Osamu Adachi
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| Osamu Adachi (足立理) | |
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| Born | December 22, 1987 Tokyo, Japan |
| Years active | 2004—2006, 2008 |
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Osamu Adachi (足立 理 Adachi Osamu?, born December 22, 1987) is a Japanese actor and a member of the acting group D-BOYS. His best known for his role as Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and in the film adaptation.
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[edit] 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. He played the part of Eiji Kikumaru in Tenimyu on the side of fellow D-BOYS too, from 2005 until their Graduation on March 29th in 2006. 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club members that while Adachi was still being represented by Watanabe Pro, both he and Yuma Minakawa had officially withdrawn from the group.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.
[edit] As Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis Musicals
In 2005, Adachi won the role of Eiji Kikumaru, the acrobatic player of Seigaku Middle School's tennis club. He became the third actor to play Kikumaru in the The Prince of Tennis musicals, Tenimyu, as a member of the second generation Seigaku cast. He made his debut as Kikumaru on January 8th, 2005 in the Side Yamabuki (In Winter 2004-2005) 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, Kotaroh Yanagi, Masaki Kaji, Hiroki Suzuki, Hirofumi Araki, Masato Wada, and Yuu Shirota.
On March 29th, 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 Koji Seto and currently by Kyousuke Hamao.
[edit] 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 13th, 2006 and opened on the tenth spot in the Japanese Box Office.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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| 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 (Dorama) | Akira Sakamoto | ||
| My Boss My Hero (Dorama) | Shinichi Maki | ||
| 2008 | Bra bra Ban ban (movie) |
[edit] Stage Work
TENIMYU: THE PRINCE OF TENNIS MUSICAL SERIES
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Side Yamabuki feat. St. Rudolph - Eiji Kikumaru (In Winter of 2004-2005)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Dream Live 2nd - Eiji Kikumaru (2005)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: The Imperial Match Hyotei Gakuen - Eiji Kikumaru (2005)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: The Imperial Match Hyotei Gakuen in Winter - Eiji Kikumaru (In Winter of 2005-2006)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Dream Live 3rd - Eiji Kikumaru (2006)
[edit] 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
[edit] 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)
[edit] Photobooks & Calendar
[edit] External links
- Adachi's Official Blog
- Osamu Adachi's official Profile (Japanese)
- Osamu Adachi at the Internet Movie Database
- Adachi Fans Online
