Meet the Unlikely Hero: British Actor Kazuki Ikeda Takes Home ‘Mr Japan 2024’ Grand Prize, Eyes Global Domination
Meet Kazuki Ikeda, the 2024 Mr. Japan Winner
The “2024 Mr. Japan” competition was held in Tokyo on the 9th, and Kazuki Ikeda, a 27-year-old actor from Kyoto, took home the grand prize.
Kazuki Ikeda: The New Face of Mr. Japan
The Mr. Japan pageant is a new annual event that aims to become the definitive beauty contest in Japan. As the grand prize winner, Ikeda will represent Japan in official events and charity activities for one year.
A Conversation with Kazuki Ikeda
Ikeda, who is originally from the UK, expressed his joy in fluent English. He shared his experiences working in movies and his aspirations for the future.
When asked about his acting career, Ikeda mentioned that he has mostly worked in movies, but this year he has had a lot of opportunities in other areas. He also talked about his experience working with Revo from Linked Horizon, who sings the theme song for Attack on Titan.
Ikeda explained that the pose he made during the photoshoot, where he put his fist against his chest, was a reference to Attack on Titan. He blushed and said that it was a nod to Revo and the event organizer.
Future Plans and Aspirations
Regarding the future, Ikeda expressed his enthusiasm for becoming a better actor. He mentioned that he would like to use his English skills to work overseas and follow in the footsteps of Suzuki Takayuki, the first Mr. Japan winner.
The Grand Prix winner of “Miss Japan 2024” was Miss Kagawa’s Suzuka Tsushima, a 20-year-old university student. The “Miss Japan Premium 2024” was Chiba’s Terumi Izumi, a 37-year-old part-time office worker.