Hayato Ichihara

Hayato Ichihara (市原 隼人, Ichihara Hayato, born February 6, 1987) is a widely appreciated Japanese actor, recognized for his diverse roles in both film and television. His career breakthrough came with the 2001 film 'All About Lily Chou-Chou'. The actor's influence and popularity were acknowledged in Oricon's 'fresh star ranking' poll for the first half of 2009 where he was declared as the 5th most impactful young male celebrity of the year. Shortly after, he was voted as the 4th most attractive male celebrity in a swimsuit. In 2011, public approval of Ichihara's physique continued when he was voted by NTT DoCoMo as the actor with the 7th best abs. Ichihara's extensive filmography includes notable appearances in films like 'Ju-on: The Curse 2' (2000), 'Yomigaeri' (2002), 'Rainbow Song' (2006), '700 Days of Battle: Us vs. the Police' (2008), and 'Blade of the Immortal' (2017). He has also shown versatility by lending his voice to characters, as evident in 'Baton' (2009). Apart from films, Hayato Ichihara's television series contributions such as 'The Long Love Letter' (2002), 'Water Boys 2' (2004), 'Rookies' (2008), and 'The Sun Stands Still: The Eclipse' (2020) add significant depth to his acting career.