As member of Johnny and Associates Kishi joined the Japanese talent agency
Johnny & Associates on 20 July 2009, when he was in his second year of middle school. He performed in
Koichi Domoto's musical
Endless Shock for three consecutive years from 2013 to 2015. He would continue working as part of Mr. King and Mr. Prince, as well as for Mr. Prince. In 2018, both subunits would unite as the group
King & Prince. debuting in May 2018. Kishi would be selected as its leader. Kishi made his TV drama debut in
Kamen Teacher in 2013 as Shishimaru, one of the key students. The following year, he appeared in
Kin Kyori Renai, an adaptation of the manga series
of the same name. For his performance, he won the TVnavi Drama of the Year award for Best New Actor. Kishi starred as Masaya in the
NHK TV drama Oedo Robocon in 2017. He played a high school student who traveled back in
Edo era and joined a
Karakuri puppet contest using his skills. In 2021, he starred in the drama
Night Doctor, alongside
Haru and
Kei Tanaka. His performance won him the
Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix Award for Best Supporting Actor.
As member of TOBE Kishi was announced as the newest member of
TOBE on 15 October 2023. He, together with
Sho Hirano and
Yuta Jinguji, form part of the group "
Number i". On January 30, 2025, Kishi was named brand ambassador for
Banana Republic Japan. On the 31th, Kishi participated in the opening ceremony for the brand's Toranomon Hills store. He was also included in the brand's Spring 2025 collection campaign "Inspiring the modern explorer". == Filmography==