This article has comments from thirteen people who know Takeru very well.
“He is the first actor that makes me think we are a perfect pair.
From the nuance of acting to cinematic aesthetics, we share a similar sense as if we had been old friends for a long time, which has surprised me again and again.
The reason why I love Sato Takeru so much lies in the fact that I think so, or I’d like to think so, I suppose.
If I put it in just a few words, he is a GIFED ‘FIRST-CLASS LISTENER’.
More than anything else, he listens actively to others.
Unless asked, he won’t talk about himself.
I find myself more talkative than usual in front of him.
No wonder I can’t help thinking we are a perfect pair.
I believe that this is not my one-sided love even now; it seems as if I were still under his charm.”
By Koizumi Norihiro, director of the film ‘Liar and his Lover (Kanojo wa Uso o Aishisugiteru)’
“It’s his determination, I guess. Anytime, when he talks to anyone,
HE FACES THEM WITH HIS OWN DETERMITNATION, I think.
But he doesn’t make us notice that it should be described in such an exaggerated word as ‘determination’
It is his manners, assiduities, and aesthetics.
No wonder he’s popular, you know.
Especially it is effective to adult male who is going to do something seriously.
Yeah, he got me easily (LOL).”
By Otomo Keishi, director of the films ‘Rurouni Kenshin Kyoto Inferno / the Legend Ends’
“HE MAKES ME WONDER WHAT HE IS ACTUALLY THINKING.”
He is kind of mysterious person.
By Aoki Kotomi, manga artist of ‘Liar and his Lover (Kanojo wa uso o Aishisugiteru)’
“I’m not sure but it might be when we had a meeting for the film ‘Liar and his Lover’.
Takeru-kun came to my room for the first time and played the bass.
He looked absolutely serious playing the bass, just like a child absorbed in Lego building blocks.
‘Oh, no, I can’t play at all. Would you play the bass for me, Kameda-san?’
Takeru-kun abruptly begged me.
He wolfs his meal and e-mails me attaching photos of some drinking party.
He compliments me on my outfits and when I texted him on his birthday, he replies to me in a second.
HE IS COOL, CUTE, AND RELIABLE.
I really appreciate meeting Takeru-kun, who is just like my son, and at the same time, my friend!”
By Kameda Seiji, music producer
“I often play the game ‘Are You a Werewolf?’ with him. And he often suspects that I am a werewolf.
What I can’t forget is the time when I was told, ‘You’re dubious! Look into my eyes, for five seconds.’
Before my face, Sato Takeru had a serious look on his face.
In order to settle his doubt, I had to gaze back at him.
1… 2… 3… 4… ‘Dubious! You’re absolutely a werewolf, aren’t you!?’
Before waiting for five seconds, he condemned me wearing a straight face.
I’m telling you, there is no ordinary person who can keep looking directly in your eyes for five seconds.
You’re too cool. Simply! Your face!
I intended to have written about he has extraordinarily a wide range of interests, he inherently smart, or something like that, but no, no, no!
SATO TAKERU SIMPLY HAS GOOD LOOKS!!”
He is the author of ‘The Kirishima Thing’.
Takeru and Ryo are the same age.
He is four years younger than I and graduated from the same high school as I, so he is at least my kohai (junior).
But I feel he is my senpai (senior).
I still find myself putting myself on guard every time I meet him.
That’s because he is obviously smart.
His casual statement is always to the point and he controls the atmosphere at any place.
But Takeru-senpai is also gentle.
HE IS ALWAYS MINDFUL OF ANYONE AND CHERISHES HIS FRIENDS.
It goes without saying that he is popular.
His only weak point I know is that he is not good at the game ‘Are You a Werewolf?’
It is the game where we tell lies to each other.
Since Takeru is scary, the first thing we do is to hang him.
It serves him right, I think.
By Furuichi Noritoshi, sociologist
In his book "Japanese Youth: An Interactive Dialogue: Towards Comparative Youth Research", he devotes a whole chapter to Sato Takeru.
“What makes Sato Takeru-san, my senpai in Amuse Inc, adorable is his eye appeal, I think.
Usually I’m attracted his eyes and I let out my secret.
He is just like a magician.
Moreover, his way of talking makes me want to know him better.
Well, he is not only mysterious.
One thing is clear about him;
HOWEVER BUSY HE MAY BE, HE OFFERS COUNCEL WITH SYMPATHY.
Takeru-san is a kind senpai.”
*note by steph* As you know, he is a big fan of Takeru and co-starred with Takeru in the drama ‘Bitter Blood’.
HE HAS A GREAT SENSE OF ANYTHING!
It’s not just about fashion sense.
Everything he chooses shows his good taste, Takeru-senpai.
It’s natural he is popular! LOL”
*note by steph* He played Ohno Kaoru in the film ‘Liar and his Lover’.
“It was clear that he was doing the toughest job, but he had conscientious care for others.
He appears to have ‘ouji-chara (prince-like character)’, but he is more sensitive to pains of others than anyone else.
He is happy for others’ happiness.
He can’t avoid being loved.”
By Takahashi Maryjun, actress
*note by steph* She played Komagata Yumi in the film ‘Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno / the Legend Ends’.
Takeru, Asai Ryo, and Furuichi Noritoshi appeared in a TV talk show ‘Bokura no jidai’ on Dec 15th, 2013.
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