Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Okay, the smile on this guy should honestly be illegal. Sota Fukushi has that wholesome, sun-on-your-face brightness that just radiates off the screen, and you find yourself grinning along like a sap before you even know what's happening. He's a 1993 Tokyo kid, a lanky 183cm, and the universe clearly handed him the heartthrob starter pack and then kept stacking it. He picked up the Élan d'Or Newcomer Award back in 2014 and got tagged as the next clean-cut leading man basically out of the gate. But what I genuinely respect is that he never curdled into something smug or try-hard as he grew up; he just kept that earnest, sporty, decent-guy energy locked in. That steadiness is a talent all its own, and frankly he seems like the type who'd offer you barley tea at his place.
Story
The Man Who Brightens the Screen: Sota Fukushi and the Talent of Being Fresh
Overview
Sota Fukushi is a Japanese actor and model born on May 30, 1993, in Tokyo, Japan. Standing 183 cm tall, he established himself early in the industry and received the Elan d'Or Award for New Face in 2014, recognizing his rapid rise as a young leading man. He has maintained a consistent presence in Japanese television drama and modeling throughout his career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sota Fukushi
- Name (Japanese)
- 福士蒼汰
- Reading
- ふくし そうた
- Born
- May 30, 1993 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rooster
- Origin
- Tokyo, Japan
- Height
- 183 cm
- Occupation
- Actor / Model / TV Actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2014 — Elan d'Or Award, New Face
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Sota Fukushi born?
Born May 30, 1993 (age 33).
Where is Sota Fukushi from?
Sota Fukushi is from Tokyo, Japan.
What does Sota Fukushi do?
Sota Fukushi works as Actor, Model, TV Actor.
How tall is Sota Fukushi?
Sota Fukushi is 183 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.