Taiga Nakano, born in 1993, is a Japanese actor and the son of actor Hideo Nakano. He debuted at a young age, quickly gaining recognition for his versatility and the depth of his performances. His career was solidified through significant roles in critically acclaimed films such as *The Kirishima Thing* (2012), *The Fighter* (2017), and *Asako I & II* (2018). His performance in Miwa Nishikawa's *Subarashiki Sekai* (*Under the Open Sky*, 2020) earned him widespread international recognition and numerous awards. For this role, he won the prestigious Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actor, establishing him as a central figure in contemporary Japanese cinema. Additionally, he has received multiple accolades throughout his career, including awards at the Yokohama Film Festival and the TAMA Film Awards, which attest to his status as one of the most talented and reliable actors of his generation, capable of skillfully moving between arthouse cinema and mainstream productions.