Tomo Yanagishita
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is a Japanese actor
. He is a member of the acting group D-BOYS
.
´s 3rd official D-BOYS audition with the Grand Prix and became an official member of the group.
, as part of the third generation Seigaku cast. Prior to his casting, Kousuke Kujirai
, who had played the role before him with the second Seigaku cast, had filled in as Kaidoh with the third cast due to actor Takahiro Tasaki's withdrawal from the show. Tomo debuted as Kaidoh in the Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ First Service musical on December 13, 2006.
After the Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ Second Service show, Tomo did not to graduate with his fellow third cast members, and instead stayed as an alternative with the fourth generation cast. He shared the role with Yuuichirou Hirata, who was cast as the new Kaidoh, for two shows: The Progressive Match Higa Chuu feat. Rikkai and Dream Live 5th, taking turns for different performances. Tomo graduated from his role as Kaidoh after the last performance of the Dream Live 5th live concert. During his run of the series, he got to work with fellow D-BOY members Tetsuya Makita
, Koji Seto
, and Masato Wada
. He and Kujirai have both played Kaidoh the longest.
D-Boys
Other stage work
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
. He is a member of the acting group D-BOYS
D-Boys
D-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
.
Biography
Tomo Yanagishita is 1.73m tall and weighs 61 kg. In 2006, Tomo won the Watanabe EntertainmentWatanabe Entertainment
is a major Japanese entertainment conglomerate and a member of the Watanabe Production Group. Its head office is in Shibuya, Tokyo and the company's principle functions include organizing television and radio programming, managing Japanese entertainers as well as hosting foreign entertainers on...
´s 3rd official D-BOYS audition with the Grand Prix and became an official member of the group.
As Kaoru Kaidoh in The Prince of Tennis Musicals
In Winter of the same year, Tomo won the role of Kaoru Kaidoh, the viper-like 2nd year regular of Seigaku Middle School's tennis club, in the Prince of Tennis musical series, TenimyuTenimyu
The Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
, as part of the third generation Seigaku cast. Prior to his casting, Kousuke Kujirai
Kousuke Kujirai
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 live film adaptation, and as Panther in Eyeshield 21.-Career:He works primarily in stage...
, who had played the role before him with the second Seigaku cast, had filled in as Kaidoh with the third cast due to actor Takahiro Tasaki's withdrawal from the show. Tomo debuted as Kaidoh in the Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ First Service musical on December 13, 2006.
After the Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ Second Service show, Tomo did not to graduate with his fellow third cast members, and instead stayed as an alternative with the fourth generation cast. He shared the role with Yuuichirou Hirata, who was cast as the new Kaidoh, for two shows: The Progressive Match Higa Chuu feat. Rikkai and Dream Live 5th, taking turns for different performances. Tomo graduated from his role as Kaidoh after the last performance of the Dream Live 5th live concert. During his run of the series, he got to work with fellow D-BOY members Tetsuya Makita
Tetsuya Makita
' is a Japanese actor, best known for the role of Takeshi Momoshiro of the fourth generation Seigaku cast in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu. Makita is affiliated with the acting unit D-BOYS, produced by .-Career:...
, Koji Seto
Koji Seto
is a Japanese actor and singer. His major works include lead roles as Wataru Kurenai in Kamen Rider Kiva and Hiro in Koizora; and supporting roles as Satoru Okura in Atashinchi no Danshi, Ariake Yamato in Otomen, and Eiji Kikumaru in Tenimyu...
, and Masato Wada
Masato Wada
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his role as Sengoku Kiyosumi in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu...
. He and Kujirai have both played Kaidoh the longest.
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sunadokei | Yousuke Sonoda | TV Series (Episodes 18-21, 26, 31, 33, 38, 41 and 43) | |
| 2007 | Nozokiya | Takeshi | TV Series (Episodes 10-12) | |
| 2007 | Renai Shindan ~Tsubasa no Kakera~ | Tsubasa | TV Series (Episodes 1-3) | |
| 2007 | Yonimo Kimyona Monogatari | Ichinose | TV Series (Fall '07 Special Edition "Alumni Future" episode) | |
| 2008 | Mikon Six Sisters 2 | Takashi | TV Series | |
| 2008 | 100 Views of Romantic Love | Himself | TV Series (Episode 98, TV Asahi) | |
| 2008 | Akai Ito | Fujiwara Natsuki | TV Series | |
| 2008 | Ijiwaru Baasan | Guest Actor | TV Series (January 9 episode) | |
| 2009 | Inochi no Baton ~ Saikou no Jinsei no Owarikata ~ | Hayato Ito | TV Series | |
| 2009 | Samurai High School Samurai haisukuru is a Japanese television series.-Synopsis:Mochizuki Kotaro is a mild-mannered, unmanly high school student. One day, he visits a library and meets the mysterious librarian Himiko, who recommends to him an ancient book about a heroic general from the Sengoku period 400 years ago... |
Wada Daisuke | TV Series | |
| 2010 | Shinsengumi Peacemaker Peacemaker Kurogane is a historical fiction manga series written and illustrated created by . It is unrelated to the Peace Maker manga by Ryōji Minagawa. The story begins in 19th century Japan before the Meiji Restoration, a chain of events that led to enormous changes in Japan's political and social structure while... |
Okita Soji | TV Series | |
| 2010 | Tumbling | Mizusawa Taku | TV Series (TBS) | |
| 2011 | "Hanazakari no kimitachi e" ° | Kayashima Taiki | TV Series |
Cinema
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Detective Conan: Kudo Shinichi's Written Challenge | Shinichi's Classmate | TV Movie |
| 2007 | Takumi-kun: Soshite, Harukaze ni Sasayaite | Takumi | DVD Release |
| 2008 | Bura bura ban ban | N/A | Motion Picture Film |
| 2008 | Taiga Roman: Danjo Gyakuten Yoshiwara Yuukaku | Kojiro / Takao | DVD Release |
| 2008 | Drift 05 | N/A | DVD Release |
| 2008 | Shakariki | Uncredited | Motion Picture |
| 2008 | SAKURA no SONO Sakura no Sono is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Akimi Yoshida. It was serialized from 1985 to 1986 in Hakusensha's manga magazine LaLa. The story focuses on individuals from a drama club that are putting on the play The Cherry Orchard.... |
Machida Shuu | Motion Picture Film |
| 2008 | Akai Ito | Fujiwara Natsuki | Motion Picture Film |
| 2009 | Sho no Michi | Jinchi | DVD Release |
| 2011 | Vampire Stories - Brothers | Sei |
Stage Work
TENIMYU: THE PRINCE OF TENNIS MUSICAL SERIES (as Kaoru Kaidoh)- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ First Service (In Winter of 2006-2007)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Dream Live 4th (2007)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Dream Live 4th ~extra~ (2007)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ Second Service (2007)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Progressive Match Higa feat. Rikkaidai (shared the role with Yuuichirou Hirata) (In Winter of 2007-2008)
- The Prince of Tennis Musical: Dream Live 5th (shared the role again with Hirata) (2008)
D-Boys
- 2007 - D-BOYSD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
STAGE Volume 1 as Yagishita Kiyoshi - 2008 - D-BOYSD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
STAGE: The Last Game Volume 2 as Kanemoto Akio - 2009 - D-BOYSD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
STAGE: Karasu Volume 3 (April Performances) as Hutoshi Hazime
Other stage work
- 2007 - SWITCH WO OSUTOKI 2 ~Kimitachi wa naze ikiteirunda?~
Discography
| Year | DVD | DVD Cover | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tenimyu Tenimyu The Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical... - Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ First Service |
OST of the Musical as Kaoru Kaidoh | Track List |
| 2007 | Tenimyu Tenimyu The Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical... - Dream Live 4th |
OST of the Musical as Kaoru Kaidoh | Track List |
| Tenimyu Tenimyu The Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical... - Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku - Second Service |
OST of the Musical as Kaoru Kaidoh | Track List | |
| Tenimyu Tenimyu The Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical... - The Best Actors Series 010 Extra - Seigaku 3rd Regulars Memorial Edition |
OST of the Musical as Kaoru Kaidoh | Track List | |
| Tenimyu Tenimyu The Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical... - Progressive Match Higa feat. Rikkaidai |
OST of the Musical as Kaoru Kaidoh | Track List | |
| 2008 | Tenimyu Tenimyu The Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical... - Dream Live 5th |
OST of the Musical as Kaoru Kaidoh | Track List |
| 2009 | Natsu Doko 2009 Kaze - Team Wind version | Audio Theater for D-BOYS D-Boys D-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" .... "Kotoshi no Natsu wa Mainichi Dokoka de D-BOYS Ukiuki Yatta Hohhohoi" event |
D-BOYS CD and DVD
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| Natsu Doko 2009 Kawa - Team River version | Audio Theater for D-BOYS D-Boys D-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" .... "Kotoshi no Natsu wa Mainichi Dokoka de D-BOYS Ukiuki Yatta Hohhohoi" event |
D-BOYS CD and DVD (as Guest)
|
Official DVDs
- 2006 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ First Service DVD as Kaoru Kaidoh - 2007 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- Dream Live 4th DVD as Kaoru Kaidoh - 2007 - D-BOYSD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
Stage Volume 1 - 2007 - Renai Shindan ~Tsubasa no Kakera~ DVD (release date 21 November 2007)
- 2007 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku - Second Service DVD as Kaoru Kaidoh (release date 22 November 2007) - 2007 - TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- Supporter DVD Vol. 6 ~ Seigaku's 3rd Generation ~ (in production/release 22 December) - 2008 - D-BOYSD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
Stage Volume 2 ~ The Last Game - 2009 - D-BOYSD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
BOY FRIEND DVD series vol.5 TOMORROW
Official Photobooks
| Year | Photobook Title | Description | Publisher | Release Date | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Yanagishita Tomo | Tomo Yanagishita First Solo Photobook | Wani Books Co., Ltd. | May 14, 2008 | ISBN 978-4-84-704093-1 |
| DASH | D-BOYS Third Photobook | Kadokawa Marketing Co.,Ltd. | December 2008 | ISBN 978-4-04-895035-0 | |
| 2010 | DARLING | D-BOYS Fourth Photobook | Shufu-to-Seikatsu Sha, Ltd. | March 2010 | ISBN 978-4-04-895035-0 |
See also
- D-BOYSD-BoysD-BOYS is a young male actors group under the management of Watanabe Entertainment. The D in the group's name stands for "Drama" , "Dream", "Debut", "Discovery" and "Development" ....
- TenimyuTenimyuThe Prince of Tennis Musical , also known as "TeniPuri Musical," "Tenimyu," or "GekiPuri" , is a series of live action stage musicals directed by Yukio Ueshima based on manga series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi and serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump.The first musical...
- The Prince of TennisThe Prince of Tennisis a Japanese shōnen manga series written and illustrated by Takeshi Konomi. The title is often shortened to , a portmanteau of the two parts in the Japanese pronunciation of the words "Tennis Prince". The manga was first published in Japan in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump in July 1999, and ended...
- Kaidoh Kaoru