History of Haruma Miura in Timeline

Haruma Miura was a celebrated Japanese actor and singer known for his diverse roles in film, television, and theater. He gained prominence through his role in the film "Koizora" (2007), which earned him the Japan Academy Prize for Newcomer of the Year. His career spanned numerous popular productions including "Gokusen," "Bloody Monday," "Kimi ni Todoke," "Attack on Titan," and a stage adaptation of "Kinky Boots." Beyond acting, he debuted as a singer in 2019, releasing singles like "Fight for Your Heart" and "Night Diver."

April 5, 1990: Birth of Haruma Miura

Haruma Miura was born on April 5, 1990.

1997: Acting Debut in "Agri"

Haruma Miura made his acting debut at the age of seven in the television drama "Agri" in 1997.

2002: Best-Selling Male Idol DVD Since 2002

The DVD "HT: Sekidō no Mashita de, Nabe no Tsutsuku" achieved significant sales, becoming the best-selling male idol DVD since a 2002 release by W-inds.

2005: Brash Brats Hiatus and Continued Acting

With the boy band Brash Brats on indefinite hiatus, Miura focused on his acting career in 2005, taking on roles in various television dramas and films.

2006: First Starring Role in "Catch a Wave"

Haruma Miura landed his first starring role in the film "Catch a Wave" in 2006.

2007: Newcomer of the Year Award

Following the release of "Koizora", Miura won the Newcomer of the Year award at the 31st Japan Academy Film Prize in 2007.

2007: Breakthrough Role in "Koizora"

Haruma Miura rose to fame in 2007 after starring in the movie "Koizora".

October 2008: Release of Second Photobook "Letters"

Haruma Miura released his second photobook, "Letters", in October 2008.

February 2009: Elan d'or Award Win

Miura was among the recipients of the Newcomer of the Year award at the 2009 Elan d'or Awards.

March 2009: Filming for "Gokusen: The Movie"

Miura reprised his role for "Gokusen: The Movie" in March 2009.

April 2009: Role in "Crows Zero 2"

Miura appeared as Tatsuya Bitō in the film "Crows Zero 2", released in April 2009.

June 20, 2009: Stage Debut in "Hoshi no Daichi ni Furu Namida"

Haruma Miura made his stage debut on June 20, 2009, in the production "Hoshi no Daichi ni Furu Namida".

July 2009: Release of "Gokusen: The Movie"

The film "Gokusen: The Movie", in which Miura appeared, was released in July 2009.

July 26, 2009: Conclusion of "Hoshi no Daichi ni Furu Namida"

Haruma Miura's run in the stage production "Hoshi no Daichi ni Furu Namida" concluded on July 26, 2009.

September 2009: First Leading Role in an NTV Drama

Miura was cast as Kotaro Mochizuki in the NTV drama "Samurai High School" (originally titled "Samurai Seventeen"), marking his first leading role in an NTV drama.

2009: Rising Popularity and Anticipation

By the end of 2008 and into 2009, Miura's popularity soared, earning him top rankings on Oricon's lists for anticipated actors and actors of interest.

2009: Notable Roles and Recognition

In 2009, Miura took on significant roles in projects like "Gokusen" (season 3), "Bloody Monday", and "Naoko". His performance in "Naoko" earned him the Sponichi Grand Prix Newcomer Award at the 63rd Mainichi Film Awards.

2009: Graduation from Horikoshi High School

Miura graduated from Horikoshi High School in 2009.

January 2010: Filming for "Bloody Monday" Season 2

Miura reprised his role for the second season of the drama "Bloody Monday" in January 2010.

February 5, 2010: Release of Photobook and Travel DVD

Miura's third photobook, "Switch", and a travel DVD with Takeru Satoh titled "HT: NY no Chūshin, Nabe no Tsutsuku" were released on February 5, 2010.

April 2010: Cast in "Kimi ni Todoke"

Haruma Miura was cast as Shōta Kazehaya in the film adaptation of "Kimi ni Todoke" in April 2010.

September 2010: Runway Debut at Kobe Collection

Miura made his debut as a runway model at the 2010 Kobe Collection Autumn/Winter Show.

September 25, 2010: Release of "Kimi ni Todoke"

The live-action adaptation of "Kimi ni Todoke", starring Miura, premiered on September 25, 2010.

2010: Lead Role in "Kimi ni Todoke" and Runway Debut

Miura landed the lead role in the live-action adaptation of "Kimi ni Todoke", which was released on September 25, 2010. In September of the same year, he also made his debut as a runway model at the Kobe Collection Autumn/Winter Show.

January 2011: Broadcast of "Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta"

Miura starred as Shūji Kashiwagi in the getsuku drama "Taisetsu na Koto wa Subete Kimi ga Oshiete Kureta", which began airing in January 2011.

May 2011: Appearance in "Yo ni mo Kimyō na Monogatari"

Miura appeared in an episode of the television series "Yo ni mo Kimyō na Monogatari" in May 2011.

June 2011: Release of "Tokyo Park"

The film "Tokyo Park", featuring Miura, was released in June 2011.

July 2011: Lead Role in "Hi wa Mata Noboru"

Miura starred in the television drama "Hi wa Mata Noboru", which aired in July 2011.

November 11, 2011: Release of "HT: Sekidō no Mashita de, Nabe no Tsutsuku"

Miura and Satoh released a follow-up to their travel video diary, titled "HT: Sekidō no Mashita de, Nabe no Tsutsuku", on November 11, 2011.

2012: Stage Play and Television Roles

Miura starred in the stage play "Kaitō Seven" and appeared in an episode of the television series "Keigo Higashino Mysteries" in 2012.

2013: Guest Role in "Zipang Punk" and Success of "Last Cinderella"

Miura continued his guest role in the stage play "Zipang Punk: Goemon Rock III" and starred in the popular drama "Last Cinderella", which aired in 2013.

2013: Success of "Last Cinderella" and Voice Acting Debut

Miura starred in the popular drama "Last Cinderella" in 2013. The same year, he lent his voice to the character Yama in the animated film "Harlock: Space Pirate".

June 2014: Appearance in Music Video for "Bakemono"

Miura appeared in the music video for the song "Bakemono" by Nico Touches the Walls, released in June 2014.

July 2014: Galaxy Award Win

Haruma Miura received the Individual Award at the 51st Galaxy Award for his performances in "Last Cinderella" and "Boku no Ita Jikan" in July 2014.

April 18, 2015: Release of Photobook "Fureru"

Miura's fourth photobook, titled "Fureru", was released on April 18, 2015.

2015: Stage and Screen Performances

In 2015, Miura took on the role of Val Xavier in the Japanese stage production of "Orpheus Descending". He also portrayed Eren Jaeger in the live-action film adaptations of "Attack on Titan".

September 2016: Relationship with Koharu Sugawara Begins

Miura began dating choreographer Koharu Sugawara in September 2016.

2016: Acclaim for "Kinky Boots"

Haruma Miura received critical acclaim and awards for his portrayal of Lola in the Japanese stage production of "Kinky Boots" in 2016.

2016: Roles in "Never Let Me Go" and "Kinky Boots"

Miura was cast in the television drama adaptation of "Never Let Me Go" and as Lola in the Japanese stage production of "Kinky Boots" in 2016.

January 2017: Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Award

Miura was among the recipients of the 26th Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Award in January 2017.

September 2017: Role in "Otona Koukou" and Music Video Appearance

Miura starred in the television drama "Otona Koukou" and appeared in the music video for the series' theme song, "Reportage" by Yu Takahashi, in September 2017.

November 2017: Relationship with Koharu Sugawara Ends

Miura's relationship with Koharu Sugawara ended in November 2017.

2018: Role in "Gintama 2"

Haruma Miura starred in the movie "Gintama 2", which was released in 2018.

2018: Film and Television Appearances

In 2018, Haruma Miura appeared in several films and television shows, including the Japanese remake of "Sunny," "A Banana? At This Time of Night?", and "Gintama 2." He also became a co-host for the travel program "Sekai wa Hoshii Mono ni Afureteru: Tabi Suru Buyer Gokujō List."

2018: Co-hosting of "Sekai wa Hoshii Mono ni Afureteru: Tabi Suru Buyer Gokujō List" Begins

Miura began co-hosting the travel program "Sekai wa Hoshii Mono ni Afureteru: Tabi Suru Buyer Gokujō List" in 2018.

April 2019: Casting in "Two Weeks"

In April 2019, Miura was cast as Daichi Yūki in the television drama "Two Weeks," marking his first leading role in a kayōku drama.

June 2019: Debut Single Announcement

Miura announced the release of his debut single, "Fight for Your Heart," in June 2019.

August 7, 2019: Debut Single Release

Haruma Miura released his debut single, "Fight for Your Heart," on August 7, 2019. The song served as the theme song for the television drama "Two Weeks."

November 2019: Filming of "Godai - The Wunderkind"

Miura filmed the period drama "Godai - The Wunderkind" in October and November 2019.

November 2019: Casting in "Brave: Gunjō Senki"

Miura was cast in the live-action film adaptation of the manga "Brave: Gunjō Senki" as Matsudaira Motoyasu in November 2019.

2019: Musical Debut and Role in "Two Weeks"

Miura debuted as a singer in 2019 with the single "Fight for Your Heart". He also had a leading role in the television drama "Two Weeks" that year.

2019: International Film Release and Stage Performances

Miura's film "Eine Klein Nachtmusik," also known as "Little Nights, Little Love," was released internationally in 2019. He also starred in the stage production of "Crime and Punishment."

March 2020: Casting in "Gift of Fire" and Release of Photobook

In March 2020, Miura was cast as Hiroyuki Ishimura in the television drama "Gift of Fire." He also released his fifth photobook, "Nihonsei."

April 5, 2020: 30th Birthday and Second Single Announcement

On his 30th birthday, Miura announced on Instagram Live that he would be releasing his second single, "Night Diver," in Q3 2020.

April 23, 2020: Conclusion of "Whistle Down the Wind" Stage Play

Miura's run in the Japanese stage production of "Whistle Down the Wind" as The Man concluded on April 23, 2020.

July 18, 2020: Death of Haruma Miura

Haruma Miura passed away on July 18, 2020.

July 20, 2020: Funeral and Burial Services Held

NHK reported that Haruma Miura's funeral and burial services were held on July 20, 2020.

July 24, 2020: Scheduled Debut of "Night Diver" on Music Station

Miura's second single, "Night Diver," was scheduled to debut on the music program Music Station on July 24, 2020.

July 25, 2020: Digital Pre-release of "Night Diver"

"Night Diver" was pre-released digitally on July 25, 2020.

August 2020: Scheduled Broadcast of "Gift of Fire"

The television drama "Gift of Fire," starring Miura, was scheduled to broadcast in August 2020.

August 24, 2020: Posthumous Release of "Night Diver"

Haruma Miura's second single, "Night Diver," was released posthumously on August 24, 2020.

September 2020: Scheduled Broadcast of "Love Will Begin When Money End"

Miura was set to co-star in the television drama "Love Will Begin When Money End," scheduled for broadcast in September 2020.

December 11, 2020: Posthumous Release of "Godai - The Wunderkind"

The period drama "Godai - The Wunderkind," filmed before Miura's passing, was released posthumously on December 11, 2020.

December 2020: Scheduled Run of "The Illusionist" Musical

Miura was cast in the musical "The Illusionist," which was scheduled to run in December 2020.

2020: Participation in Act Against Aids Concludes

Miura's involvement with the charity event Act Against Aids, which began in 2016, concluded in 2020.

December 27, 2021: Posthumous Award for Best Actor

Miura was posthumously awarded the 34th Nikkan Sports Yujiro Ishihara Film Prize Fans' Choice Award for Best Actor for his role in "Godai - The Wunderkind" on December 27, 2021.