Let's make this birthday one to remember.

86 years old (Born on November 03, 1938)

Happy Birthday, Akira Kobayashi! From thrilling us in "Nangoku Tosa o Ato ni Shite," your adventures always had style—proving nobody wears sunglasses and delivers lines quite like you. During Nikkatsu Action's golden age, watching you chase villains (and hearts) gave cinema that extra swagger we've sorely missed.

Your charisma still lights up our days brighter than neon Tokyo streets after midnight! Whether you're belting tunes or effortlessly handling bad guys on screen, you've shown generations what cool really means. May this year bring laughter as bold as your iconic roles—after all, legends never get older; they simply become timeless classics.