is a Japanese actor and a former member of the acting group

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 ...

. He is best known for his role as Eiji Kikumaru in ''

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'' musical series, Tenimyu, and in the live film adaptation.

Career

In October 2004, Adachi joined the

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group named the

. He took part in TV shows and has appeared in

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'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club members that while Adachi was still being represented by Watanabe Pro, both he and Yuma Minakawa had officially withdrawn from the group.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, 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

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. 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,

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, Masato Wada, and former member

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. 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-BOYS member

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, Kyousuke Hamao, Shouta Takazaki, Yuta Koseki and currently by Kuroba Mario.

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 principal 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.

Filmography

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) D-BOYS *''D-BOYS STAGE'': The Last Game (June 2008) *''D-BOYS STAGE vol 3'': Karasu 04 (April 2009) as Ryu *''D-BOYS STAGE vol 4'': The Last Game (August 2010) *''D-BOYS STAGE 2011'': The Merchant of Venice (April 2011) as Nerissa

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) * 2009 - D- Boys Stage vol. 3 ~ Karasu ~04

Photobooks & Calendar

* 2005

- Start! * 2005

Desktop Calendar ´06 * 2006

Desktop Calendar ´07

References

External links

Adachi's Official BlogOsamu Adachi's official Profile

Osamu Adachi's Official Friendster Profile
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