Mirai Moriyama is a Japanese actor and dancer who was born on August 20, 1984, in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. His career is primarily rooted in live-action performance for film, television, and stage, with his voice acting work representing a smaller, more selective facet of his diverse artistic portfolio. He began training in various dance styles, including jazz, tap, ballet, and hip-hop, from the age of five, which has significantly influenced his work as a performer. Moriyama made his professional stage debut in 1999 and gained widespread recognition for his role in the 2004 film Crying Out Love in the Center of the World, for which he won the Best New Artist award at the Japan Academy Film Prize.

Moriyama has lent his voice to a small number of animated projects. A notable role is in the 2021 film Inu-Oh, directed by Masaaki Yuasa, where he voiced the character Tomona, a blind biwa player. This role connected his skills as both a performer and a dancer to the film's unique musical and historical narrative. Another significant voice role was as Jesus Christ in the 2012 anime adaptation of the manga Saint Young Men, a comedy series that imagines Jesus and Buddha living as roommates in modern-day Tokyo. He also provided the voice for the titular character in the 2024 animated film Ghost Cat Anzu.

While Moriyama's voice acting credits are few, they demonstrate his engagement with distinctive and artistically driven projects. His primary recognition and achievements remain within the realm of live-action acting and dance. He has received numerous accolades for his screen performances, including the Best Actor award at the Mainichi Film Awards for the film Moteki and the Best Actor award from the Kinema Junpo Awards for The Drudgery Train. His work as a dancer and choreographer is also highly regarded, with international collaborations and solo performances that explore the boundaries of physical expression. In 2021, he performed in the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games.