List of Famous people with last name Sakurai

Toshiki Sakurai is a professional Japanese baseball player. He plays pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants.

Reika Sakurai is a Japanese idol singer, actress and a former member of the Japanese idol girl group Nogizaka46. She was also the captain of the group before her departure.

Hayato Sakurai also known as Mach , born August 24, 1975, is a Japanese mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 1996, he has formerly competed for the UFC, PRIDE, DREAM, Shooto, Vale Tudo Japan, DEEP, and participated in the Yarennoka!, Dynamite!! 2008, Dynamite!! 2009, Dynamite!! 2010, and Fight For Japan: Genki Desu Ka Omisoka 2011 events. Sakurai finished second (Silver) in the Absolute Class ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship in 1999 at just under 77 kg. During the height of his career in 2000 and 2001 he was considered to be one of the top pound for pound fighters in MMA. He is the former Shooto Middleweight Champion.

Ayu Sakurai is a former pornographic (AV) actress. She was born in Miyazaki Prefecture, she was formerly represented by T-Powers.

Kodai Sakurai is a former Japanese baseball player from Yasu, Shiga Prefecture.

Hiroko Sakurai is a Japanese actress, author and producer at Tsuburaya Productions.

Hiroaki Sakurai is a Japanese anime director and bassist who is known for his work in UFO Baby and the Di Gi Charat series. He has served as the director for series such as Nanaka 6/17, Cromartie High School, Les Misérables: Shōjo Cosette, GA Geijutsuka Art Design Class, Maid Sama!, Nekogami Yaoyorozu, Jewelpet Happiness, The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., and The Demon Girl Next Door. He is married to Sayuri Ōba, an anime screenwriter.