Japanese actor and former idol
Rui Tabuchi (田淵 累生, Tabuchi Rui; born September 12, 1995 in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan)[5] is a Japanese actor. He was previously affiliated with VOYZ ENTERTAINMENT[6] and is now working as a freelance actor.[7] He is a former member of the idol groups High School Children and VOYZ BOY.
He is known for his role as Dazai Osamu in the Bungō Stray Dogs Stage and Izuminokami Kanesada in the Touken Ranbu Stage productions.
Biography
Early life and education
Tabuchi was born in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.[5] He participated in competitive basketball during his elementary and junior high school years, competing in national-level tournaments.[8][9] After completing his secondary education, he moved to Tokyo to attend university.
Early career
In 2016, during his time at university, he took part in a campus beauty contest, Mr & Miss Chuo 2016,[10] and was awarded the Grand Prix title.[11] He later competed in the national-level Mr of Mr 2017 contest,[12] where he placed second.[13][14] These competitions led to further opportunities in modeling and entertainment.[15]
In 2018, he participated in the audition program Kimimote Lodge, produced by Yasushi Akimoto. After winning the audition, he debuted as a member of High School Children on October 5, 2018, alongside Hiroki Ishibashi, Keito Takahashi, Rikiya Tomizono, and Tomoya Fukui.[citation needed]
In 2019, Tabuchi began working as a stage actor, appearing in the stage play Kamen Rider Zangetsu - Gaim Gaiden.[16] In May of the same year, he joined VOYZ ENTERTAINMENT, and became a member of VOYZ BOY, a male idol group affiliated with the agency.[6]
Freelance work
On November 30, 2021, Tabuchi announced his graduation from VOYZ ENTERTAINMENT.[7] With his departure, he graduated from VOYZ BOY, and High School Children subsequently disbanded. As of 2022, he has continued his career as a freelance actor,[17] appearing mainly in stage productions.
Filmography
Theatre
Year
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Title
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Role
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Notes
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2019
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Kamen Rider Zangetsu Stage -Gaim Gaiden-
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Ose
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[18]
|
Rock Opera 'R&J'
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Mercutio
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[19]
|
Stage: Touken Ranbu - Iden: Oboro no Shishitachi
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Izuminokami Kanesada
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[20][21]
|
2020
|
Reading Drama Aki no Owari no Rīdingu Bungaku
|
Ryunosuke Akagawa
|
|
2021
|
Yowamushi Pedal SPARE BIKE Heroes!!
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Yusuke Makishima
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[22]
|
Bungou Stray Dogs: DEAD APPLE
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Dazai Osamu
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[23]
|
Bungou Stray Dogs: Dazai, Chuuya, Fifteen Years Old
|
Dazai Osamu
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[24]
|
Praeter no Kizu
|
Jin Karasue
|
[25]
|
2022
|
Shakunetsu Kabaddi
|
Tatsuya Yoigoshi
|
[26]
|
Mujintō ni Ikiru Jū Roku-nin
|
Chichijima Kereppu
|
[27]
|
Bungou Stray Dogs: STORM BRINGER
|
Dazai Osamu
|
[28]
|
Amafuru Shōgo, Kaze Fukeba
|
Heiji Nagai
|
[29]
|
MEIJIZA 150th Anniversary Special Concert The Dream Co-Star
|
Himself
|
[30]
|
Anata o Shiawase ni Suru Sekai no Densetsu Shirīzu Jevoudan no Kaibutsu
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Darwin
|
[31]
|
Musical Wind Boys!
|
Toki Mukai
|
[32]
|
2023
|
Jigokuraku
|
Yamada Asaemon Toma
|
[33]
|
Nobunaga Miman - Tensei Mitsuhide ga Taosenai
|
Ieyasu
|
[34]
|
Bungou Stray Dogs: Cannibalism
|
Dazai Osamu
|
[35]
|
Touken Ranbu 7th Anniversary Kanshasa Yumegatari Touenkai
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Izuminokami Kanesada
|
[36]
|
MEIJIZA 150th Anniversary Stage Akahige
|
Takezo
|
[37]
|
Musical Reading The Little Match Girl
|
Mikkel
|
[38]
|
2024
|
Jigokuraku: Final Chapter
|
Yamada Asaemon Toma
|
[39][40]
|
Touken Ranbu Shiden - Tsuketari Kitan no Sōmatō
|
Izuminokami Kanesada
|
[41][42]
|
Salaryman’s Club
|
Mikoto Shiratori
|
[42]
|
Uzume’s 12th Production Ano Haru wa, Itsu Made mo Aoi
|
Haruto Sakurai
|
[43]
|
Nouzei Gassen
|
Shinkai
|
[44]
|
2025
|
Ride Kamens: The Stage
|
Narushi Kamui
|
[45][46]
|
Film
Year
|
Title
|
Role
|
Notes
|
2022
|
Bungo Stray Dogs The Movie: Beast
|
Dazai Osamu
|
[47]
|
2023
|
Eiga Touken Ranbu 2
|
Izuminokami Kanesada
|
[48]
|
Urufu Hantā ga Iku! Jirō Sangokushi Hen
|
Cao Zhen
|
[49]
|
2024
|
Ifūdōdō Shōgakukin tte Iikata Yamete Moraemasen ka?
|
Sota Mizue
|
[50]
|
Television
Year
|
Title
|
Role
|
Network
|
Notes
|
2018-2020
|
Baguette
|
Himself
|
NTV
|
|
2019
|
HIGH&LOW The Worst
|
Cameo
|
|
|
2020
|
DASADA
|
Cameo
|
NTV
|
|
2023
|
Nobunaga Miman - Tensei Mitsuhide ga Taosenai
|
Ieyasu
|
|
[51]
|
Super no Kago no Nakami ga Ki ni Naru Watashi
|
Cameo
|
|
|
References
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