Jin Akanishi

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Akanishi Jin
Born July 4, 1984 (1984-07-04) (age 23)
Origin Japanese flag Tokyo, Japan
Genre(s) Japanese Pop
Occupation(s) Singer/Actor
Years active 1998-present
Label(s) J-One Records
Associated acts KAT-TUN
Website johnnys net, KAT-TUN - J-One Records

Jin Akanishi (赤西 仁 Akanishi Jin?) (born July 4, 1984 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese pop idol and a member of the group KAT-TUN, operating under Johnny & Associates. He is a singer, dancer, and actor. Akanishi announced he would study abroad for half a year on October 13, 2006. He went to Los Angeles and returned to Japan on April 19, 2007 to resume activities with KAT-TUN.


Some people mistakenly read Akanishi's name as Akanishi Hitoshi, due to the character used for this given name. Actually, in his debut as a Johnny's Junior in the magazine Myojo, his name was misprinted as Hitoshi. However, Akanishi has since clarified that his first name, Jin, was given to him by his parents.[1]

The name Jin comes from the five Confucian virtues -- 仁，义, 礼, 智 and 信 (meaning benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and truth). Jin's name means "benevolence".

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[edit] Profile

  • Name: 赤西仁
  • Name (Romanized): Akanishi Jin
  • Nickname: Bakanishi (given by Yamashita Tomohisa) (Note: Baka - stupid, idiot)
  • Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
  • Weight: 61 kg (134 lb.)
  • Birth Date: July 4,1984
  • Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan
  • Family: Parents and a younger brother (Akanishi Reio)
  • Favorite colors: Black, white, silver, blue
  • Favorite season: Summer and Spring
  • Favorite places: Italy
  • Favorite animals: Dog and lion
  • Star sign: Cancer
  • Blood type: O
  • Best Friends: Yamashita Tomohisa, Shirota Yuu, Nishikido Ryo ,Kamenashi Kazuya

[edit] Career

Akanishi is the "A" of KAT-TUN.

He became a member of Johnny & Associates Entertainment Agency via audition on November 8, 1998, at the age of 14. He did not pass the first round of auditions. On his way out the door, he gave his number plate back to a "strange man" who told Akanishi to stay. The man turned out to be Johnny Kitagawa himself.[2]

Akanishi has written the lyrics to many songs for KAT-TUN and for himself, including "care", "Hesitate", and "LOVE or LIKE". He can play the guitar and has also composed both song and lyrics for "Murasaki (ムラサキ?)", "ha-ha", and "PINKY". He has also collaborated with fellow teammate Ueda Tatsuya to create the song "BUTTERFLY".

In 2007, Akanishi played one of the male leads in the Japanese drama Yukan Club as Shochikubai Miroku, son of a police commissioner. "Keep the faith", a single of KAT-TUN, was used as the theme song of the drama.

Since April 2007, KAT-TUN has been hosting its own talk show, Cartoon KAT-TUN, on Nihon Television (NTV) airing on Wednesdays 23:58–24:28. Akanishi has participated in Cartoon KAT-TUN since episode six after his return from Los Angeles.

Akanishi will do the voice over Emile Hirsch in Speed Racer for the Japanese release of the film in July, debuting as a voice actor.[1]

[edit] Past Groups

  • Musical Academy Dancing (initially M.A.D.)
  • J2000
  • Beautiful American Dreams (B.A.D.)


[edit] Appearances

[edit] Dramas

  • Yukan Club as Shochikubai Miroku (NTV, 2007)
  • Anego as Kurosawa Akihiko (NTV, 2005)
  • Gokusen 2 as Yabuki Hayato (NTV, 2005)
  • Xmas Nante Daikirai as Kitagawa Sho (NTV, 2004)
  • Omae no yukichi ga naiteiru (TV Asahi, 2001)
  • Haregi, Koko Ichiban (NHK, 2000)
  • Taiyou wa Shizumanai (Fuji TV, 2000)
  • Best Friend (1999)
  • Kowai Nichiyoubi (1999)
  • P.P.O.I. (NTV, 1999)

[edit] Musicals

  • DREAM BOY 2004
  • DREAM BOYS 2006
  • SHOCK

[edit] CMs

  • NTT Docomo [FOMA902i series]
  • SKY PerfecTV!
  • Lipsbalm Rohto Mogitate
  • Nintendo Gamcube Dance Dance Revolution
  • Oronamin C
  • Lotte Gum +X (Green Apple, Blue Citrus, Pink Berry)
  • Crunky Chocolate

[edit] Awards