Akanishi Jin

Akanishi Jin in "Arena 37C" Magazine (2010)

Akanishi Jin is a Japanese pop singer, actor and a former member of the Johnny's Entertainment group KAT-TUN.

Profile

• Name: Akanishi Jin (赤西仁)
• Nicknames: Jin, Bakanishi, JinJin
• Birthdate: July 4, 1984
• Birth Place: Tokyo, Japan
• Height: 177cm
• Weight: 61kg
• Blood Type: O
• Entered Johnny's: November 8, 1998 when he was 14
• Family: Parents & one younger brother, Reio
• Favorite colors: black, white, silver, red
• Favorite season: spring, fall
• Favorite sport: soccer

Information

KAT-TUN Era

Akanishi Jin is a former member of the boyband KAT-TUN and also one of the most popular members of said group. Apart from acting in several dramas, he is known for penning several songs for KAT-TUN, such as Hesitate, Care, Murasaki and Love or Like.

It was announced in October 2006 that Akanishi would take an indefinite hiatus from KAT-TUN in order to study language abroad. The official statement posted a minimum time of six months depending on his success in his studies and during a press conference also cited health issues.

On the 18th of April 2007, Johnny's Entertainment announced the return of Akanishi. At a press conference held on April 20th, he mentioned that he took voice lessons in America during the latter half of his stay so that he would not fall behind once he got back.

He was also present at the Sendai concert soon after where he performed Real Face during the encore. Although he admitted that he had forgotten most of his lyrics while on hiatus, the other members of KAT-TUN were quick to assure him that they would re-teach him everything he needed to know.

Rocking in LANDS

Discography

Note: Click here for prior releases with KAT-TUN.

Albums

Singles

Other

• [2009.09.02] Crystal Kay - "Best of Crystal Kay" (Bonus Disc #4 Helpless Night feat. Jin Akanishi)

Trivia

• When Akanishi was in school, his teacher often read his kanji (仁) wrong and called him Hitoshi. Because of this many fans seem to believe that his name is in fact Akanishi Hitoshi - which is incorrect. The name Jin comes from 仁義礼智信 (jingireichishin) which means "the 5 Confucian virtues" and stands for benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and sincerity. Akanishi's name means "benevolence".
• He is best friends with Yamashita Tomohisa of NEWS and Shirota Yuu from D-BOYS, as well as NEWS and Kanjani8 member Nishikido Ryo.
• He was voted by young members of Johnny's Juniors as the best-looking member of KAT-TUN in "KAT-TUN wo Abake".
• Akanishi has three dogs, one of which is a toy poodle bought together with band member Kamenashi Kazuya and named Pin by Akanishi's mother (not by Yamashita Tomohisa as thought by some fans). The name is a combination of Akanishi's name and Yamashita's.
• Akanishi's wide vocal range is often showcased in KAT-TUN songs.
• Akanishi was ranked #1 as the most wanted lover and most sexy idol in Japan according to a popular poll taken by DUET magazine in 2007
• Akanishi, Yamashita Tomohisa, and Shirota Yuu all have friendship necklaces in the shape of a woman's silhouette bought by Akanishi himself.
• Akanishi and Yamashita have a special handshake that ends in a heart which they used to perform when they were children.
• Akanishi is often given female roles when performing skits with his band members because he "looks good as a girl"; Tanaka Koki once stated that he felt "excited" seeing Akanishi in a nurse uniform.
• Nakamaru Yuichi has said that if Akanishi wants to he could easily be #1, but Akanishi himself admited that being an idol isn't his ideal job. even in one magazine interview Akanishi also said he hates to suck up to people.
• Lists going to France as one of his future goals in life.

Filmography

Movies

• [2008] Speed Racer as Speed Racer (Voice)
• [2010] BANDAGE as Natsu Takasugi

Dramas

• [1999] P.P.O.I. as Kimura Hisashi
• [1999] Kowai Nichiyoubi
• [1999] Best Friend as Shibuya Ryota
• [2000] Taiyou wa Shizumanai
• [2000] Haregi, Koko Ichiban as Aibara Yamato
• [2001] Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru
• [2004] X-mas Nante Daikirai as Kitagawa Sho
• [2005] Gokusen 2 (ごくせん2) as Yabuki Hayato
• [2005] Anego as Kurosawa Akihiko
• [2007] Yuukan Club as Shochikubai Miroku

Plays & Musicals

• DREAM BOY
• SHOCK
• Summary - with NEWS

CM

• [2005] Oronamin C - with Kamenashi Kazuya & Ueto Aya
• [2005] Nintendo Gamecube's Dance Dance Revolution Mario Mix - with Kamenashi Kazuya
• [2005] NTT DoMoCo Cellphones