Kousuke Kujirai

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Kousuke Kujirai (鯨井 康介)
Born July 20, 1987 (1987-07-20) (age 20)
Tokyo, Japan
Occupation Actor, Singer
Website
Kujirai's Official Blog

Kousuke Kujirai (鯨井 康介 Kujirai Kōsuke?) (born July 20, 1987) is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his role as Jenath Dira in the Get Ride! Amdriver anime series and Kaoru Kaidoh and The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and the film adaptation.

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[edit] Profile

Name: Kousuke Kujirai
Japanese Name: 鯨井康介
Romanization: Kujirai Kōsuke
Nicknames: Kujira-chan, Kuji
Date of Birth: July 20th, 1987
Blood Type: B
Birthplace: Tokyo
Height: 175 cm (5'9")
Weight: 62 kg
Shoe Size: 26.5 cm
Hobbies: Listening to music
Special Skills: Nihonbuyo

[edit] Career

He has appeared in a few movies and has lent his voice to a few anime shows.

[edit] As Jenath Dira in Get Ride! Amdriver

Kujirai, on the cover of his READY? CD
Kujirai, on the cover of his READY? CD

In 2004, Kujirai earned his first acting role, voicing the main character, Jenath Dira, in the anime TV series Get Ride! Amdriver[1].

He then later released a CD single for the series when he performed the second opening theme song to the show called READY?.

[edit] As Kaoru Kaidoh in The Prince of Tennis Musicals

Kujirai won the role of Kaoru Kaidoh, the viper-like 2nd year regular of Seigaku Middle School's tennis club. From 2005 to 2006, he became the second actor to play Kaidoh in the The Prince of Tennis Musicals. He made his first debut as Kaidoh on January 8th, 2005 in the Side Yamabuki (In Winter 2004-2005) performance in Osaka. That same year, his role as Kaidoh was carried into the live adaptation film of the manga. On March 29th, 2006, in the Dream Live 3rd live concert, he, along with the majority of the Seigaku cast, graduated from their roles.

However, Kujirai returned to play Kaidoh for the slated August 2006 Advancement Match Rokkaku musical, because actor Takahiro Tasaki, who was originally slated to play Kaidoh in the Rokkaku musical, left the production to pursue other opportunities; Kujirai was brought back as Tasaki's substitute. Afterwards, the role of Kaido was played by Tomo Yanagishita and currently by Yuuichirou Hirata.

[edit] As Kaoru Kaidoh in The Prince of Tennis Live-Action Film

Kujirai 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] In the Byakkotai TV Drama

Kujirai appeared in the TV Asahi movie drama, Byakkotai, starring Yamashita Tomohisa and Tanaka Koki which was broadcast on January 6th and January 7th of 2007.

[edit] In Arakure KNIGHT

In 2007, Kujirai appeared in the film, Arakure KNIGHT (荒くれＫＮＩＧＨＴ?)[2], the live-action movie adaptation of the 1982 to 1988 manga series, Aratanaru Shobaku by Satosi Yoshida. The film was released in April 2007.

Kujirai once again appeared alongside former Tenimyu castmates, Shirota Yuu, Kaji Masaki, Kotani Yoshikazu, and Kamakari Kenta.

[edit] Personal life

Kujirai keeps a personal blog, which he updates regularly.

[edit] Filmography

Year Title Role Other notes
2004-2005 Get Ride! Amdriver Jenath Dira Anime Series
2004 The Place Promised in Our Early Days Male Student
2005 Eyeshield 21 Panther Anime Series
2005 Onegai My Melody Shinichi Uchida Anime Series
2006 The Prince of Tennis Kaoru Kaidoh
2007 Byakkotai Touzaburou Adachi Television movie
2007 Arakure KNIGHT N/A (film)
2008 Gokusen 3 Kousuke Oohira Television series

[edit] Discography

[edit] Album

Kujirai released a mini-album on October 6th, 2004, called Ready? for the anime TV show, Get Ride! Amdriver. The song, Ready?, was recorded for the show's second opening theme song.

Album Stats

Album was released for the Get Ride! Amdriver anime TV show in Japan (JPN), only.

Year Cover Info Chart positions
JPN
2004 Ready?
  • Release date: October 6, 2004
  • 1st Studio album
  • Formats: CD
 N/A

Track Listings

Track Listings for the Ready? Album:

  1. "Ready?"
  2. "Vivid"
  3. "Ready? (Karaoke)"
  4. "Vivid (Karaoke)"

[edit] Stage

  • 2006 as Ishimori Kenkichi in Yoisho! no Kamisama
  • 2006 as Hibino Shuuichi in *pnish* vol. 7 [Treasure Box]

[edit] Musicals

TENIMYU: THE PRINCE OF TENNIS MUSICAL SERIES

  • The Prince of Tennis Musical: Side Yamabuki feat. St Rudolph - Kaoru Kaido (In Winter of 2004-2005)
  • The Prince of Tennis Musical: Dream Live 2nd - Kaoru Kaido (2005)
  • The Prince of Tennis Musical: The Imperial Match Hyotei Gakuen - Kaoru Kaido (2005)
  • The Prince of Tennis Musical: The Imperial Match Hyotei Gakuen in Winter - Kaoru Kaido (In Winter of 2005-2006)
  • The Prince of Tennis Musical: Dream Live 3rd - Kaoru Kaido (2006)
  • The Prince of Tennis Musical: Advancement Match Rokkaku feat. Hyotei Gakuen - Kaoru Kaido (2006)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Get Ride! Amdriver Official Site [1]
  2. ^ Arakure Knight Official Site [2]

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[edit] See also

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