Akinobu Kirishima

Akinobu Kirishima is a Japanese poker player and vlogger who has made a name for himself on the Asian poker circuit. Competing primarily in events organized by the Asian Poker Tour (APT), Asia Pacific Poker Tour (APPT), and other regional tours, Kirishima has demonstrated consistent performance, cashing in all six of his recorded tournaments and reaching one final table.

According to his Somuchpoker profile, Kirishima has earned a total of $15,175 in live tournaments, with his largest single cash being $8,270. He has attended six events and made the money in every single one, boasting a 100% ITM rate. His best finish came at the Players Series Championship II Taipei 2025 where he placed 3rd in a satellite event, winning $1,100.

Other notable results include:

• APPT Manila Championship 2025 – PokerStars Red Dragon (October 2025): Finished 34th out of 340 entries, winning $2,150.
• Players Series Championship II Taipei 2025 – Monster Stack (August–September 2025): Placed 30th out of 207 entries, earning $980.
• Poker Dream 18 Malaysia Main Event (August 2025): Finished 163rd out of 1,974 entries, earning $1,800.
• RDPT Jeju 2024 – Red Dragon Championship (July–August 2024): Cashed $8,270, his biggest win to date.

At the 2023 APT Summer Series Hanoi, Kirishima earned recognition as the chip leader in Event #5 Mystery Bounty Hunter (sponsored by online poker), which drew 320 entries across two flights. Although the article does not specify his final result, leading a large field of 320 players is a notable achievement.

Kirishima is described as a Japanese poker vlogger, indicating he shares his poker journey through video content. While specific details about his playing style are not publicly documented, his consistent cash rate suggests a disciplined and solid approach, likely adapting to the varied formats of Asian tournaments.

Kirishima's total live earnings amount to $15,175. No information is available regarding sponsorships or additional income sources. His net worth is estimated based solely on tournament cashes.

With a perfect cash record in his limited sample size, Kirishima has proven his ability to navigate the competitive Asian poker scene. As he continues to participate in events like the APPT and Poker Dream, he may build on his results and potentially capture his first major title.