Atsuhiro Inukai is a Japanese actor and television personality best known for starring as Sento Kiryu/Kamen Rider Build in the Kamen Rider Build series. Born in Tokushima Prefecture in 1994, he shot to fame after winning the Grand Prix at the 25th Junon Superboy Contest. Since his debut, he’s diversified his career across TV dramas, movies, variety programs, and even YouTube, amassing a dedicated fanbase. With his approachable charm and musical talents, Inukai has steadily grown from a fresh-faced new actor into a versatile entertainment figure, consistently making headlines for both his creative endeavors and engaging personal story.
Atsuhiro Inukai was born on June 13, 1994, in Tokushima Prefecture, Japan.
He relocated from Chiba to Tokushima during elementary school and later graduated from Tokushima Prefectural Tomioka Nishi High School.
While in high school, Inukai was active in three different rock bands and dreamed of becoming a professional musician—a passion sparked by bands like BUMP OF CHICKEN, ELLEGARDEN, and RADWIMPS.
His original plan to come to Tokyo was to pursue a music career.
In 2012, Inukai won the Junon Superboy Contest, standing out among over 13,000 applicants.
This marked the beginning of his entertainment career.
He debuted as an actor in the 2014 drama "Aoi no Umi – LONG SUMMER."
His big break came in 2017 when he starred as the main character in Kamen Rider Build, earning widespread recognition.
He continued to lead in Kamen Rider films and specials, drawing a larger audience to his work.
Inukai has taken on a variety of drama roles, from family and romantic stories to suspenseful and comedic characters.
Notably, he played major roles in TV dramas like "Absolutely BL," "Sareta Gawa no Blue," "Hitomonchaku Nara Yorokonde!," "Bokura no Shokutaku," "Perfect Wife's Perfect Revenge Plan," and more.
He stepped into film as well, including "Kamen Rider Build" movies, "Grand Blue," and "No Call No Life."
Apart from acting, he has also tried his hand at stage plays and regularly appears on variety shows such as "Double Bed," "Pop UP!," and "PokaPoka."
In 2020, he launched his "THE Inukai" YouTube channel, sharing everyday routines, cooking, and lifestyle content, which quickly amassed thousands of followers.
He has also played supporting and guest roles in well-known dramas and continues to thrive in the industry with a steady stream of diverse roles.
- Grand Prix Winner, 25th Junon Superboy Contest (2012)
Inukai has many hobbies, including listening to music, reading manga, watching anime, and DVDs.
He is skilled at playing guitar and was a competitive 110-meter hurdler in high school, placing sixth in a local championship.
He also practiced shoot boxing, which influenced his transformation poses in Kamen Rider Build.
His motivation to pursue acting and moving to Tokyo was originally to become a musician.
Inukai is a huge fan of singer and entertainer Rino Sashihara, even collecting various fan merchandise and calling her a "god-like" presence in his life.
He has shared that his mother was a big fan of actress Hiro Komura, and interestingly, he got to act with her as his mother in Kamen Rider Build.
He is known for his approachable personality and unique sense of humor, often displayed on his YouTube channel through daily vlogs, shopping hauls, and cooking videos.
His management agency is Burning Production, and his official website provides further details on his latest projects and news.
He has released photobooks, further showcasing his versatility and appeal among fans.
Despite a brief medical break in 2023 due to shingles, he made a quick recovery and returned to active work.
Inukai is also credited for his work in radio and even as a regular in popular variety shows, maintaining a strong presence across various entertainment platforms.
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