is a Japanese former actor from

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, a graduate of

Horikoshi High School is a private high school in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan. The school was founded by Chiyo Horikoshi in 1923. Due to its trait course (formerly the entertainment activities course) and the physical education course for entertainers and athletes who have ...

. His debut role was in ''

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'' where he voiced the character Poom Poom. He later had a starring role in the 2005

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'' and its film ''

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'' as the character Asumu Adachi. His roles have also included the drama ''

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'' as Ageha Seto and in the film '' Aquarian Age: The Movie'' as Naoya Itsuki. On February 28, 2018, he announced his decision to retire from the entertainment industry to take over his father's company.

Filmography

Films

* ''

'' (2005) – Asumu Adachi * '' One Missed Call: Final'' (2007) – Shin'ichi Imahara * ''

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'' (2009) - Minaha Hayasaki * '' Junjou'' (2010) - Keisuke Tozaki * '' Nana to Kaoru'' (2011) – Kaoru * '' Nana to Kaoru: Chapter 2'' (2012) – Kaoru * ''

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'' (2013) – Teranishi * '' Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger: 10 Years after'' (2015) - Assam Asimov * '' A Man Called Pirate'' (2016)

Television

* ''

'' (2005 –2006) – Asumu Adachi * ''

'' (2008) - Seto Ageha * ''

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'' (2010) –

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* '' Teen Court: 10-dai Saiban'' (2012) – Kunio Sakai

Television animation

* ''

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'' (2009) – Policeman

Video games

* '' Saikin Koi Shiteru?'' (2009) - Ruka Kazama

References

External links

Official profile at Knocks, Inc.

Personal blog
* 1989 births Living people Male actors from Tokyo Horikoshi High School alumni {{Japan-screen-actor-stub