Hidekazu Mashima is a Japanese actor. He was born in Yonegiwas-shi, Yamagata-ken, Japan, on November 13, 1976 and made his acting debut in 2001. Since then, he has appeared in an impressive number of films and television dramas, including “Residential Complex” (2018).

Hidekazu Mashima

Riku Kanbayashi (Kento Nakajima) dreams of becoming a famous novelist, and Minami Maezon (milet) wants to become a singer-songwriter. When they meet at university, they fall in love and marry soon after. As they grow older, they continue to pursue their goals, but with very mixed results. While Riku rises to the pinnacle of the literary world, becoming a bestselling writer, Minami’s career fails to take off. Minami begins to feel a gap opening up between them, as Riku’s star continues to brighten. But one day, Riku wakes up to discover his world has turned upside down. He's retained all of his memories, but has become a lowly editor at a publishing company – and he's never published a single novel. In contrast, Minami has become a chart-topping singer. And worse still, she now has no idea who he is! Can Riku win Minami’s heart all over again, or is this unhappy new reality here to stay? This film was based on the 2019 French-Belgian movie "Love at Second Sight."

My Beloved Stranger

Parallel Hearts Team

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

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

Mitsu Haneki (Asuka Kawazu), a college freshman, hopes to move past her heartbreaking first love with Kaede Hirako (Jin Suzuki) from junior high. Her fresh start is unexpectedly disrupted when Kaede moves into the room next to hers. Torn between her lingering feelings for Kaede and her desire for a new romance, Mitsu's emotional journey becomes more complex when she suspects her best friend Kazuha Yamashita (Jinto Yoshida) might have romantic feelings for her. As old emotions resurface and new possibilities emerge, Mitsu must navigate the delicate balance between past heartbreak and potential new love. This is a 2022 Japanese drama series directed by Chihiro Ikeda.

Motokare Retry

Motokare Retry 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

Wataru (Yo Oizumi) and his wife Kotoe (Manami Honjo) run a struggling cattle farm in rural Setana, Japan, hoping to make their cheesemaking business successful. With their young daughter, they maintain optimism through their connection with local farmers like Kanbe (Masaki Okada), a former Tokyo resident now raising sheep. When a visiting chef creates an extraordinary dish using their produce, Wataru is inspired to organize a one-day community restaurant showcasing the region's exceptional local food. As the ambitious project grows, Wataru must navigate the challenges of bringing his vision to life. This is a 2019 Japanese movie directed by Yoshihiro Fukagawa.

Restaurant from the Sky

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 💋🍏

Fuji TV

Tired of living in their cramped apartment, Nana Igarashi (Kyoko Fukada) and her husband Daiki (Kenichi Matsuyama) decide to move to a cooperative house. With a much more spacious place to call home, the scuba instructor and her salaryman agree there couldn’t be a better time to start growing their little family. But having a baby isn’t as easy as it seems, especially not when they share space with such interesting neighbors.

Sharing the co-op with the Igarashis, the Komiyamas appear to be a happy, well-to-do family, but the truth couldn’t be more opposite. With Shinichiro (Toru Nomaguchi) out of work and Miyuki’s (Sei Matobu) spending habits out of control, the couple face a growing number of problems. But they’re not the only residents with issues. Not yet married, Ryoji (Hiroyuki Hirayama) and Chihiro (Maryjun Takahashi) have plans to spend a beautiful life together, but when Ryoji’s ex-wife passes, his estranged son must move in with them. Never expecting a child to enter their lives, Chihiro has a lot of adjusting to do if their impending marriage is ever going to work. Meanwhile, the co-op’s last couple faces problems of their own. Having spent his entire life living in the closet, Wataru (Hidekazu Mashima) has no plans of changing anytime soon. The polar opposite, Saku (Takumi Kitamura) wants nothing more than to live his life loud and proud, enjoying his life with Wataru to the fullest. But how can he do that when his partner refuses to acknowledge their relationship in public?

With each resident family dealing with their own set of life-changing issues, can Nana and Daiki find a way to help others while simultaneously working on their own problems? Or will the strain of living such a complicated life prove to be too much?

Based on an original story written by Mayumi Nakatani, “Residential Complex” is a 2018 family life drama directed by Aizawa Hideyuki.

Residential Complex

Residential Complex Team

An Kishimoto (Elaiza Ikeda), a dedicated kyudo (Japanese archery) enthusiast, is in her final year of high school and searching for a worthy successor to lead her school's archery club. Youta Mikami (Masaki Nakao), a talented but unenthusiastic archer, emerges as her top candidate. Despite her initial hesitation about his lack of passion, An chooses Youta as the club's next president. Unexpectedly, Youta begins showing romantic interest in An, challenging her focus on her impending graduation and future plans. As their relationship develops, An must navigate her feelings and responsibilities while preparing to leave high school behind. Based on the manga by Yakko Kaga, this is a 2017 Japanese romantic high school film directed by Takeshi Furusawa.

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