Kazuto is a contestant from the show, The Boyfriend, who has gained popularity on social media for his culinary talents. He was born on 12 March 1997 and recently celebrated his 27th birthday. Kazuto is a Japanese cuisine chef and manager at a Japanese restaurant called Izakaya.
His cooking skills have captured the attention of the audience and fellow contestants. His journey can be followed through his Instagram account, @kaz._.too, where he shares his day-to-day life updates and travel pictures.
For the unversed, The Boyfriend is a dating show on Netflix that brings together a group of nine men in Japan under one roof. It is Japan's first same-s*x romance show where all male contestants at the “Green Room” beach house run a coffee truck in different working shifts. Along with finding love, the show focuses on exploring friendships, emotions, and various challenges that are given to these nine contenders.
The show premiered on July 9, 2024, and the next episode is set to air on July 30.
Kazuto's career: A culinary journey
Kazuto has established his name in the food industry as a Japanese cuisine chef and manager at Izakaya. He was born and raised in Japan, leading to his passion for food at a young age. Izakaya is a casual and lively Japanese pub-style restaurant where he prepares authentic dishes for guests.
Moreover, he also has his own YouTube channel under the name @arasa_gay_no.5. His content is mostly filled with vlogging and food-related videos and the audience resonates with it. He currently has 24.3k followers on the platform. His videos are in Japanese language. One of his recent videos features a chicken-eating challenge with his friend.
On the other hand, Kazuto has 175k followers on Instagram. His fan base is growing on social media platforms, thanks to his food content and glimpses of his personal life. In his recent reel on Instagram, he is seen cooking a crab recipe, which has gained more than 2K likes.
He often posts about the behind-the-scenes moments from the show The Boyfriend. He reshares stories of his fans on his account and reflects on his show interactions.
Kazuto on the show The Boyfriend
Kazuto's experience in the show so far has been a mix of romance, friendships, and self-discovery. Initially, he made his move on Alan who also showed interest in him. But he thought he Alan was too straightforward for his liking and they ended up being friends.
His interactions continued with Usak, who initially felt out of place in the show. Usak confessed his feelings for Kaz, but the latter thought Usak was out of his league. Later, Usak left the show midway. Finally, Kaz made a connection with Ryoto. When he was asked what he was looking for in the show, he said:
"So if he is asleep when I get home and we could sleep together, I would be very happy."
Watch weekly episodes of The Boyfriend on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 4 pm KST, 3 am ET, and 12:30 p.m. IST on Netflix.