Takashi Nagayama, Japanese actor

Takashi Nagayama (永山たかし, Nagayama Takashi, real name 永山 毅 Nagayama Takashi, born November 16, 1978 in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actor. He is probably best known for his roles as Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and Tōshirō Hitsugaya in "Rock Musical Bleach". During his run in Tenimyu, he garnered the nickname "Nagayan", which he is still referred to by fans and friends. He made his television debut in 1998 with the drama Change.