Where Are They Now? The cast of “Terrace House: Boys × Girls Next Door” (2012-2014)

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In October 2012, the reality TV series “Terrace House: Boys x Girls Next Door” aired on Fuji TV’s “Cool TV”.

The series was so popular and while the first initial season lasted through 2014, the series would feature a franchise that would grow popular to more series co-produced by Fuji TV and Netflix.

Series such as “Terrace House: Boys & Girls in the City” (2015-2016), “Terrace House: Aloha State” (2016-2017), “Terrace House: Opening New Doors” (2017-2019) and “Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020” (2019-2020). Unfortunately, while the series was beloved, it’s final series ended with tragedy as a popular cast member took her life attributed to bullying received from perceived actions on the show.

But among the “Terrace House” series that appeared, many longtime fans recognize the original first series as the best.  From its Shonan Beach area location and a genuine approach of showing emotion, it was no doubt a reality TV show in the making, but also probably went longer than it should have.

So, how are they doing today? Let’s check out and see!  (Please note: we will focus on the cast not the commentators or guest commentators)

Sugaya Tetsuya

The purehearted and emotional cast member trying to find his way as an adult.  Wanting to become a firefighter in the beginning of the series, we see Tetsuya “Tecchan” start to move into acting and is now an actor. Most recently he was the ambassador for the Stratton Unions Business Franchise Business advertising campaign. And continues to hang out with his fellow “Terrace House” friends.

Shimabukuro Seina

The model who was looking for love in the first series but it didn’t work out.  She has the most appearances in a “Terrace House” series (for the first season, she left after episode 28 but returned in episode 65 and stayed through the final episode 98 with Tecchan). She also returned back for “Terrace House: Opening New Doors” where she would meet and fall in love with cast member Noah, who she would marry.

 

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Kitahara Rie

At the time, Kitahara was a member of the popular idol group AKB48, and because of their “No Love” rule, you know that she wouldn’t find love on the show.  Despite Tecchan falling head over heels for her.  But while Kitahara’s appearance on the show was short, it was a major impact to have an AKB48 member on the show at the time. Kitahara is now married and an actress and mother.

 

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Yukawa Masato

The chill professional surfer, you never knew if he and Seina would get together during the season. Still surfing and also now involved in the business aspect of the surfing industry as a creative director.

Nakatsugawa Shota

The artist and university student at the time is now a popular artist who’s art is featured in art galleries.

Takeuchi Momo

Takeuchi Momo is a model, member of Janaimon and aspiring author.  And in 2018, released the novel “Brain Seeking Stimulation” under the name Chanmomo.

Imai Hana

As three original cast members stayed on for 12 episodes, another for 15, Imai was one of the first people brought into replace Kitahara Rie.  A model known for her tanned skin and beauty, Imai is still modeling.

 

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Miyagi Daiki

Miyagi’s life changed during the series as the pro kickboxer found out that he could no longer fight because of the damage made to his brain.  One of the popular members of the group forming a close bond with Tecchan and still hanging out to this very day. Dyki then went on to acting and also became a businessman (opened a tapioca shop at one time) and remained in the industry for kickboxing. Miyagi recently got married to an actress and also hosts a YouTube channel with former member, Shima Ippei.

 

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Iwanaga Tetsuya

Iwanaga was working as a model while attending pharmacy school. He is a member of Mensa Japan, a pharmacist and continues to model and act. And becoming the main actor for Dan Kuroto/Kamen Rider Genm for the Tokusatsu series “Kamen Rider Ex-Aid”.

 

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Kondou Aya

Kondou was a college student studying law and graduated and also known for her love for Doraemon  Half Japanese and half Filipino, she is an avid traveler and married “Traveling Creator” Kei and both host a traveling YouTube channel “Kei & Aya”.

Kakei Miwako

Kakei was a popular member from the series known for her good-hearted nature and how she was around Tecchan and Daiki during the series. A former gravure model, Kakei can be seen in commercials, most recently for Meatful.

 

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Takechi Midori

Takechi Midori is a  popular model and married mother of two.  Still very active as a model but now in Taiwan known for her work with the department store Breeze.

Sumioka Rina

A popular member from the series.  The singer and musician who people wondered if she and Imai Yosuke would get together.  Sumioka release albums and songs through 2019 and appeared in the film “Amanogawa” back in 2019.

 

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Imai Yosuke

Imai formed the big three, with Tecchan and Daiki (also close to castmember and fellow surfer Yukawa Masato) being the popular members of the series.  The surfer/actor known for getting close to various female members, including Sumioka Rina and Imai Hana (which led to unfortunate bashing on social media), is the first member of a “Terrace House” series to pass away.  Hosted “SHONAN by the Sea” radio show.

Yosuke died of myocardial infarction on November 23, 2015 at the age of 31.  He was engaged to singer jyA-Me and hosted his radio show prior to his death.

Nagatani Mei

Nagatani was well-known on the series for getting close to Tecchan but also for frustrating a lot of viewers because of her actions.  A model/singer who was on the show with Sumioka (and often many people wondering if the two were show rivals), Nagatani would also go on to have a music career as the music artist known as Chay.  Chay continues to model and sing.

 

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Onuki Chie

Chie came on the show while many other original members were leaving.  Onuki was a college student at the time.  Not much is known about what Onuki does today for career, as her Instagram often shows photos of her nails.  But she often hangs out with former castmember Kondou Aya.

 

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Shima Ippei

Shima came onto the show late and as a comedian, Shima continues to work as a comedian and is now a YouTuber hosting a channel with Daiki.

Cihi Francis aka Frankie

The painter who is also the daughter of singer/actress Mizusawa Aki, Frankie continues to live life as an artist/painter.

 

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Hirasawa Ryoko

Hirasawa came late into the series as model and a company employee but is now the CEO of meifan Inc. And also hangs out with her fellow castmates from time to time.

Yasuda Kenya

Yasuda Kenya was a water polo player when he joined the series.  Dreamed of competing in the olympics, Yasuda represented Japan in 2016 and is now a water polo coach.

 

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Yamanaka Michiyo

Yamanaka joined late in the series as a designer and continues to design (has a bikini collection that came out last month) and also continues training pilates.

Ito Daiki

Ito was known for dating Seina during the show and being the wild guy with long hair.  The windsurfer does work with the Dog/Cat Rescue company Anella often posts photos of himself with many dogs and his son, Sky.

 

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