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Akanishi Jin’s (26) little brother Fuuta (23) 
has been picked up to play the lead role of 
d’Artagnan in “The Three Musketeers” musical 
at Nissay Theatre.

Fuuta wanted to follow in his brother’s footsteps, 
and so he entered the entertainment industry at 16 years old. 
Unfortunately, he wasn’t given much of a chance 
until three years ago, when Fuuta debuted in the play 
“Hikoukigumo” (“Vapor Trail”). 
He also landed a small role in the 2010 movie, 
“Sakuradamon-gai no Hen”.

Fuuta’s determination to follow through 
with his dream eventually drove him to audition 
for “The Three Musketeers”. 
He sought a role as a member of the ensemble, 
but his movements and singing skills 
caught the eyes of the directors, 
and he was awarded the lead role.

Reflecting over his casting reaction, 
Fuuta expressed, “I was so surprised. 
I’m going to do my very best at singing, 
dancing and sword fight training. 
I want this to be a great performance.”

It was revealed that his brother, Jin, 
has also gone to support him at the theatre. 
Fuuta explained, “When I had the role of 
being a member of a kamikaze squad for a play. 
Jin told me, “Everyone cried!”. 
In our private lives we’re really close,
and it’s reassuring to enter the same world 
of show business that my big brother is in”.

Fuuta has always been a fan of Hollywood movies, 
and wanted to become an actor. 
With Jin advancing to the States, 
it inspired Fuuta to expound on his own dreams. 
“I want to do a movie sometime in the future, 
and not just in Japan – I want to try and do it in Hollywood. 
My English isn’t as good as my brother’s, but I’m studying”.

Fuuta will be co-starring with Sato Hiromichi and Hoshina Yuri, 
and his play will begin sometime in July.

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