Kento Sakaguchi’s Hidden Side: The Love Triangle No One Could Predict

“I only have good impressions in my memory.”

Actor Kentaro Sakaguchi (34) is making headlines for his “love triangle.” According to Shukan Bunshun, while living with an ordinary woman, he was also dating actress Mei Nagano (25), leading to a double relationship.

This report has sent shockwaves through the magazine industry. While it may be a bit of an exaggeration, veteran writers who have interviewed countless celebrities are stunned, with many admitting they never saw Sakaguchi as the type of person capable of such behavior.

A seasoned writer with over 20 years of interview experience shared:

“When conducting interviews for magazines, away from the cameras, you have the time to listen closely and even probe into sensitive topics. As the conversation progresses, the talent inevitably starts to reveal their true selves. So, I’ve always been confident in being able to spot people who might seem sincere but are actually hiding something. But with Sakaguchi, I only ever saw a genuinely kind person. I’m completely defeated by this revelation!”

Sakaguchi has appeared in many projects, and with constant promotions, he’s frequently featured in interviews. Therefore, many writers and editors who have interviewed him multiple times all share the same opinion: “He left only a good impression.” In fact, numerous good guy stories have surfaced:

“Many idols and actors try to hide the fact that they smoke in order to maintain their image. But Sakaguchi was different. When a staff member, someone he was comfortable with, invited him to go out for a smoke, he casually went along with them to a smoking area outside. Even though it was in full view of passersby. I found it refreshing that he didn’t try to maintain any facade” (a female magazine editor).

“Sakaguchi is famous for his love of reading. I once had a lively conversation with him about books, and at one point, someone asked, ‘Do you have any book recommendations?’ Since it was so sudden, I couldn’t think of anything right away. When I began to feel flustered, Sakaguchi apologized profusely, saying, ‘I’m sorry, I’m sorry!’ His humility was so genuine, there was no hint of arrogance, and I actually ended up feeling sorry for him” (an interview writer).

Does a hidden side exist?

Additionally, there’s also this honest side of him.

“I had asked him once, since he said he liked reading, ‘Are you interested in writing?’ He happily replied, ‘A close editor once told me, ‘Kentarou, you have an interesting sensibility, you should write something.” He didn’t pretend to be overly humble; he straightforwardly acknowledged that he might have some talent. I got the impression that he’s someone with no pretensions, and I thought he must be sincere in his relationships as well.” (Another interview writer)

As per the image so far, it seems clear that Sakaguchi Kentarou is unpretentious, a good person. However, the report by Bunshun noted that the agency president, in responding to inquiries, said of Sakaguchi’s relationship with the general woman: “Kentarou has to reflect on his actions.” This kindness of not wanting to hurt others by not clearly taking a stance was criticized for, at times, only hurting the other party further.

Is the current scandal something that happened because Sakaguchi is just such a good guy,or is there, in fact, a hidden side to him where he’s capable of maintaining an affair without hesitation? Yuki Nishina, a writer known for her evaluations of personalities, says, “He is not a sly person.”

“If Sakaguchi was really the type to casually go from one woman to the next, he wouldn’t have been living together with one. He wouldn’t bring women home. Also, someone who sees relationships as a way to validate their status or to use them as a stepping stone in the entertainment industry would target big-name actresses or the daughters of famous entertainers. Sakaguchi, on the other hand, was dating a regular woman, and the fact that he didn’t switch over to Nagano Mei makes it clear he’s not that kind of person.”

The fact that he wasn’t trying to benefit from his relationships might seem “sly” to women, but when viewed from another perspective, it can also make it easier for women to understand if the man is serious about them. This not sly aspect of Sakaguchi may be what caused the problem, however.

“When you’re not sly like Sakaguchi, women might get the wrong impression that they have a chance with you or that you’re thinking about marriage. Slyness and crisis management skills are often closely linked. Sometimes, a little slyness is needed to protect yourself and others.”

Being the good guy can, in fact, lead to trouble.

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