- Kōsuke Kujirai
Infobox Celebrity
name =Kousuke Kujirai (鯨井 康介)
ja_name =鯨井 康介
ja_name_trans=Kujirai Kōsuke
caption =Kousuke Kujirai
birth_date =birth date and age|1987|7|20
birth_place =Tokyo, Japan
occupation =Actor ,Singer
salary =
networth =
website = [http://ameblo.jp/kujira-ism/ Kujirai's Official Blog]
footnotes = nihongo|Kousuke Kujirai|鯨井 康介|Kujirai Kōsuke (bornJuly 20 ,1987 ) is a Japaneseactor andsinger . He is known most notably for his role as Jenath Dira in the "Get Ride! Amdriver "anime series andKaoru Kaidoh and "The Prince of Tennis " musical series,Tenimyu , and the live film adaptation, and as Panther inEyeshield 21 .Profile
Name: Kousuke Kujirai
Japanese Name: 鯨井康介
Romanization: Kujirai Kōsuke
Nicknames: Kujira-chan, Kuji
Date of Birth:July 20 ,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: NihonbuyoCareer
He has appeared in a few movies and has lent his voice to a few anime shows.
As Jenath Dira in "Get Ride! Amdriver"
In 2004, Kujirai earned his first acting role, voicing the main character, Jenath Dira, in the anime TV series "Get Ride! Amdriver"Get Ride! Amdriver Official Site [http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/amdriver/] ] .
He then later released a CD single for the series when he performed the second opening theme song to the show called "READY?".
As Kaoru Kaidoh in The Prince of Tennis Musicals
Kujirai won the role of
Kaoru Kaidoh , the viper-like 2nd year regular ofSeigaku Middle School's tennis club, in the "Prince of Tennis " musical series,Tenimyu . From 2005 to 2006, he became the second actor to play Kaidoh as a member of the second generation Seigaku cast. He made his first debut as Kaidoh onJanuary 8 ,2005 in the "Side Yamabuki" performance inOsaka . That same year, his role as Kaidoh was carried into the live adaptation film of the manga. OnMarch 29 ,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 Kaidoh was played by
Tomo Yanagishita and currently byYuuichirou Hirata . He and Tomo have played Kaidoh the longest.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 ofKanata Hongo asRyoma 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.In the "Byakkotai" TV Drama
Kujirai appeared in the TV Asahi movie drama, "Byakkotai", starring
Yamashita Tomohisa andTanaka Koki which was broadcast on January 6th and January 7th of 2007.In "Arakure KNIGHT"
In 2007, Kujirai appeared in the film, "nihongo|Arakure KNIGHT|荒くれKNIGHT|"Arakure Knight Official Site [http://www.arakure-knight.com/] ] , 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,Yuu Shirota ,Masaki Kaji ,Yoshikazu Kotani , andKenta Kamakari .Personal life
Kujirai keeps a personal [http://ameblo.jp/kujira-ism/ blog] , which he updates regularly.
Filmography
Discography
Album
Kujirai released a mini-album on
October 6 ,2004 , called " [http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/(mint,simple)/detailview.html?KEY=KMCM-39 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.
Track Listings Track Listings for the "Ready?" Album:
#"Ready?"
#"Vivid"
#"Ready? (Karaoke)"
#"Vivid (Karaoke)"tage
* 2006 as Ishimori Kenkichi in "Yoisho! no Kamisama"
* 2006 as Hibino Shuuichi in "*pnish* vol. 7 [Treasure Box] "Musicals
TENIMYU: THE PRINCE OF TENNIS MUSICAL SERIES (as Kaoru Kaido)
* "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)
* "The Prince of Tennis Musical": Advancement Match Rokkaku feat. Hyotei Gakuen (2006)References
* [http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%AF%A8%E4%BA%95%E5%BA%B7%E4%BB%8B Wikipedia Japanese article on 鯨井康介]External links
* [http://ameblo.jp/kujira-ism/ Official Blog]
* [http://yaplog.jp/k-kujirai/ Kujirai's old blog]
* [http://www.ymo-inc.com/lovelive/kujirai.html Kujirai's Official Profile Page]
*ann name|id=23285|name=Kousuke Kujirai
*imdb name|id=2316915|name=Kousuke Kujiraiee also
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Tenimyu
* The Prince of Tennis Movie
*The Place Promised in Our Early Days
*The Prince of Tennis
*Kaoru Kaidoh
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