Takuya Ishida is a Japanese actor known primarily for his work in live-action film and television, with a singular, notable role in anime voice acting. He was born on February 10, 1987, in Aichi, Japan. His entry into the entertainment industry began at the age of fifteen when he participated in the Junon Superboy Contest for New Actors, where he received the Photogenic Award. This recognition led to interest from talent agencies, and he subsequently joined the company First Production.

Ishida's professional career started with roles in television dramas and films. He made his film debut and, in 2005, won the Kinema Junpo Newcomer Award and the Japanese Movie Critic Grand Prize Newcomer Award for his early work. His acting credits are extensive and span numerous live-action TV dramas and films. Some of his television appearances include roles in series such as Gachibaka! and Emergency Room 24hours. His filmography includes leading roles in movies like Night Time Picnic, Kitokito!, and the live-action film The Chasing World and its sequel.

In the realm of voice acting, Ishida is recognized for his sole, prominent role in anime. He provided the voice for the character Chiaki Mamiya in the critically acclaimed 2006 animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time. In this story, he portrays a high school boy who is later revealed to be a time traveler from the future, a role that serves as the male lead and is central to the film's emotional narrative. This performance remains his most significant and widely recognized contribution to anime, as his career has otherwise been focused on live-action performance.