Hirofumi Araki
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese actor
and singer. He is known most notably for his roles as Sadaharu Inui in The Prince of Tennis
(musical series Tenimyu
& live film adaptation
), and as The Black Lion Rio in the tokusatsu
television series Juken Sentai Gekiranger
. He is also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-BOYS
, which perform in various skit-like performances.
Araki acted in the TV drama
, The Hit Parade, as a member of The Tigers. The show, which aired May 26, 2006 on Fuji TV
, also starred fellow D-Boys
members Masato Wada
, Yuu Shirota, Masaki Kaji
, Hiroki Suzuki
, Yuuya Endo and Kōji Seto
.
Appeared on a Japanese radio program for BAY FM with fellow D-Boys member, Kōji Seto on October 14, 2006.
.
As a member of the D-BOYS, Araki also keeps a blog, which he updates occasionally and includes a personal video greeting from Araki.
The D-BOYS so far have released two Photobooks. The first photobook released on April 27, 2005, was self-titled D-Boys, while the second, released on March 15, 2006, was called Start, both which contain many photos of Araki.
The D-BOYS have also starred in their own drama documentary variety series called, DD-Boys in which Araki's appeared in a few episodes as himself. The show was 24 episodes long and ran from April 10 to September 25, 2006.
In June 2007, the D-BOYS starred in their very own musical together called, D-BOYS STAGE, which ran from June 3 to June 10 at the Space Zero theater in Tokyo. Araki appeared in the musical as a guest performer, making select appearances on June 6 and June 9.
. He became the second actor to play Inui, as part of the second generation Seigaku cast. He made his first debut on January 8, 2005 in the Side Yamabuki performance in Osaka
. During his run in the musicals, he was able to work with fellow D-BOYS members Yuya Endo
, Kotaro Yanagi, Masaki Kaji
, Hiroki Suzuki
, Osamu Adachi
, Masato Wada
, and former member Yuu Shirota.
On March 29, 2006, at the end of the final Dream Live 3rd show, he along with the majority of the Seigaku cast, graduated from their roles. Since his graduation, the role of Inui has been played by Masei Nakayama, and currently by actors Yuuta Takahashi
and Yusuke Arai.
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.
members, Shirota Yuu and Suzuki Hiroki. The movie's based on the original manga Jyun Bride, by Yoshida Satoshi.
and Yuichi Nakamura
, for his next on-stage production, in a play called .
series Juken Sentai Gekiranger
. The show also costars Hirofumi's fellow D-BOYS member, Hiroki Suzuki
, as Rio's rival, Jan Kandou/GekiRed.
and Kōji Seto
, would be getting solo photobooks and DVDs called the "Prince Series." Araki's solo photobook was released on April 19, 2007, while his solo idol DVD was released on May 16, 2007. A "Prince Series" trading card set featuring all three boys shortly followed the release of the books and DVDs.
Araki's second photobook, entitled "Always By Your Side" was released in May 2008. It was brought out simultaneously with Hiroki Suzuki
's second photobook, despite being separate from the "Prince Series"; perhaps to highlight on the boys' success in Juken Sentai Gekiranger
. A limited-edition trading card set featuring both Araki and Suzuki was released on September 27, 2008 to coincide with their recent books.
, Kōji Seto
, Masaki Kaji
, Masato Wada
and Osamu Adachi
.
D-BOYS MUSICAL
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and singer. He is known most notably for his roles as Sadaharu Inui in The Prince of Tennis
The Prince of Tennis
is 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...
(musical series 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...
& live film adaptation
The Prince of Tennis (film)
is a 2006 live-action movie directed by Yuichi Abe and based on The Prince of Tennis manga series by Takeshi Konomi. It condenses the storyline from when Ryoma arrives in Japan to the match against Hyotei Academy...
), and as The Black Lion Rio in the tokusatsu
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects ....
television series Juken Sentai Gekiranger
Juken Sentai Gekiranger
is Toei Company's thirty-first entry in the Super Sentai franchise. Production began on September 29, 2006 with principal photography beginning on October 6, 2006. It premiered on TV Asahi on February 18, 2007, and concluded its airing on February 10, 2008...
. He is also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, 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" ....
, which perform in various skit-like performances.
Career
He has appeared in a various number of TV shows.Araki acted in the TV drama
Japanese television drama
, also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others...
, The Hit Parade, as a member of The Tigers. The show, which aired May 26, 2006 on Fuji TV
Fuji Television
is a Japanese television station based in Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, also known as or CX, based on the station's callsign "JOCX-DTV". It is the flagship station of the Fuji News Network and the ....
, also starred fellow 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" ....
members 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...
, Yuu Shirota, Masaki Kaji
Masaki Kaji
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his role as Takeshi Momoshiro in the Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and the live film adaptation...
, Hiroki Suzuki
Hiroki Suzuki
is a Japanese actor and singer from Kitakami city, Iwate Prefecture. He is known most notably for his roles as Shuichiro Oishi in The Prince of Tennis , and as Jyan Kandou in the tokusatsu television series, Juken Sentai Gekiranger...
, Yuuya Endo and Kōji 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...
.
Appeared on a Japanese radio program for BAY FM with fellow D-Boys member, Kōji Seto on October 14, 2006.
With the D-BOYS
In October 2004, Araki joined the Watanabe Entertainment group named the D-BOYSD-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" ....
.
As a member of the D-BOYS, Araki also keeps a blog, which he updates occasionally and includes a personal video greeting from Araki.
The D-BOYS so far have released two Photobooks. The first photobook released on April 27, 2005, was self-titled D-Boys, while the second, released on March 15, 2006, was called Start, both which contain many photos of Araki.
The D-BOYS have also starred in their own drama documentary variety series called, DD-Boys in which Araki's appeared in a few episodes as himself. The show was 24 episodes long and ran from April 10 to September 25, 2006.
In June 2007, the D-BOYS starred in their very own musical together called, D-BOYS STAGE, which ran from June 3 to June 10 at the Space Zero theater in Tokyo. Araki appeared in the musical as a guest performer, making select appearances on June 6 and June 9.
As Sadaharu Inui in The Prince of Tennis Musicals
Araki's acting career took off when he won the role of Sadaharu Inui, the "data-tennis" regular of Seigaku Middle School's tennis club in the The Prince of Tennis musicals, 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...
. He became the second actor to play Inui, as part of the second generation Seigaku cast. He made his first debut on January 8, 2005 in the Side Yamabuki performance in Osaka
Osaka
is a city in the Kansai region of Japan's main island of Honshu, a designated city under the Local Autonomy Law, the capital city of Osaka Prefecture and also the biggest part of Keihanshin area, which is represented by three major cities of Japan, Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe...
. During his run in the musicals, he was able to work with fellow D-BOYS members Yuya Endo
Yuya Endo
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his role as Ryoma Echizen in the Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu. He is also part of a young men's stage acting troupe, D-BOYS, which perform in various skit-like performances, and is currently the group's leader.-Career:Endo's...
, Kotaro Yanagi, Masaki Kaji
Masaki Kaji
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his role as Takeshi Momoshiro in the Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and the live film adaptation...
, Hiroki Suzuki
Hiroki Suzuki
is a Japanese actor and singer from Kitakami city, Iwate Prefecture. He is known most notably for his roles as Shuichiro Oishi in The Prince of Tennis , and as Jyan Kandou in the tokusatsu television series, Juken Sentai Gekiranger...
, Osamu Adachi
Osamu Adachi
is a Japanese actor and a member of the acting group D-BOYS. He is best known for his role as Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and in the live film adaptation.- Career :...
, 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...
, and former member Yuu Shirota.
On March 29, 2006, at the end of the final Dream Live 3rd show, he along with the majority of the Seigaku cast, graduated from their roles. Since his graduation, the role of Inui has been played by Masei Nakayama, and currently by actors Yuuta Takahashi
Yuuta Takahashi
, born on May 31, 1984, is a Japanese actor, entertainer and model. He is best known for his roles as Sadaharu Inui of the fourth generation Seigaku cast in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and Shijo Haruki in Hanazakari no Kimitachi e / Ikemen♂Paradise TV drama...
and Yusuke Arai.
As Sadaharu Inui in The Prince of Tennis Live-Action Film
Araki 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 HongoKanata Hongo
is a Japanese actor and model. He is part of Stardust Talent agency and has appeared several times in music videos, movies, TV series, and magazines. His major breakthrough role was as the anime character Ryoma Echizen in the film adaptation of The Prince of Tennis, and became even more widely...
as Ryoma Echizen
Ryoma Echizen
is a fictional character and the protagonist of the manga and anime series The Prince of Tennis created by Takeshi Konomi. In the series, Ryoma is portrayed as a twelve-year-old tennis prodigy who won four consecutive Junior Tennis Tournaments in America. His father is Nanjiro Echizen, a former...
, 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 June Bride
Araki's next movie, the June Bride (Jyun Bride) opened on May 27, 2006. He played one of the supporting characters, costarring with fellow D-BoysD-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" ....
members, Shirota Yuu and Suzuki Hiroki. The movie's based on the original manga Jyun Bride, by Yoshida Satoshi.
In Limit~ What's Your Story?
In June 2006, Araki started rehearsing, with fellow D-BOYS Hiroki SuzukiHiroki Suzuki
is a Japanese actor and singer from Kitakami city, Iwate Prefecture. He is known most notably for his roles as Shuichiro Oishi in The Prince of Tennis , and as Jyan Kandou in the tokusatsu television series, Juken Sentai Gekiranger...
and Yuichi Nakamura
Yuichi Nakamura
is a Japanese voice actor who is affiliated with Sigma Seven.-2001:* Dennou Boukenki Webdiver , Griffion, Ligaon, Raada* The Prince of Tennis , Ginka Center member 1-2003:* Crush Gear Nitro , Hugo...
, for his next on-stage production, in a play called .
As Rio in Jūken Sentai Gekiranger
On February 18, 2007, Araki starred as the main villain Rio, a former student of the Fierce Beast Fist who turned his back on his teacher and becomes leader of the Confrontation Beast Hall, all in his quest to become strong in the Super SentaiSuper Sentai
The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
series Juken Sentai Gekiranger
Juken Sentai Gekiranger
is Toei Company's thirty-first entry in the Super Sentai franchise. Production began on September 29, 2006 with principal photography beginning on October 6, 2006. It premiered on TV Asahi on February 18, 2007, and concluded its airing on February 10, 2008...
. The show also costars Hirofumi's fellow D-BOYS member, Hiroki Suzuki
Hiroki Suzuki
is a Japanese actor and singer from Kitakami city, Iwate Prefecture. He is known most notably for his roles as Shuichiro Oishi in The Prince of Tennis , and as Jyan Kandou in the tokusatsu television series, Juken Sentai Gekiranger...
, as Rio's rival, Jan Kandou/GekiRed.
Photobooks and Idol DVD
It was announced in early 2007 that Araki, along with D-BOYS Hiroki SuzukiHiroki Suzuki
is a Japanese actor and singer from Kitakami city, Iwate Prefecture. He is known most notably for his roles as Shuichiro Oishi in The Prince of Tennis , and as Jyan Kandou in the tokusatsu television series, Juken Sentai Gekiranger...
and Kōji 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...
, would be getting solo photobooks and DVDs called the "Prince Series." Araki's solo photobook was released on April 19, 2007, while his solo idol DVD was released on May 16, 2007. A "Prince Series" trading card set featuring all three boys shortly followed the release of the books and DVDs.
Araki's second photobook, entitled "Always By Your Side" was released in May 2008. It was brought out simultaneously with Hiroki Suzuki
Hiroki Suzuki
is a Japanese actor and singer from Kitakami city, Iwate Prefecture. He is known most notably for his roles as Shuichiro Oishi in The Prince of Tennis , and as Jyan Kandou in the tokusatsu television series, Juken Sentai Gekiranger...
's second photobook, despite being separate from the "Prince Series"; perhaps to highlight on the boys' success in Juken Sentai Gekiranger
Juken Sentai Gekiranger
is Toei Company's thirty-first entry in the Super Sentai franchise. Production began on September 29, 2006 with principal photography beginning on October 6, 2006. It premiered on TV Asahi on February 18, 2007, and concluded its airing on February 10, 2008...
. A limited-edition trading card set featuring both Araki and Suzuki was released on September 27, 2008 to coincide with their recent books.
Personal life
Araki keeps a blog on his D-BOYS webpage, which he updates frequently. He is very close friends with fellow D-BOYS members Hiroki SuzukiHiroki Suzuki
is a Japanese actor and singer from Kitakami city, Iwate Prefecture. He is known most notably for his roles as Shuichiro Oishi in The Prince of Tennis , and as Jyan Kandou in the tokusatsu television series, Juken Sentai Gekiranger...
, Kōji 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...
, Masaki Kaji
Masaki Kaji
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is known most notably for his role as Takeshi Momoshiro in the Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and the live film adaptation...
, 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...
and Osamu Adachi
Osamu Adachi
is a Japanese actor and a member of the acting group D-BOYS. He is best known for his role as Eiji Kikumaru in The Prince of Tennis musical series, Tenimyu, and in the live film adaptation.- Career :...
.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Italy Uemon Whom You Laugh | N/A | N/A |
| 2006 | The Prince of Tennis (Live Action Film) The Prince of Tennis (film) is a 2006 live-action movie directed by Yuichi Abe and based on The Prince of Tennis manga series by Takeshi Konomi. It condenses the storyline from when Ryoma arrives in Japan to the match against Hyotei Academy... |
Sadaharu Inui | Feature Film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |
| Jun Bride | N/A | Feature Film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |
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| DD-BOYS | Himself/Various Characters | Docudrama Docudrama In film, television programming and staged theatre, docudrama is a documentary-style genre that features dramatized re-enactments of actual historical events. As a neologism, the term is often confused with docufiction.... / Variety Variety show A variety show, also known as variety arts or variety entertainment, is an entertainment made up of a variety of acts, especially musical performances and sketch comedy, and normally introduced by a compère or host. Other types of acts include magic, animal and circus acts, acrobatics, juggling... Series - Appears in Episodes 3-4, 10-11, 15-17, 20, 22-23 |
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| The Hit Parade | Member of The Tigers | TV Drama Japanese television drama , also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others... |
|
| Regatta | N/A | TV Drama Japanese television drama , also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others... |
|
| The Prince of Tennis The Prince of Tennis is 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... |
Zaizen Hikaru | OVA Series | |
| 2007 | Jūken Sentai Gekiranger Juken Sentai Gekiranger is Toei Company's thirty-first entry in the Super Sentai franchise. Production began on September 29, 2006 with principal photography beginning on October 6, 2006. It premiered on TV Asahi on February 18, 2007, and concluded its airing on February 10, 2008... |
Rio | Tokusatsu Tokusatsu is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects .... / Super Sentai Super Sentai The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi... Series |
| Jūken Sentai Gekiranger: The Movie - Nei-Nei! Hou-Hou! Hong Kong Decisive Battle Juken Sentai Gekiranger: Nei-Nei! Hou-Hou! Hong Kong Decisive Battle is the theatrical film adaptation of the Super Sentai series' Juken Sentai Gekiranger television tokusatsu drama directed by Shōjirō Nakazawa and written by Naruhisa Arakawa. It premiered in Japanese theaters on August 4, 2007 with the Kamen Rider Series' film Kamen Rider Den-O: I'm Born!... |
Rio | Tokusatsu Tokusatsu is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects .... / Super Sentai Super Sentai The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi... (Feature Film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... ) |
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| 2008 | Koshonin ~ The Negotiator | Takashi Sakai | TV Drama Japanese television drama , also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others... - Appears in Episodes 7 & 8 |
| Gekiranger vs. Boukenger | Rio | Tokusatsu Tokusatsu is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects .... / Super Sentai Super Sentai The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi... Special |
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| Asymmetry | Shinichiro Tatsumi | Feature Film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |
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| Taiga Roman - Ooku Ukie Hiren | N/A | TV/DVD Film | |
| Natsuyasumi no you na Ikkagetsu | N/A | Feature Film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |
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| 2009 | Love17 | N/A | Mini-Series |
| Beatrock☆Love | Aki | Feature Film Feature film In the film industry, a feature film is a film production made for initial distribution in theaters and being the main attraction of the screening, rather than a short film screened before it; a full length movie... |
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| Go-onger Vs. Gekiranger Engine Sentai Go-onger vs. Gekiranger is the second film adaptation of the 2008 Japanese Super Sentai series Engine Sentai Go-onger. Initially planned to be a V-Cinema release on DVD March 21, 2009, it was announced on December 7, 2008, that it would be released to Japanese theaters on January 24, 2009, to commemorate the fifteenth... |
Rio | Tokusatsu Tokusatsu is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects .... / Super Sentai Super Sentai The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi... Special |
|
| Hissatsu Shigotonin 2009 | N/A | TV Drama Japanese television drama , also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others... - Appears in Episode 2 |
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| Godhand Teru | Manabu Nishimura | TV Drama Japanese television drama , also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others... |
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| Hanaoni | N/A | N/A | |
| 2010 | Shinsengumi Peacemaker | Yoshida Toshimaro | TV Drama Japanese television drama , also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others... |
Selected dubbing
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Amazing Race: Unfinished Business | Rio(Guest Episode 2) | Reality Shows |
Musicals
TENIMYU: THE PRINCE OF TENNIS MUSICAL SERIES (as Sadaharu Inui)- 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 MUSICAL
- June 6 and June 9, 2007 as a guest performer in the D-BOYS Stage Vol. 1 Musical
- June 20-26th & July 5-6th 2008 - starred in the D-BOYS Stage Vol. 2 ~ The Last Game Musical
Plays
- June 2 to June 4, 2006 in Limit ~ What is Your Story?
- October 27 to November 2, 2008 in Shatou
Official DVDs
| Year | DVD | DVD Cover | Release Date | JPN certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Prince Series D-BOYS Collection - Hirofumi Araki | May 16, 2007 | ||
External links
- Araki's Official Blog
- Araki's Approved TFL Fanlisting
- Hirofumi Araki's Official FRiendster Page
- Araki's Official Website and Profile
- Araki's Past Blog Archive
- Araki's Past Blog Archive with Introduction
- D-Boys Official Website
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 Tennis (film)is a 2006 live-action movie directed by Yuichi Abe and based on The Prince of Tennis manga series by Takeshi Konomi. It condenses the storyline from when Ryoma arrives in Japan to the match against Hyotei Academy...
(film) - 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...
- Sadaharu Inui
- Juken Sentai GekirangerJuken Sentai Gekirangeris Toei Company's thirty-first entry in the Super Sentai franchise. Production began on September 29, 2006 with principal photography beginning on October 6, 2006. It premiered on TV Asahi on February 18, 2007, and concluded its airing on February 10, 2008...