Asking Current High School Students in Reiwa Era: Top Celebrities with the Surname 'Suzuki'! Ryohei and Fuku Take the Top Two Spots!

How many people with the surname 'Suzuki' do you know around you?

In Japan's nationwide ranking of surnames, 'Suzuki' is the second most common after 'Sato',

with approximately 1.745 million people bearing the name across the country.

Given how familiar this surname is, it's likely that many celebrities come to mind just by hearing 'Suzuki'.

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

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

conducted a nationwide survey among high school students (male and female), asking:

"Which celebrity with the surname 'Suzuki' do you remember?"

We present part of the results in ranking form below.

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【High School Students Crown Actor Ryohei Suzuki as the "King of Suzukis" by a Narrow Margin!】

The survey results show that

Actor "Ryohei Suzuki" ranked first, receiving support from 27.1% of high school students.

Looking at the reasons given:

"He's cool and I used to watch his dramas a lot"

"He appears in many dramas and movies"

"He has frequent media appearances in dramas, etc."

were common responses.

Born in Hyogo Prefecture in 1983, Ryohei Suzuki

has been active since 2006, primarily in theater, film, and television dramas.

Known as a "chameleon actor" for his ability to transform his image with each role,

he is also famous for his disciplined approach to character preparation, altering his physique for each project.

His wide range of roles and extensive media exposure

appear to be key factors in leaving a strong impression on high school students.

Additionally, other responses included:

"Because I watched TOKYO MER"

"I love MER"

"Because I watched Reboot"

"Reboot was so cool"

showing that these two dramas have strongly influenced high school students.

A few also mentioned:

"Because he appeared in a taiga drama I watched"

"Because Hentai Kamen was funny"

indicating his broad range of activities—from NHK to "perverted masks"—continues to make an impact on youth.

Moreover,

"Because I see him often on TV"

"He's super funny and cool on variety shows!"

were also frequently cited.

He even ranked in the top 10 for the number of CM appearances by talent in 2025,

and stands out when appearing on variety programs.

Indeed, in today's Reiwa era, his dominant presence in the media industry,

almost like a "Suzuki without equal," seems to have greatly contributed to his top ranking.

Next, actor "Fuku Suzuki" ranked second!

He received responses from 24.9% of high school students, narrowly missing first place behind Ryohei Suzuki.

Looking at the reasons given,

"Because he's close in age"

"Because I've been watching him since I was a child"

were particularly common.

At just 6 years old, Fuku Suzuki starred in the 2011 drama "Marumo no Okite"

alongside Mana Ashida, instantly gaining nationwide attention.

Now 21 years old, Fuku Suzuki remains a celebrity that high school students have grown up watching.

Therefore, responses like

"Because I watched Marumo no Okite"

"Because he's famous for Maru Maru Mori Mori"

"Maru Maru Mori Mori"

naturally appeared.

The theme song "Maru・Maru・Mori・Mori!" became a massive hit,

selling 800,000 CDs and exceeding 5 million downloads,

and was even performed at NHK's year-end Kōhaku Uta Gassen. The choreographed dance became a social phenomenon,

popular among both children and adults.

Other responses included:

"Because I always see him on ZIP, so he came to mind immediately"

"Because he's a Keio student"

Now active in the morning information program "ZIP!",

as well as dramas and variety shows across various genres,

he is currently balancing his entertainment career with studies at Keio University.

In addition to his child actor image, his ongoing current activities

also seem to contribute to his high recognition.

Next, active MLB player "Seiya Suzuki" was selected third,

receiving 11.0% of the votes.

Looking at the responses:

"Because I watch baseball a lot"

"His name stuck in my mind as a baseball player"

"Because I love baseball"

were concentrated.

Among baseball fans, the association "Suzuki = Seiya" is strong,

ranking highest among athletes, making him the "King of Suzukis" in the sports world.

Regarding how they became aware of Seiya Suzuki:

"Because he's a famous MLB player"

"Because he's active in MLB and often appears in the news"

"Because I remember clearly that he hit home runs in several consecutive games"

were also mentioned.

Currently playing for MLB's Chicago Cubs as a key player,

by the end of 2025, he will be the third Japanese player after Hideki Matsui and Shohei Ohtani to hit over 30 home runs in a season.

Among right-handed batters, his total career MLB home runs are the highest among Japanese players.

These concrete achievements likely reinforce his recognition as a "Suzuki active on the world stage."

Additionally, students familiar with his past mentioned:

"Because he used to play for the Carp"

"Because I'm a Carp fan!"

"Because I love the Carp"

When playing domestically, he belonged to the Hiroshima Toyo Carp,

and from 2016 to 2018, he was a key player in their three consecutive league championships.

Phrases like "kamitteru" (god-like) became buzzwords, and

alongside the "Carp Girls" boom, created a social phenomenon.

For today's high school students, who were elementary schoolers at the time, this left a strong impression,

and combined with his current success, he remains a recognized figure.

【4th Place and Below: Various Famous 'Suzukis' Appear! The Most Popular Female Artist Revealed!】

Next, singer and actress "Airi Suzuki" ranked 4th with 5.4%!