Machida Ko
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese author, punk rock
singer, poet
and actor
.
His first literary work, Kūge, was published in 1992, and included a selection of his poems. His first novel, Gussun Daikoku, was published in 1996. It earned him the Bunkamura
Deux Magots Literary Award. His unique style of story-telling marked by non-sense, irrelevance and slapstick
is influenced by Kamigata (Kansai
) Rakugo
and Jidaigeki
(samurai dramas). Some critics link him to self-destructive I Novel
writers before the World War II such as Kamura Isota and Chikamatsu Shūkō. Oda Sakunosuke
is also cited as his influencer.
He won the 123rd Akutagawa Prize
with Kiregire ("Shreds") in 2000 and the Tanizaki Prize
with Kokuhaku ("Confession") in 2005.
Singles
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
singer, poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
and actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
.
Career
Machida formed a punk rock band called Inu (meaning "dog" in Japanese) in 1978, for which he used the stage name Machida Machizō (町田町蔵). Inu released their first album, Meshi Kuuna! (literary "Don't eat food!") in 1981. The band split shortly after the album release. He went on to form a number of bands and released several albums. His albums earned reasonable critical acclaims but the commercial success was limited.His first literary work, Kūge, was published in 1992, and included a selection of his poems. His first novel, Gussun Daikoku, was published in 1996. It earned him the Bunkamura
Bunkamura
The Bunkamura is a concert hall, theater and museum located in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan, operated by Tokyu Group.- Venues :The four main venues are:*Orchard Hall: 2,150 seats*Theatre Cocoon: 747 seats*The Museum - Changing art exhibits...
Deux Magots Literary Award. His unique style of story-telling marked by non-sense, irrelevance and slapstick
Slapstick
Slapstick is a type of comedy involving exaggerated violence and activities which may exceed the boundaries of common sense.- Origins :The phrase comes from the batacchio or bataccio — called the 'slap stick' in English — a club-like object composed of two wooden slats used in Commedia dell'arte...
is influenced by Kamigata (Kansai
Kansai
The or the lies in the southern-central region of Japan's main island Honshū. The region includes the prefectures of Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyōgo, and Shiga. Depending on who makes the distinction, Fukui, Tokushima and even Tottori Prefecture are also included...
) Rakugo
Rakugo
is a Japanese verbal entertainment. The lone sits on the stage, called the . Using only a paper fan and a small cloth as props, and without standing up from the seiza sitting position, the rakugo artist depicts a long and complicated comical story...
and Jidaigeki
Jidaigeki
is a genre of film, television, and theatre in Japan. The name means "period drama" and is usually the Edo period of Japanese history, from 1603 to 1868. Some, however, are set much earlier—Portrait of Hell, for example, is set during the late Heian period—and the early Meiji era is also a popular...
(samurai dramas). Some critics link him to self-destructive I Novel
I Novel
is a literary genre in Japanese literature used to describe a type of confessional literature where the events in the story correspond to events in the author's life. This genre was founded based on the Japanese reception of Naturalism during the Meiji period. Many authors believed form reflected...
writers before the World War II such as Kamura Isota and Chikamatsu Shūkō. Oda Sakunosuke
Oda Sakunosuke
was a Japanese writer. He is often grouped together with Osamu Dazai and Ango Sakaguchi as the Buraiha. Literally meaning ruffian or hoodlum faction, this label was not a matter of a stylistic school but one bestowed upon them by conservative critics disparaging the authors' attitudes and subject...
is also cited as his influencer.
He won the 123rd Akutagawa Prize
Akutagawa Prize
The is a Japanese literary award presented semi-annually. It was established in 1935 by Kan Kikuchi, then-editor of Bungeishunjū magazine, in memory of author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa...
with Kiregire ("Shreds") in 2000 and the Tanizaki Prize
Tanizaki Prize
The Tanizaki Prize , named in honor of the Japanese novelist Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, is one of Japan's most sought-after literary awards. It was established in 1965 by the publishing company Chūō Kōronsha Inc. to commemorate its 80th anniversary as a publisher...
with Kokuhaku ("Confession") in 2005.
Discography
Albums- Meshi Kuuna! by Inu (1981)
- Ushiwakamaru Nametottara Dotsuitaru Zo by Inu (Published in 1984, recorded in 1979)
- Doterai Yatsura by Machida Machizo from Shifuku Dan (1986)
- Hona, Donaisee Iune by Machida Machizo (1987)
- Harafuri by Machida Machizo + Kitazawa Gumi (1992)
- Chūshajō no Yohane by Machida Machizo + Kitazawa Gumi (1994)
- Dōnikanaru by Machida Ko + The Glory (1995)
- Nōnai Shuffle Kakumei by Machida Ko (1997)
- Miracle Young by Miracle Young (2003)
- Machida Kō Group Live 2004 Oct 6th by Machida Ko Group (2004)
Singles
- Kokoro no Unitto by Machi Tai (2002)
Filmography (Selected)
He played major roles in the following films.- The Burst CityBurst Cityis a Japanese science fiction punk rock musical / action film. Released in 1982, the film was directed by Sogo Ishii. Primarily a showcase for both various specific punk rock bands of the time, such as The Roosters, The Rockers, and The Stalin, the film is also purely demonstrative of the culture...
directed by Sogo IshiiSogo Ishii', formerly is a Japanese filmmaker known for his striking visuals and sometimes outlandish subject matter.Ishii was born in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, and is a graduate of Fukuoka Prefectural Fukuoka High School and Nihon University College of Art....
(1982) - Endless Waltz directed by Koji WakamatsuKoji Wakamatsuis a Japanese film director who directed such pinku eiga films as and . He also produced Nagisa Ōshima's controversial film In the Realm of the Senses...
(1995) - H StoryH StoryH Story is a 2001 Japanese drama film directed by Nobuhiro Suwa. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2001 Cannes Film Festival...
directed by Nobuhiro SuwaNobuhiro Suwais a Japanese film director working in Japan and France. His directorial works and screenplays often make use of improvisation techniques. Currently, Suwa is the President of Tokyo Zokei University.-Biography:...
(2001)
Selected literary works
- Kūge (供花) - His debut poem selection 1992
- Kussun Daikoku (くっすん大黒) - Bunkamura Deux Magots Literary Award 1996
- Ore, Nanshin Shite (俺、南進して) 1999 co-authored with Nobuyoshi ArakiNobuyoshi Arakiis a Japanese photographer and contemporary artist. He is also known by the nickname .-Life and career:Araki was born in Tokyo, studied photography during his college years and then went to work at the advertising agency Dentsu, where he met his future wife, the essayist Yōko Araki...
- Shreds (Kiregire, きれぎれ) - Akutagawa PrizeAkutagawa PrizeThe is a Japanese literary award presented semi-annually. It was established in 1935 by Kan Kikuchi, then-editor of Bungeishunjū magazine, in memory of author Ryūnosuke Akutagawa...
2000 - Gonge no Odoriko (権現の踊り子) - Kawabata Yasunari Literary Award 2003
- Confession (Kokuhaku, 告白) - Tanizaki PrizeTanizaki PrizeThe Tanizaki Prize , named in honor of the Japanese novelist Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, is one of Japan's most sought-after literary awards. It was established in 1965 by the publishing company Chūō Kōronsha Inc. to commemorate its 80th anniversary as a publisher...
2005
External links
- Official Machida Kou WebSite (Japanese language)