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My Take
I'll be honest, I walked in expecting another tall, model-pretty face coasting on cheekbones, and Masaki Okada quietly made me eat those words. The guy could've gotten by on that 182cm clean-cut charm forever, playing the breezy nice-boy and calling it a career. Instead he kept reaching for the unsettling stuff, and that's where he hooks me. There's something about watching a face this sweet flip into something cold or off-kilter that messes with your head in the best way. The fact that the newcomer awards piled up right out of the gate tells me the industry clocked it early too. I love an actor who can hold both the warm and the creepy in the same expression and let you wonder which one's real, and Okada does it without breaking a sweat.
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Story
Behind the Sweet Face: Masaki Okada and the Art of Two Sides
Overview
Masaki Okada is a Japanese actor, model, narrator, and singer born on August 15, 1989, in Edogawa, Tokyo. He rose to prominence through a string of notable film roles and swept multiple best newcomer awards in 2009 and 2010, including the Nikkan Sports Film Award for New Actor, the Blue Ribbon Award for Best New Actor, and the Elan d'Or New Actor Award. He is known for prominent films such as Gravity's Clowns, Honokaa Boy, Halfway, My First Love, Villain, and Confessions.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Masaki Okada
- Name (Japanese)
- 岡田将生
- Reading
- おかだ まさき
- Born
- August 15, 1989 (age 37)
- Origin
- Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 182 cm
- Occupation
- Actor / Television Actor / Narrator / Model / Singer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Blood type
- AB
- Agency
- Stardust Promotion
- Active years
- 2006 -
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2009 — Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best New Actor
- 2010 — Blue Ribbon Award for Best New Actor
- 2010 — Elan d'Or Award for Best New Actor
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Mitsuki Takahata
4. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 170 (2006–2026)
- By year (titles with a known year)
- 2006: 5, 2007: 7, 2008: 6, 2009: 10, 2010: 8, 2011: 7, 2012: 9, 2013: 9, 2014: 9, 2015: 8, 2016: 5, 2017: 17, 2018: 7, 2019: 7, 2020: 3, 2021: 13, 2022: 2, 2023: 3, 2024: 11, 2025: 7, 2026: 2, year unknown: 15
- Debut work
- 眺める少女
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable Work | Gravity's Clowns |
| Notable Work | Honokaa Boy |
| Notable Work | Halfway |
| Notable Work | My First Love |
| Notable Work | Villain |
| Notable Work | Confessions |
5. Links
6. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Masaki Okada born?
Masaki Okada was born on August 15, 1989 and is 37 years old.
Where is Masaki Okada from?
Masaki Okada is from Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan.
What does Masaki Okada do?
Masaki Okada works as Actor, Television Actor, Narrator, Model, Singer.
How tall is Masaki Okada?
Masaki Okada is 182 cm tall.
What is Masaki Okada's blood type?
Masaki Okada's blood type is AB.
What agency is Masaki Okada with?
Masaki Okada is with Stardust Promotion.
How long has Masaki Okada been active?
Masaki Okada has been active since 2006.
What is Masaki Okada known for?
Masaki Okada's notable works include Gravity's Clowns, Honokaa Boy, Halfway.
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