In his time he also worked alongside: Sayuri Yoshinaga, Ken Watanabe,
Hiroyuki Sanada, Nanako Matsushima, Miki Nakatani and Yoichi Numata.
Although he is young, he has already co-starred with many famous names
in Japan. His first role in 'Ring' was already a big moment as he
stared alongside Hiroyuki Sanada who starred as his father, and Nanako
Matsushima who's gone on to be a main face in TV drama.
Selected to play Yoichi Asakawa not only for his surprising resemblance
to Hiroyuki Sanada but also because he had a similar way of using his
eyes.