Tokio (band)
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Tokio is a Japanese rock
/pop
band formed by Johnny & Associates
that debuted in 1994. It is made up of five men who were signed with Sony Music Entertainment
from 1994 to 2001, with Universal Music Japan from 2001 to 2008, and are now signed under J Storm
, a label owned by Johnny & Associates
. In addition to their activities as a band, the members of Tokio also act in dozens of dramas and host variety programmes, both as a group and individually.
The group's name "Tokio" is the old English romanization for Japan's capital Tokyo
, and remains the current transliteration in several European languages. Unlike most other bands under Johnny & Associates, where all of the band members are usually only vocalists, Tokio only has one main vocalist, a drummer, a guitarist, a bassist, and a keyboardist. Subsequently, less choreography is used in concerts and promotional videos, and their music is often more rock-centric.
, the members of Tokio performed as background dancers for the idol group Hikaru Genji mainly in the form of the back-dancing group Heikeha, which also involved members of the band V6
. In 1989, Shigeru Joshima
and Tatsuya Yamaguchi discovered they both played instruments in their own bands and decided to form their own, practicing in private and unbeknownst to the jimusho, calling themselves Joshima Band, or "Joh Band" for short. At one point, they also called themselves 'JURIA', combining their names using Joshima's "J", "URI" from the melon-shape of Tatsuya's face, and rhythm-guitarist member Asakura Takehito's "A". Eventually, Johnny accepted them as a band, giving them the name "Tokio Band". At this point, members included Joshima, Tatsuya, and new support member, rhythm guitarist Watanabe Kazuhisa.
In 1990, the original Tokio was formed when Joshima was put together with other 'Juniors' Masahiro Matsuoka
and Taichi Kokubun
, both of whom had also joined Joshima and Yamaguchi in a few of their practices in the past. Rhythm-guitarist Hiromu Kojima joined soon after this. During this time, Joshima underwent negotiations with Johnny Kitagawa
himself into allowing Tatsuya to join the band, and soon he became an official member as well. Nagase Tomoya, another Junior who had been making more and more headlines, began appearing with the newly-formed Tokio on occasion as a support member, which created a bit of odd tension as the group appeared in magazines and on the radio with five members, but on TV and live performances with six members. One of their first live tours included one with the band SAY・S and included all six members.
", the rhythm guitarist Hiromu Kojima suddenly left the band and was officially replaced by Tomoya Nagase
. Their debut single was released on September 21, 1994. Two months later, on November 21, 1994, their debut and self-titled album, Tokio
was released. Their very first performance after their debut was held on New Year's Eve at the 1994 NHK Kouhakutagassen.
Soon after the release of Tokio, the band's first remix album was released in 1995, titled Tokio Remix
. In 1996, the band recorded the song "7 O'Clock News" to be used as the theme song for the anime version of Kodocha
. Due to licensing issues however, the song was not used as the theme song for the North American release of the series. Also in 1996, the band's first compilation album was released, titled Best E.P Selection of Tokio
.
Throughout the rest of the decade, Tokio released 18 more singles and four more studio albums: Bad Boys Bound
, Blowing, Wild & Mild
, and Graffiti
. From 1997 and onwards, some of the band's singles were used as theme songs in television shows, usually drama shows. In 1997, "Furarete Genki" was used as the theme song to Psychometrer Eiji
a drama Masahiro Matsuoka
starred in, and "Julia" was used as the theme song for Seiji No Mikata, a drama that starred Taichi Kokubun
. In 1999, "Love & Peace" was used as the theme song to Love and Peace, another drama that Matsuoka starred in, and "Ai no Arashi" was used as the theme song for Psychometrer Eiji 2.
. Following the release of the single "Doitsu Mo Koitsu Mo" in early 2001, Tokio switch recording labels from Sony Music Entertainment
to UMG
. From the following single, "Oh!Heaven" was the theme song for Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko, a drama that starred Matsuoka, and "Hitoribotchino haburashi" was the theme song for Mukodono!, a drama starring Tomoya Nagase
. From then on, the majority of subsequently released singles would be used as theme songs for dramas starring members of Tokio. In December 2001, the first album under Universal Music, 5 Ahead
, was released.
In May 2001, Tokio released their second compilation album, titled Best EP Selection of Tokio II
. Since the release of the single "Ding Dong / Glider" in late 2002, the promotional videos for Tokio songs are directed by Masahiro Matsuoka
. 2003 saw the release of the seventh studio album, Glider
in February. In 2003, "Ambitious Japan!" was used as the theme song for JR Central's
nozomi train services.
In 2004, Taichi Kokubun
took a leave from Tokio to form the temporary music unit Toraji Haiji with KinKi Kids
member Tsuyoshi Domoto
. Together they recorded the theme song for the movie Fantastipo, in which they starred in. To commemorate the tenth anniversary of their debut, Tokio released their first cover album, TOK10
in September 2004.
. In 2006, Tokio released the single "Sorafune
", which sold over 400,000 copies and charted for over four months, making it their most successful single. The Tokio single "Get Your Dream
" was used as the theme song in Japan for the 2006 FIFA World Cup
. Later in 2006, the group released their longest studio album to date, Harvest
, containing seventeen tracks and two remix tracks.
In 2008, Tokio's shortest album was released, titled Sugar. The seven-track album contains the three singles released 2007. Also in 2008, the band changed recording labels for the second time, switching to J Storm
, a label owned by Johnny & Associates
. Subsequently, all albums, singles, and other releases previously released under Universal Music were re-released on June 24, 2009.
Their first release under the new label was the four-track single "Amagasa/Akirerukurai Bokura wa Negaou" on September 3, 2008. "Amagasa" was composed by Ringo Shiina with her lyrics and was arranged by Tokyo Incidents. Tokio released another four-track single titled "Taiyō to Sabaku no Bara/Subeki Koto
" on August 19, 2009. After releasing the single "Advance/Mata Asa ga Kuru
" on February 3, 2010, they released the single "Haruka
" on June 16, 2010. "Haruka" went on to become their first number-one since December 2007.
. Nagase was the last member to join Tokio, joining in 1994, but having made appearances with them before that. is the drummer for the band, having joined in 1990. plays the keyboard
. He joined in 1990. is the bassist for Tokio, who also joined in 1989.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
/pop
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
band formed by Johnny & Associates
Johnny & Associates
is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Johnny & Associates trains and promotes groups of male idols, collectively known as , in Japan.-1962–1989:...
that debuted in 1994. It is made up of five men who were signed with Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....
from 1994 to 2001, with Universal Music Japan from 2001 to 2008, and are now signed under J Storm
J Storm
is a Japanese music and film company owned by Johnny & Associates. It was established on November 12, 2001, initially as a label for the Johnny's group, Arashi, after which it was named ....
, a label owned by Johnny & Associates
Johnny & Associates
is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Johnny & Associates trains and promotes groups of male idols, collectively known as , in Japan.-1962–1989:...
. In addition to their activities as a band, the members of Tokio also act in dozens of dramas and host variety programmes, both as a group and individually.
The group's name "Tokio" is the old English romanization for Japan's capital Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, and remains the current transliteration in several European languages. Unlike most other bands under Johnny & Associates, where all of the band members are usually only vocalists, Tokio only has one main vocalist, a drummer, a guitarist, a bassist, and a keyboardist. Subsequently, less choreography is used in concerts and promotional videos, and their music is often more rock-centric.
1989–1993: Formation
Like the members of SMAPSMAP
SMAP is a Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates. While originally consisting of six members, the current group members are Masahiro Nakai, Takuya Kimura, Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Shingo Katori...
, the members of Tokio performed as background dancers for the idol group Hikaru Genji mainly in the form of the back-dancing group Heikeha, which also involved members of the band V6
V6 (band)
V6 is a six-member Japanese boy band formed by Johnny & Associates. The group debuted on November 1, 1995 with the single "Music for the People", which was used as the image song for the World Cup of Volleyball in 1995...
. In 1989, Shigeru Joshima
Shigeru Joshima
is a Japanese musician and actor. He is the leader and main guitarist of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group.- As an artist :...
and Tatsuya Yamaguchi discovered they both played instruments in their own bands and decided to form their own, practicing in private and unbeknownst to the jimusho, calling themselves Joshima Band, or "Joh Band" for short. At one point, they also called themselves 'JURIA', combining their names using Joshima's "J", "URI" from the melon-shape of Tatsuya's face, and rhythm-guitarist member Asakura Takehito's "A". Eventually, Johnny accepted them as a band, giving them the name "Tokio Band". At this point, members included Joshima, Tatsuya, and new support member, rhythm guitarist Watanabe Kazuhisa.
In 1990, the original Tokio was formed when Joshima was put together with other 'Juniors' Masahiro Matsuoka
Masahiro Matsuoka
is a Japanese drummer and actor. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny Entertainment musical group. His nicknames are Mabo and Maa-kun. He starred as Shinichi Ozaki in Godzilla: Final Wars., and comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.- As an artist :...
and Taichi Kokubun
Taichi Kokubun
is a Japanese keyboardist and actor. He is keyboard of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group.-Early life:Taichi Kokubun was born in Higashikurume, Tokyo...
, both of whom had also joined Joshima and Yamaguchi in a few of their practices in the past. Rhythm-guitarist Hiromu Kojima joined soon after this. During this time, Joshima underwent negotiations with Johnny Kitagawa
Johnny Kitagawa
, born , is the founder and president of Johnny & Associates, a production agency for numerous popular boy bands in Japan. Kitagawa assembled, produced and managed more than a dozen popular bands, including SMAP, Arashi, Kanjani8, Hey! Say! JUMP, V6, NEWS and KAT-TUN. Kitagawa's influence has...
himself into allowing Tatsuya to join the band, and soon he became an official member as well. Nagase Tomoya, another Junior who had been making more and more headlines, began appearing with the newly-formed Tokio on occasion as a support member, which created a bit of odd tension as the group appeared in magazines and on the radio with five members, but on TV and live performances with six members. One of their first live tours included one with the band SAY・S and included all six members.
1994–1999: Debut and onward
In 1994, just before the release of the band's debut single, "Love You OnlyLove You Only
"Love You Only" is the debut single by the Japanese band Tokio and was released on September 21, 1994. It reached third place on the Oricon weekly charts, and charted for 22 weeks. In addition to being included in the album Tokio, it was remixed for the album TOK10.-Track listing:...
", the rhythm guitarist Hiromu Kojima suddenly left the band and was officially replaced by Tomoya Nagase
Tomoya Nagase
is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group. He is the primary vocalist, in addition to playing the guitar alongside Tokio's leader, Shigeru Joshima.- As an artist :...
. Their debut single was released on September 21, 1994. Two months later, on November 21, 1994, their debut and self-titled album, Tokio
Tokio (album)
Tokio is the debut eponymous album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on November 21, 1994. It reached eighth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for thirteen weeks.- Track listing :...
was released. Their very first performance after their debut was held on New Year's Eve at the 1994 NHK Kouhakutagassen.
Soon after the release of Tokio, the band's first remix album was released in 1995, titled Tokio Remix
Tokio Remix
Tokio Remix is the first remix album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on March 8, 1995. The album reached ninth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for five weeks.- Track listing :...
. In 1996, the band recorded the song "7 O'Clock News" to be used as the theme song for the anime version of Kodocha
Kodocha
is a manga series by Miho Obana, helped periodically by her sister, Kaori Obana. The series is commonly known under the name Kodocha. The manga won the 1998 Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo. In the year 2007, At the American Anime Awards the anime was nominated for best comedy anime...
. Due to licensing issues however, the song was not used as the theme song for the North American release of the series. Also in 1996, the band's first compilation album was released, titled Best E.P Selection of Tokio
Best E.P Selection of Tokio
Best E.P Selection of Tokio is the first compilation album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on March 26, 1997. The album reached fourth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for five weeks.- Track listing :- Personnel :...
.
Throughout the rest of the decade, Tokio released 18 more singles and four more studio albums: Bad Boys Bound
Bad Boys Bound
Bad Boys Bound is the second studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on July 3, 1995. The album reached fourth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for four weeks.- Track listing :- Personnel :* Shigeru Joshima - guitar...
, Blowing, Wild & Mild
Wild & Mild
Wild & Mild is the fourth studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on March 26, 1997. The album reached ninth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for four weeks.- Track listing :...
, and Graffiti
Graffiti (Tokio album)
Graffiti is the fifth studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on April 1, 1998. The album reached ninth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for three weeks.- Track listing :...
. From 1997 and onwards, some of the band's singles were used as theme songs in television shows, usually drama shows. In 1997, "Furarete Genki" was used as the theme song to Psychometrer Eiji
Psychometrer Eiji
is a mystery manga and live-action series created by Masashi Asaki and Tadashi Agi, that started in 1996. The manga series is composed of 25 tankōbon and was serialized by Kodansha. So far, it is yet to be released worldwide, although it was published by Chuangyi in Simplified Chinese, Tong-Li in...
a drama Masahiro Matsuoka
Masahiro Matsuoka
is a Japanese drummer and actor. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny Entertainment musical group. His nicknames are Mabo and Maa-kun. He starred as Shinichi Ozaki in Godzilla: Final Wars., and comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.- As an artist :...
starred in, and "Julia" was used as the theme song for Seiji No Mikata, a drama that starred Taichi Kokubun
Taichi Kokubun
is a Japanese keyboardist and actor. He is keyboard of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group.-Early life:Taichi Kokubun was born in Higashikurume, Tokyo...
. In 1999, "Love & Peace" was used as the theme song to Love and Peace, another drama that Matsuoka starred in, and "Ai no Arashi" was used as the theme song for Psychometrer Eiji 2.
2000–2004: Rise in popularity
In early 2000, Tokio released the album Yesterday & TodayYesterday & Today (Tokio album)
Yesterday & Today is the sixth studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on February 2, 2000. It was the last album by Tokio to be released under Sony Music Entertainment. The album reached ninth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for three weeks.- Track listing :...
. Following the release of the single "Doitsu Mo Koitsu Mo" in early 2001, Tokio switch recording labels from Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment
Sony Music Entertainment ' is the second-largest global recorded music company of the "big four" record companies and is controlled by Sony Corporation of America, the United States subsidiary of Japan's Sony Corporation....
to UMG
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
. From the following single, "Oh!Heaven" was the theme song for Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko, a drama that starred Matsuoka, and "Hitoribotchino haburashi" was the theme song for Mukodono!, a drama starring Tomoya Nagase
Tomoya Nagase
is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group. He is the primary vocalist, in addition to playing the guitar alongside Tokio's leader, Shigeru Joshima.- As an artist :...
. From then on, the majority of subsequently released singles would be used as theme songs for dramas starring members of Tokio. In December 2001, the first album under Universal Music, 5 Ahead
5 Ahead
5 Ahead is the seventh studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on December 5, 2001. It was the first album to be released under Universal Music Japan...
, was released.
In May 2001, Tokio released their second compilation album, titled Best EP Selection of Tokio II
Best EP Selection of Tokio II
Best EP Selection of Tokio II is the second compilation album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on May 9, 2001. Currently, it is the band's latest of two compilation album, with the other being, Best E.P Selection of Tokio...
. Since the release of the single "Ding Dong / Glider" in late 2002, the promotional videos for Tokio songs are directed by Masahiro Matsuoka
Masahiro Matsuoka
is a Japanese drummer and actor. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny Entertainment musical group. His nicknames are Mabo and Maa-kun. He starred as Shinichi Ozaki in Godzilla: Final Wars., and comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.- As an artist :...
. 2003 saw the release of the seventh studio album, Glider
Glider (Tokio album)
Glider is the seventh studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on February 19, 2003. The album reached fifth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for six weeks.- Track listing :...
in February. In 2003, "Ambitious Japan!" was used as the theme song for JR Central's
Central Japan Railway Company
The is the main railway company operating in the Chūbu region of central Japan. It is officially abbreviated in English as JR Central and in Japanese as . Its headquarters are located in the JR Central Towers in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture.The company's operational hub is Nagoya Station...
nozomi train services.
In 2004, Taichi Kokubun
Taichi Kokubun
is a Japanese keyboardist and actor. He is keyboard of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group.-Early life:Taichi Kokubun was born in Higashikurume, Tokyo...
took a leave from Tokio to form the temporary music unit Toraji Haiji with KinKi Kids
KinKi Kids
is a Japanese duo consisting of Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto under the talent agency Johnny & Associates. Although the members share the same surname, the only relation they have to each other is that they both hail from the Kinki region, hence the duo's name....
member Tsuyoshi Domoto
Tsuyoshi Domoto
is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, writer and illustrator. Along with Koichi Domoto , he is a member of KinKi Kids, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Johnny & Associates.- Biography :Born in Nara, Domoto joined the...
. Together they recorded the theme song for the movie Fantastipo, in which they starred in. To commemorate the tenth anniversary of their debut, Tokio released their first cover album, TOK10
TOK10
TOK10 is a cover album by Japanese band Tokio, released on September 1, 2004. It was released to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the band's debut. The album peaked at first place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for twelve weeks...
in September 2004.
2005–present
In February 2005, the tenth full-length album (not including compilation albums), Act II was released. They released the single "Ashita o Mezashite!" on December 7, 2005. Tomoya Nagase composed and co-arranged the single with his lyrics, making it their first single composed by a member of the group. In 2005, Tokio was selected to be the host for the Johnny's Countdown 2005-2006 concert, a yearly event that counts down to the New YearNew Year
The New Year is the day that marks the time of the beginning of a new calendar year, and is the day on which the year count of the specific calendar used is incremented. For many cultures, the event is celebrated in some manner....
. In 2006, Tokio released the single "Sorafune
Sorafune/Do! Do! Do!
-CD Limited Press Edition:-CD+DVD Version A:-CD+DVD Version B:-Chart positions:-Year-end charts:-Certifications:...
", which sold over 400,000 copies and charted for over four months, making it their most successful single. The Tokio single "Get Your Dream
Get Your Dream
"Get Your Dream" is the thirty-fifth single by the Japanese band Tokio and was released on June 21, 2006. It reached second place on the Oricon charts. The song "Get Your Dream" was used in Japan as the theme song for the 2006 FIFA World Cup....
" was used as the theme song in Japan for the 2006 FIFA World Cup
2006 FIFA World Cup
The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 9 June to 9 July 2006 in Germany, which won the right to host the event in July 2000. Teams representing 198 national football associations from all six...
. Later in 2006, the group released their longest studio album to date, Harvest
Harvest (Tokio album)
Harvest is the tenth studio album by Japanese band Tokio, released on October 18, 2006. It is one of Tokio's most successful albums, having peaked at second place on the Oricon weekly charts and charted for eighteen weeks.- Disc 1 :- Disc 2 :...
, containing seventeen tracks and two remix tracks.
In 2008, Tokio's shortest album was released, titled Sugar. The seven-track album contains the three singles released 2007. Also in 2008, the band changed recording labels for the second time, switching to J Storm
J Storm
is a Japanese music and film company owned by Johnny & Associates. It was established on November 12, 2001, initially as a label for the Johnny's group, Arashi, after which it was named ....
, a label owned by Johnny & Associates
Johnny & Associates
is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Johnny & Associates trains and promotes groups of male idols, collectively known as , in Japan.-1962–1989:...
. Subsequently, all albums, singles, and other releases previously released under Universal Music were re-released on June 24, 2009.
Their first release under the new label was the four-track single "Amagasa/Akirerukurai Bokura wa Negaou" on September 3, 2008. "Amagasa" was composed by Ringo Shiina with her lyrics and was arranged by Tokyo Incidents. Tokio released another four-track single titled "Taiyō to Sabaku no Bara/Subeki Koto
Taiyō to Sabaku no Bara/Subeki Koto
"Taiyō to Sabaku no Bara"/"Subeki Koto" is the forty-first single by the Japanese band Tokio. It was the first single released by Tokio in eleven months, having been released on Auguest 19, 2009. The single reached third place on the Oricon charts and charted for three weeks. The song "Taiyō to...
" on August 19, 2009. After releasing the single "Advance/Mata Asa ga Kuru
Advance/Mata Asa ga Kuru
"Advance/Mata Asa ga Kuru" is the forty-second single by the Japanese band Tokio. It was released on February 3, 2010 under the label J Storm. The single peaked at number five on the Oricon weekly chart. The song "Mata Asa ga Kuru" is used as a theme song to the NHK drama show Romes/Kūkō Bōkyo System...
" on February 3, 2010, they released the single "Haruka
Haruka (Tokio song)
is the forty-third single by the Japanese band Tokio. It was released on February 3, 2010 under the label J Storm. The single topped the Oricon weekly singles chart. The songs "Haruka" and "Dash Village" are being used as theme songs for the Dash Beach and the Dash Village respectively, both...
" on June 16, 2010. "Haruka" went on to become their first number-one since December 2007.
Members
is the guitarist and leader of Tokio. He was the original member, having founded the band in 1989. is the lead vocalist and guitarist. He is occasionally known for being the youngest member of the band. He is also an actor and has starred in numerous dramas, such as My Boss My HeroMy Boss My Hero
is a Japanese TV drama broadcast by Nippon Television. It aired during the summer of 2006.-Synopsis:The show is about Makio Sakaki , also known as "Tornado", a 27-year-old yakuza, who wants to succeed his father at the head of the gang...
. Nagase was the last member to join Tokio, joining in 1994, but having made appearances with them before that. is the drummer for the band, having joined in 1990. plays the keyboard
Keyboard instrument
A keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
. He joined in 1990. is the bassist for Tokio, who also joined in 1989.
Former members
- Hiromu Kojima, like most of the other band members, joined in 1990, but left the band in 1994, just prior to their debut. He was the rhythm guitarist and was replaced by Tomoya Nagase.
Studio albums
- 1994: TokioTokio (album)Tokio is the debut eponymous album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on November 21, 1994. It reached eighth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for thirteen weeks.- Track listing :...
- 1995: Bad Boys BoundBad Boys BoundBad Boys Bound is the second studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on July 3, 1995. The album reached fourth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for four weeks.- Track listing :- Personnel :* Shigeru Joshima - guitar...
- 1996: Blowing
- 1997: Wild & MildWild & MildWild & Mild is the fourth studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on March 26, 1997. The album reached ninth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for four weeks.- Track listing :...
- 1998: GraffitiGraffiti (Tokio album)Graffiti is the fifth studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on April 1, 1998. The album reached ninth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for three weeks.- Track listing :...
- 2000: Yesterday & TodayYesterday & Today (Tokio album)Yesterday & Today is the sixth studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on February 2, 2000. It was the last album by Tokio to be released under Sony Music Entertainment. The album reached ninth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for three weeks.- Track listing :...
- 2001: 5 Ahead5 Ahead5 Ahead is the seventh studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on December 5, 2001. It was the first album to be released under Universal Music Japan...
- 2003: GliderGlider (Tokio album)Glider is the seventh studio album by Japanese band Tokio. It was released on February 19, 2003. The album reached fifth place on the Oricon weekly chart and charted for six weeks.- Track listing :...
- 2004: Act II
- 2006: HarvestHarvest (Tokio album)Harvest is the tenth studio album by Japanese band Tokio, released on October 18, 2006. It is one of Tokio's most successful albums, having peaked at second place on the Oricon weekly charts and charted for eighteen weeks.- Disc 1 :- Disc 2 :...
- 2008: Sugar
Variety
Tokio currently hosts 5LDK and has previously having hosted , both variety shows. Tokio members have also performed in other variety shows both as a group, such as on Tetsuwan Dash (ザ!鉄腕!DASH!!), as well as individually. Below is a list of individual performances: – Taichi Kokubun (with regular guest Shigeru Joshima) – Shigeru Joshima – Shigeru Joshima – Tatsuya Yamaguchi- R30 – Taichi Kokubun – Taichi Kokubun – Taichi Kokubun – Taichi Kokubun – Shigeru Joshima