Rui Tabuchi

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.

Theatre

Film

Television