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Tokio (band)

TOKIO is a popular Japanese pop/rock boy band formed by Johnny & Associates in 1994. It is made up of five men who were signed with Sony Records, but now switched to Universal Music Japan. "TOKIO" is the old English romanization for Japan's capital, Tokyo, and remains the current transliteration in several European languages.

History

They started as a band in 1994 with their debut single, "Love You Only." Since then, they have produced 14 albums and 41 singles including "Get Your Dream!" which was Japan's theme song for the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany. "Ambitious Japan," released in 2003, was the theme song for the JR Nozomi bullet train. Masahiro Matsuoka has directed Tokio’s music promotion videos since their December 2002 single "Ding-Dong."

TOKIO also performed the song "19 O'Clock News," used as the first opening theme for the anime series Kodomo no Omocha. But due to licensing issues, the song does not appear in the North American release of the series. A theme from later in the series was substituted, the Japanese soundtrack on the DVD release was silenced whenever the song played (it was replaced with other music on the English soundtrack), and even a reference to the band in the show's first episode was removed.

TOKIO's single, "Sorafune", has sold over 400,000 copies and was still charted in the Top 50 four and a half months after its release.

In addition to their activities as a band, Tokio also act in dramas and host variety programmes, both as a group and individually. In TOKIO were the hosts of Johnny's Countdown 2005-2006

Lineup

– vocals
Masahiro Matsuoka (松岡昌宏 Matsuoka Masahiro) – drums
Taichi Kokubun (国分太一 Kokubun Taichi) – keyboards
Tatsuya Yamaguchi (山口達也 Yamaguchi Tatsuya) – bass
Shigeru Joshima (城島茂 Jōshima Shigeru) – guitar

Discography

Albums

Tokio (21 November 1994)
Tokio Remix
Bad Boys Bound (3 July 1995)
Blowing (25 March 1996)
Best E.P Selection of Tokio (26 August 1996)
Wild & Mild (26 March 1997)
Graffiti (1 April 1998)
Yesterday & Today (2 February 2000)
Best EP Selection OF Tokio II (9 May 2001)
5 Ahead (5 December 2001)
glider (19 February 2003)
Tok10 (1 September 2004)
Act II (2 February 2005)
Harvest (18 October 2006)
sugar (20 February 2008)

Singles

Soriddo Sutēto Sukautā/Solid State Scouter (1 October 1990)
Love You Only (21 September 1994)
Ashita no Kimi o Mamoritai ~ Yamato2520 (明日の君を守りたい～Yamato2520) (12 December 1994)
Uwasa no Kissu (うわさのキッス) (12 April 1995)
Heart o Migakukkyanai (ハートを磨くっきゃない) (21 June 1995)
SoKo Nashi Love (SokoナシLove) (21 August 1995)
Sukisa ~Ticket To Love~ (好きさ～Ticket　To　Love～) (21 October 1995)
Kaze Ni Natte (風になって) (02 December 1995)
Magic Channel (26 February 1996)
Arigatou... Yuuki (ありがとう…勇気) (22 July 1996)
Everybody Can Do! (25 November 1996)
Furarete Genki (フラれて元気) (11 February 1997) – Psychometrer Eiji Theme Song
Julia (28 May 1997) – Seiji No Mikata Theme Song
Ko No Yubi Tomare! (この指とまれ!) (04 March 1998)
Denko Sekka (5 August 1998)
Love & Peace (20 May 1999) – Love And Peace Theme Song
Kimi o Omoutoki (君を想うとき) (17 February 1999)
Nandomo Yume no Naka de Kurikaesu Love Song (何度も夢の中でくり返すラブ・ソング) (30 June 1999)
Wasureenu Kimi He (忘れえぬ君へ) (25 August 1999)
Ai no Arashi (愛の嵐) (10 November 1999) – Psychometrer Eiji 2 Theme Song
Minna de Wahhahha! (みんなでワーッハッハ！) (31 May 2000)
Koi ni Kizuita Yoru (恋に気づいた夜) (13 September 2000)
Doitsu Mo Koitsu Mo (どいつもこいつも) (7 March 2001)
Message (メッセージ) (30 May 2001) – Tengoku Ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko Theme Song
Kanpai!! (カンパイ！！) (8 August 2001)
DR (31 October 2001) – Handoku Theme Song
Hana Uta (花唄) (6 March 2002)
Green (10 July 2002)
Ding-Dong (4 December 2002) – Yan Papa Theme Song
Ambitious Japan! (1 October 2003)
Love Love Manhattan (ラブラブ　マンハッタン) (3 December 2003) – Manhattan Love Story Theme Song
Transister G (Glamor) Girl (トランジスタG(グラマー）ガール) (3 March 2004) - Kanojo Ga Shinjatta Theme Song
Jibun no Tameni (自分のために) (17 November 2004) - Nurseman Ga Yuku Theme Song
Boku no Renai Jijyou to Daidokoro Jijyou (僕の恋愛事情と台所事情) (16 November 2005) - Mentore G Theme Song
Ashita o Mezashite! (明日を目指して!) (7 December 2005)
Mr. Traveling Man (8 February 2006) - YAOH Theme Song - 134,000 copies sold
Get Your Dream! (21 June 2006) - 66,000 copies sold
Sorafune (宙船(そらふね)) (23 August 2006) - My Boss My Hero Theme Song - 404,037 copies sold
Hikari no Machi / Run Free (Swan Dance o Kimi to) (ひかりのまち／ラン・フリー(スワン・ダンスを君と)) (28 March 2007) - Skull Man theme song
Honjitsu, Mijukumono / Over Drive (本日、未熟者 / Over Drive) (15 August 2007)
SEI SYuN (青春) (28 November 2007) Theme song for Utahime drama.
Amagasa / Akirerukurai bokura ha negaou (雨傘/あきれるくらい僕らは願おう) (3 September 2008) - Yasuko to Kenji Theme Song/Mentore G Theme Song

Videography

DVD

TOKIO 1999 Live In Nihon Budokan (TOKIO 1999 Live In 日本武道館) (29 March 2000)
TOKIO Video Clips 2000 (29 March 2000)
5 Round (22 May 2002)
TOKIO Live Tour 2002 5 Ahead In Nihon Budokan (TOKIO Live Tour 2002 5 Ahead In 日本武道館) (7 August 2002)
5 Round II (19 May 2004)
TOKIO 10th Anniversary Live 2004 (12 January 2005)
Boku no Renai Jijo to Daidokoro Jijo (僕の恋愛事情と台所事情) (16 November 2005)
TOKIO Special GIGs 2006 ~Get Your Dream~ (22 November 2006)
5 Round III (31 January 2007)

VHS

TOKIO First Live Video: Bad Boys Bound 95 (23 November 1995)
TOKIO Live 1997 + Special Bonus Track 1998 (1 April 1998)
TOKIO 1999 Live In Nihon Budokan (TOKIO 1999 Live In 日本武道館) (6 October 1999)
TOKIO Video Clips 2000 (29 March 2000)
5 Round (22 May 2002)
TOKIO Live Tour 2002 5 Ahead In Nihon Budokan (TOKIO Live Tour 2002 5 Ahead In 日本武道館) (7 August 2002)
5 Round II (19 May 2004)
TOKIO 10th Anniversary Live 2004 (17 January 2005)