Festival Navigator
The 39th Tokyo International Film Festival welcomes Nakajima Kento as the Festival Navigator. He will “navigate” the audience at official events as the face of the 39th TIFF.
Idol / Artist /Actor
Message
I am deeply honored to serve as the Festival Navigator for this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival. For me, cinema has always been something truly special—a gateway to new worlds and fresh perspectives. Working as an actor, I have witnessed time and again how a single film can transcend borders and languages to move people’s hearts and reshape how they see the world. TIFF is a magical place where films and movie lovers from across the globe come together. To step into the role of Festival Navigator for such a wonderful event is an absolute privilege. I look forward to discovering unseen films, emerging talents, and new perspectives right alongside all of you. This autumn, let’s come together to celebrate the unique cinematic encounters that happen only in Tokyo.
Profile
Born on March 13, 1994, in Tokyo. Nakajima made his debut as a member of Sexy Zone in November 2011. After leaving the group in March 2024, he launched his career as a solo artist. He subsequently formed the music unit GEMN with Kitani Tatsuya, releasing the single “Fatal”— the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Oshi No Ko”—in July of the same year. In February 2026, his second solo album “IDOL1ST” earned him his first top spot on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking, ultimately achieving a triple crown across digital, physical, and combined music charts, solidifying his strong presence in the music industry. As an actor, he established his signature “prince” persona in popular romance projects such as Love Like the Falling Petals (2022) and She Was Pretty (2021). At the same time, he has showcased a wide range of acting talent across diverse titles. His notable screen credits include the film Fragments of the Last Will (2022), leading roles in Confess Your Crimes (2023) and My Beloved Stranger (2025), as well as his international series debut in the Hulu Original series “Concordia” (2024). His recent acting portfolio also features “Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem” (2026), the NHK Drama 10 series “The Convenience Store by the Sea” (2026), and the Netflix series “S and X” (2026).
Born on March 13, 1994, in Tokyo. Nakajima made his debut as a member of Sexy Zone in November 2011. After leaving the group in March 2024, he launched his career as a solo artist. He subsequently formed the music unit GEMN with Kitani Tatsuya, releasing the single “Fatal”— the opening theme for Season 2 of the TV anime “Oshi No Ko”—in July of the same year. In February 2026, his second solo album “IDOL1ST” earned him his first top spot on the Oricon Weekly Album Ranking, ultimately achieving a triple crown across digital, physical, and combined music charts, solidifying his strong presence in the music industry. As an actor, he established his signature “prince” persona in popular romance projects such as Love Like the Falling Petals (2022) and She Was Pretty (2021). At the same time, he has showcased a wide range of acting talent across diverse titles. His notable screen credits include the film Fragments of the Last Will (2022), leading roles in Confess Your Crimes (2023) and My Beloved Stranger (2025), as well as his international series debut in the Hulu Original series “Concordia” (2024). His recent acting portfolio also features “Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem” (2026), the NHK Drama 10 series “The Convenience Store by the Sea” (2026), and the Netflix series “S and X” (2026).
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