What is the life like now for the 16-year-old "Little Bruce Lee" who mysteriously disappeared for six years?

Once known as "Little Bruce Lee," Ryusei Imai is now 16 years old but remains largely unknown. His recent birthday post has left fans both happy and curious about his current life.

On April 16th, the Instagram account managed by Ryusei Imai's father unexpectedly posted a birthday greeting for him. The short caption, "Happy Birthday Ryusei, April 16th," accompanied by a childhood photo, quickly attracted attention from the online community.

Right below the comments section, many fans not only sent birthday wishes but also expressed their longing and curiosity about the current situation of "Little Bruce Lee." Numerous comments included questions such as: "Happy birthday, 'Little Bruce Lee,' we miss you so much, we hope you'll return soon," "How old is he now?", or "Where is he now? We haven't seen any videos or pictures." This level of interest partly demonstrates Ryusei Imai's special influence despite his long absence.

In fact, public curiosity is understandable. Since 2019, Ryusei Imai has virtually disappeared from social media and media activities. His Instagram account, which once had over 400,000 followers, has been set to private and is no longer updated as frequently as before. The rare occasion the account was active was on his birthday in 2025, with similar content: a simple birthday message along with an old photo.

For those who love martial arts, especially fans of the legendary Bruce Lee, the name Ryusei Imai is no stranger. Born in 2010 in Japan, Imai rose to fame around 2015 thanks to a series of martial arts training videos, particularly his skillful nunchaku performance in a yellow outfit reminiscent of Bruce Lee. Since then, he has been affectionately nicknamed "Bruce Lee's successor" by the online community.

Not only impressive in appearance and performance style, Ryusei Imai also earns admiration for his disciplined training regimen from a young age. According to reports, he usually wakes up at 6 a.m. every day to do muscle-building and stretching exercises for about 1.5 hours before going to school. After school, Imai spends another 2 hours jogging, practicing high kicks, and nunchaku under his father's guidance.

Thanks to rigorous training, at just 9 years old, Ryusei Imai possessed an incredibly toned physique. He could perform push-ups on two fingers or complete 100 push-ups in just 2 minutes. These exceptional skills quickly made Imai a social media sensation and led to invitations to participate in numerous international television programs.

Not stopping there, Ryusei Imai also ventured into acting. He has appeared in projects such as The Little Bruce Lee, collaborated with Eric Tsang, and participated in the film New Oolong Courtyard in 2018. These advancements led many to believe that Imai would become a promising martial arts star in the future.

However, since 2019, Ryusei Imai's career has unexpectedly stalled, with him no longer appearing in public. His family has not offered any official explanation for his absence. The prolonged silence of the "Little Bruce Lee" has left many feeling regretful, but it also reflects a respectable choice made by his family. While fans still hope for Ryusei Imai's return, his story serves as proof that not every child prodigy can pursue the spotlight of showbiz from an early age.

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