Onesmind Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tetsuya Oike), which operates the business matching site "Hikaku Biz," conducted a survey on "Male Actors Who Seem Likely to Give Profound Advice to New Employees" and compiled the results into a ranking.
This survey investigated which male actors are perceived as "likely to give profound advice that would be useful for new employees' future professional lives."
Respondents were asked to name their top three choices, and points were awarded according to their ranking (1st place = 3 points, 2nd place = 2 points, 3rd place = 1 point).
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Survey Overview
Survey Content: A survey on male actors who seem likely to give profound advice to new employees
Survey Period: February 27, 2026
Survey Organization: In-house survey
Survey Method: Conducted using a survey tool
Target Audience: Company employees (full-time, contract, temporary) and executives/officers
Response Format: Free response for 1st to 3rd place, ranked by points awarded for each position
Number of Valid Respondents: 645 people
Criteria for Valid Responses:
・Only responses where a target was named for 1st place were counted as valid respondents.
・For 2nd and 3rd place, only valid respondents were included in the tally; blank entries or "none" were treated as 0 points.
・Point allocation: 1st place = 3 points, 2nd place = 2 points, 3rd place = 1 point
1st Place: Hiroshi Abe - 235 points
Respondents who chose Hiroshi Abe provided the following comments:
・He has various experiences from his early struggles and seems like he would have rich stories to tell (50s, female)
・Because I think he has had a life with ups and downs (30s, male)
・Because he seems likely to give intellectual and rational advice (50s, female)
・Because he seems likely to convey important things with passion (30s, male)
・Because he has experienced setbacks (40s, female)
The actor who took 1st place is Hiroshi Abe. He debuted as an actor at 23, but faced difficulties for about six years afterward, only starting to star in films around the age of 45. Based on his experience of never forgetting the spirit of challenge and diligently tackling each job, he would surely deliver words that resonate with new employees.
2nd Place: Takuya Kimura - 179 points
Respondents who chose Takuya Kimura provided the following comments:
・He seems to have many anecdotes, and he himself is a passionate person (30s, female)
・He's a good speaker and a person who interests listeners (60s, male)
・He has abundant experience on the public stage and is always active on the front lines, so I think he would talk about various things in detail (40s, male)
・His professionalism is overwhelming (30s, female)
・Because he is full of confidence (60s, male)
Takuya Kimura was chosen for 2nd place. His high professionalism and continuous activity as a leading actor garnered attention and many votes. Known for his passionate personality, he seems likely to offer strict yet warm encouragement to new employees who may be feeling anxious in a new environment.
3rd Place: Ryohei Suzuki - 161 points
Respondents who chose Ryohei Suzuki provided the following comments:
・He seems likely to give talks that new employees won't get bored of, inspiring respect and goals (40s, female)
・He seems likely to talk about his past struggles, efforts, and how he overcame difficulties (50s, female)
・He's an actor who is stoic about his roles and always shows a learning attitude, so his way of life could be a good reference (40s, female)
・Because he puts his full effort into everything, I expect to hear good stories (60s, female)
Ryohei Suzuki took 3rd place. His stoicism in role preparation and his passionate, sincere approach to work, giving his all, captured the hearts of many. He seems likely to share episodes that will encourage new employees, such as how to overcome difficulties and why he continues to strive.
4th Place: Yo Oizumi - 135 points
Respondents who chose Yo Oizumi provided the following comments:
・He has been active on TV since his university days, and through variety shows, he has traveled overseas and to various places, accumulating diverse experiences and hardships, so I think he has things to talk about (30s, female)
・He's active in various fields from variety to acting, so he seems to have learned many things (30s, female)
・I think he went through a lot of hardship to become a famous actor known to everyone from a local talent (40s, male)
・Even if he seems unserious at first glance, he seems to give good advice when the conversation turns serious (30s, male)
Yo Oizumi was selected for 4th place. He is famous for his wide range of activities, including challenging location shoots across Japan and overseas, and working as an actor and host. He would surely give new employees the courage to take a new step.
5th Place: Tetsuya Takeda - 105 points
Respondents who chose Tetsuya Takeda provided the following comments:
・I often see him making knowledgeable comments on TV programs (40s, male)
・His role as Kinpachi-sensei is outstanding, and he still studies a lot and explains things clearly, so I think he is very persuasive and good (60s, female)
・He seems likely to preach about life (60s, male)
・Because he seems to have a variety of topics (50s, male)
Tetsuya Takeda was chosen for 5th place. He was supported by many due to his views on life expressed in numerous variety shows and interviews, and his impression as Kinpachi-sensei, who guides students. He seems likely to leave golden words that will serve as a guide for future professional life.
Results for 6th to 20th place are here:
6th: Tamori
7th: Masato Sakai
8th: Beat Takeshi
9th: Ken Watanabe
10th: Takashi Sorimachi
11th: Sanma Akashiya
12th: Koji Yakusho
13th: Shun Oguri
14th: Masaharu Fukuyama
15th: George Tokoro
16th: Tsuyoshi Muro
17th: Yutaka Mizutani
18th: Hidetoshi Nishijima
19th: Yutaka Takenouchi
20th: Sho Sakurai
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Contact for this matter
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