Kei Tanaka is a Japanese actor who was born on July 10, 1984, in Tokyo, Japan. He began acting professionally in the early 2000s, and appeared in the 2001 horror movie “Suicide Club,” as well as the 2002 drama series adaptation of the hit manga series “Gokusen.” More recently, he has appeared in a number of hit drama titles, including “I’m Home” (2015), “Good Morning Call” (2016), and “Double Fantasy” (2018).

Kei Tanaka

Fuji TV

Miwa Kanzaki (Wakana Matsumoto) is a stay-at-home housewife to her husband, Hiroki Kanzaki (Kei Tanaka), as the couple plans on having a child someday. However, their marriage is on the rocks: Miwa’s love for her husband has faded and he no longer treats her well, leaving her feeling trapped. One day, Miwa meets her childhood friend Ryo Fuyutsuki (Tatsuya Fukazawa), whom she hasn't seen in years but always loved. In a night that changes things forever, they sleep together – and Miwa later finds out that she is pregnant with his child. Fearing the prospects of divorce and single motherhood without financial stability, she decides to tell Hiroki that the baby is his, setting off a chain of events that will change all of their lives forever.

My Precious

Hidden Desires 🤫💖 Team

Hiroki Kanzaki

TV Asahi

Soichi Haruta (Tanaka Kei) and Ryota Maki (Hayashi Kento), a newlywed couple who survived a complex love triangle with Soichi's former boss Musashi Kurosawa (Yoshida Kotaro), finally reunite after being separated by pandemic travel restrictions. As they settle into married life, work pressures and household chores begin to strain their relationship. When they hire a housekeeping service, they are stunned to discover the housekeeper is none other than the recently retired Musashi Kurosawa. With the potential return of their past love triangle, their marital bliss is suddenly thrown into question. This is a follow-up to "Ossan's Love" and related titles, a 2024 Japanese drama series directed by Yuki Saito, Toichiro Ruto, and Daisuke Yamamoto.

Ossan’s Love Returns

Love Reborn Team

Kokoro Yamihara (Mitsuki Takahata), a leading entertainment magazine reporter, first met police officer Toramatsu Asada (Kei Tanaka) one night when he was drunk, causing her to miss a potential scoop. Despite this rocky start, they soon became lovers and now dream of marriage. However, their relationship is complicated by Toramatsu's unresolved past love life and Kokoro's dark family secret. As they struggle to be honest with each other, a series of mysterious murders occurs, with victims found with their blood completely drained. The couple must navigate their personal challenges while also investigating these gruesome killings. This is a 2023 Japanese drama series directed by Toichiro Ruto and Ko Kanai.

Unknown

Love at first bite Team

At thirty-three, Soichi Haruta (Kei Tanaka) lives an unremarkable life as a real estate employee, struggling with relationships and still residing with his parents. When his mother decides to stop supporting him, Soichi is forced to become independent. His co-worker Ryota Maki (Kento Hayashi) offers him a place to stay, and Soichi gratefully accepts, enjoying Ryota's excellent housekeeping skills. However, the situation becomes complicated when Ryota reveals his long-standing romantic feelings for Soichi. Adding to the complexity, Soichi's boss, Musashi Kurosawa (Kotaro Yoshida), also confesses his love for him. Caught between two men's affections, Soichi must navigate this unexpected love triangle and understand his own emotions. This groundbreaking drama explores the challenges of love, self-discovery, and personal growth. "Ossan's Love S1" is a 2018 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Saito Yuki and Toichiro Ruto.

Ossan’s Love

Unexpected Love Team

Kyoka Sawada (Juri Ueno) moves in with her father Rintaro (Yutaka Matsushige) after her mother's death, creating a tense household where both struggle to reconnect. As a Japanese language scholar, Rintaro remains emotionally distant, focusing solely on work and creating friction with Kyoka. Discovering a hidden divorce document, Rintaro decides to remarry and unexpectedly begins pushing Kyoka toward finding her own life partner. Burdened by family responsibilities and yearning for independence, Kyoka must navigate her father's sudden matchmaking efforts while confronting their complicated relationship. As they both seek to heal from their shared loss, they must learn to understand and support each other in unexpected ways. This is a 2022 Japanese romantic drama directed by Nobuhiro Doi, Daisuke Yamamuro, and Akiko Kato.

Is Love Sustainable?

Sustainable Heartbeats

Soichi Haruta (Tanaka Kei), a 35-year-old former basketball player, transitions from a struggling sportswear company to becoming a flight attendant at Tenku Peach Airlines. Initially awkward, he finds a mentor in Captain Kurosawa Musashi (Kotaro Yoshida), who harbors unexpected romantic feelings for him. Soichi soon discovers he is at the center of a complicated love triangle involving Captain Musashi, mechanic Shinomiya Kaname (Totsugi Shigeyuki), and co-pilot Ryu Naruse (Yudai Chiba). As these men vie for his affection, Soichi must navigate the complex emotional landscape of their professional and personal relationships. This is a 2019 Japanese drama series directed by Yuki Saito, Ruto Toichiro, and Yamamoto Daisuke.

Ossan’s Love: in The Sky

Love Found Team

A year ago, coworkers Soichi Haruta (Kei Tanaka) and Ryota Maki (Kento Hayashi) found love, but their relationship faces challenges when Soichi returns to the office where his former boss Musashi Kurosawa (Kotaro Yoshida) still works. With Ryota transferred to headquarters, tensions rise as a project team arrives, bringing unexpected complications. An accident causes Musashi to lose his memories of Soichi, leading him to fall in love with Soichi all over again. As attractive teammates create friction between Soichi and Ryota, their relationship is put to the test. This follow-up to "Ossan's Love" explores the complexities of love and memory in the workplace. "Ossan's Love The Movie～LOVE or DEAD" is a 2019 Japanese movie directed by Ruto Toichiro.

Ossan’s Love The Movie～LOVE or DEAD

the ginger ale team

WOWOW

Natsu Takato (Asami Mizukawa), a successful screenwriter in her mid-thirties, appears to have a perfect life with her devoted husband Takatou Shogo (Hidekazu Mashima), a former TV network director turned house husband. Despite her professional success, Natsu struggles with an uncontrollable desire for extramarital affairs and feels increasingly suffocated by her husband's attempts to control her creative process. Deciding to break free from her suburban life, she separates from Shogo and moves to Tokyo, seeking independence and new romantic possibilities. Her decision creates tension with her family and sets her on an unpredictable path of personal exploration and potential romantic encounters. This is a 2018 Japanese drama series based on a novel by Murayama Yuka and directed by Minorikawa Osamu.

DOUBLE FANTASY

🍎🔥 Forbidden Fruit 💋🍏

At twenty-eight, Junko Sakuraba (Satomi Ishihara) dreams of living and working in New York City but is stuck teaching English. While disappointed by her unfulfilled aspirations and lack of romantic experience, she attends a funeral where she meets Takane Hoshikawa (Tomohisa Yamashita), a handsome monk. After accidentally knocking a bowl of ash onto him during the service, Junko is mortified. Her embarrassment deepens when she is tricked into a matchmaking session and discovers Takane is the other party. Their unexpected encounters raise questions about whether their relationship is coincidental or destined. Adapted from the manga series by Miki Aihara, 5→9 From Five to Nine is a 2015 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Shin Hirano, Hideyuki Aizawa, and Masaki Tanimura.

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