Asuka Kudo Biography: Height, Net Worth, Awards, Parents, Movies, Age, Ethnicity

Asuka Kudo is a Japanese actor and television host who rose to prominence through his performances in acclaimed television dramas and feature films.

He first gained widespread recognition for portraying Kazuya Okihara in the hit TBS drama Roosevelt Game, a breakthrough role that showcased both his acting ability and athletic background.

Since then, he has established himself as a familiar face in Japanese entertainment with notable appearances in Fake Marriage, Burn the House Down, Golden Kamuy, and several popular television series.

Asuka Kudo
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Name:	Asuka Kudo
Born:	August 1, 1991 (age 35 years old)
Place of Birth:	Tokorozawa, Saitama, Japan
Nationality:	Japanese
Ethnicity:	Japanese
Height:	180 cm
Religion:	Shinto/Buddhism
Parents:	Kimiyasu Kudo
Siblings:	Haruka Kudo
Occupation:	Actor, Television Host
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Asuka Kudo was born and raised in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, in a family with a strong sporting tradition.

Kudo, who turned 35 years old in 2026, was born on August 1, 1991. He is the eldest child of former professional baseball star and manager Kimiyasu Kudo.

His sister, Haruka Kudo, is a professional golfer. He was raised in Japan, where his family embraced the country’s traditional Shinto/Buddhism beliefs.

He attended Tokyo Gakkan High School before enrolling at the Tokyo University of Agriculture, where he studied Business and Agricultural Management.

During his university years, he was also an accomplished tennis player, achieving a high national ranking before deciding to pursue acting instead of a career in sports.

Personal Life

Asuka Kudo keeps his personal life largely private and has not publicly confirmed any romantic relationships. Based on publicly available information, he is not married and has no publicly known partner.

He does not have any children. Away from the entertainment industry, Kudo enjoys farming and often spends time cultivating vegetables, a passion he developed while studying agriculture at university.

Career

Asuka Kudo made his acting debut in 2012 with the television drama Perfect Son before appearing in the psychological thriller Lesson of the Evil. He soon gained further attention through roles in Yae’s Sakura and Shomuni 2013.

His breakthrough arrived in 2014 when he was cast as Kazuya Okihara in the hit TBS series Roosevelt Game. Chosen from around 100 auditioning actors, his performance earned widespread praise and significantly raised his profile within the Japanese entertainment industry.

Kudo went on to star in productions including Fake Marriage, Natsumi’s Firefly, Kyojo, Teppachi!, and the Netflix thriller Burn the House Down.

In 2024, he appeared in the live-action adaptation of Golden Kamuy, further strengthening his reputation as one of Japan’s versatile young actors.

Alongside acting, he has also worked as a television host on Japanese variety programs.

Awards

• Japan Film Critics Award – Best New Actor (2015)

Net Worth

Asuka Kudo has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His income comes primarily from acting, television hosting, endorsement deals, and other entertainment projects, with additional earnings from his agricultural ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @asuka_kudo_official

Filmography

• Perfect Son (2012)
• Lesson of the Evil (2012)
• Yae’s Sakura (2013)
• Shomuni 2013 (2013)
• Roosevelt Game (2014)
• My Pretend Girlfriend (2014)
• Fake Marriage (2015)
• Natsumi’s Firefly (2016)
• Kyojo (2020)
• Sing a Bit of Harmony (2021)
• Teppachi! (2022)
• Burn the House Down (2023)
• Golden Kamuy (2024)

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