Jin Shirasu is a Japanese actor who was born on November 1, 1992, in Aomori, Japan. He first rose to prominence when he took part in fashion magazine Junon’s Super Boy Contest in 2010, making the top 30. The year after, he made his musical debut in a performance of “The Prince of Tennis 2.” He went on to make his drama bow in the 2013 series “Biblia Used Bookstore Casebook,” going on to star in “Happy Marriage” (2016) and – more recently – the 2019 Japanese remake of Taiwanese drama “In Time With You.”

Jin Shirasu

Fuji TV

High schooler Ame Aihara (Mei Nagano) struggles with self-confidence, but finds solace in her kind classmate Taiyo Asano (Yuki Yamada) and her secret dream of becoming a top pastry chef. But as she never told Taiyo about how she felt, they never explored their feelings for one another. Eight years later, they reunite as adults, but disaster strikes when Taiyo suffers a critical accident. A mysterious figure offers Ame a chance to save him, but she must surrender her five senses in return. Will she accept? Can her actions save Taiyo? And will love finally bloom between them? This 2024 Japanese drama series was directed by Hiroaki Matsuyama.

The Gift of Your Heart

ᯓᡣ𐭩Gifted Heart Team

Tsukasa Mochida

TV Asahi

Tired of being overworked and underappreciated in her TV talk show job, Umi Shikamori (Airi Suzuki) quits her demanding role after a humiliating on-air blunder. She dives into a new career in makeup and beauty at Animal Beauty, where she gets off to a rocky start with the CEO, Keisuke Sakaki (Jin Shirasu). As Umi navigates her new job, she discovers that the CEO's tough exterior hides a softer side – and a possible crush. Meanwhile, she forms a close bond with a charming photographer, Kazao (Kyoya Honda), and sparks fly. Will Umi's fresh start lead her to professional success and a chance at love? This 2022 Japanese drama series was directed by Keinosuke Hara.

ANIMALS

The Animal Beauty Team

Keisuke Sakaki

Highschooler Ito (Shirasu Jin) is a serious, hard-working student who feels unfulfilled until he meets Nishi (Raiku), a naïve and friendly classmate. While walking home from school, Ito challenges himself by walking along a white line and encounters Nishi, instantly falling for his uncomplicated charms. After a passionate kiss reveals their mutual feelings, the story follows their journey from late childhood into adulthood, facing challenges that test their love. Based on a 2017 manga, this film explores the evolving relationship between two young men as they navigate life's complexities. "Life~ Love on the Line" is a 2020 Japanese film directed by Ninomiya Takashi that delves into the tender and transformative nature of first love.

Life~Love on the Line (Director's Cut)

💞 Strings of Fate 💞 Team

Rino Sakuragi (Yuna Taira) and Ren Kiritani (Alan), longtime friends since middle school, navigate the delicate transition from friendship to love. As Rino's feelings for Ren deepen, Ren simultaneously realizes his own romantic emotions. Their relationship blossoms with joy and tender moments, but their happiness is abruptly challenged when Rino is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease that gradually weakens her body. Confronted with the devastating reality of Rino's declining health, the young couple must face immense emotional and physical challenges that test the strength of their love. Will their bond be strong enough to endure the difficult journey ahead? This is a 2020 Japanese youth romance drama film adapted from the manga series by Miyasaka Kaho and directed by Miki Koichiro.

One in a Hundred Thousand

Hana (Umika Kawashima) and Mizuki (Nana Asakawa) have been best friends since elementary school. Now 25, Hana longs to find romance, but long-term love has evaded her. And while Mizuki is very protective of Hana, she is also secretly jealous of the way most men seem to prefer her friend. After a cheating boyfriend breaks Hana’s heart, the friends go to a hot spring to recover, where they meet the handsome duo Ryosuke (Jin Shirasu) and Ayumu (Akihisa Shiono). While they are chatting, Ryosuke notes that Hana keeps taking a back seat in their conversation and leaving Hana with a lot to reflect on. Love is in the air for these lonely hearts – but who will end up with who? Or could a third party show up and ruin everything? This 2020 Japanese drama, based on the manga of the same name by Eiko Tachibana, was directed by Koji Ono and Hidetaka Sakamoto.

We Are Too Clumsy About Love

Me Before You Team

Rakuten TV

Highschooler Ito (Shirasu Jin), a serious 17-year-old, feels unfulfilled and often challenges himself by walking along a road's white line. During one of these moments, he encounters Nishi (Raiku), a friendly and naïve fellow student. Instantly drawn to Nishi's uncomplicated nature, Ito finds himself falling in love. Their relationship blossoms as they meet while returning home from school, and a passionate kiss reveals their mutual feelings. The drama follows their journey from late childhood into adulthood, exploring the challenges that test their young love. Based on a hit 2017 manga, "Life~ Love on the Line" is a 2020 Japanese drama series directed by Ninomiya Takashi.

Life~Love on the Line

Mitari Yo (Adachi Rika) and Ishida Ren (Shirasu Jin), long-time best friends since high school, make a playful bet on their 29th birthday: whoever marries first receives a 300,000 yen cash gift before Mitari turns 31. As they navigate their professional lives in shoe manufacturing and urban redevelopment, unexpected romantic complications arise when a junior employee shows interest in Ishida and Mitari's ex-boyfriend Mizusawa Ryusei (Asaka Kodai) reappears. Their friendship is tested as they wonder if their true feelings might actually lie deeper than platonic companionship. Will one of them win the bet, or will they discover a different kind of connection? This is a 2019 Japanese drama based on a 2011 Taiwanese series, directed by Izuru Kumasaka.

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