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“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” male cast:

#1 Shunya Tsukahara Shunya Tsukahara

• Nickname: Tsu-chan
• Tagline: “A romantic who understands honor”
• Age: Born in 1995 / 30 years old
• Zodiac sign: Aquarius
• Job: Host club owner and fashion brand owner
• IG: @yarou_4070

Background: A former bosozoku gang leader, his final educational institution was a juvenile detention center. He once declared that “women care about looks,” and that it is fine to be empty-headed as long as your face is a perfect 10. Though he looks intimidating, he is unexpectedly funny and hates tomatoes. Now 30, he is active as an entrepreneur, running the fashion brand No Lose and the host club Babel in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, while sharing his daily life on his YouTube channel, Tsukahara-kun Channel.

“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” male cast:

#2 Takumi Sato Takumi Sato

• Nickname: Milk
• Tagline: “Affectionate and devoted once he falls in love”
• Age: Born in 2003 / 22 years old
• Job: Carpenter
• IG: @drink_milkboy

Background: A former bosozoku gang leader from Kawasaki, he has a gentler look than the other cast members. In private, he is devoted and affectionate, the type to give everything for someone he loves. Though he is the youngest male cast member, he is mature for his age and looking for a sincere connection, openly saying, “I want to fall in love for real.”

“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” male cast:

#3 Sho Tsuda Sho Tsuda

• Nickname: Shoji
• Tagline: “Once I set my sights on something, I charge straight ahead”
• Age: Born in 2001 / 24 years old
• Zodiac sign: Pisces
• Job: Bonsai specialist
• IG: @t_369_s

Background: He once worked as a nightclub bouncer and earned the nickname “delinquent slayer” after subduing a disruptive customer with one punch. Built like a powerhouse, he is also thoughtful and often looks after others on the show. He now works in the bonsai industry and is passionate about his job. In love, he pursues what he wants directly and takes action.

“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” male cast:

#4 Nisei Sakurai Nisei Sakurai

• Nickname: Nisei
• Tagline: “In the end, everyone falls for me”
• Age: Born in 1998 / 27 years old
• Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
• Job: Bar owner
• IG: @nisei_box

Background: After frequently getting into trouble over fights, he decided to pursue boxing when he saw his mother cry. He was a nationally ranked boxer as a student, then opened his own bar after retiring. He now owns Bar N.R in Minami, Osaka, and Kiyamachi, Kyoto. Convinced of his own popularity and charm, he is one of the show’s most confident men.

“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” male cast:

#5 Takeshi Nishizawa Takeshi Nishizawa

• Nickname: Boss Takeshi
• Tagline: “I walk my own path”
• Age: Born in 1995 / 30 years old
• Zodiac sign: Aquarius
• Job: Rapper
• IG: @136youngbossfamily

Background: He dropped out of college and was once involved with the yakuza. After being arrested, he resolved to turn his life around for his family. He now works as a rapper, drawing on real emotions and life experiences in his music. Straightforward and genuine, he is good at putting people at ease and expresses his feelings openly. (He was later removed from the show for violating its rules.)

“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” male cast:

#6 Tensei Nanahoshi Tensei Nanahoshi

• Nickname: Tenten
• Tagline: “Born with a gift for being loved”
• Age: Born in 2000 / 25 years old
• Job: Host
• IG: @ten_ten8888

Background: Behind his clean-cut, gentle appearance is a turbulent past; as he puts it, “I was good at every kind of bad thing.” He is now a well-known host in Kabukicho and has ranked in his club’s top 10 for sales. Observant and skilled at conversation, he knows how to gauge emotional distance and has a strong way with people. In past relationships, his confessions have had a 100% success rate.

“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” female cast:

#1 Otoha Otoha

• Nickname: Oto
• Tagline: “Once I fall in love, I’ll love you all the way to hell”
• Age: Born in 2003 / 22 years old
• Zodiac sign: Pisces
• Job: Vocational school student, hostess club employee, and model
• IG: @otosan_inkcat

Background: Her extensive upper-body tattoos are her most recognizable feature, along with a striking appearance shaped by around ¥5 million in cosmetic procedures. She was an excellent student and even served as student council president, before rebelling under the weight of expectations and pressure. She is now an exclusive model for the web magazine Soul Sister, a tattoo model, and an influencer. She took first place in Mixcha’s women’s category and dreams of launching a lingerie brand that reflects her own worldview.

“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” female cast:

#2 Yuria Y uria Suzuki

• Nickname: Baby
• Tagline: “A longing for love beneath a tough exterior”
• Age: Born in 1999 / 25 years old
• Zodiac sign: Libra
• Job: Painter and entertainer
• IG: @yuria_suzuki

Background: Her real name is Yuria Murata. She is from Kanagawa Prefecture, grew up in extreme poverty, and spent time in a children’s home. Cute-looking yet strong-willed, she trained her body and mind through Kyokushin karate, though she truly longs to be loved and cared for. She enjoys snowboarding, karaoke, hot yoga, and small animals, and has a dog and rabbit at home. Signed to Platinum Production, she previously worked as an image model for Tokyo Auto Salon and now works in painting alongside her entertainment career.

“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” female cast:

#3 Tekarin Tekarin

• Nickname: Teka-rin
• Tagline: “I only choose men who bring excitement”
• Age: Born in 2004 / 21 years old
• Zodiac sign: Gemini
• Job: Bar employee and underground fighter
• IG: @tekari_0529

Background: Her real name is Hikaru. She was expelled from high school after retaliating against an upperclassman. She now works at a bar while competing in underground fighting matches. Gentle at heart and fond of children, she tends to choose partners who bring plenty of excitement to her love life.

“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” female cast:

#4 Kirei Kirei

• Nickname: Kiki
• Tagline: “Tough and sexy”
• Age: Born in 2001 / 23 years old
• Zodiac sign: Leo
• Job: Model and makeup instructor
• IG: @kyiiripu.friedegg

Background: Her real name is Kirei Suzuki. Once known for her fighting spirit, she carried a wooden sword as her weapon of choice. She is also a former leader of egg magazine, Japan’s youngest makeup instructor, and a force behind Reiwa-era gyaru culture. Though her image is bold and she has a large following, she treats people with warmth. She is skilled in cosplay-inspired makeup and illustration, and enjoys pole dancing.

“Furyou Ichizoku Junai Nikki” female cast:

#5 AMO

• Nickname: Amo
• Tagline: “In love and on stage, the leading role belongs only to me”
• Age: Born in 1998 / 27 years old
• Zodiac sign: Sagittarius
• Job: Performance dancer
• IG: @amo_spark_

Background: A former delinquent enthusiast who has received confessions from 50 people, she is full of confidence and entered the show determined to win everyone over. She works as a performance dancer at Super Spark Tokyo in Roppongi, where she is popular for her stage presence. Cheerful and driven, she approaches romance with strong ambition and shows her take-charge personality on the show.

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