is a Japanese
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.
Career
In October 2004, Adachi joined the
Watanabe Entertainment 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Yuma Minakawa had officially withdrawn from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.
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,
Tenimyu. 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
Koji Seto, and
currently by actors
Kyousuke Hamao
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 principle 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 Hongo 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.
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 Tennis.
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 |
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
(Drama) |
Akira Sakamoto |
|
| My Boss My Hero (Drama) |
Shinichi Maki |
|
| 2008 |
Bra bra Ban ban (movie) |
|
|
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 - Tenimyu - in Winter: Side
Yamabuki - Featuring St Rudolph OST
- 2005 - Tenimyu - Dream Live 2nd OST
- 2005 - Tenimyu - The Imperial Match
Hyotei OST
- 2006 - Tenimyu - Hyoutei in Winter
OST
- 2006 - Tenimyu - Dream Live 3rd OST
Official DVDs
- 2005 - Tenimyu - in Winter: Side
Yamabuki - Featuring St Rudolph
- 2005 - Tenimyu - Dream Live 2nd
- 2005 - Tenimyu - The Imperial Match
Hyotei
- 2006 - Princess Princess D
- 2006 - My Boss My Hero
- 2006 - Tenimyu - Hyoutei in Winter
- 2006 - Tenimyu - Dream Live 3rd
- 2007 - DD-BOYS Vol. 1 - 6 (+ special DVD)
Photobooks & Calendar
External links
See also
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