Masaya Kimura
Biography
Masaya Kimura (木村 柾哉, Kimura Masaya, born October 10, 1997) is a Japanese singer, dancer, and actor. He debuted as a member and leader of the Japanese boy band INI in 2021 after placing first in the second season of Produce 101 Japan. He made his debut as an actor in the television series I Will Be Your Bloom (2022) and made his film debut with Atashi no! (2024).
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 2026, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
The professional baseball team “Dreams” has long been stuck in last place. Factional disputes within the team, players repeatedly making defensive errors—the organization is on the verge of collapse. Entrusted with rebuilding the Dreams is Sakurazaki Jun, a general manager with no experience playing baseball. Although he lacks competitive experience, he is known as a “championship contractor” who has led multiple sports teams to victory. In order to address the root of the problems, Sakurazaki clashes with players and front office staff while introducing a series of unconventional reforms that defy common sense. And the first decision he makes is trading the star player, who is considered the symbol of the franchise. What is victory? What is a team? Not only the players, but also the club staff are drawn into confronting these questions.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Junta Hayami
A gaming-obsessed teen must reignite romance energy for a fading magic realm by dating within a month. Forced into proximity with three charming suitors, will she dodge love's chaos—or embrace unexpected heartbeats to reclaim her mundane life?
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Naomi Mitomo
Akoko has a straightforward and honest personality, and acts immediately on what she thinks, unable to lie to herself or others. By her side is her best friend since third grade, Miyuki, who she has known since they were in elementary school. On the first day of school at the start of the new semester, Naoki, the most popular boy in school and the driving force behind attending the all-girls school, has unexpectedly repeated a year and is now in the same grade as the two of them! Akoko falls in love with Naoki at first sight and begins to approach him in a very straightforward manner. Miyuki declares that she doesn't like him, saying "I think he's cool, but it doesn't feel like love," but Akoko senses Miyuki's suspicious movements. The first to strike wins! She confesses her feelings to Naoki.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Self
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.