RYUJI IMAICHI
- BIRTHDAY
- 9.2
- BLOOD TYPE
- A
- CITY
- Kyoto
PROFILE
In 2010, he participated in "VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 2 ~Yume wo Motta Wakamonotachi e~". Together with Hiroomi Tosaka, he was chosen as a vocalist of J SOUL BROTHERS III.
In November 2010, he debuted with the single "Best Friend's Girl".
In 2013, he sang the national anthem of Japan on the stage of the World Boxing Championships. Featuring in the song of "DANCE EARTH PARTY" in 2015 and his collaborations with Crystal Kay and JAY'ED helped him to achieve great results as a vocalist. Moreover, he also serves as the MC of J−WAVE's "SPARK" and as the main host of dTV×FOD's (Fuji TV) music program "Love or Not♪". He fully presents his new charm with the communication through music.
After launching his solo project in January 2018, he collaborated with famous R&B singer Brian Mcknight and many other artists from all over the world and had been releasing digital singles in 4 consecutive months.
In March, he released his art photo essay "TIMELESS TIME" with Daniel Arsham, who is carrying out activities based in New York, as an art director.
In the same year, he held his first solo tour "RYUJI IMAICHI LIVE TOUR 2018 'LIGHT>DARKNESS'" at arenas in 11 cities around Japan, attracting 200 thousand viewers. On Saitama show, he performed together with Brian McKnight, an R&B artist he looks up to, and received lots of attention for his rich musicality.
What's more, Ryuji Imaichi launched the original apparel brand "RILY" in support of his solo project.
In the autumn of 2019, he made his actor debut with the leading role in the movie "That Moment, My Heart Cried -CINEMA FIGHTERS project-" (On The Way), which is the 3rd work of the "CINEMA FIGHTERS" project sponsored by "Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA)", Asia's largest international short film festival accredited by the Academy Awards.
From January to February 2020, he and Hiroomi Tosaka held the "LDH PERFECT YEAR 2020 SPECIAL SHOWCASE RYUJI IMAICHI / HIROOMI TOSAKA" dome tour with 9 shows in 3 cities.
On July 21, 2021 (Wed.), he released his 3rd original album "CHAOS CITY".
He launched his solo tour "RYUJI IMAICHI CONCEPT LIVE 2022 'RILY'S NIGHT'" in June 2022, holding 36 shows in 29 cities.
In March 2024, he is scheduled to hold his first overseas solo fan meeting "RYUJI IMAICHI '"R"OAD' ~1st FAN MEETING IN TAIPEI~"at Zepp New Taipei, Taiwan.
From April of the same year, he will hold a solo tour "RYUJI IMAICHI CONCEPT LIVE 2024 RILY'S NIGHT / LOST'R'". A total of 15 shows will be held in 13 cities in Japan including those he didn't visit in "RILY'S NIGHT".
Along with his accomplishments as an artist, he also tries his hand at acting to extend the scope of his activities.
WORKS
Movie
"Sono Shunkan, Boku wa Nakitaku Natta -CINEMA FIGHTERS project-" (Appearance in "On The Way") (2019)
Collaboration
Together with Crystal Kay he released the Japanese version of "Very Special" (included in Crystal Kay's album "Shine" released on December 16, 2015) under the name "Crystal Kay feat. Ryuji Imaichi (J Soul Brothers III from EXILE TRIBE)".
He joined "DANCE EARTH PARTY" consisting of EXILE ÜSA, EXILE TETSUYA and E-girls/Dream Shizuka and together with them released the cover version of GODIEGO's well-known song "BEAUTIFUL NAME" under the name of "DANCE EARTH PARTY feat. The Skatalites + Ryuji Imaichi from J Soul Brothers III". (released on August 5, 2015)
TV
dTV×FOD "Love or Not♪" (September 2017 ~ February 2018) Main host
Radio
J-WAVE "SPARK" (from 2014)
Fm yokohama "Keep On Dreaming" (2011~2013)
Book
Photo Essay "TIMELESS TIME" (March 2018)
Others
"J-WAVE LIVE 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION" (July 14, 2019)
"The 2nd ASEAN-Japan Music Festival" (October 4, 2018)
J-WAVE presents "SUMMER JAM 2018" (July 16, 2018)
J Soul Brothers III feature-length documentary movie "SEVEN/7" (May 2018)
J-WAVE presents "SUMMER JAM 2017" (July 23, 2017)
J Soul Brothers III Documentary "Born in the EXILE" (February 2016)
"SUNSTAR presents J-WAVE LIVE SUMMER JAM 2015" (August 9, 2015)
National anthem performance at "IBF Super Flyweight World Championships ~ 13th Great East Japan Earthquake Charity Match"(September 2013)
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