Kento Yamazaki
Biography
Kento Yamazaki (山﨑賢人), born on September 7, 1994, in Itabashi, Tokyo, has established himself as a prominent figure in the Japanese entertainment industry as both an actor and a model. His journey began in junior high when he was discovered by a talent scout, leading to his initial foray into modeling for the magazine Pichi Lemon. In 2010, he took his first steps into acting with a role in the television series Atami no Sousakan.
Yamazaki has garnered acclaim for his performances in live-action adaptations of beloved manga and anime series. His standout roles include the emotional drama Your Lie in April (2016), the heartfelt story of Orange (2015), as well as the adventurous JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I (2017) and the epic historical film Kingdom (2019). His portrayal of Ryōhei Arisu in the Netflix series Alice in Borderland, which premiered in 2020 and continues to captivate audiences, has earned him international fame and a dedicated fanbase. With his versatile talent and charismatic presence, Kento Yamazaki continues to make significant contributions to the world of film and television.
Filmography
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Hyouka: Forbidden Secrets
2017 • Hōtarō Oreki
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable – Chapter 1
2017 • Josuke Higashikata
Kingdom
2019 • Ri Shin (Li Xin)
One Week Friends
2017 • Yuki Hase
Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku
2020 • Hirotaka Nifuji
Another
2012 • Koichi Sakakibara
Kingdom 2: Far and Away
2022 • Ri Shin (Li Xin)
The Door into Summer
2021 • Soichiro Takakura
Breakfast and Dinner
2013 • Sato Takumi
Kingdom: Return of the Great General
2024 • Ri Shin (Li Xin)
The Yin Yang Master Zero
2024 • Abe no Seimei
Crazy Samurai Musashi
2020 • Chusuke
Golden Kamuy
2024 • Saichi Sugimoto
Orange
2015 • Kakeru Naruse
Theatre: A Love Story
2020 • Nagata
Kingdom III: The Flame of Destiny
2023 • Ri Shin (Li Xin)
The Forest of Wool and Steel
2018 • Naoki Tomura
Rikuoh
2017 • Daichi Miyazawa
A Girl & Three Sweethearts
2016 • Kanata Shibasaki