The Phenomenon That Is Kimura Takuya (Masterpost)

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It has been a while since I've stumbled upon this video made by EdnaAki, but recently I found it again:

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It really perfectly sums up just how big a star Kimura-san is. It also inspired me to write about the phenomenon that he is, and the achievements that he has gained which made his name a household name in Japan. It is too much information for one post, so I will be posting it in parts:

Part 1: Drama Ratings (Facts and Figures)

Part 2: Awards (Television, Film and Other Recognitions)

Part 3: The Actor (Through the Eyes of Industry Professionals)