

Kazunari Ninomiya
Acting
Born: June 17, 1983 (age 43) · Tokyo, Japan
Highest Rated
Biography
Kazunari Ninomiya (二宮 和也, Ninomiya Kazunari, born June 17, 1983), often called Nino, is a Japanese idol, singer, songwriter, actor, voice actor, and radio host. He is a member of the Japanese boy band ARASHI and is best known to Western movie audiences for his portrayal as Private Saigo in the 2006 Clint Eastwood war film Letters from Iwo Jima. Ninomiya began his career in the entertainment industry when he joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates in 1996 at the age of 13. Prior to his debut as a singer with ARASHI in 1999, Ninomiya started an acting career when he was cast as Chris for the stage play Stand by Me, which was based on the film of the same name. Since then, he has went on to appear in numerous drama, movie and stage productions, making him known as the actor of ARASHI. Described as an actor who can act with his mouth and eyes, Ninomiya has won a number of awards and nominations for his roles.
Known for

Letters from Iwo Jima
2006

Exit 8
2025

Tekkonkinkreet
2006

Gantz
2010

BOYS OVER FLOWERS
2005

Last Samurai Standing
2025

Gantz: Perfect Answer
2011

Assassination Classroom
2015

The Asadas!
2020

Assassination Classroom: Graduation
2016

Another Gantz
2011

Platinum Data
2013




















































































