Osamu Adachi
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese actor and a member of the acting group D-BOYS
. He is best known for his role as Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis
musical series, Tenimyu
, and in the live film adaptation
.
group named the D-BOYS
. He took part in TV shows and has appeared in Glay
's "White Road" (2005) music video. He was also apart of the Watanabe net drama "Hice Cool" (2005) and "DD-BOYS", appearing alongside fellow D-Boys members. But, by the end of January 2007, it was announced to fan club members that while Adachi was still being represented by Watanabe Pro
, both he and Yuma Minakawa had officially withdrawn from the group. In April 2008, however, it was announced that Adachi would be re-joining the D-BOYS and participating in the second D-Stage. The reason given for his former withdrawal was that he had been studying acting at a university, and also that he had been feeling self-conscious about his abilities.
. From 2005 to 2006, he became the third actor to play Kikumaru as a member of the second generation Seigaku cast. He made his debut as Kikumaru on January 8, 2005 in the Side Yamabuki performance in Osaka
. That same year, his role as Kikumaru was carried into the live adaptation film of the manga. During his run in the musicals, he was able to work with fellow D-BOYS members Yuya Endo
, Kotaro Yanagi, Masaki Kaji
, Hiroki Suzuki
, Hirofumi Araki
, Masato Wada
, and former member Yuu Shirota.
On March 29, 2006, in the Dream Live 3rd live concert, Adachi, along with the majority of the Seigaku cast, graduated from their roles. Since his graduation, the role of Kikumaru has been played by D-BOY member Kōji Seto
, and currently by actors Kyousuke Hamao
and Shouta Takazaki.
as Ryoma Echizen
, the main protagonist.
The Prince of Tennis was released on May 13, 2006 and opened on the tenth spot in the Japanese Box Office and marked Adachi's first appearance in the film industry.
Japan
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ese actor and a member of the acting group D-BOYS
D-Boys
D-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
. He is best known for his role as Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis
The Prince of Tennis
is a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The title is often shortened to , a portmanteau of the two parts in the Japanese pronunciation of the words "Tennis Prince". The manga was first published in Japan in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump in July 1999, and ended...
musical series, Tenimyu
Tenimyu
The Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
, and in the live film adaptation
The Prince of Tennis (film)
is a 2006 live-action movie directed by Yuichi Abe and based on The Prince of Tennis manga series by Takeshi Konomi. It condenses the storyline from when Ryoma arrives in Japan to the match against Hyotei Academy...
.
Career
In October 2004, Adachi joined the Watanabe EntertainmentWatanabe Entertainment
is a major Japanese entertainment conglomerate and a member of the Watanabe Production Group. Its head office is in Shibuya, Tokyo and the company's principle functions include organizing television and radio programming, managing Japanese entertainers as well as hosting foreign entertainers on...
group named the D-BOYS
D-Boys
D-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
. He took part in TV shows and has appeared in Glay
Glay
Glay is a rock/pop band from Hakodate, Hokkaidō, Japan formed by guitarist Takuro and vocalist Teru in high school in 1988. Glay primarily composes songs in the rock and pop genres, but they have also composed songs using elements of different styles such as reggae and gospel...
's "White Road" (2005) music video. He was also apart of the Watanabe net drama "Hice Cool" (2005) and "DD-BOYS", appearing alongside fellow D-Boys members. But, by the end of January 2007, it was announced to fan club members that while Adachi was still being represented by Watanabe Pro
Watanabe Productions
is a multimedia management company in Japan dealing in recordings, films, television, music publishing and artist management as well as the main subsidiary of the Watanabe Production Group....
, both he and Yuma Minakawa had officially withdrawn from the group. In April 2008, however, it was announced that Adachi would be re-joining the D-BOYS and participating in the second D-Stage. The reason given for his former withdrawal was that he had been studying acting at a university, and also that he had been feeling self-conscious about his abilities.
As Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis Musicals
In 2004, Adachi won the role of Eiji Kikumaru, the acrobatic player of Seigaku Middle School's tennis club, in the Prince of Tennis musicals, TenimyuTenimyu
The Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
. From 2005 to 2006, he became the third actor to play Kikumaru as a member of the second generation Seigaku cast. He made his debut as Kikumaru on January 8, 2005 in the Side Yamabuki performance in Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
. That same year, his role as Kikumaru was carried into the live adaptation film of the manga. During his run in the musicals, he was able to work with fellow D-BOYS members Yuya Endo
Yuya Endo
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his role as Ryoma Echizen in the Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu. He is also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-BOYS, which perform in various skit-like performances, and is currently the group's leader.-Career:Endo's...
, Kotaro Yanagi, Masaki Kaji
Masaki Kaji
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his role as Takeshi Momoshiro in the Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and the live film adaptation...
, Hiroki Suzuki
Hiroki Suzuki
is a Japanese actor and singer from Kitakami city, Iwate Prefecture. He is known most notably for his roles as Shuichiro Oishi in The Prince of Tennis , and as Jyan Kandou in the tokusatsu television series, Juken Sentai Gekiranger...
, Hirofumi Araki
Hirofumi Araki
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his roles as Sadaharu Inui in The Prince of Tennis , and as The Black Lion Rio in the tokusatsu television series Juken Sentai Gekiranger...
, Masato Wada
Masato Wada
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his role as Sengoku Kiyosumi in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu...
, and former member Yuu Shirota.
On March 29, 2006, in the Dream Live 3rd live concert, Adachi, along with the majority of the Seigaku cast, graduated from their roles. Since his graduation, the role of Kikumaru has been played by D-BOY member Kōji Seto
Koji Seto
is a Japanese actor and singer. His major works include lead roles as Wataru Kurenai in Kamen Rider Kiva and Hiro in Koizora; and supporting roles as Satoru Okura in Atashinchi no Danshi, Ariake Yamato in Otomen, and Eiji Kikumaru in Tenimyu...
, and currently by actors Kyousuke Hamao
Kyousuke Hamao
, born on June 25, 1991, is a Japanese actor, entertainer and model. He is best known for his role as Eiji Kikumaru of the fourth generation Seigaku cast in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu...
and Shouta Takazaki.
As Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis live-action film
Adachi was able to carry on his role from the musicals to the live-adaptation film of the manga series of The Prince of Tennis. He, along with most of the principal cast members for the Seigaku Regulars, were able to reprise their roles in the movie. The only major casting change was the casting of Kanata HongoKanata Hongo
is a Japanese actor and model. He is part of Stardust Talent agency and has appeared several times in music videos, movies, TV series, and magazines. His major breakthrough role was as the anime character Ryoma Echizen in the film adaptation of The Prince of Tennis, and became even more widely...
as Ryoma Echizen
Ryoma Echizen
is a fictional character and the protagonist of the manga and anime series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi. In the series, Ryoma is portrayed as a twelve-year-old tennis prodigy who won four consecutive Junior Tennis Tournaments in America. His father is Nanjiro Echizen, a former...
, the main protagonist.
The Prince of Tennis was released on May 13, 2006 and opened on the tenth spot in the Japanese Box Office and marked Adachi's first appearance in the film industry.
Trivia
- Osamu is the youngest of two children. He has one older brother
- Adachi was given only one challenge in the show "DD-BOYS," unlike the other D-BOYS, who were each given at least two.
- Adachi admits to not being very athletic. He became very emotional when he could not keep up with the others during the "tennis boot camp," which was preparation for filming The Prince of TennisThe Prince of Tennis (film)is a 2006 live-action movie directed by Yuichi Abe and based on The Prince of Tennis manga series by Takeshi Konomi. It condenses the storyline from when Ryoma arrives in Japan to the match against Hyotei Academy...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Hice Cool | (Web Drama) | |
| Boku to kanojo no xxx (Me and Her xxx) | (Web Drama/Episode 1) | ||
| 2006 | The Prince of Tennis The Prince of Tennis (film) is a 2006 live-action movie directed by Yuichi Abe and based on The Prince of Tennis manga series by Takeshi Konomi. It condenses the storyline from when Ryoma arrives in Japan to the match against Hyotei Academy... |
Eiji Kikumaru | |
| Shinrei Shashin Kitan | Junichi Yamamoto | (in Story #2 "Miteiru") | |
| DD-BOYS (TV documentary) | Himself | (Episode 5, 9, 11, 22, 23) | |
| Princess Princess D Princess Princess D is a Japanese television drama originally aired by TV Asahi from June to September 2006. The series centers on three high school students involved in their school's cross-dressing princess system, and was loosely based on the manga Princess Princess by Mikiyo Tsuda.-Summary:Fujimori Gakuen is an... (Drama) |
Akira Sakamoto | ||
| My Boss My Hero (Drama) | Shinichi Maki | ||
| 2008 | Bra bra Ban ban (movie) | ||
| 2010 | General Rouge no Gaisen General Rouge no Gaisen is a Team Batista no Eiko drama series is back for a second round. Atsushi Itō and Tōru Nakamura will reprise their lead roles. The initial season of "Team Batista" aired on Fuji TV in late 2008 and pulled in strong ratings, leading to a follow-up last October in the special episode "Nightingale no... (Drama) |
Nagayama Yasutomo | |
Stage Work
TENIMYU: THE PRINCE OF TENNIS MUSICAL SERIES (as Eiji Kikumaru)- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Side Yamabuki feat. St. Rudolph (In Winter of 2004-2005)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Dream Live 2nd (2005)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: The Imperial Match Hyotei Gakuen (2005)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: The Imperial Match Hyotei Gakuen in Winter (In Winter of 2005-2006)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Dream Live 3rd (2006)
Discography
- 2005 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- in Winter: Side Yamabuki - Featuring St Rudolph OST - 2005 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- Dream Live 2nd OST - 2005 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- The Imperial Match Hyotei OST - 2006 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- Hyoutei in Winter OST - 2006 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- Dream Live 3rd OST
Official DVDs
- 2005 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- in Winter: Side Yamabuki - Featuring St Rudolph - 2005 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- Dream Live 2nd - 2005 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- The Imperial Match Hyotei - 2006 - Princess Princess D
- 2006 - My Boss My Hero
- 2006 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- Hyoutei in Winter - 2006 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- Dream Live 3rd - 2007 - DD-BOYS Vol. 1 - 6 (+ special DVD)
- 2009 - D- Boys Stage vol. 3 ~ Karasu ~04
Photobooks & Calendar
- 2005 D-BOYSD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
- Start! - 2005 D-BOYSD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
Desktop Calendar ´06 - 2006 D-BOYSD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
Desktop Calendar ´07
External links
- Adachi's Official Blog
- Osamu Adachi's official Profile
- Osamu Adachi's Official Friendster Profile
- Adachi Fans Online
See also
- D-BoysD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
- TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- The Prince of TennisThe Prince of Tennis (film)is a 2006 live-action movie directed by Yuichi Abe and based on The Prince of Tennis manga series by Takeshi Konomi. It condenses the storyline from when Ryoma arrives in Japan to the match against Hyotei Academy...
Movie - The Prince of TennisThe Prince of Tennisis a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The title is often shortened to , a portmanteau of the two parts in the Japanese pronunciation of the words "Tennis Prince". The manga was first published in Japan in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump in July 1999, and ended...
- Eiji Kikumaru