is a Japanese

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and television personality associated with Amuse Inc. He is known for roles in '' Musical: The Prince of Tennis,

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'', and ''Shônen/Call Boy'' (2018), the television adaptation of ''Pornographer'' (2018)

Career

Izuka debuted in 2006. He had his first lead role, Hikaru Todoroki in '' Tomica Hero: Rescue Force'' in 2008. He was a member of the theatre troupe, Gekidan Prestage (劇団プレステージ), managed by Amuse Inc. until 2019. In 2016, he was cast as Azuma Hirado in a theatrical adaptation of novel ''Shônen'' by

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. Later, in 2018, he was awarded the same role in the movie adaptation with the same title. Consequently, he was cast as Haruhiko Kuzumi in a live-action series adaptation of Pornographer, first released on th
FOD
streaming platform by FujiTV, Japan. Pornographer is a Boy's Love manga created by Maki Marukido. Due to the success of the TV drama Pornographer~Playback,

and Shônen, he has been receiving increased attention. Izuka wanted to become an announcer at first, instead of an actor. However this signifies that he has talence in MC. In the end of year 2022 Izuka held the post of the MC, together with Taisuke Niihara for the event SUPER HANDSOME LIVE 2022, which is a throwback event to the fans, by Amuse, Inc.

Filmography

TV series

Films

Theatre

Audio dramas

TV Variety Shows

Video-On-Demand dramas

Music Videos

Events

Commercial

Radio(Web)

Magazines

Regular appearance(interviews) in magazines published b
Shinko Music Entertainment
from year 2016–present.

Books

References

External links

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Amuse, Inc. is a Japanese entertainment company that provides artist management services. The artists include idols, musicians, and so on. Amuse produces TV and radio programs, commercial films, and movies. Other interests are in publication, music software ...

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