Ken Yasuda is a Japanese actor and voice actor. He was born in Hokkaido, Japan, on December 8, 1973 and made his acting debut in 1994. Since then, he has appeared in countless films and television dramas, including “Blue Fire” (2014) and “Today’s Kira-kun” (2017).

Ken Yasuda

After losing his mother as a child, high schooler Shinya Fuma (Kento Nagao) lives with his single father, who owns a restaurant that offers free meals to underprivileged children – including one of his classmates, Yuka Arai (Ami Touma). At school, Shinya and Yuka begin to grow closer as they work together on the school newspaper, and Shinya develops feelings for her. After a visit to Yuka's house where Shinya witnesses Yuka's father physically harm her, Shinya takes Yuka on a one-night escape to take her mind off of things. The very next day, Yuka and her family move away, and Shinya has no way of finding her. Three decades later, Shinya has taken over his father's restaurant and meal program, still hoping that one day, he'll find Yuka again... until an unexpected visitor changes everything. This movie was adapted from the novel of the same name by Akio Morikawa.

Taste and Tears

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Kohei Fuma

When Masayo Tanaka (Haru), unable to pass her art school entrance exam, reluctantly joins her father Daikichi's (Ken Yasuda) love hotel business in Hokkaido, she resigns herself to taking over the Hotel Royal. Her mundane life takes a dramatic turn when a double suicide occurs in the hotel and her father falls ill, forcing Masayo to confront the hotel's deeper significance. As she steps in to manage the business, she begins to see the hotel through a new lens, understanding its importance to her family, staff, and patrons. Determined to save the Hotel Royal, Masayo must find a way to preserve her family's legacy and discover her own purpose. This is a 2020 Japanese film based on the award-winning novel by Shino Sakuragi, directed by Masaharu Take.

Hotel Royal

Tadashi Usobuki (Tori Matsuzaka), a devilishly clever criminal, uses hypnotic powers to eliminate targets sought by those feeling wronged. As bodies mount and victims fall helpless, this black-clad assassin seems unstoppable. However, Detective Tomoko Tada (Sawajiri Erika) proves immune to his hypnotic techniques, becoming his most formidable opponent. Determined to capture this merciless killer, Tomoko engages in a high-stakes battle of wits with Tadashi, challenging his seemingly invincible methods. Based on the manga series "Funohan" by Arata Miyatsuki and Yuya Kanzaki, this is a 2018 Japanese thriller directed by Koji Shiraishi.

Impossibility Defense

Ninon Okamura (Marie Iitoyo), a bullied and introverted high school student, finds solace only in her pet parrot. Her life changes when Yuiji Kira (Taishi Nakagawa), the most popular boy in school, unexpectedly befriends her. Despite his cool exterior, Yuiji is secretly battling a terminal heart condition with only a year to live. When Ninon learns of his condition, she promises to support him, and their unlikely friendship blossoms into a deep connection that brings meaning and happiness to both of their lives. As they navigate Yuiji's limited time, their bond grows stronger, challenging their previous perceptions of themselves and each other. Based on the manga by Rin Mikimoto, this is a 2017 Japanese romantic high school film directed by Taisuke Kawamura.

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