is a Japanese actor, son of stage director Tetsuya Oguri, and the youngest of 3 siblings, including older brother Ryo, who is also an actor.
He started in small roles as extra in the works in which his father and brother worked. He began his official acting career at the age of 13 in the TV drama (1995). With over 100 credits to his name, Oguri's extensive filmography includes Lupin the 3rd, Crows Zero and Gintama. He directed his first film in 2010, Surely Someday, a drama in which he had a cameo role. Oguri made his Hollywood debut in Godzilla vs. Kong in 2021. As a voice actor, in 2005, he lent his voice in Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa as Alfons Heiderich, as well as other characters in other series.
In 2023 he became president of Tristone Entertainment, the agency to which he belongs.
Career Acting Oguri made his television debut in NHK's drama . He continued appearing in other taiga drama, including Segodon and The 13 Lords of the Shogun.
After playing the bullied and abused child Noboru Yoshikawa in the drama , his acting in that drama attracted attention, and led to bigger roles. In 2000, he played a deaf person in Summer Snow. In 2002, he starred in the popular drama Gokusen, in which he played a part of a bully, rather than the bullied, as he did in Great Teacher Onizuka. Oguri rose to prominence after his breakthrough role in 2005, as 'Rui Hanazawa' in the popular drama Boys Over Flowers. In 2007, he starred in the drama Hanazakari no Kimitachi e as 'Izumi Sano', co-starring with Toma Ikuta and Maki Horikita. In 2008, Oguri took up another lead drama role in Binbō Danshi by playing an optimistic poor college student named 'Kazumi Koyama'. In 2009, he appeared as lead in the drama Tokyo Dogs as American detective 'So Takakura'. He reunited with Boys Over Flowers co-star Mao Inoue for the drama , which began airing in October 2010. In 2012, he costarred with Satomi Ishihara in Fuji TV's Rich man, poor woman as a young wealthy man 'Toru Hyuga', which earned him the first Best Actor award in 74th Drama Academy Award. 1n 2014, Oguri starred in semi-historic anime live action drama Nobunaga Concerto, as both high school student 'Saburo' and the warlord 'Nobunaga Oda'. He continued to appear in other history-based dramas. In 2015, he reunited with Toma Ikuta after seven years in the TBS drama Ouroboros as 'Tatsuya Danno'.
Oguri appeared in 2006 as 'Shinichi Kudo' in the first Detective Conan live action movie Detective Conan: Shinichi Kudo's Written Challenge. In 2014, he was in the anime live action movie Lupin the third as the main character. And in 2017, he gave life to character Gintoki Sakata in the 1st. movie of the live action adaptation of anime Gintama, a role he reprised in 2 mini-series and another movie.
In November 2018, Oguri was cast in Godzilla vs. Kong, his Hollywood debut. The movie was released in theaters and on HBO Max in March 2021. He also appeared in films such as Sukiyaki Western Django, Let Me Eat Your Pancreas and Tsumi no Koe directed by Nobuhiro Doi (best known for directed Strawberry on the Shortcake, Be with You and Flying Colors)
He appeared in his first South-Korean and Japanese co-production, the Netflix original television series Romantics Anonymous alongside Han Hyo-joo. This remake of the French romantic comedy film Les Émotifs Anonymes premiered at the 30th Busan International Film Festival and was released on Netflix in October 2025.
In 2005, Oguri lent his voice as a voice actor in Fullmetal Alchemist the Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa, together with his brother Ryo. In 2009, he lent his voice as a voice actor once again in Wangan Midnight as 'Akio Asakura'.
Directing He is also a director. His directorial debut was directing a commercial in 2009, but his major directorial debut on the big screen was a movie titled Surely Someday, which was released on July 17, 2010 nationwide in Japan. Oguri cast several of his good friends within the entertainment industry in the movie, such as Keisuke Koide as the lead starring role, Actresses Mao Inoue and Aya Ueto as cameos, and himself also making a cameo appearance in the movie.
Musicals and other songs In 2011, after the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, he was part of a group of 71 actors and singers that appeared in the Suntory beverage company's commercials, singing the songs Miagete goran yoru no hoshi wo and Ue wo muite arukō. His singing voice has also been included in several stage appearances.
Radio navigator On 2007, Oguri began appearing as navigator in Nippon Broadcasting System's radio program "All Night Nippon", which he carried (as "Oguri Shun no All Night Nippon") until 2010, with occasional special appearances after that. He was suggested to act as part of All Night Nippon for the PV of the song "Karensou" by newcomer group KEY GOT CREW.
Tristone Entertainment presidency Oguri was appointed president of the talent agency to which he belongs, Tristone Entertainment, in 2023. In October 2024 it was announced that Oguri and other Tristone artists would participate in the first fan appreciation event "Tristone Fan Fes 2025 ~Undokai~", taking place on March 15, 2025. About the event, Oguri said, "In recent years, we have been holding fan meetings and creating opportunities to meet fans in person, but this time we thought it would be a good idea to hold a fan appreciation celebration together. The event is held with the aim of allowing fans to experience the talents and charms of others, not only their own favorites, but also to share with them and have a great time together."
Personal life In 2004, Oguri was in a relationship with then-Morning Musume member Mari Yaguchi. In 2017, Yaguchi admitted that after their relationship was publicized on weekly tabloids, she decided to leave the group in 2005 to continue dating him. They later ended their relationship in 2006.
Oguri married actress and model Yu Yamada on March 14, 2012. They have four children, born in 2014, 2017, 2020 and 2022. According to reports made by an undisclosed acquaintance, the third child was born in April in Los Angeles, in the United States.
Filmography
TV drama Year Title RoleNotes1995Tokugawa MunemotoTaiga drama (ep. 44)classmateExtra1996HideyoshiSakichiTaiga dramaCram school student1997TōruEpisodes 10 and 111998Noboru YoshikawaSeries Part 7Junior High School studentEpisode 91999Noboru YoshikawaSpecial episodeShinji Shibasaki2000AoiHosokawa TadatoshiTaiga dramaIkebukuro West Gate ParkYoshikazuEpisode 2 guest appearanceSummer SnowJun ShinodaKazuhiko KidoHenshū ŌTakeshiEpisodes 10 and 112001Hiromasa Inoue Television filmManabu Takahara CherryHiroshi YamazakiKaito KomineTakumi KishidaTelevision special2002GokusenHaruhiko Uchiyama (Uchi)2003Daisuke SatoTelevision specialKensuke AramakiGokusen Special: Goodbye Class 3-DHaruhiko Uchiyama (Uchi)Television specialStand Up!!Kōji Enami2004Ken YazawaEpisode 2 guest appearance, episode 10 voiceHayao MorikawaFour-episode drama2005Ōenomiko NakanoTwo-episode dramaKazuya KonoThird seriesCharmingJunichi YaguchiYoshitsuneKajiwara KagesueTaiga dramaKotoShinichi MizukiTelevision specialHontō ni Atta Kowai HanashiYoshinori NishigakiWeekly television specialTrain ManMunetaka MinamotoTwenty-Four EyesIsokichi OkadaTelevision filmBoys Over FlowersRui Hanazawa2006El Poporazzi ga Yuku!!KōtaYūkiHamaTelevision specialDensha Otoko DeluxeMunetaka MinamotoDetective Conan: Shinichi Kudo's Written ChallengeShinichi KudoTelevision special, leading role2007Boys Over Flowers 2Rui HanazawaHana-KimiIzumi SanoLeading roleShinichi Kudo Returns! Showdown with the Black OrganizationShinichi KudoLeading role, television special2008Binbō DanshiKazumi KoyamaLeading roleYume o Kanaeru ZoKohei NogamiHanazakari no Kimitachi e SpecialIzumi SanoTelevision special2009TenchijinIshida MitsunariTaiga dramaSmileSeiji HayashiTokyo DogsSo TakakuraLeading role2010Wagaya no RekishiKen TakakuraSayonara, Aruma: Akagami wo Moratta InuSeitaro SanadaTelevision filmJūi DolittleKenichi TottoriLeading roleKikokuSublieutenant KitaniTelevision film2011Arakawa Under the BridgeVillage leader SonchouLeading roleThe Brave Yoshihiko and Great Satan's CastleBacchusGuest appearance (ep. 10)2012Rich Man, Poor WomanToru HyugaLeading role2013Yae's SakuraYoshida ShoinTaiga dramaWomanAoyagi ShinTales of the Unusual: Spring 2013 – Segment 1: Air DoctorKirihara ToruLeading role2014OiesanNaokichi KanekoTelevision filmBorderAngo IshikawaLeading roleNobunaga ConcertoSaburo, Nobunaga Oda and Akechi MitsuhideLeading rolesFather's BackTorao Kitabeppu (adult)Episode 102015OuroborosTatsuya DannoLeading roleDr. StorksHiroyuki Nagai2016DaishôKeisuke OkuyamaLeading role2017CrisisAkira InamiLeading roleGintama: Mitsuba ArcGintoki SakataLeading role; miniseriesBorder 2 : ShokuzaiAngo IshikawaLeading role; television film2018Boys Over Flowers Season 2Rui HanazawaCameo / Guest roleSegodonSakamoto RyōmaTaiga drama (ep. 26, 28, 31-35)Gintama 2 - Gintama of the UnusualGintoki SakataLeading roleFrom Today, It's My Turn!!The barber at Genji's Hair SalonCameo (Ep. 1)Endō Kenichi to Kudō Kankurō no Benkyō sa sete itadakimasuGuest appearance (Ep. 1)2019Two HomelandsKenji AmōLeading role; television filmSecret × Heroine Phantomirage!Phanguri / Jun OguriGuest appearance (ep. 25, 26, 27)2021Japan Sinks: People of HopeKeishi Amami Leading role2022The 13 Lords of the ShogunHōjō YoshitokiLeading role, Taiga drama2023The Mystery DayKyōsuke NatsumeTelevision filmWhat Will You Do, Ieyasu?TenkaiCameo, Taiga drama2024GTO RevivalNoboru YoshikawaTelevision film2025Romantics AnonymousSosuke FujiwaraLeading rolePray Speak What Has HappenedYukio NinagawaCameo (Ep. 9)2026Brothers in ArmsOda NobunagaTaiga drama Human VaporKenji OkamotoLeading roleLost 10NaoGTO 2026Noboru YoshikawaCameo (episode 11)
Film Year Title RoleNotes2000Happy Family PlanHirose2002Lament of the LambKazuna TakashiroLeading role 2003AzumiNachiRobot ContestKoichi AidaSpring StoryKeiLeading role2004Haken Kuroitsu no TsubasaRikuoIs. AYuya Kaitsu2005The Neighbor No. ThirteenMurasaki JuzoAzumi 2: Death or LoveGinkakuLife on the Long BoardKentaReincarnationKazuya Onishi2006Gigolo WannabeRyoheiLeading roleGhost TrainShunichi2007SakuranFloristCameo appearanceKisaragiIemotoLeading roleSukiyaki Western DjangoAkiraCrows ZeroGenji TakiyaLeading role2008Boys Over Flowers FinalRui HanazawaSnakes and EarringsYoshidaCameo appearance2009Crows Zero 2Genji TakiyaLeading roleGokusen: The MovieHaruhiko Uchiyama (Uchi)TajomaruHatakeyama Naomitsu/TajomaruLeading role2010Surely SomedayPoliceman BCameo appearance/directorBayside Shakedown 3: Set the Guys LooseSeiichi Torikai2011Peak: The RescuersSanpo ShimazakiLeading roleThe Woodsman and the RainKoichi Tanabe2012Space BrothersNanba MuttaLeading roleArakawa Under the BridgeVillage leader Sonchou2013Dokurojo no Shinichijin aka Seven Souls in Skull CastleSutenosukeLeading roleA Boy Called HNoodle shop worker2014Lupin the 3rdArsène Lupin IIILeading role2015Galaxy TurnpikeHatoya2016Nobunaga Concerto - The MovieSaburo / Oda Nobunaga / Akechi MitsuhideLeading roleTerra FormarsDr. Ko HondaMuseumDetective Hisashi SawamuraLeading role2017ReminiscenceKeita TadokoroGintamaGintoki SakataLeading roleLet Me Eat Your PancreasHaruki Shiga (adult) 2018Gintama Part 2Gintoki SakataLeading roleHibikiShunpei Yamamoto2019DinerMatebaNo Longer Human (ja)Osamu DazaiLeading roleThe Confidence Man JP: The movieJewelry store personCameo appearance2020The Voice of SinEiji AkutsuLeading roleThe Untold Tale of the Three KingdomsCao Cao2021Godzilla vs. KongRen SerizawaHollywood debutCharacterShunsuke SeidaMy DaddyPrivate detective2023Kingdom 3: The Flame of DestinyLi MuFamilyTakeoLeading role2024Kingdom 4: Return of the Great GeneralLi Mu2025Frontline: Yokohama BayHideharu YukiLeading role2026Kingdom 5: The Clash of SoulsLi MuBad Lieutenant: TokyoLeading role; American-British-Japanese film
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