Happy 30th Birthday to #SixTONES' gorgeous and multitalented Singer, Actor, Idol, TV host, Model, Superstar & Japanese Icon, the One & Only #JESSE!
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Jesse found fame as the leader, Main Vocalist, centre and the energetic mood-maker of the hugely popular chart-topping, history-making, top-selling Japanese Group SixTONES! Jesse is crazily handsome, and is known for his energetic "sun-like" personality, charisma, vocal skills, and versatility. He has contributed to songwriting and is the group's red color representative. Jesse stands out for balancing high-energy idol performances with serious acting and musical theater, making him one of SixTONES' most versatile members. His mixed heritage and outgoing vibe add unique appeal to the group.
Jesse Masaya Lewis was born in Tokyo to a Japanese mother and an American father, and joined Johnny & Associates in 2006. In 2012, he made his debut as an actor in the drama Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou playing the part of Yuki Satonaka and that same year he starred in the TV drama 'Sprout' as Hayato Katagiri! In 2019 he starred in the movie 'Ninja Drones?' and in 2020 he played Ichiro Morohoshi in the TV drama 'K2: Dodgy Badge Brothers. In 2023, he was the star of the movies 'Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room' & 'Revolver Lili' and in 2024 he landed the lead role in 'Captured New Airport'! In 2025, he starred in the movies 'A Girl and her Guard Dog' and 'Tokyo MER: Mobile Emergency Room â The Movie 2'! Apart from acting in TV dramas and movies, Jesse has also acted in theater plays, including the musical Beetlejuice.
SixTONES was formed in 2015 when Jesse along with his bandmates performed in "Johnny's Ginza 2015" but didnt officially debut as a group till 2020. Jesse made his official debut with SixTONES in 2020 with the release of their history-making single "Imitation Rain", composed and arranged by X Japan's legendary Yoshiki, which sold 772,902 CD copies in a single day, eventually crossing one million in a week, topping the Oricon Chart. Jesse soon became noticed as the leader of the new Superstar group due to his dashing looks and charismatic stage presence. On July 22, 2020, SixTones released their chart-topping album single 'Navigator', which became the opening of 'The Millionaire Detective Balance: Unlimited'. "New Era", was released on November 11, 2020, and became the OST of 'Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon'! SixTones released their first album, '1ST' on 6 January 2021 and topped both the Oricon Albums Chart and the Billboard Japan Hot Albums Chart, selling over 467,000 copies in Japan in its first week! Their 2nd album, 'City', was released on January 5, 2022 and spawned their 4th chart-topping single, "Boku wa Boku Janai Mitai Da", released on February 17, 2021, which became the theme song for the movie 'LiarxLiar'. One song from the album, "Rosy", was used as the theme song for the Japanese dub of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. On January 4, 2023, SixTONES released their 3rd studio album 'KOE' which topped the Oricon Albums chart selling 517,203 units. The album was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAJ. In 2023, SixTones collaborated with Yoshiki to perform "Imitation Rain" in the documentary film Yoshiki: Under the Sky. On January 24, SixTONES released their 4th studio album 'The Vibes' which topped the Oricon Albums chart, selling 496,565 units. In April, 2024, SixTONES, officially joined Starto Entertainment, a new agency, and on July 19, 2024, Jesse established his own private management company for his individual activities. On January 15, 2025, the group dropped their 5th Oricon chart-topper, 'Gold', which has sold 422,041 units so far! On March 19, 2025 SixTones released its 14th Oricon chart-topping single "Barrier"!
Since "Barrier" (March 2025), SixTONES has released 4 new works: the 15th single "BOYZ" (June 2025), the 16th single "Stargaze" (September 2025), their first best-of album "MILESixTONES -Best Tracks-" (January 2026), and the 17th double A-side single "Ichibyo / Rebellion" (March 2026). SixTONES has sold over 6.5 Million physical records in Japan so far!
Six Tones are a Powerhouse live act. In 2025, Jesse and the group embarked on their first hugely successful "five dome tour" which kicked off at the Tokyo Dome on January 24, visiting Fukuoka, Osaka, Hokkaido, and ended in Aichi on April 14 after 13 sold out shows!
Jesse has won several awards as part of SixTONES. These accolades highlight the group's commercial dominance, vocal strength, and cultural influence in Japan.They won New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year for "Imitation Rain / D.D." at the 35th Japan Gold Disc Awards (2021), followed by multiple Best 5 Album wins for 1ST (2022), CITY (2023), and Koe (2024). Additional honors include GQ Men of the Year Pop Icon of the Year (2020), the Television Drama Academy Award for Best Theme Song ("Kokkara," 2023), and frequent Oricon chart-topping successes. On March 19, 2025, the band was honoured with the prestigious MTV VMAJ "Group of the Year" award!
Jesse is a Fashion Icon and has modeled for fashion magazines like FINEBOYS for years and Safari, with earlier CM appearances for brands such as Baskin-Robbins and AOKI. On March 24, 2025, Jesse was appointed the Brand Ambassador for Under Armour Japan. He promotes the sportswear brand through campaigns showcasing his athletic physique and active lifestyle.
Jesse has been actively involved in charity work since his junior days. He served as Special Supporter for Shidaxâs âHeart & Smile YÅ«ki Projectâ (2014â2015) and later as Heart & Smile Ambassador (2015â2016), promoting courage and smiles through his campaigns. He also participated in the Johnnyâs Smile Up! Project (2020), delivering positive messages during the pandemic. In 2026, as part of SixTONES, Jesse became a Charity Partner for NTVâs 24-Hour Television, supporting disaster recovery and welfare initiatives.
Jesse has firmly established himself as a versatile J-pop Superstar, accomplished actor, and entrepreneur. A core member and former leader (2024) of the chart-topping group, he balances high-energy idol activities, musical theater, dramas like Tokyo MER, and brand ambassadorships while running his own company ZDN Inc. since 2024. He remains a charismatic "sun" figure in Japanese entertainment!
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