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D-BOYS
D-Boys (stylized as D-BOYS) is a young male actors group affiliated with Watanabe Entertainment. The ''D'' in the group's name stands for "Drama" (acting work), "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" (growth and advancement). Although the D-Boys are promoted as a group and members occasionally work together on the same projects, each actor develops his career independently from his fellow members in their own television, cinema and theatre projects. New D-Boys members are regularly selected through public audition events with interactive participation of fan club members. Members Current members * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Former members * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * D2 members In 2009, D2 was formed as D-Boys' younger brother group. In October 2013, D2 joined D-Boys to become its sub-group. ;Current members * Yukito Nishii * Ryo Mitsuya * Syo Jinnai * Atsushi Arai * Ryosuke Ikeoka * Yuki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kouhei Kumai
D-Boys (stylized as D-BOYS) is a young male actors group affiliated with Watanabe Entertainment. The ''D'' in the group's name stands for "Drama" (acting work), "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" (growth and advancement). Although the D-Boys are promoted as a group and members occasionally work together on the same projects, each actor develops his career independently from his fellow members in their own television, cinema and theatre projects. New D-Boys members are regularly selected through public audition events with interactive participation of fan club members. Members Current members * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Former members * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * D2 members In 2009, D2 was formed as D-Boys' younger brother group. In October 2013, D2 joined D-Boys to become its sub-group. ;Current members * Yukito Nishii * Ryo Mitsuya * Syo Jinnai * Atsushi Arai * Ryosuke Ikeoka * Yuki Y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiroki Suzuki (born 1983)
is a Japanese actor from Kitakami, Iwate. He is best known for his roles as Shuichiro Oishi in ''The Prince of Tennis'' (musical series, Tenimyu, live film adaptation), and as Jyan Kandou (Geki Red) in the tokusatsu television series, '' Juken Sentai Gekiranger''. He is also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-Boys, which perform in various skit-like performances. Career He has appeared in a various number of TV shows. On January 1, 2006, Suzuki, with fellow D-Boys member Masaki Kaji, appeared on the broadcast of ''Secret New Years' Performance Tournament'' "Young Man Colosseum", where both boys were able to display their acrobatic abilities. In 2007, Suzuki will again appear on the New Year's Day 44th broadcast of ''Secret New Years' Performance Tournaments "Chinese Lion Dance" segment, with Masaki Kaji and fellow D-Boys members Yuya Endo, Masato Wada, and Yuuma Minakawa. Next, he appeared as a member of The Tigers, in the TV drama ''The Hit Parade'', [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hirofumi Araki
is a Japanese actor and singer associated with Watanabe Entertainment. He is a member of the acting troupe D-Boys and the leader of its pop unit D-Date. As an actor, Araki has been involved in many theater and television projects, notably starring in '' Musical: The Prince of Tennis'', '' Juken Sentai Gekiranger'', and '' Musical: Touken Ranbu''. In 2015, Araki made his solo debut with his single ''Next Stage''. (in Japanese). Avex. Retrieved 7 September 2020. Career In October 2004, Araki joined the Watanabe Entertainment group named the . On April 27, 2005, they have released a photobook entitled ''D-Boys'', while the second, released on ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōji Seto
is a Japanese actor and singer. His major works include lead roles as Wataru Kurenai in ''Kamen Rider Kiva''; and supporting roles as Satoru Okura in Atashinchi no Danshi, Ariake Yamato in Otomen, and Eiji Kikumaru in Tenimyu. He stars as Mori Ranmaru in the drama, '' Gō: Hime-tachi no Sengoku''. In 2010, he was named one of the most promising actors and actresses, placing 7th in a poll conducted by Oricon. Through his role with ''Kamen Rider Kiva'', he was also the lead vocalist of the J-Rock band Tetra-Fang. Seto is a member of D-Boys. Life and career Born in 1988 in Kyushu, Kōji Seto grew up as the oldest child with two younger sisters. His childhood dream of becoming a vet changed suddenly with the end of his Junior High School time, when he watched with 15 years the TV series Orange Days. The praised drama and performance by Satoshi Tsumabuki inspired his wish to become an actor. After discussing his plans with his parents, they decided to support their son and enr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yūichi Nakamura (actor)
is a Japanese actor. He is best known for the roles of Kyōsuke Kiriya in the 2005 tokusatsu series '' Kamen Rider Hibiki'', Otoya Hanazono in the 2006 midnight drama '' Princess Princess D'', and Yuto Sakurai/Kamen Rider Zeronos in the 2007 tokusatsu series ''Kamen Rider Den-O''. Nakamura was affiliated with the acting group D-Boys produced by Watanabe Entertainment. In 2012, he announced he would be taking a break from show business, but in 2014 he announced he had been signed to a new talent agency, G-Star.Pro. Career Nakamura started his career in entertainment in 2003, joining the talent agency Johnny & Associates under the Johnny's Jr. division. However, through his time in Johnny's Jr., Nakamura realized he had more interest in pursuing a career in acting than in music, despite the passion for dance that motivated him to join the agency. When Watanabe Entertainment's action production group D-Boys announced its first public audition searching for new talents in 2004, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaki Kaji
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known for his role as Takeshi Momoshiro in the ''Prince of Tennis'' musical series, '' Tenimyu'', and the live film adaptation. He was also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-BOYS, which perform in various skit-like performances. Biography He has appeared in a various number of TV shows, musicals and movies. On January 1, 2006, Kaji, with fellow D-BOYS member Hiroki Suzuki, appeared on the 43rd broadcast of ''Secret New Years' Performance Tournament'' "Young Man Colosseum", where Kaji displayed his acrobatic abilities. As well, on November 1, 2006, he made an appearance on a variety show called ''Kachinko'' (''カチンコ!'') broadcasting on TV Asahi. Then on January 1, 2007, Kaji appeared again on the New Year's Day 44th annual broadcast of the ''Secret New Years' Performance Tournaments "Chinese Lion Dance" segment, with Hiroki Suzuki and fellow D-Boys members, Yuya Endo, Masato Wada and former D-BOYS member, Yuuma Minaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuya Endo
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Ryoma Echizen in ''The Prince of Tennis'' musical series (commonly known as '' Tenimyu''). He was also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-BOYS, which perform in various skit-like performances. Career Endo's first major onscreen debut was for the 2000 film, ''Juvenile''. He also was a part of the Watanabe net drama, ''Hice Cool'' (2005), appearing alongside fellow D-Boy members, Kotaro Yanagi, Yuu Shirota, and Osamu Adachi. On November 16, 2005, Endo released an Idol DVD called ''Ao no Kiseki''. Endo also appeared, as a member of The Tigers in the TV drama, ''The Hit Parade'', which aired May 26, 2006 on Fuji TV and co-starred fellow D-BOYS members Masato Wada, Yuu Shirota, Masaki Kaji, Hirofumi Araki, Hiroki Suzuki and Kōji Seto. In September, 2006, he, along with fellow D-BOYS member, Yuu Shirota, appeared in the music video for RAG FAIR's "Kimi no Tame ni Boku ga Tate ni Naro", playing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masato Wada
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known for his role as Sengoku Kiyosumi in ''The Prince of Tennis'' musical series, Tenimyu (and making a cameo in the ''Prince of Tennis'' live action film adaptation). He is also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-BOYS, which perform in various skit-like performances. He starred as Nobuo Akagi/Akiba Red in the 2012 Super Sentai parody series ''Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger''. Career He has appeared in a various number of TV shows. Wada portrayed the real-life Keijiro Yamashita, in the TV drama special, ''The Hit Parade'',Hit Parade Official Site starring fellow members |
Yu Shirota
is a Japanese-Spanish actor and singer, most known for his role as Kagurazaka Makoto in the Japanese television drama live action adaption of ''Hana-Kimi'', Kunimitsu Tezuka in the '' Prince of Tennis Musicals'', Tuxedo Mask in the Sailor Moon Musicals and as Kei Shinjo in '' Rookies''. In 2009, he was named one of the most promising actors and actresses, placing 8th in a poll conducted by Oricon. He is a former member of the Watanabe Entertainment group, D-BOYS. Early life Shirota was born on December 26, 1985, to a Spanish mother, Pepi (née Fernandez) and a Japanese father, Shirota Mitsuo (城田光男). Shirota lived in Barcelona, Spain from when he was three to about seven years. He returned to Japan for elementary school and can still speak Spanish in ordinary conversation. He attended high school at Horikoshi High along with NEWS member Tomohisa Yamashita, WaT's Teppei Koike, Japanese actor Toma Ikuta and KAT-TUN's Jin Akanishi and Koki Tanaka. According to Shirota ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jun Shison
is a Japanese actor and member of male actors group D-BOYS & D2 affiliated with Watanabe Entertainment. Career Shizon joined the D2 actor group (now merged with D-Boys) in 2011. He made his acting debut in ''The Prince of Tennis'' stage musical that same year. In 2015, he had his first starring role in the live action film adaptation of the popular romance manga series '' Senpai to Kanojo''. Filmography Television * ''D × TOWN 3rd "Why we can not be love"'' (TV Tokyo, 2012), Makoto Sasaki * ''A Budding Blue Sky'' (BS Asahi, 2012), Jun Ando * '' Ressha Sentai ToQger'' (TV Asahi, 2014–15), Suzuki Right/ ToQ 1gou * ''High School Chorus'' ( TBS, 2015), Natsume Kaito * '' Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day'' (Fuji TV, 2015), Yukiatsu/Atsumu Matsuyuki * ''From Five To Nine'' (Fuji TV, 2015), Amane Hoshikawa * ''Lost ID'' ( NTV, 2016), Itsuki Keita * ''Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi "Izanau Numa"'' (Fuji TV, 2016), Naoki Takamatsu * ''Princess Maison'' (NHK, 2016), Naoto Okuda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuki Yamada (actor)
is a Japanese actor. He is associated with Watanabe Entertainment's male acting troupe D-Boys since 2010 and made his acting debut in ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger'' (2011). Notable works he has also starred in include '' High & Low'' (2015), '' Strobe Edge'' (2015), ''Tokyo Revengers'' (2021). Career On September 19, 2010, Yamada was a finalist in the D-Boys special unit audition. He eventually joined the group's D2 division in December 2010. In 2011, he made his acting debut as Joe Gibken in ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger'' On May 28, 2012, Yamada announced on his blog that he has been cast on manga adaption drama ''GTO GTO may refer to: Entertainment * '' Great Teacher Onizuka'', a manga, anime, live-action series, and film * GameTable Online, a game portal Music bands * GTO (band), an Australian band * The GTOs, an American girl group * Giraffe Tongue Orche ...'' in the role of Koji Fujiyoshi. In 2014, Yamada landed a leading role for the first time in the movie ''Live'' dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Osamu Adachi
is a Japanese actor and a former 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 a part 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. 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, i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |