Shunsuke Kazama

Born: 1983-06-17

Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan

Biography

Kazama Shunsuke is a Japanese actor, entertainer, voice actor, and presenter born in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. After leaving SMILE-UP, he has been active as a freelancer.

Kazama's interest in television dramas led him to audition for Johnny & Associates in 1997, during his second year of junior high school, at the encouragement of his family. He debuted that same year with the group Shonentai and continued as a Johnny's Jr. He also worked as a backup dancer for groups like TOKIO and V6. Despite joining B.I.G. in September 1998, a hiatus due to high school exams led to a shift in his role within the agency.

In 2000, Kazama ventured into voice acting, debuting in the TV anime "Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters".

In early May 2013, Kazama married a non-celebrity woman, with the announcement made through Johnny & Associates in July of that year.

On October 15, 2015, a dedicated page for Kazama was established on the Johnny & Associates official website, signifying his departure from Johnny's Jr.

On February 11, 2019, reports surfaced of Kazama's wife giving birth to their first son.

On December 16, 2023, SMILE-UP's official website announced Kazama's intention to become independent by the end of that month. He subsequently established his own personal agency and now holds the title of "representative director".

Known For

From Up on Poppy Hill
Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions
Yu-Gi-Oh! Bonds Beyond Time
Midori: The Camellia Girl
Sensei's Pious Lie
Deadman Inferno
Everest: The Summit of the Gods
Beautiful World
Suzuki Sensei
Every Trick In The Book

Top Movie Credits

From Up on Poppy Hill Shiro Mizunuma / Hiroshi Tachibana (voice)
Yu-Gi-Oh! Bonds Beyond Time Yugi Mutou / Yami Yugi (voice)
Sensei's Pious Lie Masami Hayafuji
Beautiful World Seiji Yamagiwa
Suzuki Sensei Yuji Katsuno