Nijiro Murakami
Nijiro Murakami is a prominent Japanese actor and voice actor, born to actor Murakami Jun and singer UA. Following his parents' divorce when he was just nine, he was raised by his mother alongside his stepfather and three half-siblings. During his teenage years, he relocated to Okinawa with his family, and he also spent some time studying in Montreal, Canada.
Murakami made his acting debut in 2014, taking on the lead role of Kaito in the critically acclaimed film "Still the Water." His impressive performance earned him the Best Newcomer Award at the 29th Kasaki Film Festival. The following year, he ventured into television with his debut in the series "Tenshi no Naifu." In 2015, he starred in the live-action adaptation of the beloved anime "AnoHana" and appeared in the film "Wasurenai to Chikatta Boku ga Ita," showcasing his versatility as an actor.
In addition to his on-screen work, Murakami has made a name for himself as a voice actor, particularly for his portrayal of Hiro Shishigami in the anime series "Inuyashiki." He is currently signed with Decade, a well-known Japanese talent agency, continuing to build a promising career in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
Still the Water
Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai
Isle of Dogs (2018)
The Yin Yang Master Zero
Destruction Babies
As the Gods Will
Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning
The Hound of the Baskervilles: Sherlock the Movie
Galileo: Forbidden Sorcery
Kyrie
The Miracles of the Namiya General Store
Last of the Wolves
The Promised Land (2019)
Tokyo Revengers 2 Part 1: Bloody Halloween - Destiny
Tokyo Revengers 2 Part 2: Bloody Halloween - Final Battle