Kanji Ishimaru, born on August 15, 1965, in Niihama, Ehime Prefecture, Japan,
and raised in Ichihara, Chiba, is a multifaceted performer renowned as an actor,
singer, and host. He began his journey in the arts at a young age, exploring
various musical instruments during his school years and ultimately studying the
saxophone at Tokyo Music University. However, after hearing classical vocalist
Jessye Norman, Ishimaru switched his focus to vocal music, leaving Tokyo Music
University for Tokyo University of the Arts. He made a pivotal career move by
joining the prestigious Shiki Thea...