Monday Cutie: Shun Oguri (小栗旬)

Shun Oguri

Shun Oguri (小栗旬)

DOB: December 26, 1982

Height: 184cm

Known for: Hana Yori Dango,

Crows Zero, Rich Man Poor Woman

I've been busy last month so I didn't get to post as many Monday Cuties as I planned. So for December, I'm coming back with a vengeance by starting with my favorite Japanese actor ever!

Shun Oguri is probably one of the most popular actors in Asia, having starred in some prominent dramas and movies over the years. He's best known as Hanazawa Rui in Hana Yori Dango. I shipped Makino x Rui so much that I even made a fanvid for them back in 2006. I uploaded it on Youtube and it got removed due to copyright issues. LOL. But it was in Gokusen that I first liked Shun. Hihi. He's basically my first Japanese crush because it's also my first J-drama~ I've liked other actors of course, but he's the only one that has been consistently on my radar.

I'm pretty sure that his popularity will be even more explosive next year since he's cast as Lupin III! I'm just hoping that it'll be shown in cinemas worldwide just like what they did with Rurouni Kenshin! Also, it's rumored that they'll be shooting in the Philippines, so my friend and I are already planning to stalk him. Mehehehe.

I think what makes him such a big presence in Japan's entertainment industry is the fact that he already has so many iconic roles. I mean, he's Hanazawa Rui for goodness' sake. He's also Izumi Sano in Hana Kimi, Genji Takiya in Crows Zero. Heck, he's also Detective Conan! There's even a character in Doraemon that's based off of him. And now, he's going to be Lupin. You can't beat that.

He has such an extensive cinematography, and I haven't even watched half of it yet. But I'll get down to it ASAP. For the meantime, here's a pic spam, because who doesn't like a pic spam?

As Uchiyama in Gokusen

The role that made me love him so. Huhu.

Still cute with super short hair!

I'm not sure what's up with this shoot. (source)

But he still looks good with the messy blond hair. Mehe.

Another one with blond hair \o/ (source)

Not sure if he's sleeping or just pissed off.

Either way, he's kyot. (source)

One of my fave photos of him. EVER. 

"Just gonna go do some gardening," said the Rui. (source)

Genji Takiya!

Labyoo.

Genji yaaaaaah!

/ d e a d

I'm not exactly sure what makes him so charming. Maybe his philtrum? Heh. He doesn't look like the usual Japanese actors. I can't say that I know much about Japan, but maybe its his eccentric looks that makes him so popular. But of course, he's also a pretty good actor. I mean, he wouldn't be the lead actor in Takashi Miike's Crows Zero if he couldn't act, right? :)

So, who do you want to see next for Monday Cutie? ( ＾◡＾)っ✂❤