Let's make this birthday one to remember.

39 years old (Born on December 26, 1985)

Happy Birthday, Yu Shirota! May your day be filled with more joy than Kagurazaka Makoto has tennis balls flying his way. You've served us countless memorable moments on stage and screen—your charisma in the Prince of Tennis Musicals still makes fans swoon faster than a perfect ace.

Here's hoping this year brings you even greater success (and fewer awkward dance rehearsals). Keep dazzling audiences worldwide; after all, you're proof that talent ages like fine sake: smooth, timelessly charming—and occasionally causing uncontrollable laughter. Cheers to another fantastic chapter ahead that's as entertaining as watching Makoto trying not to lose gracefully!