Tatsuya Fujiwara is often seen wearing a luxury watch on social media

With the TV drama "All-Area Anomaly Solution Room," originally scheduled to air in 2024, set to be adapted into a film, attention is once again being drawn to lead actor Tatsuya Fujiwara. Discovered by Yukio Ninagawa at the age of 15, Fujiwara is a talented actor who has established himself as a star with numerous hits, but he also appears to be one of the biggest watch enthusiasts in the entertainment industry. On his Instagram, he can be seen wearing an Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph, and he also owns Roger Dubuis, Hermès, and Cartier watches. His selection of timepieces reveals his deep knowledge of timepieces.

Fuji TV's sequel to "All-Area Anomaly Solution Room" to be released in 2026

　The film depicts the activities of the "All-Area Anomaly Solution Room," which, upon direct request from the Cabinet Secretariat, solves mysterious cases that cause a stir in society and are believed to be paranormal phenomena, such as spirit abductions, spirits, and fox possession. The film version is a sequel to the TV series with an entirely original story, and will reunite the main cast of the series, including Tatsuya Fujiwara and Alice Hirose. Fans are eagerly awaiting the film adaptation, and their enthusiasm is rising one after another on social media.

　Tatsuya Fujiwara plays the deputy head of the All-Area Anomaly Solution Room (commonly known as Zenketsu), the world's oldest investigative agency that solves cases that defy common sense and cannot be explained even with cutting-edge science. He is a specialist who uses his extraordinary knowledge, memory, and insight to solve cases.

　Following the announcement of the film adaptation, fans have been sending in enthusiastic comments such as, "Thank you for making it into a movie!!! It gives me more joy in life!!!" "It was such an interesting drama, I want to see the sequel!!" "Thanks to this drama, I've become interested in Japanese mythology and I'm hooked!" The film will depict what happens after the events of the drama, teaming up with Kuroiwa Tsutomu, the screenwriter of "Kingdom" and "Grand Maison Paris," and Ishikawa Junichi, the director of many hit dramas such as "Legal High" and "Mei-chan's Butler."

　Regarding the film adaptation, Tatsuya Fujiwara said, "After the mysterious final episode of the drama, we at Zenketsu are finally embarking on the film! All of the cast and staff will be putting our heart and soul into it. I hope it will be a film that's like a festival." He also expressed his enthusiasm for the film, saying, "Being able to do a sequel is the greatest honor for an actor, and I'm truly grateful. I'm thankful." He also spoke of his joy at being supported by the enthusiasm of fans.

Establishing a solid reputation as a stoic performer

　Tatsuya Fujiwara made his stage debut at the age of 15 after being discovered by the late Yukio Ninagawa. He was praised as a talented newcomer due to his outstanding acting skills, and he quickly attracted attention. He appeared in numerous hits, including his signature work "Battle Royale," "Death Note," and the "Kaiji" series, and each time he appeared in them he improved his acting skills and presence.

　His first TV drama appearance was in 1997. 27 years later, he landed his first lead role in a Fuji TV drama series, "All-Area Anomaly Solution Room." The late Yukio Ninagawa described Fujiwara Tatsuya as "a focused, earnest, hardworking person. He was stoic and only thought about his role." There is a famous story about how, when he visited a rehearsal studio after school and heard a conversation between Ninagawa and Juro Kara, he felt, "It was a constant stream of lofty words, like reading a novel. The place where I should be learning is the rehearsal studio, not high school," and dropped out of high school after just four days.

　Furthermore, for the gambling-themed film "Kaiji: The Ultimate Gambler," he lost 10 kg to get into character and even visited a pachinko parlor at his own expense to experience the world of the character, demonstrating his stoicism as an actor.

　Although Fujiwara Tatsuya is devoted to acting, a recent Instagram post showed him wearing a certain watch. Paired with a casual style of T-shirt and jeans, the watch is the popular Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph. The fact that he has been wearing the same model in multiple posts suggests that it is one of his favorites.

The Royal Oak Offshore: A monumental sports watch

　The Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph he wears is a model that was released in 1993 and featured a large case with a diameter of over 40mm, which was rare at the time, and was characterized by its style featuring large push buttons and crown guards. This design is a memorable icon that created a trend in luxury sports watches that followed.

　The unity between the rubber strap and the powerful case, the lug width and thickness, the design of the grooves in the strap that match the links, and the carefully calculated design down to the smallest detail, as well as the finish that exudes elegance despite its toughness, have attracted many fans.

　The model worn by Tatsuya Fujiwara is presumably the Reference 26420IO.OO.A009CA.01. Its case size is 43mm and it is powered by the Caliber 4401 movement. It's a sporty model with a gray titanium case, gray ceramic bezel, a Mega Tapisserie dial for enhanced visibility, and an interchangeable rubber strap. It's a watch that adds a bold spice to a casual style like a T-shirt and jeans, and Fujiwara himself often wears it with casual outfits.

A discerning luxury watch fan with a keen eye for aesthetics

　Incidentally, the watch worn by Tatsuya Fujiwara in a photo on Akiko Wada's Instagram is the Roger Dubuis Excalibur Spider Pirelli Automatic Skeleton. This special model is a collaboration between Roger Dubuis and Pirelli, a company with a major presence in the motorsports world, and uses actual tire rubber that has won victories in the world's most prestigious motorsports events.

　He is also reported to own a Cartier Ballon Bleu and an Hermes watch, suggesting he enjoys a wide range of models, from luxury sports watches to elegant dress watches.

　The aforementioned Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph is made of titanium, and Roger Dubuis also has a black DLC titanium case, so it is clear that he prefers sporty models that are both light and robust. However, he also favors brands such as Cartier and Hermès, showing that he has a keen aesthetic sense that allows him to choose the right watch for the occasion.

　Tatsuya Fujiwara maintains a stoic attitude towards acting, but he is also a dedicated watch fan. His spirit of inquiry, which led him to drop out of high school after just four days in order to pursue acting, may also be reflected in his choice of watches. His wide selection, from sports watches that combine functionality and design to elegant models that respect tradition and formality, gives a sense of the breadth of his aesthetic sense.

　In the film "The Room for Solving Anomalies in All Domains," scheduled for release in 2026, we will see Tatsuya Fujiwara once again take on a mysterious case. Just like his acting, Fujiwara's watches were carefully selected with an uncompromising attitude. What kind of story will they weave from now on? We can't take our eyes off both of them.