Fumiya Takahashi

2017–2018: Early beginnings

Takahashi first entered the public eye in 2017, when he won the Male High Schooler Mr. Contest in December, which propelled him into the entertainment industry.^[2] He subsequently began to appear in television shows and other media. His public debut came in 2018 with his first television appearance on Nippon TV’s Tokuson: Life Hacks! [ja], which aired in April of that year.^[3] Takahashi's appearance on the show marked his first television exposure, where he began to gain attention from viewers.

That same year, Takahashi made his stage acting debut in the stage play Taishō Roman Tantei Dan: Muttsu no Maria Zo in April 2018.^[4][5] This marked his entry into acting, moving beyond his appearances in variety shows. Takahashi also participated in Ameba TV's reality show Who Is the Wolf? [ja] in Q3, where he became one of the most talked-about contestants.^[6] His appearance increased his visibility, with audiences dubbing him "the top handsome high schooler in Japan" due to his good looks and personality.^[6]

2019–2021: Kamen Rider and drama roles

In July 2019, Takahashi was revealed as the lead in Kamen Rider Zero-One, the first Kamen Rider series of the Reiwa era.^[7] This role, as Aruto Hiden, was a major step in his career, making him the first Kamen Rider actor born in the 21st century.^[8] He was also the first participant in Male High Schooler Mr. Contest who played the lead role of a Kamen Rider work.^[7][a] Kamen Rider Zero-One aired from September 2019 to August 2020, and Takahashi’s portrayal of the protagonist helped solidify his presence in the entertainment industry.^[7][10]

After wrapping up his role in Kamen Rider Zero-One, Takahashi transitioned to more dramatic roles. In 2020, he appeared in the TV Asahi drama Sensei wo Kesu Hōteishiki. [ja], playing Tōya Fujiwara. His role in this series marked his first post-Kamen Rider television drama, expanding his range beyond action roles.^[10] He joined the filming of the drama series only four days after the end of filming process for Kamen Rider Zero-One the Movie: Real×Time.^[11] He also appeared in the drama Captivated, by You, playing another student character.^[11]

In 2021, Takahashi took on a lead role in the prime-time TBS drama Kikazaranai Koi ni wa Riyū ga Atte [ja] as Akira Nikaidō.^[12] He also starred in the drama Saiai [ja],^[13] which was well-received for his performance.^[14]

2022–2023: Voice acting and other ventures

Takahashi starred in the romantic drama I Will Be Your Bloom in 2022.^[15] He portrayed Dan Sagami, the leader, center, and songwriter of the fictional boy group, 8LOOM.^[16] 8LOOM debuted as a musical act outside of the television series.^[17]

In 2023, Takahashi voiced the character Jester Garandaros in the anime movie Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King.^[18] Later that year, he marked his first lead role in a primetime drama with Fermat's Cuisine, based on the manga series by Yūgo Kobayashi. In the drama, Takahashi played Gaku Kitada, a mathematical genius who becomes a chef.^[19][15] He also starred in Our Secret Diary as Jun Setoyama, his first lead role in a romantic film.^[20] For his performance, Takahashi received the Newcomer of the Year award at the 47th Japan Academy Film Prize.^[21]

2024–present

In 2024, Takahashi took on a dual role in the drama Densetsu no Head Shō, portraying both Sho Ijuin and Tatsuhito Yamada.^[22] He also portrayed Nishikita in the manga-based film, Teasing Master, Takagi-San: The Movie.^[23]

In February 2025, he was awarded Newcomer of the Year at the Elan d'Or Awards, recognizing his rising talent and continued success in the entertainment industry.^[24][25]

Film

Television drama

Other television