Tori Matsuzaka is a Japanese model and actor. He was born on October 17, 1988, in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, and made his acting debut in 2009. Since then, he has appeared in a number of films and television dramas, including “Piece of Cake” (2015) and “Kiseki-Sobito of That Day” (2017).

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Mikito Tsurugi (Matsuzaka Tori) is a directionless young man struggling with failed university dreams and a lack of career prospects. Feeling lost, he discovers a passion for Hello! Project idol music videos, which leads him to form a band with like-minded fans. The group develops a small cult following and forms a strong friendship. However, their camaraderie is tested when one of the band members is diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. Facing this devastating news, the friends must come together to support their dying companion and reflect on their shared experiences. Based on a true story and an autobiographical essay, the film explores themes of friendship, youth, and finding meaning in unexpected places. This is a 2021 Japanese movie directed by Rikiya Imaizumi.

In Those Days

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University student Ryo Morinaka (Tori Matsuzaka) lives a boring, monotonous life, but finds it completely transformed when he starts working for Shizuka Mido’s (Sei Matobu) exclusive escort service. Initially embarrassed, Ryo soon discovers a new sense of purpose and fulfillment as he learns to connect deeply with women and fulfill their desires. As he navigates this unconventional job, he must decide whether this taboo profession will finally give him the meaning he’s been seeking. This 2018 Japanese film was adapted from the novel of the same name by Ira Ishida and was directed by Daisuke Miura.

Call Boy

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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

As students of dentistry at the local university, Hide (Masaki Suda), Navi (Ryusei Yokohama), Kuni (Ryo Narita), and Soh (Yosuke Sugino) were probably the least likely group of guys to come to mind, when anyone mentioned music. Just another group of average university students, living their average university lives, these four friends spent their days much the same as anyone else their age. Or did they?

While the world saw Hide, Navi, Kuni, and Soh as nothing more than a group of dental school students, the reality of their lives was quite different. Forming a band several years ago, the four friends had met with unexpected success after the independent release of their first album. Picked up by a major record label not long after, the band soon found its music topping the charts. But being successful doesn’t automatically make life easy. Struggling to find balance between family and friends, school and work, the four friends now find themselves wondering where things will go from here.&nbsp;

Working hard on their latest track, “Kiseki”, the band finds themselves forced to make some difficult decisions. Will the struggles they’re facing now turn out to be worth it in the end?&nbsp;

Based on the true story of the Japanese vocal group, GReeeeN, “Kiseki -Sobito of That Day-” is a 2017 film directed by Atsushi Kaneshige.

Kiseki -Sobito of That Day-

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Convinced dating any man who takes an interest in her is better than living alone, Shino Umemiya (Mikako Tabe) has been in more than her fair share of relationships. Some have been good, some have been less so, but none have ever been as terrible as the one she finds herself in now. Trapped in an abusive relationship, Shino’s only chance for escape comes after discovering her boyfriend has been cheating on her. Determined to make a fresh start, Shino calls it quits, leaving her boyfriend, her job, and town.

Moving to a new area, Shino finds a part-time job at a local shop and quickly settles into her new life. As if planned by fate, Shino is surprised to find that the shop’s manager, Kyoshiro Sugahara (Go Ayano), is also her new neighbor. It doesn’t take long for Shino to start taking an interest in Kyoshiro, but the failure of her last relationship and the lasting impression it made, combined with the fact that Kyoshiro lives with his girlfriend Akari (Kaoru Mitsumune), makes Shino hesitant to pursue any sort of relationship.

Even so, Shino can’t deny the feelings that continue to draw her to Kyoshiro. As their relationship begins to grow, Shino must weigh the painful scars of the past against her deep desire to find true happiness.

Based on the manga series of the same name by George Asakura, “Piece of Cake” is a 2015 romance film directed by Tomorowo Taguchi.

Piece of Cake

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Tsubaki Hibino (Emi Takei), a high school student with exceptional hair styling skills, struggles with low self-esteem and is constantly teased by her classmates, especially Kyota Tsubaki (Tori Matsuzaka), the class's notorious playboy. Despite his initial cruel treatment, Kyota unexpectedly asks Tsubaki out, and to everyone's surprise, she accepts. What starts as a potential joke gradually transforms into a genuine connection between these polar opposites. As their relationship develops, Tsubaki begins to discover her own worth and confidence, while Kyota reveals a more sensitive side beneath his tough exterior. This unexpected romance challenges their preconceived notions about each other and themselves. "Love for Beginners" is a 2012 Japanese romance film directed by Takeshi Furusawa that explores the transformative power of unexpected love.

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