Crazy for Japanese Actor Shun Oguri? Here Are 6 of His Finest Roles Yet!

Well-defined eyebrows, piercing eyes, chiseled jaw, and the menacing presence – all of these describe Japan’s pride and top actor Shun Oguri. But one would be a fool to think that his looks are the only reason behind his world-famous status. More than any of that, he has talents that set him apart from others and the experience to actually pull off any type of role given to him.

Quality dramas and movies are just a few of the things that Japan’s entertainment industry take pride of. This fact is also evident with the number of individuals all over the world who are fans of various films and television shows being offered.

Starting with an unconventional character from the get-go, he played as Noboru Yoshikawa, a bullied and abused kid in the drama Great Teacher Onizuka for his debut role. His portrayal garnered the attention of many. Over the years, various projects have come his way and all of the roles given to him were done proper justice. But here are 6 that can be considered a standout among the numerous projects he’s done.

1. Hana Yori Dango (2005)


The live drama was an adaptation of the famous shojo manga that has spawned a huge following not just in Japan, but all over the world as well. The teen-romance modern-day Cinderella story was given a different twist when the heroine, Tsukushi Makino (Inoue Mao , is a strong-willed person who believes in fairness and justice, hard work, and perseverance, while the prince charming, on the other hand, Tsukasa Domyoji (Matsumoto Jun), is a bully and arrogant heir with no charm to offer at all. It follows the blossoming relationship of the two and their interactions among the other members of the Flower Four or F4 as they all learn lessons both in life and love.

This is also the drama that gave a serious case of “second lead syndrome” (when you want the lead actress to end up with the second male lead) when Shun delivered a layered and complex, yet beautiful performance of his Hanazawa Rui portrayal. Depicted as the silent and mysterious one in the group, there is a need to maintain the balance of being indifferent and cool with the need to still have a strong presence in the entire show to keep the story going.

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