Hannya Kaneda, who is currently starring in the historical drama "To You Who Shines," uses a watch that can measure time accurately to 1/10 of a second.

Comedian Satoshi Kaneda of the comedy duo Handanya is breaking new ground with his role as Fujiwara Masanobu in the NHK historical drama "To You, Shining." Having made his breakthrough three years after forming the duo, Kaneda is now expanding his horizons as an actor, and his go-to watch is the Zenith Chronomaster Sport. This innovative chronograph, which inherits the history of timepieces, symbolizes the new appeal of Kaneda as he expands his horizons from comedian to actor.

He gave a passionate performance as a Heian aristocrat in the NHK historical drama "To You, the Light"

　"To You, the Shining One" is a historical drama that depicts the life of Murasaki Shikibu, the author of "The Tale of Genji," which tells the story of love in the world of the Heian aristocracy. Yuriko Yoshitaka plays the lead role, and Tasuku Emoto plays Michinaga Fujiwara.

　In this work, Kaneda Satoshi plays Fujiwara no Sanenobu. He serves Fujiwara no Michinaga's eldest brother, Michitaka, but as Michinaga begins to rise in rank, he establishes himself as his trusted subordinate. There is a scene in the play that is reminiscent of his romantic relationship with Sei Shonagon, making him a character that is difficult to dismiss.

　Kaneda Satoshi's facial features are somehow elegant, and he has the air of someone who would be popular even in the Heian period. Having grown up with a father who practiced kendo and a mother who enjoyed calligraphy, Kaneda Satoshi is a third-degree kendo master, and he loves shrines, temples, and history, so it seems he had a deep attachment to taiga dramas.

He had wanted to be a comedian since elementary school. He made his breakthrough just three years after forming his comedy duo.

　Kaneda Tetsu had aspired to be a comedian since elementary school, and after entering junior high school, he performed comedy sketches and manzai at school festivals. After graduating from high school, he moved to Tokyo alone and enrolled in NSC in Tokyo. There, he hit it off with Kawashima, who would become his partner in the comedy duo Hannya, and the two formed a comedy duo.

　He spent about three years in the background, but made his breakthrough on "Entertainment God" and "Bakusho Red Theater," and in 2009 he appeared in 505 TV shows, 10 commercials, and dramas and movies, leading to an extremely busy life where he only got an average of three hours of sleep a night. While many comedians have a long background, Kaneda Satoshi's career can be said to have progressed smoothly.

　Kaneda Satoshi also shows off his casual outfits on Instagram. While he mostly wears casual outfits, he seems to have garnered support from fans for his good taste, incorporating just the right amount of trends. The key to his style is the Zenith Chronomaster Sport. It can be seen in multiple images, so it's clear that it's a favorite watch.

A film that combines tradition and innovation. It also challenges the actor to new heights.

　The Chronomaster Sports is a modern interpretation of the traditional elements of Zenith chronographs, featuring a three-color subdial, pump-type pushers, a stainless steel bracelet and a black ceramic bezel. Furthermore, the Chronomaster Sports is equipped with a movement that represents the pinnacle of Zenith's pursuit of automatic chronographs over more than 50 years.

　Its movement, Cal. El Primero 3600, has a chronograph function that can measure time accurately to 1/10 of a second and boasts a power reserve of approximately 60 hours. It has central hour and minute hands, a chronograph hand that makes one revolution every 10 seconds, a small seconds hand at 9 o'clock, a 60-minute counter at 6 o'clock, and a 60-second counter at 3 o'clock. While this looks like a typical chronograph, it actually has a very different layout. The case diameter is 41mm, and the one that Satoshi Kaneda prefers has a white dial.

　The three-colored inset dial is a continuation of the first model, the A386, which was equipped with the original El Primero movement. The blue, dark gray, and light gray color scheme creates a unique look without creating too much contrast. A discreet date display is located between 4 and 5 o'clock, making this a highly practical chronograph watch.

　This model was released in 2021, making it a relatively new Chronomaster model, a choice that is typical of Satoshi Kaneda, who advocates a supple style that keeps up with the times.

　The latest Chronomaster series features a sophisticated exterior and an excellent movement that has been passed down throughout the history of El Primero watches. Its undeniable presence further enhances his charm as a comedian.