Yukihiro Takiguchi
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, or Takki as most of his colleagues call him, is a Japanese actor, best known for his role as Oishi Syuuichirou during the 2006-2007 run of the stage adaptation of the anime The Prince of Tennis, Musical Tennis no Oujisama
. He is one of the seven original members of the ikemen unit PureBOYS
, though he graduated from the group in late March 2008. He starred as one of the major characters in two short TV dramas: Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata and Tokyo Ghost Trip. His last regular work in a series was as a regular on the Friday TV show Pochitama on TV Tokyo. In December 2008, he passed the examination to be recognized as a licensed chef.
, a group made up of select actors that use the Ameba blogging service, from June 2007 until his graduation from the group (by his own decision) on March 31, 2008. (The "graduation ceremony" was held on the March 28, 2008 episode of their weekly school-themed internet broadcast show Harajuku AmeSuta☆Gakuen.) Despite his graduation, he continued to appear on the show, only as Takiguchi-sensei instead of as a classmate. Finally, on June 27, 2008, he announced his permanent leave from the show.
He has also done some modeling work: a CM for McDonalds in 2005, the 『NOZOMI ISHIGURO SPRING＆SUMMER 2007 COLLECTION』 Fashion Show in 2006, and the CM for JTB - JTBRyuu x Gakusei Ryuu in 2007. In 2009, he was in one of the three CMs for the Hamanako Driving School.
On September 9, 2007, Takki graduated alongside his fellow 3rd Generation Seigaku regulars (except for Kaidou Kaoru actor Yanagishita Tomo
).
Released on July 25, 2007. Takiguchi himself penned the lyrics for his solo song on the album, GOLDEN SMILE.
Released on September 26, 2007.
Released June 25, 2008
This is one of two CD releases for the fourth in the series of the manga-based PS2 game Harukanaru Toki no Naka De
. Takiguchi recorded the ending theme, entitled 神秘の螺旋 (Shinpi no Rasen), a translation of which can be found here.
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...
. He is one of the seven original members of the ikemen unit PureBOYS
PureBoys
PureBoys is a Japanese actors unit and pop group under endorsement of popular celebrity blogging service AmebaBlog. PureBoys was originally conceived as a promotional subsection of Ameba featuring young actors with blogs hosted under the service, therefore members are all not signed to one talent...
, though he graduated from the group in late March 2008. He starred as one of the major characters in two short TV dramas: Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata and Tokyo Ghost Trip. His last regular work in a series was as a regular on the Friday TV show Pochitama on TV Tokyo. In December 2008, he passed the examination to be recognized as a licensed chef.
Career
As a child, Takiguchi harbored dreams of being an astronomer. However, in his senior year of high school, he decided he wanted to be an actor instead. Since then, he has been and is still currently a talent under Stardust Promotion and was a part of a subgroup of the agency, Nachural. He was also one of seven original members of an ikemen unit called PureBOYSPureBoys
PureBoys is a Japanese actors unit and pop group under endorsement of popular celebrity blogging service AmebaBlog. PureBoys was originally conceived as a promotional subsection of Ameba featuring young actors with blogs hosted under the service, therefore members are all not signed to one talent...
, a group made up of select actors that use the Ameba blogging service, from June 2007 until his graduation from the group (by his own decision) on March 31, 2008. (The "graduation ceremony" was held on the March 28, 2008 episode of their weekly school-themed internet broadcast show Harajuku AmeSuta☆Gakuen.) Despite his graduation, he continued to appear on the show, only as Takiguchi-sensei instead of as a classmate. Finally, on June 27, 2008, he announced his permanent leave from the show.
He has also done some modeling work: a CM for McDonalds in 2005, the 『NOZOMI ISHIGURO SPRING＆SUMMER 2007 COLLECTION』 Fashion Show in 2006, and the CM for JTB - JTBRyuu x Gakusei Ryuu in 2007. In 2009, he was in one of the three CMs for the Hamanako Driving School.
As Oishi Syuuichirou in TeniMyu
Takki won the role of Oishi Syuuichirou, Seigaku's motherly vice-captain, in early 2006, becoming the third actor to play Oishi in TeniMyu. He made his TeniMyu debut on August 3, 2006. The musicals he has performed in are as follows:- The Prince of Tennis Musical - Advancement Match Rokkaku feat. Hyoutei: August 3, 2006 - August 27, 2006
- The Prince of Tennis Musical - Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ First Service: December 13, 2006 - January 27, 2007
- The Prince of Tennis Musical - Dream Live 4th: March 30, 2007 - March 31, 2007
- The Prince of Tennis Musical - Dream Live 4th Extra in Osaka: May 15, 2007 - May 20, 2007
- The Prince of Tennis Musical - Absolute King Rikkai feat. Rokkaku ~ Second Service: August 2, 2007 - September 9, 2007
On September 9, 2007, Takki graduated alongside his fellow 3rd Generation Seigaku regulars (except for Kaidou Kaoru actor Yanagishita Tomo
Tomo Yanagishita
is a Japanese actor. He is a member of the acting group D-BOYS.-Biography:Tomo Yanagishita is 1.73m tall and weighs 61 kg. In 2006, Tomo won the Watanabe Entertainment´s 3rd official D-BOYS audition with the Grand Prix and became an official member of the group.-As Kaoru Kaidoh in The Prince...
).
TV Series
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Waterboys 2 | ||
| 2005 | Chakushin Ari | Episode 01 | |
| 2005 | Mahou Sentai Magirangers | Takayaki-san | Episode 39 |
| 2006 | Unfair | Seta Tooru | Episode 01 |
| 2007 | Koisuru Nichiyoubi | ||
| 2007 | Asakusa Fukumaru Ryokan | Episode 07 | |
| 2007 | Omo☆San | April 25/29 and May 2/6 | |
| 2008 | Tadashii Ouji no Tsukurikata | Souma Fumizou 相馬史造 | |
| 2008 | Bomb-bee Men (Binbou Danshi) | Abe | |
| 2008 | Tokyo Ghost Trip | Inui Ryuu 乾六 | |
| 2008 | Gokusen 3 | Episode 08 | |
| 2008–2009 | Pochitama | regular | |
| 2009 | Atashi-tachi no Momoiro Nikki—Cappucino ~Otouto no Tomodachi~ | Jun | Episode 05, March 30 |
| 2009 | Buzzer Beat | Episode 07 | |
| 2010 | Arienai | Episode 07(?) | |
CD
Takiguchi has no solo albums to speak of as of yet, but has recorded for three albums aside from the official OSTs of TeniMyu. Additionally, he recorded the song 嫉妬（ジェラシー） (Shitto (Jealousy)), a portion of which can be heard here, in an idol video for the Dogado website.- Musical Prince of Tennis The Best Actors Series 007 - Takiguchi Yukihiro as Oishi Syuuichirou & Seto KoujiKoji Setois 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...
as Kikumaru Eiji
Released on July 25, 2007. Takiguchi himself penned the lyrics for his solo song on the album, GOLDEN SMILE.
- Long and Winding Road
- GOLDEN SMILE
- Answer
- Instrumental ~ Ano hi Ano toki
- Fukkatsu! Golden Pair
- Instrumental ~ Momoshiro・Kaidou vs Kuwahara・Marui II
- Instrumental ~ Echizen vs Kirihara II
- Good Combination
- Depend on me
- Takiguchi Yukihiro & Seto Koji Message for you
- PureBOYS - 乾杯ジュテーム (Kampai Je T'aime)
Released on September 26, 2007.
- Kampai Je T'aime
- Zenryaku, Michi no Ue Yori
- Bambina
- Love & Joy
- Kampai Je T'aime (instrumental)
- Zenryaku, Michi no Ue Yori (instrumental)
- Bambina (instrumental)
- Love & Joy (instrumental)
- Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4 ~Amesora no Sho~
Released June 25, 2008
This is one of two CD releases for the fourth in the series of the manga-based PS2 game Harukanaru Toki no Naka De
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de
is an otome adventure game developed by Ruby Party and published by Koei. It is a part of Ruby Party's Neoromance label.Because of Harukanaru Toki no Naka des success, the game has give rise to a franchise including several sequels, numerous drama and music CDs, a manga series, two OAVs, a movie,...
. Takiguchi recorded the ending theme, entitled 神秘の螺旋 (Shinpi no Rasen), a translation of which can be found here.
Stage
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kurotokage | |
| 2006 | Shokyuu Kyoushitsu | Lead role |
| 2006–2007 | Musical Tennis no Oujisama | Oishi Syuuichirou |
| 2007 | PureBOYS 7Cheers! ~ Tobe! Jibun to iu Daichi Kara | Tsukiura Kouta |
| 2008 | Oishii Timing | |
| 2008 | Typhoon #14 Monshiro | Shouta |
| 2009 | Boukensha-tachi | Shichirou |
| 2009 | *pnish* produce vol.5 Reverse Historica | |
| 2009 | Koroshiya Syuu ~Shoot Me~ | |
| 2010 | Byakkotai The Idol | |
| 2010 | Boukensha-tachi (saien) | Shichirou |
| 2011 | *pnish* produce Panic Cafe | |
| 2011 | Kourin Fight | Sanada Yukimura |
| 2011 | Peace Maker - Shinsengumi Sanjou | Ichimura Tatsunosuke |
| 2011 | Letter | |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Water | Ryouun | BL, shown only in cinemas |
| 2007 | 『YOSHIMOTO DIRECTOR's 100』 - Akatsuki ni Shi, Dakishimete | Lead role | Shown only in cinemas |
| 2008 | Takumi-kun Series Soshite Harukaze ni Sasayaite | Akaike Shouzou | BL |
| 2009 | Ani to Boku no Fuufugenka | ||
| 2009 | Takumi-kun Series Niji-iro no Garasu | Akaike Shouzou | BL |
| 2009 | Ikemen Bank The Movie | ||
| 2010 | Takumi-kun Series Bibou no Detail | Akaike Shouzou | BL |
| 2010 | Tsuki to Uso to Satsujin | Okudera Kousuke | |
| 2011 | Takumi-kun Series Pure | Akaike Shouzou | BL |
| 2011 | Gangsta | ||
| 2011 | Takumi-kun Series Ano, Hareta Aozora | Akaike Shouzou | BL |
Radio/Webcast
| Year | Title | Date | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Pure☆Radio | August 4 | With the PureBOYS |
| 2007 | Yahoo! Live Talk 「Natsu no Owari no IKEMEN NIGHT」 | September 3 | With Takagi Shinpei, Ono Kento, Yuuki Jutta |
| 2007 | ENTERMAX | October 11 | TOKYO-FM |
| 2007–2008 | Harajuku Amesuta☆Gakuen | every Friday, 7pm Japan Time | With the PureBOYS |
| 2008 | Excella presents Omotesandou Cafe 「T-TIME」 | January 8 | Odoroku TV |
| 2008 | Energy Premium Pure☆Factory | January 7 and January 14 | Energy 701; With Katou Keisuke |
| 2011 | Heat-up Eve | every other Tuesday | NicoVideo; With Hamao Kyousuke and Furukawa Yuuta |
PVs
| Year | Title | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Garden | FLOW |
| 2007 | Kampai Je T'aime | PureBOYS |
| 2007 | Bambina | PureBOYS |
| 2009 | eternal~towanin | JEMSTONE |
| 2009 | Loving You... | Miyawaki Shion |
External links
- Official blog
- former blog on Yahoo!JP
- Nachural profile
- Stardust Promotion profile
- Takiguchi Fan Community on LJ
- Profile on the PureBOYS LJ Comm
- TFL Fanlisting for Takiguchi
- English translations of Takiguchi's blog