Mizobata Junpei is a Japanese actor. He was born in Wakayama, Japan, on June 14, 1989, and made his acting debut in 2007. Since then, he has appeared in a wide variety of films and television dramas, including “Heaven and Hell: Soul Exchange” (2021).

Mizobata Junpei

Ayako Mochizuki (Haruka Ayase), an ambitious detective in Tokyo's violent crimes unit, is determined to prove herself by arresting Haruto Hidaka (Issei Takahashi), a brilliant chemist and suspected murderer with a twisted mind. During their confrontation, their souls mysteriously switch bodies, forcing these sworn enemies to work together to understand and reverse their bizarre situation. As they navigate their new identities, they uncover a shocking truth that might be the key to returning to their original selves. This mysterious tale blends supernatural elements with a thrilling cat-and-mouse dynamic between a dedicated detective and a potential serial killer. "Heaven and Hell: Soul Exchange" is a 2021 Japanese comedy mystery drama directed by Takahiro Aoyama, Yuichiro Hirakawa, and Aya Matsuki.

Heaven and Hell: Soul Exchange

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Fuji TV

When he was in high school, Sota Koyurugi (Matsumoto Jun) harbored a serious crush on his senior, Saeko Takahashi (Ishihara Satomi). Fully aware that Saeko was only interested in handsome, popular guys, Sota was content to keep his distance. At least until fate presented him with a rather unexpected opportunity to win Saeko’s affection.

After learning that Saeko had recently broken up with her boyfriend, Sota musters up the courage to confess his feelings. When Saeko accepts his company and companionship, Sota decides to prove his feelings for her in the most memorable way possible. Knowing how much she adores chocolate, Sota decides to make her a delicious set of handmade chocolates for Valentine’s Day. Unfortunately, Sota’s gift and his heart are rejected by Saeko, who decides to give her ex-boyfriend another chance. Heartbroken, Sota buries his grief in his newfound love of chocolate making, vowing to become a Maître Chocolatier.

Having spent years in Paris, studying the art of chocolate making, Sota returns home and opens an elegant boutique de chocolat. Known as the Chocolate Prince, people from far and wide flock to Sota’s boutique, including Saeko, who upon reacquaintance, insists he create a cake for her upcoming wedding. Having never really gotten over Saeko, will Sota be able to accept her commission and let her go or will he use this brief time they have together to try to win her heart?

Adapted from the manga series, “Heartbroken Chocolatier” by Mizushiro Setona, “Un chocolatier de l'amour perdu” is a 2014 Japanese romantic comedy drama directed by Matsuyama Hiroaki, Miyaki Shogo, and Sekino Munenori.

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