Kouhei Kumai
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese actor
and a former member of the acting group D-BOYS
. He played the part of the guitarist Eritate Kengo in the 2008 Kamen Rider Series
, Kamen Rider Kiva
.
´s official 2nd D-BOYS audition in 2005. He was one of "Rajikaru"'s 5 member and appeared from time to time on the NTV show. Afterwards he starred together with all D-BOYS in their first own TV production "DD-BOYS".He is one of the D-boys who holds an English proficiency and a bit Chinese.
In September 2008, it was announced that Kumai was leaving the D-BOYS, although he was still being represented by Watanabe Entertainment
.
In February 2009 he was removed in the management of Watanabe Entertainment
. His official profile linked in the Company's website are now closed and not working.
He is now under Office Shuu Management.
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 a former 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" ....
. He played the part of the guitarist Eritate Kengo in the 2008 Kamen Rider Series
Kamen Rider Series
The is a metaseries of manga and tokusatsu television programs and films created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. The various Kamen Rider media generally feature a motorcycle-riding superhero with an insect motif who fights supervillains often referred to as...
, Kamen Rider Kiva
Kamen Rider Kiva
is the title of the 2008 Kamen Rider Japanese tokusatsu television series produced by Toei Company and Ishimori Productions. It premiered on January 27, 2008, following the finale of Kamen Rider Den-O. It aired as a part of TV Asahi's 2008 Super Hero Time block with Engine Sentai Go-onger...
.
Biography
Kouhei Kumai won the first place (Grand Prix) in 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 official 2nd D-BOYS audition in 2005. He was one of "Rajikaru"'s 5 member and appeared from time to time on the NTV show. Afterwards he starred together with all D-BOYS in their first own TV production "DD-BOYS".He is one of the D-boys who holds an English proficiency and a bit Chinese.
In September 2008, it was announced that Kumai was leaving the D-BOYS, although he was still being represented by Watanabe Entertainment
Watanabe 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...
.
In February 2009 he was removed in the management of Watanabe Entertainment
Watanabe 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...
. His official profile linked in the Company's website are now closed and not working.
He is now under Office Shuu Management.
TV & Movie
- 2006 - Rajikaru @ Nipponterebi!! (TV show)
- 2006 - DD-BOYS (TV Documentary) as himself
- 2006 - Clapperboard!
- 2007 - Renai Shindan ~Unmei no Kodo~ (TV series) as Kanade Maki
- 2007 - Aoki ookami ~chihateumitsukikirumade~ (Movie) as young Jamuka
- 2007 - Bacchigi LOVE & PEACE (Movie)
- 2008 - Oretachi ni Ashita wa Naissu
- 2008 - Tadashii Ouji no Tsukuri KataTadashii Ouji no Tsukuri Katais a Japanese comedy television drama that aired from January 8, 2008 to March 25 of 2008 on TV Tokyo.-Cast:* Yanagi Kotaro as Shinozaki Tatsuya* Midori Yurie as Yuki Nami* Aiba Hiroki as Hata Shurinosuke...
(TV series) - 2008 - Cosplay Yurei Guren Onna (TV series) as Chubachi Hiroki
- 2008 - Kamen Rider KivaKamen Rider Kivais the title of the 2008 Kamen Rider Japanese tokusatsu television series produced by Toei Company and Ishimori Productions. It premiered on January 27, 2008, following the finale of Kamen Rider Den-O. It aired as a part of TV Asahi's 2008 Super Hero Time block with Engine Sentai Go-onger...
as Kengo Eritate - 2009 - Thunderbirds Are Go!! (cable TV series) (Japan recreation of British thunderbirds)
Guest star appearances
- 2008 - 45th secret New Years Performance Tournament (New Year's Special Games Show)
Stage work
- 2006 - Minna Mukashi wa Lee data ~Exit from the Dragon~
- 2007 - D-BOYS Stage Vol. 1 as Shinrou Kumai (Kumashin)
Official DVDs
- 2006 - DD-BOYS Vol. 1 - 6 (+ 1 Special DVD)
- 2007 - D-Boys Stage Volume 1
- 2007 - Bacchigi LOVE & PEACE DVD
- 2007 - Renai Shindan ~Unmei no Kodo~ DVD (release date 19 December 2007)
Photobooks & Calendar
- 2006 D-BOYS Start!
- 2006 D-BOYS Desktop Calendar ´07
- 2007 D-BOYS Stage Book Vol. 1
- 2007 D-BOYS Desktop Calendar ´08