In 2003, Emoto had his acting debut in the film, Jam Films S.[2] Up until around 2011, he maintained a part-time job in Shimokitazawa while acting.

[4] Emoto married actress Mari Iriki on her 30th birthday on February 16, 2020.

After being friends for 12 years, they began dating in the fall of 2019.

[5][6] In June 6, 2022, Iriki announced through a post on her official social media account that she had divorced Emoto but that the two would remain friends.

This was later confirmed by both agencies, who asked for their continued support of the two as individuals.