Ranking Names Actors Who Suited Tattoo Roles
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A Japanese ranking has revealed which actors fans think look most convincing when playing characters with tattoos. The list is based on votes from the public about acting performances in movies and TV shows.
Topping the ranking is an actor who also holds the title of national treasure, a special honor given to highly respected performers in Japan. Fans said this actor looked especially dignified, meaning serious and strong, when he played a role with a tattoo.
Popular actor Ryusei Yokohama also appeared in the ranking but did not take first place. He is well known among young fans for his good looks and acting skills. Another well-known actor, Ryohei Suzuki, also placed in the ranking. Fans praised him for suiting almost any type of role, tattoo or not.
This kind of ranking is a common feature in Japanese entertainment news. It lets fans vote and discuss which actors best fit certain kinds of characters. Rankings like this often become viral topics online, with fans sharing their opinions on social media.
While the full details of every actor's rank were not given, the ranking clearly highlights how audiences respond to actors who can convincingly play tough or edgy characters. The top three actors, in particular, drew a lot of attention from fans and news outlets alike.
Vocabulary6 words
- ranking
- a list showing things in order, like first, second, third
- tattoo
- a permanent picture drawn on someone's skin
- national treasure
- a special title for someone very respected in their country
- dignified
- looking calm, serious, and important
- viral
- spreading quickly among many people online
- top three
- the three highest positions in a ranking
Quiz
Answer key
1. Which actor looks most convincing in tattoo roles 2. Both A and national treasure are wrong, it's specifically 'national treasure' 3. False
Fill-in-the-blank listening
Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
A Japanese _____ has revealed which actors fans think look most convincing in tattoo roles.
The list is based on votes from the _____ about acting performances.
Topping the ranking is an actor who also holds the title of _____.
Fans said this actor looked especially _____ in his tattoo role.
Popular actor Ryusei Yokohama also appeared in the ranking but did not take _____ place.
Another well-known actor, Ryohei Suzuki, also placed in the _____.
Fans praised him for suiting almost any type of _____.
This kind of ranking is a common feature in Japanese entertainment _____.
Rankings like this often become _____ topics online.
The _____ actors drew a lot of attention from fans.
Discussion questions
- Do you enjoy reading celebrity or entertainment rankings? Why or why not?
- Why do you think fans care about which actor 'suits' a certain type of role?
- Have you ever seen a movie where an actor's look really matched their character?
- What makes an actor convincing in a tough or serious role, in your opinion?