Between 1994 and 2008, Takuya Kimura ranked #1 for 15 consecutive years in an·an magazine's 'Most Popular Man' poll, redefining Asian aesthetics through his long-haired 90s look and historic cosmetics campaigns.
1. The 1996 Kanebo 'T'ESTIMO II' Lipstick Commercial Phenomenon
In 1996, Japanese cosmetics company Kanebo made history by casting 23-year-old Takuya Kimura as the face of its women's lipstick line T'ESTIMO II. Within two months, over 3 million lipsticks were sold—six times normal industry hits—while train station posters were repeatedly stolen by fans.
2. From Long Vacation's Sena to Love Generation's Teppei: The 'Ron-ge' Long Hair Era
His shoulder-length 'Ron-ge' hairstyle as pianist Hidetoshi Sena in Long Vacation (1996) sparked a continent-wide long-hair trend among young men, while the famous haircut scene in Episode 1 of Love Generation (1997) instantly reset salon trends across Asia.
What year and brand was Takuya Kimura's famous lipstick commercial?
In 1996, 23-year-old Takuya Kimura starred in Kanebo Cosmetics' 'T'ESTIMO II' lipstick commercial, selling over 3 million units in two months.
Which dramas showcase young Takuya Kimura in the 1990s and early 2000s?
Essential titles include Long Vacation (1996), Love Generation (1997), Beautiful Life (2000), HERO (2001), Good Luck!! (2003), and Pride (2004).
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