Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, born July 9, 1974, in Saitama, Japan, is basically a household name if you’ve spent any time in Japanese pop culture. The dude’s been everywhere—TV, film, a bit of music—he’s got that chameleon vibe, just slipping into roles like it’s no big deal. People probably know him best from “Middonaito Swan” (2020). That film, wow, it’s got him stretching way outside the usual comfort zone, playing a transgender woman in Tokyo. It’s gutsy stuff, not the sort of thing you see every day, and he delivers it with this raw honesty that’s hard to shake off afterward. His filmography’s pretty wild—he was in “Japan Sinks” (2006), which is basically disaster-movie gold in Japan. Think of those big Hollywood blockbusters where the world falls apart, but with a distinctly Japanese twist—more emotion, less cheese, and Kusanagi at the center, giving it his all. And he’s not slowing down; “Bushido” (2024) is just the latest notch in his belt, adding that classic samurai edge to his career. Kusanagi’s not just some celebrity coasting on old fame. He’s constantly reinventing himself, taking risks, and honestly, you’ve got to respect that. Whether he’s breaking hearts or just breaking the mold, he’s one of those rare actors who actually makes you forget you’re watching a performance. If you haven’t checked out his stuff, you’re missing out.