is a Japanese actor and model. He is best known for his lead roles in Kamen Rider Zero-One.

Early life Takahashi was born on March 12, 2001, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. He rose to prominence in 2017 after winning the grand prize in the , which led to his entry into the entertainment industry.

Career

2017–2018: Early beginnings Takahashi first entered the public eye in 2017, when he won the Male High Schooler Mr. Contest in December, which propelled him into the entertainment industry. He subsequently began to appear in television shows and other media. His public debut came in 2018 with his first television appearance on Nippon TV’s , which aired in April of that year. Takahashi's appearance on the show marked his first television exposure, where he began to gain attention from viewers.

That same year, Takahashi made his stage acting debut in the stage play Taishō Roman Tantei Dan: Muttsu no Maria Zo in April 2018. This marked his entry into acting, moving beyond his appearances in variety shows. Takahashi also participated in Ameba TV's reality show in Q3, where he became one of the most talked-about contestants. His appearance increased his visibility, with audiences dubbing him "the top handsome high schooler in Japan" due to his good looks and personality.

2019–2021: Kamen Rider and drama roles In July 2019, Takahashi was revealed as the lead in Kamen Rider Zero-One, the first Kamen Rider series of the Reiwa era. This role, as Aruto Hiden, was a major step in his career, making him the first Kamen Rider actor born in the 21st century. He was also the first participant in Male High Schooler Mr. Contest who played the lead role of a Kamen Rider work. Kamen Rider Zero-One aired from September 2019 to August 2020, and Takahashi’s portrayal of the protagonist helped solidify his presence in the entertainment industry.

After wrapping up his role in Kamen Rider Zero-One, Takahashi transitioned to more dramatic roles. In 2020, he appeared in the TV Asahi drama , playing Tōya Fujiwara. His role in this series marked his first post-Kamen Rider television drama, expanding his range beyond action roles. He joined the filming of the drama series only four days after the end of filming process for Kamen Rider Zero-One the Movie: Real×Time. He also appeared in the drama Captivated, by You, playing another student character.

In 2021, Takahashi took on a lead role in the prime-time TBS drama as Akira Nikaidō. He also starred in the drama , which was well-received for his performance.

2022–2023: Voice acting and other ventures Takahashi starred in the romantic drama I Will Be Your Bloom in 2022. He portrayed Dan Sagami, the leader, center, and songwriter of the fictional boy group, 8LOOM. 8LOOM debuted as a musical act outside of the television series.

In 2023, Takahashi voiced the character Jester Garandaros in the anime movie Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King. Later that year, he marked his first lead role in a primetime drama with Fermat's Cuisine, based on the manga series by Yūgo Kobayashi. In the drama, Takahashi played Gaku Kitada, a mathematical genius who becomes a chef. He also starred in Our Secret Diary as Jun Setoyama, his first lead role in a romantic film. For his performance, Takahashi received the Newcomer of the Year award at the 47th Japan Academy Film Prize.

2024–present In 2024, Takahashi took on a dual role in the drama Densetsu no Head Shō, portraying both Sho Ijuin and Tatsuhito Yamada. He also portrayed Nishikita in the manga-based film, Teasing Master, Takagi-San: The Movie.

In February 2025, he was awarded Newcomer of the Year at the Elan d'Or Awards, recognizing his rising talent and continued success in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

Film +YearTitleRoleNotes2019Kamen Rider Zi-O the Movie: Over QuartzerAruto Hiden / Kamen Rider Zero-One Voice only, cameoKamen Rider Reiwa The First GenerationAruto Hiden / Kamen Rider Zero-OneLead role2020Kamen Rider Zero-One the Movie: Real×TimeAruto Hiden / Kamen Rider Zero-OneLead role2021Saber + Zenkaiger: Super Hero SenkiAruto Hiden / Kamen Rider Zero-OneKaguya-sama Final: Love Is WarKō OginoDIVOC-12Saitō2022Ox-Head VillageShōta Sakuragi2023Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard KingJester GarandarosVoice onlyOur Secret DiaryJun SetoyamaLead role2024Love You as the World Ends FinalDaiwa ShibasakiTeasing Master Takagi-san MovieNishikataBlue PeriodRyuji "Yuka" AyukawaWho's GoneMarukoLead role2025The Boy and the DogKazumasa NakagakiLead roleOn Summer SandKōtarō2026The Keeper of the Camphor TreeReito Naoi (voice)Lead roleSakamoto DaysShin AsakuraBlue LockYoichi IsagiLead role

Television drama +YearTitleRoleNotes2019–20Kamen Rider Zero-OneAruto Hiden / Kamen Rider Zero-OneLead role2020Tōya Fujiwara2021Captivated, by YouAkira NikaidōRyō AkibaMakoto SasakiRei KobayashiLead roleYū Asamiya / Informant2022Shinpei SakumaBad Girl: Glass Ceiling CrushersShu YamaseI Will Be Your BloomDan Sagami2023Shintarō ManakaFermat's CuisineGaku KitadaLead role2024Legendary Boss ShoSho Ijuin and Tatsuhito YamadaLead role2025AnpanKentaro KarashimaAsadora2026Until the T-shirt DriesNaoto

Other television Year Title Notes 202576th NHK Kōhaku Uta GassenHe sang several songs with his co-stars from the TV drama Anpan.

Awards and nominations YearAwardCategoryWork(s)Result202447th Japan Academy Film PrizeNewcomer of the YearOur Secret Diary202549th Elan d'or AwardsNewcomer of the YearHimself

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References

External links Official agency profile