is a Japanese singer, actor and television personality. He is the leader of the idol group

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. His film and television roles have included Toi in ''Oniichan, Gacha'', Yūsuke Kaji in ''

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'', Shu Maiko in '' Nisekoi,'' Arata Fukazawa in ''Night Doctor'' and Inokichi Myojin in ''

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''.

Early life

Kishi was born in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. He played baseball in elementary school.

Career

Kishi joined the Japanese talent agency

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on 20 July 2009, when he was in his second year of middle school. He performed in

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's musical '' Endless Shock'' for three consecutive years from 2013 to 2015. In 2015, Kishi was selected as a member of Mr. King vs Mr. Prince and its subunit Mr. Prince (later Prince). The group debuted in 2018. Kishi made his TV drama debut in ''

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'' in 2013 as Shishimaru, one of key students. The following year, he appeared in ''Kin Kyori Renai'', an adaptation of the manga series of the same name. Kishi's first lead role was in ''Oniichan, Gacha'', opposite

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. For his performance, he won the TVnavi Drama of the Year award for Best New Actor. Kishi starred as Masaya in the

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TV drama Oedo Robocon in 2017. He played a high school student who traveled back in

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and joined a

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contest using his skills. In 2021, he starred in the drama ''Night Doctor'', alongside Haru and

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. His performance won him the

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Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Acting credits

Theater

TV drama

Film

TV Shows

Awards

References

External links

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