Question from readers:
Who are some globally recognized Japanese stars?
Thinking About Global Japanese Stars
Recently, I was discussing with my friends, “Who are the globally recognized Japanese stars?” We had a lot of interesting opinions, so I thought I’d share some of them. The first name that came up was the late Toshiro Mifune. He was truly an amazing actor,
and his films are still loved by many today. I believe “Seven Samurai” is one of the greatest masterpieces. When I watched it for the first time, I was blown away by his performance. It’s impressive to think that someone could act like that during that era. Next, the character Anpanman was mentioned. He’s a character that many of us grew up with, but when you think about how many fans he has worldwide, it’s quite remarkable. My child loves him too, and there are moments when we watch Anpanman movies together that just make us laugh out loud. Another name that came up was MMA fighter Kyoji Horiguchi. His achievements in the MMA world are incredible, and his matches always keep me on the edge of my seat. I remember watching a fight with friends and getting so excited that I stood up to cheer. That post-match discussion about the adrenaline we felt has become a fun memory. Then, we talked about Shohei Ohtani. His performance is truly impressive, but there’s definitely room for debate on how popular baseball is globally. When I lived in America, I went to a baseball game, but I remember the people around me talking about cricket, which was a bit embarrassing for me. Lastly, we mentioned Hiroyuki Sanada. His presence in action films is amazing, and he’s also making waves in Hollywood. I always feel excited watching his movies, and there were moments when I found myself gasping at the intensity of the action scenes.
My Favorite is Shinobu Kocho!
By the way, I’ve recently been really into “Demon Slayer,” and I particularly love Shinobu Kocho. Her character is incredibly captivating, and the battle scenes are so moving. I can’t help but look forward to discussing with friends, “This scene is the best, right?” So, what do you all think? If you have other globally recognized Japanese stars or favorite characters, please let me know! I look forward to sharing in the comments. Let’s talk about the stars we love together!
