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Sota Fukushi
Sota Fukushi (福士蒼汰) is a Japanese actor and former model born May 30, 1993 in Tokyo. He was scouted at age 15 and made his acting debut through Amuse Inc., building early name recognition as a teen idol before pivoting toward dramatic work.
His breakout in Japan came with the lead role of Gentaro Kisaragi in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Fourze (2011-2012), a nationally broadcast NHK/Toei production that reached an estimated 4 million viewers weekly. From there he transitioned into film, taking on more character-driven roles. His highest-profile international project to date is the 2018 live-action adaptation of Bleach, where he played Ichigo Kurosaki, the orange-haired shinigami at the center of the manga-adapted film. The production reached global audiences through Netflix distribution and introduced him to international viewers outside the tokusatsu fanbase.
More recent credits include The Women in the Lakes (2024), a Japanese thriller series, and Kaede (2025), a period drama. In 2026, he crossed into Korean-language production for the first time with Can This Love Be Translated? on Netflix, playing Hiro Kurosawa, a Japanese interpreter navigating a cross-cultural romance in Seoul opposite Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung. He is managed by Ken-On.
1 articles6 creditsDebut: January 1, 2010Japanese
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Filmography
2026
Can This Love Be Translated?K-Drama
Hiro KurosawaNetflix
2025
KaedeFilm
Lead
2024
The Women in the LakesK-Drama
Lead
2020
Goodbye GhostsFilm
Lead
2018
Bleach (Live Action)Film
Ichigo Kurosaki
2012
Kamen Rider Fourze the MovieFilm
Gentaro Kisaragi
Fans Also Ask
What is Sota Fukushi best known for?
Sota Fukushi (福士蒼汰) is best known for portraying Ichigo Kurosaki in the 2018 live-action Bleach film and for his breakout role as Gentaro Kisaragi in the tokusatsu series Kamen Rider Fourze (2011-2012). He has built a reputation as one of Japan's most versatile young dramatic actors.
When did Sota Fukushi debut?
Sota Fukushi was scouted at age 15 and made his acting debut in 2011. Born May 30, 1993 in Tokyo, he joined Ken-On as a model and actor before landing his first major role in Kamen Rider Fourze the same year, launching a career that now spans over a decade of film and television.
What agency is Sota Fukushi under?
Sota Fukushi is represented by Ken-On (研音), one of Japan's major talent agencies. His official Instagram is @fukushi_sota_official and his agency staff account on X is @fukushi_staff.
What has Sota Fukushi appeared in besides Bleach?
Beyond Bleach (2018), Sota Fukushi's filmography includes As the Gods Will (2014), The Liar and His Lover (2013), Koinaka (2015), My Lover's Secret (2017), and Can This Love Be Translated (2025). He also starred in several theatrical films for director Takashi Miike.
Is Sota Fukushi in Can This Love Be Translated?
Yes. Sota Fukushi stars in Can This Love Be Translated (2025), a Japanese romantic drama that received attention for its cross-cultural storyline. The series has broadened his international recognition beyond the established Bleach fanbase.
