mathematical genius who becomes a chef. For his performance, Takahashi received the Newcomer of the Year award at the 47th Japan Academy Film Prize. He also portrayed Nishikita in the manga-based film, Teasing Master, Takagi-San: The Movie. Kamen Rider Reiwa The First Generation Aruto Hiden / Kamen Rider Zero-One Lead role 2020 Kamen Rider Zero-One the Movie: Real×Time Aruto Hiden / Kamen Rider Zero-One Lead role

Saber + Zenkaiger: Super Hero Senki Aruto Hiden / Kamen Rider Zero-One Kaguya-sama Final: Love Is War Kō Ogino DIVOC-12 Saitō 2022 Ox-Head Village Shōta Sakuragi

Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King Jester Garandaros Voice only Our Secret Diary Jun Setoyama Lead role Teasing Master Takagi-san Movie Nishikata Blue Period Ryuji "Yuka" Ayukawa Who's Gone Maruko Lead role

The Boy and the Dog Kazumasa Nakagaki Lead role On Summer Sand Kōtarō

The Keeper of the Camphor Tree Reito Naoi (voice) Lead role Sakamoto Days Shin Asakura Blue Lock Yoichi Isagi Lead role

Television drama

Other television Year Title Notes 202576th NHK Kōhaku Uta GassenHe sang several songs with his co-stars from the TV drama Anpan.

Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWork(s)Result202447th Japan Academy Film PrizeNewcomer of the YearOur Secret Diary 202549th Elan d'or AwardsNewcomer of the YearHimself