Kazunari Ninomiya

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.8974

Gender

Male

Birthday

17-Jun-1983

Age

(43 years old)

Place of Birth

Tokyo, Japan

Also Known As
  • 니노미야 카즈나리
  • Kazunari Ninomiya (ARASHI)
  • 二宮 和也 (嵐)
  • 二宮和也 (嵐)
  • 二宮 和也

Kazunari Ninomiya

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.


Credits

シナぷしゅ THE MOVIE ぷしゅほっぺダンシングPARTY シナぷしゅ THE MOVIE ぷしゅほっぺダンシングPARTY (2025) Character: Parutei (voice)
Pushu Pushu and Nyuu arrived on vacation at “Acorn Island,” a paradise-like island where summer and autumn blend together. Upon landing at the airport, Paruti, a taxi driver who looked just like Nyuu, welcomed them with lively music. Pushu Pushu got caught up in the lively rhythm, but in the excitement, one of his cheeks flew off somewhere. Boarding Paruti's pride-and-joy taxi, they set off on a journey to find the cheek. Along the way, they met unique companions like Taiyo-san, Hairy-na, the Fishy Brother, Kawa-chan, and Shina-ta-san, and discovered wonderful music.
車イスで僕は空を飛ぶ 車イスで僕は空を飛ぶ (2012) Character: Hasebe Yasuyuki
(I will Soar to the Skies in my Wheelchair ) Hasebe Yasuyuki is living his life carelessly alone in his apartment, until one day, he jumps from the top of a building escaping a street gang and injures his spinal cord. And the doctor tells him that he can't walk anymore. His mother, Haruko, hurries to the hospital for her son, however Yasuyuki is on bad terms with her, so he asks her to leave him alone. There he meets an ill kid in the hospital named Ishii Daisuke who is living his life positively, and the store staff Katou Kumi, who always smiles even though she had a sad past. He gains confidence and decides to start his rehabilitation. After Yasuyuki is discharged from the hospital, he starts relying on everybody everywhere, so he falls into despair and starts thinking of committing suicide seeing no future for himself.
DOOR TO DOOR ~僕は脳性まひのトップセールスマン~ DOOR TO DOOR ~僕は脳性まひのトップセールスマン~ (2009) Character: Hideo Kurasawa
Based on a true story about about a man who was told for many years that he was not employable, but threw all of his effort into working as a door-to-door salesman. Despite the pain attributed to his cerebral palsy, he walked eight to ten miles a day to meet his customers and achieved the highest sales for his company.
最後の約束 最後の約束 (2010) Character: Shuji
"Saigo no Yakusoku" is described as a human suspense story involving the hijack of a major building. The members of Arashi play five young men who happen to be inside, and the story depicts their attempt to escape and their interactions with the other people caught up in the incident.
少しは、恩返しができたかな 少しは、恩返しができたかな (2006) Character: Kazunori Kitahara
Kitahara Kazunori was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma in the fall of his second year in high school, and thereafter spent a year and 10 months battling the disease. Although he studied hard for the university examinations and was successfully admitted to his first choice, [the prestigious] Tokyo University, he only managed to visit it for a day before passing away. After that, last January [i.e. 2005], Kazunori's mother compiled the thoughts he had left behind and published it as a book, and it was adapted into this drama. Even as Kazunori had to fight his serious illness, he received support from his friends, school teachers and family members, and had warm relations with many people. This drama illustrates the 1 year and 10 months young Kazunori persevered together with the people around him.
マラソン マラソン (2007) Character: Shôtarô Miyata
Remake of the 2005 South Korean movie "Marathon", this special is about an autistic boy guided by his mother and his coach in training for a marathon.
ピカ☆★☆ンチ LIFE IS HARD たぶん HAPPY ピカ☆★☆ンチ LIFE IS HARD たぶん HAPPY (2014) Character: Onda Takuma
Pikanchi Half is a spin-off of the two previous movies in the Pikanchi series, showing the five friends, now in their 30s, having a reunion as they are running into problems with family and work
Red Sun, Black Sand: The Making of 'Letters from Iwo Jima' Red Sun, Black Sand: The Making of 'Letters from Iwo Jima' (2007) Character: Self
Documentary on the making of Clint Eastwood's film 'Letters from Iwo Jima'.
戦いの向こう 侍たちの記録 2026 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC 戦いの向こう 侍たちの記録 2026 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC (2026) Character: Self
The pressure of glory. A shocking loss.​ Raw locker room talk. Go behind the scenes into their reality as Samurai​ Japan's camera keeps rolling.
Documentary of Documentary of "BLAST in Hawaii" (2014) Character: Himself
Documentary featuring behind the scenes, rehearsals, and more of Arashi during their 15th anniversary concert in Hawaii in 2014.
ARASHI BLAST in Miyagi ARASHI BLAST in Miyagi (2015) Character: Himself
Concert film featuring the final day of Arashi's special concert "BLAST in Miyagi" held on September 23, 2015 at Hitomebore Stadium in Miyagi (Miyagi Stadium).
ARASHI アラフェス NATIONAL STADIUM 2012 ARASHI アラフェス NATIONAL STADIUM 2012 (2012) Character: Self
Originally held in September 2012, the ARAFES LIVE video was taken on the 5th anniversary since the opening of the National Stadium. Featuring a total of 240 songs from singles, coupling tracks and albums, as well as songs requested by fans, it was a must-see concert for people of all ages and genders, showcasing the true essence of Arashi.
スッピンアラシ スッピンアラシ (2000) Character: Himself
Footages from Arashi's first tour, "ARASHI FIRST CONCERT 2000", which took place from April 6h to April 30th. It includes performances as well as interviews with the members, footage of their travels and Typhoon Generation's album jacket behind. Arashi's first VHS release.
ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2017-2018 「untitled」 ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2017-2018 「untitled」 (2017) Character: Himself
To support their new album Untitled, Arashi performed a live tour called Arashi Live Tour 2017-2018 Untitled.
ピカ☆ンチ LIFE IS HARDだけどHAPPY ピカ☆ンチ LIFE IS HARDだけどHAPPY (2002) Character: Onda Takuma
"Pika*nchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy" centers around five friends who are residents in a Tokyo apartment complex. Now senior high school students, the five friends live the wild life in Harajuku before encountering unforeseen surprises.
8番出口 8番出口 (2025) Character: The Lost Man
A man trapped in an endless sterile subway passageway sets out to find Exit 8. The rules of his quest are simple: do not overlook anything out of the ordinary. If you discover an anomaly, turn back immediately. If you don’t, carry on. Then leave from Exit 8. But even a single oversight will send him back to the beginning. Will he ever reach his goal and escape this infinite corridor?
Another Gantz Another Gantz (2011) Character: Kei Kurono
Before finding out the Perfect Answer, discover Another Gantz. Aired on Nippon Television network before the theatrical release of Gantz: The Perfect Answer, this film is an alternate perspective version of the first Gantz film from the same writing-directing team of the two-part theatrical film. In addition to condensed scenes from the Gantz film, Another Gantz features a new subplot that follows an investigative journalist not included in the theatrical film. Delving deep into the mystery, Another Gantz offers another piece towards solving the complex puzzle that is the world of Gantz.
ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×20 FILM “Record of Memories” ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5×20 FILM “Record of Memories” (2021) Character: Self
Captures the group in one of its last concerts on its 2018-2019 "5×20" anniversary tour.
暗殺教室 卒業編 暗殺教室 卒業編 (2016) Character: Koro-sensei
A mysterious creature destroys part of the moon and then warns that if it is not destroyed before March of the following year, Earth will be next. It also demands to become the homeroom teacher of Class E, a third-year class at Kunugigaoka High School. As the deadline for the assassination and the date of the end of the world approach, the students discover their true abilities and Koro-sensei's shocking identity.
Letters from Iwo Jima Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) Character: Private Saigo
The story of the battle of Iwo Jima between the United States and Imperial Japan during World War II, as told from the perspective of the Japanese who fought it.
ARAFES 2020 at NATIONAL STADIUM ARAFES 2020 at NATIONAL STADIUM (2021) Character: Self
ARASHI's ARAFES that took place at the National Stadium in 2020.
ラーゲリより愛を込めて ラーゲリより愛を込めて (2022) Character: N/A
Based on a true story - a true love story of a man and his wife who are at the mercy of fate, but wish to be reunited for 11 years. With thoughts of his wife and his fellows, Yamamoto Hatao never gave up hoping that he'd return home despite hopeless circumstances.
検察側の罪人 検察側の罪人 (2018) Character: Keiichiro Okino
Young public prosecutor Keiichiro Okino is assigned to the department of the Tokyo Public Prosecutors Office that deals with violent cases, where he will work with Takeshi Mogami, whom he admires. When a money lender is killed and it is suspected that someone from Mogami’s past is the perpetrator, the team prepares to do his best in order to prove the alleged criminal’s guilt.
潜水艦カッペリーニ号の冒険 潜水艦カッペリーニ号の冒険 (2022) Character: N/A
Based on a real story during WWII where Japanese naval soldiers met Italians who were in the submarine Comandante Cappellini used to transport strategic materials to and from Japan.
大奥  男女逆転 大奥 男女逆転 (2010) Character: Unoshin Mizuno
In the year 1716 a mysterious epidemic stickens men in the country of Japan, dropping the population of men to 1/4th of its prior state. With the drastic reduction of men, the gender roles have become reversed in Japan. Woman become the dominant members of society and males are sought out for the ability to produce children. A young man named Unoshin Mizuno hopes to marry childhood sweetheart Onobu, but due to class differences realizes this is almost impossible. To raise his social status and also save his poor family, Unoshin Mizuno enters the Ohoku (inner chambers of the Shugun's castle) and attempts to vie among 3,000 other men for the affection of the female shogun. What Unoshin Mizuno quickly learns about the Ohoku is that the men there are all beautiful, but highly ambitious and conniving. In this environment, the 7th shogun Tokugawa passes away and the new shogun Yoshimune Tokugawa takes the thrown and enters the Ohoku.
【推しの子】-The Final Act- 【推しの子】-The Final Act- (2024) Character: Hikaru Kamiki
Goro is a gynecologist and idol fan who’s in shock after his favorite star, Ai, announces an impromptu hiatus. Little does Goro realize that he’s about to forge a bond with her that defies all common sense! Lies are an idol’s weapon!
暗殺教室 暗殺教室 (2015) Character: Koro Sensei (voice)
A mysterious creature destroys part of the moon and then warns that, if it is not destroyed before March of the following year, Earth will be next. It also demands to become the homeroom teacher of Class E, a third-year class at Kunugigaoka High School.
浅田家! 浅田家! (2020) Character: Masashi Asada
Masashi is a photographer. He has his parents and an older brother Yukihiro. Through the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, Masashi begins to take staged photos of his family.
ARASHI Live Tour 2013 ARASHI Live Tour 2013 "LOVE" (2014) Character: Himself
ARASHI Live Tour 2013 "LOVE" 2014.07.30 RELEASE
青の炎 青の炎 (2003) Character: Shuuichi Kushimori
Shuichi Kushimori is a 17 year old high school student who lives happily with his mother and stepsister. One day, without warning, his estranged stepfather returns home from a long absence. He quickly falls into a circle of drinking and starts abusing his ex-wife and daughter. When he begins making sexual advances towards Shuichi’s stepsister, Shuichi is compelled to take matters into his own hands.
プラチナデータ プラチナデータ (2013) Character: Ryuhei Kagura
Set in the year 2017, the Japanese government attempts to secretly control the DNA of its people. Ryuhei Kagura is a top scientist in the field of DNA analysis. He works at the DNA analysis institution run by the National Police Agency. When the inventor of the DNA analysis system is murdered, Ryuhei Kagura's own DNA is found at the murder scene. Ryuhei Kagura becomes the prime suspect and then he becomes a fugitive. Veteran detective Reiji Asama goes in pursuit.
アナログ アナログ (2023) Character: Mizushima Satoru
Satoru Mizushima is a designer, who prefers traditional things like handmade items and handwritten works. One day, he happens to meet a mysterious woman, Miyuki Miharu, at the cafe named Piano. She seems to have similar values to him and he is attracted to her. Satoru asks for Miyuki's cellphone number, but she doesn't own a cellphone. They make a promise to meet at the cafe every Thursday. Since then, Satoru and Miyuki meet every Thursday and their relationship develops romantically. Satoru decides to propose Miyuki, but she doesn't show up at the cafe.
ARASHI BLAST in Hawaii ARASHI BLAST in Hawaii (2014) Character: Self
Concert film featuring ARASHI's 2-day concert held on September 19 & 20, 2014 in Hawaii at Ko Olina Resort to commemorate the 15th anniversary of their career,
鉄コン筋クリート 鉄コン筋クリート (2006) Character: Kuro / Itachi (voice)
Two penniless orphans, Black and White, struggle to survive on the mean streets of Treasure Town. When a megacorporation threatens to tear down the town to build an amusement park, Black and White engage in the fight of their life.
赤めだか 赤めだか (2015) Character: Danshun Tatekawa
One of the hottest selling tickets in town is to see the hugely popular rakugoka, or comic storyteller, Danshun. Danshun himself was inspired as a little boy to become a rakugoka after seeing the legendary Danshi.
Gantz Gantz (2010) Character: Kei Kurono
After trying to rescue a man on the subway tracks, two teens wake up in a room dominated by a mysterious black sphere that sends them to hunt down and kill aliens hiding on Earth.
This is ARASHI LIVE 2020.12.31 This is ARASHI LIVE 2020.12.31 (2021) Character: N/A
The last concert held by Japanese boy band Arashi on December 31, 2020 at Tokyo Dome, one day before the start of their indefinite hiatus. Includes live performances of songs from their final studio album of the same name.
Gantz: Perfect Answer Gantz: Perfect Answer (2011) Character: Kei Kurono
Summoned by the black sphere, Kei and Masaru fight against extraterrestrials until Masaru grows tired of fighting and refuses to continue.
天城越え 天城越え (1998) Character: N/A
A fifteen year old boy travels through the Amagi Pass, he encounters some strange people, one of them is the geisha Ozuka Hana. After a murder takes place, the police searchs for the culprit.
ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2015 Japonism ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2015 Japonism (2016) Character: self
ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2015 Japonism
黄色い涙 黄色い涙 (2007) Character: Eisuke Muraoka
The movie is centered around five friends as they end up spending the summer of 1962 shackled up together in a tiny studio apartment in Tokyo. The five friends are Eisuke - the manga artist, Shoichi - the singer, Ryuzo - the novelist, Kei - the painter and Yuji – the 5th wheel (?). The friends spend the summer in pursuit of their own ideals of personal freedom - being able to do what they want. In the process of pursuing their dream they learn firsthand that however ideal it may seem, its not as easy as they think.
ARASHI AROUND ASIA 2008 in TOKYO ARASHI AROUND ASIA 2008 in TOKYO (2009) Character: N/A
The climax of ARASHI's 2008 tour, which rocked the huge stadium at the end of summer. Shooting the final performance on September 6, 2008 at the National Kasumigaoka Stadium in Tokyo, the start of ARASHI's second Asia tour, where the members and 70,000 audience members became one in a vast open-air space for the first time.
ピカ☆☆ンチ LIFE IS HARDだからHAPPY ピカ☆☆ンチ LIFE IS HARDだからHAPPY (2004) Character: Onda Takuma
Sequel to the 2002 film Pika*nchi Life Is Hard Dakedo Happy, starring members of boy band Arashi.
ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2016-2017 Are You Happy? ARASHI LIVE TOUR 2016-2017 Are You Happy? (2017) Character: N/A
Features behind the scenes of Arashi going on the Are You Happy? tour.
TANG タング TANG タング (2022) Character: Ken Kasugai
Ken Kasugai has been deserted by his wife, because he was absorbed in a game. One day, missing child robot Tang appears in front of him.
オリエント急行殺人事件 オリエント急行殺人事件 (2015) Character: Heita Makuuchi
The Japanese adaption of Agatha Christie's famous whodunit "Murder on the Orient Express".
天国で君に逢えたら 天国で君に逢えたら (2009) Character: Nonoue Junichi
Nonoue Junichi is a psychiatrist working in the counseling room of a cancer treatment center by the beach. While tending to the patients, part of his job involves taking dictation from them when they want to send a letter to a loved one.
坊っちゃん 坊っちゃん (2016) Character: Botchan
Botchan (Kazunari Ninomiya) has sense of strong justice and does not lie. He is offered a teaching job at a middle in a small village far away from his hometown of Tokyo. Botchan accepts the position and begins to work as a math teacher. The assistant principle there wields absolute power. Botchan has a hard time dealing with his fellow teachers and the students.
母と暮せば 母と暮せば (2015) Character: Koji Fukuhara
Nobuko works in Nagasaki, Japan as a midwife. Her son died 3 years earlier from the atomic bomb. On August 9, 1948, her son appears in front of her again. Since that time, Koji appears in front of her and they reminiscence about pleasant times. These happy, but bizarre moments seem eternal.
ラストレシピ ~麒麟の舌の記憶~ ラストレシピ ~麒麟の舌の記憶~ (2017) Character: Mitsuru Sasaki
A famous chef who is tasked with tracking down a 70-year-old missing recipe.



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