Kento Hayashi

Kento Hayashi (林遣都) is a prominent Japanese actor born on December 6, 1990, in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. Standing 173 cm tall with blood type O, he has built an extensive career spanning film, television dramas, and special television movies since his debut.

Career and Filmography

Hayashi has appeared in numerous high-profile Japanese feature films, television serials, and broadcast projects. His early work includes leading and supporting roles in cinematic productions such as The Battery (2007), Dive!! (2008), and Love Fight (2008). His performance earned early recognition, including the Rookie of the Year award at the 31st Japan Academy Prize ceremony in February 2008.

Over the decades, his film credits expanded to include prominent titles such as Ushijima the Loan Shark (2012), Arakawa Under the Bridge (2012), Erased (2016), High & Low franchise films, The Miracles of the Namiya General Store (2017), In The Wake (2021), and historical dramas like Migawari Mission (2024).

Television and Drama Appearances

In addition to his film work, Hayashi has maintained a prolific presence on Japanese television. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Ryota Maki in the landmark romantic comedy drama series Ossan's Love (2018), subsequently reprising the character in related sequels and theatrical spin-offs such as Ossan's Love: Love or Dead (2019) and Ossan's Love Returns (2024).

His television career includes roles across major networks and streaming platforms, featuring in NHK serial television novels like Beppin-san (2016–2017) and Scarlet (2019–2020), as well as fantasy epic series like Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit (2016–2018), Dragon Sakura Season 2 (2021), and streaming releases such as Hibana: Spark (2016) and Human Vapor (2026).