Japanese Actor Mizuki Itagaki Found Dead at 24 After Months Missing
Tokyo, April 17, 2025 — Japanese actor and singer Mizuki Itagaki has been found dead at the age of 24, nearly three months after he was reported missing. His family confirmed the tragic news via a statement on his official Instagram account.
According to the statement, Mizuki had been battling mental health issues since 2024, including anorexia and insomnia. He had been hospitalized in January 2024 and had expressed a desire to return to acting, exploring new opportunities. However, he went missing in late January 2025, and his body was discovered in Tokyo in April.
Mizuki Itagaki began his career at a young age, being scouted by Stardust Promotion at 10. He was a member of the boy band M!LK from 2014 to 2020 and gained recognition for his role in “Solomon’s Perjury” (2015). He also appeared in various films and dramas, including “Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy” and “In-house Marriage Honey.”
His family expressed their gratitude to fans and colleagues for their support and requested that he be remembered fondly. Fans worldwide have been sharing tributes, mourning the loss of a talented and beloved artist.
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May Mizuki Itagaki rest in peace.