Happy 29th Birthday to #SixTONES' handsome, multitalented Singer, award-winning Actor, Idol, Model, Superstar and Japanese Global Icon, the One & Only #ShintaroMorimoto!👏🎂��🌟💎🐐👑💚
Shintaro Morimoto found fame as the vocalist of the hugely popular chart-topping, history-making, top-selling Group SixTONES, and is now the group's leader! He is the radiant, powerhouse maknae of SixTONES and a wildly talented singer, actor, and performer whose boundless energy, charisma, and heart have been absolutely instrumental in catapulting the group to the pinnacle of J-pop excellence! His vocal depth, dynamic stage presence, and killer dance moves bring an irresistible edge to SixTONES' performances that showcase his rich tone and emotional range. From a child prodigy who stole hearts as the lead in the beloved 2009 film Snow Prince and dominated screens in Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou (the drama that birthed the Bakaleya6 unit which evolved into SixTONES, Shintaro has always shone with magnetic star power! As the youngest member, he injects infectious youthfulness, playfulness, and relentless drive that perfectly balances the group's sophisticated artistry.
Shintaro has won several awards including the Best New Actor award for his role in the movie "Shotai" (2024) at The 48th Japan Academy Awards. He has also won numerous awards as part of SixTONES, including the MTV VMAJ "Group of the Year" award in March 2025! More recently he became a voice actor for the Japanese version of the "F1 The Movie", staring Brad Pitt. Shintaro played the role of Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), a rookie who confronts former charismatic F1 racer Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt). When Brad Pitt came to Japan, the interaction between Pitt and Shintaro was amazing and they enjoyed playing many games and taking cute "Purikura" photos together!
Shintaro got his first lead role in 2009 in the movie 'Snow Prince – Forbidden Love Melody' playing Harada Sota! On October 15, 2009, the movie premiered in Antwerp, Belgium and he was appointed as the "Friendship Ambassador of Flanders Tourism Board, Belgium" along with Yuma Nakayama. In 2012, Shintaro starred in NTV's Shiritsu 'Bakaleya Koukou' and its movie sequel, portraying the main character Tatsuya Sakuragi. He also appeared in 'GTO: Remake Season 1' in 2012, a remake of the live adaption drama series in 1998. In 2013 Morimoto appeared in the school drama, 'Kasuka na Kanojo'. In 2019, Morimoto starred in the prime time drama series "Kansatsui Asagao" as Takuma Morimoto. He also starred in 'Passion for Punchlines' & 'G-Men' in 2023 and 'Faceless' in 2024! Shintaro's acting feats and award-winning roles, have massively expanded the band's visibility, drawing in fans who fall for his versatility and charm.
Shintaro was scouted by Johnny Kitagawa to join the talent agency Smile-Up (formerly known as Johnny & Associates) in 2006. In May 2015, Morimoto became part of the Johnny Jr. unit, SixTones, but didnt officially debut as a group till 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. 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 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'. 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 and pn 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" followed by their chart-topping single "Boyz"! SixTONES has released 6 studio Albums including a best-of album, 'MILESixTONES -Best Tracks' in January 2026, all of which went to #1 on the Oricon chart in Japan! The group has released 18 chart-topping singles and has sold over 6.7 Million physical records in Japan so far!
Morimoto is a Powerhouse on tour, lighting up every stage with explosive energy, powerful vocals, sharp dance moves, and real charisma. In 2025, with SixTones, he 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! On the current MILESixTONES 2026 Tour, Morimoto continues to shine in solo spots, ad-libs, and high-octane group numbers, bringing the maknae spark that fans adore!
Shintaro quietly donates to worthy charitable causes, most notably participating in the annual Radio Charity Musicthon to raise funds for installing audible traffic signals for the visually impaired. He also joins SixTONES group efforts for disaster relief and social good.
Shintaro's journey from Johnny's Jr. standout to a core pillar of the chart-topping, record-breaking group, helped SixTONES blend rock, pop, and idol magic into something truly special, making them one of Japan's most innovative and beloved bands since their 2020 debut.
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