Kenichi Endo is a Japanese actor who was born on June 28, 1961, in Tokyo, Japan. He debuted in 1979, when he appeared in the drama “Battle Fever J.” He has since gone on to appear in iconic movies such as “Crows Zero” (2007) and the sequel “Crows Zero 2” (2009). His more recent drama credits include the likes of “Talio” (2020) and “Don’t Call it Mystery.” (2022).

Kenichi Endo

TV Asahi

Nine years ago, a shocking terrorist attack caused Prime Minister Taizan Muto (Kenichi Endo) to swap bodies with his university student son. While things started off rocky, father and son were able to use their fresh perspectives to ultimately better the nation. Now, the former prime minister is getting ready to retire from his career in politics, until his political party, plagued by low approval ratings, begs him to return. Although initially hesitant, Taizan accepts the proposition. However, during a television appearance, Taizan loses consciousness – and finds that he's swapped bodies with someone else once again! Can Taizan and his cabinet figure out who's behind this new plot while he embarks on his new political journey? This is the sequel to 2015's "Wise and Foolish."

Wise and Foolish (2024)

Swap it like it's hot 

President Taizan Muto

Fuji TV

Totono Kuno (Masaki Suda), a quiet and introverted student, finds his peaceful life disrupted when a police detective informs him that a classmate has been murdered, and he is the prime suspect. Forced to use his keen observational skills, Totono begins gathering evidence to prove his innocence, especially after a weapon with his fingerprints emerges. As he navigates the complex investigation, other mysterious crimes begin to surface, challenging his previously tranquil existence. With mounting pressure and increasing complexity, Totono must unravel the truth behind the murder and clear his name. "Don't Call it Mystery" is a 2022 Japanese drama directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama, Shunsuke Shinada, Hideyuki Aizawa, and Hiroyuki Abe.

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