• Name: Jin Akanishi
• Nicknames: Jin, Bakanishi, Bakajin
• Height: 176cm (5'9")
• Weight: 64kg (141 lbs)
• Birthdate: July 4, 1984
• Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
• Blood type: O
• Favorite colors: black, white, silver
• Favorite season: autumn, spring
• Favorite sport: soccer
• Family: Parents, younger Brother, Reio.
• Best Friend(s): Tomohisa Yamashita of NEWS, Ryo Nishikido of NEWS and Kanjani8, Yuu Shirota of D-Boys

Akanishi is the "A" of KAT-TUN and one of the two most popular members; Kamenashi Kazuya. He became a member of Johnny's Entertainment via audition on November 8, 1998, at the age of 14. He has written the lyrics to many songs for himself and KAT-TUN, including "Care", "Hesitate", "Love or Like", and "Murasaki" He plays the guitar. His nickname Bakanishi was given to him by Tomohisa Yamashita (baka in Japanese means stupid or foolish; because he often acts childishly).

Some fans mistakenly believe that Jin's name is Akanishi Hitoshi, it is but he changed it affer becoming a member of KAT-TUN.

Dramas

• Anego (2005 NTV)
• Gokusen 2 (2005 NTV)
• Christmas Nante Daikirai (2004 NTV)
• Omae No Yukitchi Ga Naiteiru (2001 TV-Asahi)
• Best Friend (NTV 1999)
• Kowai Nichiyoubi (1999)
• PPOI (1999)

Musicals

• DREAM BOY
• SHOCK