Kento Yamazaki Details Kento Yamazaki is a Japanese actor primarily active in films and television dramas. He is particularly well-known for starring in major productions such as **Kingdom**, **Golden Kamuy**, and **Alice in Borderland**. Basic Profile Item | Content Name: Kento Yamazaki Date of Birth: September 7, 1994 Age: 31 (as of August 2026) Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan Blood Type: A Height: 180cm Hobbies: Listening to music Special Skills: Soccer, Horseback riding Affiliation: Stardust Promotion Debut: Began full-scale acting activities around 2010 According to his official profile, his hobbies include "listening to music," and his special skills are listed as "soccer and horseback riding." --- Representative Works **Kingdom** Series Role: Xin (Shin) One of Kento Yamazaki's most iconic roles. He has played the protagonist, Xin, since the first film in 2019. - Kingdom (2019) - Kingdom 2: Far and Away (2022) - Kingdom 3: The Flame of Destiny (2023) - Kingdom 4: Return of the Great General (2024) - Kingdom: The Decisive Battle of Souls (2026) A significant highlight is his continued lead role throughout the entire series. --- **Golden Kamuy** Role: Saichi Sugimoto Starring role in the 2024 film. Furthermore, the sequel **Golden Kamuy: Abashiri Prison Attack Arc** was released in 2026. --- **Alice in Borderland** Role: Ryohei Arisu (Alice) A Netflix original production. This is one of the works that significantly boosted Kento Yamazaki's international recognition. It has been streaming since 2020 and has reached audiences in 190 countries worldwide. --- **The Yin Yang Master 0** Role: Abe no Seimei Released in 2024. Kento Yamazaki portrayed Abe no Seimei in this historical fantasy work. --- **Under Ninja** Role: Kuro Kumogakure Released in 2025. He played a character quite different from his usual heroic protagonists. --- Works from 2026 Onwards Currently announced titles include: - Kingdom: The Decisive Battle of Souls — Role: Xin, released July 17, 2026 - The Gate of Murder — Role: Osamu Kuramochi, scheduled for release February 19, 2027 - Brace Yourself — Starring role, scheduled for release in 2027 Notably, in *The Gate of Murder*, he co-stars with Kouhei Matsushita. The character Osamu Kuramochi, played by Yamazaki, is described as a "best friend" who remains involved in the protagonist Tajima's life for many years while ultimately driving his life into ruin. --- Numerous Awards Major awards listed on his official profile include: - 48th Japan Academy Film Prize: Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role - 39th Japan Academy Film Prize: Newcomer of the Year - 98th Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor - ELLE CINEMA AWARDS 2024: Elle Men Award - LINE NEWS AWARDS 2024: Person of the Year (Actor Category) - New York Asian Film Festival: The Best from the East Award - 2025 Weibo Culture Exchange Night: Weibo Japan Best Actor of the Year - ASIA CULTURE FESTIVAL 2026: Best Asian Actor --- Strong International Popularity Kento Yamazaki is an actor with immense popularity not only in Japan but also in China and throughout Asia. In 2020, he was selected for Forbes' **"Asia's 100 Digital Stars,"** being the only Japanese male actor chosen. Additionally, he won the "Weibo Japan Best Actor of the Year" in 2025, garnering significant attention on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. ---