Current High School Students in the Reiwa Era Asked! Yo Oizumi Ranks First as the 'TEAM NACS Member I'd Like to Have as a Father'

This month, April 3rd, marks the 53rd birthday of actor Yo Oizumi.

Oizumi-san has been active in numerous dramas, films, and variety shows,

and from the perspective of current high school students, he is now considered to be of the 'father generation.'

This means...

Other members of 'TEAM NACS,' the popular theater unit from Hokkaido to which Oizumi-san belongs,

are also considered to be of the 'father generation.'

Therefore, 'Wakamono Research,' a marketing information site targeting teenagers and current high school students,

(https://wakamono-research.co.jp/media/)

conducted a survey among current high school students (male and female) in the Reiwa era,

asking: 'Which TEAM NACS member would you like to have as a father?'

Among the unique and strong personalities of the NACS members,

who would be the most desirable as a father?

【Approximately 80% of High School Students Responded 'Yo Oizumi,' a Two-Way Hit of 'Funny' and 'Kind-Looking'】

As a result of this survey, the person most desired as a 'father' was

'Yo Oizumi,' garnering support from 77.3% of high school students.

High school students who chose Oizumi-san gave reasons such as:

'Because he's funny on TV'

'He's the best because he can make people laugh'

'He seems like he'd make me laugh every day'

'He's funny even when he's complaining'

'Every day seems fun with him'

Many comments focused on his 'humor.'

There were also comments like:

'Definitely fun'

'Undoubtedly fun and lively'

These indicate that many high school students have a strong image of Oizumi-san making their 'home bright' and 'just being with him would be fun.'

Also, as numerous as the 'funny' comments were those emphasizing 'kindness,' such as:

'He seems kind'

'He gives a sense of security'

'He seems tolerant'

'He seems the kindest'

'He has a mysterious sense of security'

Watching Oizumi-san's full-service spirit on TV, they likely feel he is a 'kind person.'

Other reasons included:

'He has just the right old man vibe'

'He's a good kind of old man'

'I like his old man feel'

These were from high school students who favored his unique 'fatherly flavor,' and

'He seems to have a warm embrace'

'He seems broad-minded'

These were from high school students who felt his embracing nature.

'As a Hokkaido native, I feel a sense of familiarity'

'He's full of local love'

These were from high school students who felt that his love for his hometown of Hokkaido made them feel he would love them just as much.

Additionally, though a minority, some high school students had an image of him as a 'cool father,' with comments like:

'Because he's cool'

'He's cool and seems funny'

【Yasuda and Totsugi are Favored for Visuals, Morizaki and Otoo for Kindness】

Following Oizumi-san, the next most desired as a 'father' was

'Ken Yasuda' (11.7%).

High school students gave reasons such as:

'I like his face'

'His voice is good'

'I thought his face and voice were very cool after watching dramas'

'I like Yasuda-san in historical dramas'

Many reasons related to his visuals and atmosphere were gathered. This might hide high school students' desire for their father to be 'cool.'

Also, a noticeable number of high school students had an image of Yasuda-san as a 'kind father,' with comments like:

'I thought he was a kind person after watching dramas'

'He's definitely a good person'

'He has a warm aura'

Since there was also a high school student who said, 'He doesn't seem to get angry,' it seems that unlike Oizumi-san, who is perceived as relatively outspoken, Yasuda-san is seen as having a kindness that allows him to remain silent and not interfere, no matter what.

Next, for 'Hiroyuki Morizaki' (5.3%), comments included:

'He seems the most like a good father'

'He has a fatherly character'

These opinions suggested he was the TEAM NACS member who exuded the most 'paternity.' While other members moved to Tokyo, his continued activity based solely in Hokkaido might contribute to a sense of security, like a 'father protecting his hometown.'

Comments like 'He seems kind' and 'He gives a kind impression' also showed that some high school students imagine him as a calm, family-oriented father. As the eldest member and leader of TEAM NACS, seeing him handle other members' antics with a broad mind likely translates directly to 'kindness.'

Regarding 'Shigeyuki Totsugi' (4.0%), comments included:

'Because he's cool'

'He's super cool'

'His face is my type'

'His face is handsome'

Many high school students here seemed to primarily like him as an actor, rather than specifically as a 'father,' and this preference appears to have directly translated into their ideal father image.

On the other hand, his humorous side and slightly quirky personality, as seen in dramas and variety shows, are also reasons for his popularity. The gap between his coolness and his 'slightly mischievous father' persona is thought to contribute to his approachability.

Finally, for 'Takuma Otoo' (1.7%), comments such as:

'He seems kind'

'I remember him having a kind face'

These comments, indicating that high school students felt he would be a good father due to his 'kindness,' suggest that his calm and embracing personality is well conveyed as an impression.

Rather than Otoo-san's strong individuality, the feeling of 'I'd feel safe with him' contributed to his support, suggesting he is imagined as a father figure who would be supportive in daily life.

【Details of This Survey Result Here】

The full details of the survey results introduced here can be viewed on 'Wakamono Research.'

https://wakamono-research.co.jp/media/team-nacs-best-dad-ranking/

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'network with 90% of high schools nationwide'

'network of over 50,000 young people nationwide'

to the fullest, enabling

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Survey Period: 2026.3.6〜2026.3.16

Survey Organization: Wakamono Research Co., Ltd.

Target Audience: Current high school students (male and female) nationwide

Valid Responses: 300 people

Survey Method: Internet research

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