Takeshi Kaneshiro is an eternal classic male god in the hearts of many, but due to his low-key personality and his rare appearances on the screen in recent years, he has been shrouded in a veil of mystery. Recently, however, the official Weibo account of China’s MUJI announced without warning that Takeshi Kaneshiro has become the brand’s new ambassador, surprising and delighting his fans. This marks Takeshi Kaneshiro’s first appearance in 4 years since unexpectedly endorsing the mobile game 'Lineage 2M' in 2021. At that time, he filmed the 'Lineage 2M Battle Edition' commercial for the endorsement, which sparked heated discussions upon release. It is believed that fans are eagerly anticipating Kaneshiro’s upcoming appearances following this announcement.
With his low-key persona and a strong desire to protect his private life, Takeshi Kaneshiro has not made any public appearances since shooting the movie 'The Warped Forest' in 2018. This year, however, not only is he endorsing MUJI, but it is also reported that ‘The Warped Forest’ is likely to be released, suggesting that after a 4-year hiatus, he is finally ready to enter 'business mode' again.
Kaneshiro's outstanding image and handsome appearance mean that even simple clothes look different on him, earning him the title of 'king of bringing goods'. Although he has not officially reappeared yet, he is already a sought-after collaboration target for major fashion brands. According to 'Mirror Weekly', major luxury brands have invited him not only to shoot advertisements but also to attend fashion week shows. However, it is rumored that his management company is concerned that Kaneshiro, who reportedly has 'social anxiety disorder', might feel too pressured to attend large gatherings and has only agreed to film advertisements for now.
Takeshi Kaneshiro's rigorous selection of works and endorsements over the years is actually related to his personality. He interacts naturally with his mentor, Chen Sheng, and other close friends, but he feels uncomfortable with too many strangers around. Chen Sheng recently revealed that Kaneshiro usually doesn’t like going out and spends his time growing vegetables and flowers in the mountains, rarely interacting with the outside world.