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'''Tokyo Jihen''' (東京事変) (also known as The '''Tokyo Incidents''') is a Japanese band formed by well-known rock artist '''[[Shiina Ringo]]''' in 2003. The band was originally comprised of the backing members of her ''Sugoroku Ecstasy Tour''. In 2004, the band debuted with the single [[Gunjou Biyori]]. The band's most recent album, [[Adult]], reached #1 on Oricon charts.
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[[Image:Tokyo Jihen - Sougou promo.jpg|thumb|550px|Tokyo Jihen promoting ''[[Sougou]]'' (2021)]]
  
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===From Wiki.theppn===
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'''Tokyo Jihen''' (東京事変; also known as The '''Tokyo Incidents''') is a [[:category:J-Rock|Japanese rock]] band formed by well-known rock artist [[Shiina Ringo]] in 2003. The band was originally comprised of the backing members of her ''Sugoroku Ecstasy Tour''. In 2004, the band debuted with the single "[[Gunjou Biyori]]". After a lineup switch in 2005, their sophomore album ''[[Adult]]'' reached #1 on the [[Oricon]] weekly charts. On January 11, 2012, Shiina announced that Tokyo Jihen would disband on February 29th following a final farewell tour. In 2020, the group reunited again for a new EP and a tour.
  
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<div id="contentSub"></div><div id="jump-to-nav">Jump to: [[wiki/#column-one|navigation]], [[wiki/#searchInput|search]]</div><div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 352px">[[Image:Tokyojihen2005.jpg|[[Image:350px-Tokyojihen2005.jpg|350px|Tokyo Jihen "Phase 2" Adult promo picture. (2005)]]]]<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify" style="float: right">[[Image:Tokyojihen2005.jpg|[[Image:magnify-clip.png]]]]</div>Tokyo Jihen "Phase 2" Adult promo picture. (2005)</div></div></div><div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 202px">[[Image:TOKY J.jpg|[[Image:200px-TOKY_J.jpg|200px|Tokyo Jihen band promo with two of the older members. Hirama Mikio (most left) and HZM (most right). (2004)]]]]<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify" style="float: right">[[Image:TOKY J.jpg|[[Image:magnify-clip.png]]]]</div>Tokyo Jihen band promo with two of the older members. Hirama Mikio (most left) and HZM (most right). (2004)</div></div></div>
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==Members==
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===Current Members===
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* [[Shiina Ringo]] (椎名林檎) (vocals)
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* [[Kameda Seiji]] (亀田誠治) (bass)
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* [[Hata Toshiki]] (刃田綴色) (drums)
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* [[Ukigumo]] (浮雲) (guitar) <small>(2005&ndash;2012; 2020&ndash;)</small>
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* [[Izawa Ichiyou]] (伊澤一葉) (keyboard) <small>(2005&ndash;2012; 2020&ndash;)</small>
  
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==<span class="mw-headline">Members</span>==
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===Former Members===
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* [[Hirama Mikio]] (昼海幹音) (guitar) <small>(2004&ndash;2005)</small>
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* [[Hiizumi Masayuki]] (H Zeddo M) (H是都M) (keyboard) <small>(2004&ndash;2005)</small>
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Current Members</span>===
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===Labels===
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* [[Emi Records Japan]] <small>(2003&ndash;2013; 2020&ndash;)</small>
  
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* [2004-present] [[Shiina Ringo]] (椎名林檎) (vocals)
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==Information==
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* [2004-present] [[Kameda Seiji]] (亀田誠治) (bass)
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[[Image:Tokyo Jihen (2008).jpg|thumb|270px|Tokyo Jihen promoting ''[[Variety]]'' (2007)]]
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* [2004-present] [[Hata Toshiki]] (刃田綴色) (drums)
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On May 29, 2004, after announcing that [[Shiina Ringo]] would be ceasing to release solo music anymore, it was revealed that she would in turn become the leading vocalist of a band she had formulated, called Tokyo Jihen. The band consisted of five members: herself, bassist [[Kameda Seiji]] (who previously worked a lot in arranging music in Shiina's solo career), drummer [[Hata Toshiki]] (who had similarly worked with Shiina as a live session drummer), guitarist [[Hirama Mikio]] and the pianist for the band [[pe'zmoku|PE'Z]], [[Hiizumi Masayuki]] (who went under the stage names "H Zeddo M" and "HZM" during Tokyo Jihen). These band members were previously the band for Shiina's last live tour, her ''Sugoroku Ecstasy Tour'' (in fact, you are able to see the members play during Shiina's ''[[Electric Mole]]'' DVD concert).
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* [2005-present] [[Ukigumo]] (浮雲) (guitar)
 
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* [2005-present] [[Izawa Ichiyou]] (伊澤一葉) (keyboard)
 
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Former Members</span>===
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"[[Gunjou Biyori]]" was then released as the band's debut single in September. The song was used for the [[KDDI]] [[CDMA 1X WIN W21SA]] cellphone commercial song, and managed to reach #2 on Oricon charts (just below the mega-hit single by [[Gorie|Gorie with Jasmine and Joann]], "[[Mickey]]"). The band's sophomore single, "[[Sounan]]" (released just one month after their first), received similar rankings (by reaching #2 on Oricon charts) though it did not exceed the record sales of their first.
  
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* [2004-2005] [[Hirama Mikio]] (昼海幹音) (guitar)
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The band would then release their debut album, ''[[Kyouiku]]'', one month after the release of [[Sounan]]. The album reached the same position as both singles (#2), below [[Hirai Ken]]'s ''[[Sentimentalovers|SENTIMENTALovers]]''. Interestingly, band member [[Kameda Seiji]] had arranged many of the songs on Hirai's album.
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* [2004-2005] [[Hiizumi Masayuki]] (H Zeddo M) (H是都M) (keyboard)
 
  
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==<span class="mw-headline">Information</span>==
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In the first quarter of 2005, Tokyo Jihen's first major tour entitled ''[[Dynamite!]]'' spanned the nation, with over 14 different concerts. It was announced at these venues that the band would release a follow-up single to their debut, entitled "[[Himitsu (Tokyo Jihen)|Himitsu]]". However, the single was postponed and finally canceled.
  
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<div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 232px">[[Image:Mva jihen.jpg|[[Image:230px-Mva_jihen.jpg|230px|Tokyo Jihen at the SSTVVMAs (2005)]]]]<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify" style="float: right">[[Image:Mva jihen.jpg|[[Image:magnify-clip.png]]]]</div>Tokyo Jihen at the SSTVVMAs (2005)</div></div></div><div align="justify">
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[[Image:Tokyo Jihen - Sports promo.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Tokyo Jihen promoting ''[[Sports (Tokyo Jihen)|Sports]]'' (2010)]]
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In July 2005, it was officially announced that two members of the band, guitarist [[Hirama Mikio]] and keyboardist [[Hiizami Masayuki]] were to leave the band. Reputedly, Hirama left to start his solo project, and [[Hiizami Masayuki]] left in order to become part of [[PE'Z]] once more. It was not until two months later in September that two new replacement members were announced, guitarist [[Ukigumo]] and keyboardist [[Izawa Ichiyou]]. The band's crane logo also changed with this announcement.
  
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On May 29, 2004, after announcing that [[Shiina Ringo]] would be ceasing to release solo singles/albums anymore, it was revealed that she would in turn become the leading vocalist of a band she had formulated, called '''Tokyo Jihen'''. The band consisted of five members: herself, bassist [[Kameda Seiji]] (who previously worked a lot in arranging music in Shiina's solo career), drummer [[Hata Toshiki]] (who had similarly worked with Shiina as a live session drummer), guitarist [[Hirama Mikio]] and the pianist for the band [[PE'Z|PE'Z]], [[Hiizumi Masayuki]] (who went under the stage names "H Zeddo M" and "HZM" during Tokyo Jihen). These band members were previously the band for Shiina's last live tour, her ''Sugoroku Ecstasy Tour'' (in fact, you are able to see the members play during Shiina's [[Electric Mole]] DVD concert).
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Shiina was asked to sing the theme song to the drama ''[[Oh-oku ~Hana no Ran~|Oh-oku ~Hana no Ran~]]''. While Shiina already had a song in mind - "[[Shuraba]]" - she noted that she had to week the song to fit the drama. While this single was not as successful as the band's previous two singles, it still reached #5 on [[Oricon]] charts and sold a total of over 100,000 copies.
  
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[[Gunjou Biyori]] was then released as the band's debut single in September. The song was used for the [[KDDI|KDDI]] [[CDMA 1X WIN W21SA|CDMA 1X WIN W21SA]] cellphone commercial song, and managed to reach #2 on Oricon charts (just below the mega-hit single by [[Gorie|Gorie with Jasmine and Joann]], [[Mickey|Mickey]]). The band's sophomore single, [[Sounan]] (released just one month after their first), received similar rankings (by reaching #2 on Oricon charts) though it did not exceed the record sales of their first.
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[[Image:DaihakkenTokyoJihePromo.jpg|thumb|300px|Tokyo Jihen promoting ''[[Daihakken]]'' (2011)]]
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This single was be followed by the band's second full length album, ''[[Adult]]''. The album would contain the aforesaid planned first single as its first track. Adult would become the band's first #1 release in their two years of activity. Following the success of Tokyo Jihen's second album, the band went on the largest tour in any of the member's careers. The tour entitled ''[[Domestic! Just Can't Help It.|DOMESTIC! Just can't help it.]]'' spanned over 21 different concerts in over 17 different areas in Japan.
  
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The band would then release their debut album, [[Kyouiku]], one month after the release of [[Sounan]]. The album reached the same position as both singles (#2), below [[Hirai Ken]]'s [[Sentimentalovers|SENTIMENTALovers]]. Interestingly, band member [[Kameda Seiji]] had arranged many of the songs on Hirai's album.
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Tokyo Jihen begun preparations for their third album while Shiina was working on her concept soundtrack album to the movie ''[[Sakuran]]'', ''[[Heisei Fuuzoku]]''. A large amount of the other band members' demo material was collected and the best songs were chosen. The band's fourth single, "[[Osca|OSCA]]", was written and composed by guitarist [[Ukigumo]] and is described as a fast, wild rock tune. Spawning their third album, ''[[Variety]]'', Tokyo Jihen confirmed that their releases have been following the theme of television genres (ie: Education, Adult, Variety).
  
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In the first quarter of 2005, Tokyo Jihen's first major tour entitled [[Dynamite!]] spanned the nation, with over 14 different concerts. It was announced at these venues that the band would release a follow-up single to their debut, entitled [[Himitsu (Tokyo Jihen)|Himitsu]] (秘密). However, the single was postponed and finally cancelled.
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On February 12, 2011, it was reported that [[Hata Toshiki]] was arrested for interfering with a policeman's duties. At approximately 8:55 PM on February 10, a woman had called the police after discovering that her bathroom window was broken. A police officer arrived on the scene ten minutes later, only to be attacked by Hata. Hata was intoxicated at the time of the incident. After this episode, the release of Tokyo Jihen's single "[[Sora ga Natteiru / Onna no Ko wa Dare Demo]]", which was scheduled for the 23rd, was postponed until May 11th.
  
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<div class="thumb tright"><div class="thumbinner" style="width: 135px">[[Image:TokyoJ Logo.jpg|[[Image:TokyoJ_Logo.jpg|133px|The band's two logos (top: '04-'05, bottom: '05~)]]]]<div class="thumbcaption"><div class="magnify" style="float: right">[[Image:TokyoJ Logo.jpg|[[Image:magnify-clip.png]]]]</div>The band's two logos (top: '04-'05, bottom: '05~)</div></div></div>
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Shiina announced on January 11th, 2012, that Tokyo Jihen would disband on February 29th following a final farewell tour, ''Tokyo Live Tour 2012 Domestique Bon Voyage'', with two shows each in Yokohama, Osaka and Tokyo. Tickets for all six shows, including the 28th and 29th concerts at the Nippon Budokan, sold out the day they went on sale.
  
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In July 2005, it was officially announced that two members of the band, guitarist [[Hirama Mikio]] and keyboardist [[Hiizami Masayuki]] were to leave the band. Reputedly, Hirama left to start his solo project, and [[Hiizami Masayuki]] left in order to become part of [[PE'Z|PE'Z]] once more. It was not until two months later in September that two new replacement members were announced, guitarist [[Ukigumo]] and keyboardist [[Izawa Ichiyou]]. The band's crane logo also changed with this announcement.
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On January 1, 2020, Tokyo Jihen released a surprise digital single, "[[Erabarezaru Kokumin]]", and announced a tour of Japan titled "Live Tour 2020 News Flash", beginning February 29th. In February, the band announced their 5-track mini-album ''[[News (Tokyo Jihen)|News]]'' would be released on April 8, 2020.
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Shiina was asked to sing the theme song to the drama [[Oh-oku ~Hana no Ran~|Oh-oku ~Hana no Ran~]]. While Shiina already had a song in mind - [[Shuraba]] - she noted that she had to tweek the song to fit the drama. While this single was not as successful as the band's previous two singles, it still reached #5 on Oricon charts and sold a total of over 100,000 copies.
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==Discography==
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[[Image:DISCOVERYPROMO.jpg|thumb|300px|Tokyo Jihen promoting ''[[Discovery (Tokyo Jihen)|DISCOVERY]]'' (2012)]]
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[[Image:Tokyo Jihen - Aka no Doumei promo.jpg|thumb|300px|Tokyo Jihen promoting "[[Aka no Doumei]]" (2020)]]
  
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This single was be followed by the band's second full length album, [[Adult]]. The album would contain the aforesaid planned first single as its first track. Adult would become the band's first #1 release in their two years of activity. Following the success of Tokyo Jihen's second album, the band went on the largest tour in any of the member's careers. The tour entitled [[DOMESTIC! Just can't help it.|DOMESTIC! Just can't help it.]] spanned over 21 different concerts in over 17 different areas in Japan.
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: ''Note: See ''[[Shiina Ringo#Discography]]'' for Shiina's solo releases''
  
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Tokyo Jihen begun preparations for their third album while Shiina was working on her concept album/soundtrack to the movie [[Sakuran]], [[Heisei Fuuzoku]]. A large amount of the other band members' demo material was collected and the best songs were chosen. The band's fourth single, [[Osca|OSCA]], was written and composed by guitarist [[Ukigumo]] and is described as a fast, wild rock tune.
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===Studio Albums===
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* [2004.11.25] [[Kyouiku]] (教育; ''Education'')
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* [2006.01.25] [[Adult]] (大人 (アダルト))
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* [2007.09.26] [[Variety]] (娯楽 (バラエティ))
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* [2010.02.24] [[Sports (Tokyo Jihen)|Sports]] (スポーツ)
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* [2011.06.29] [[Daihakken]] (大発見; ''Great Discovery'')
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* [2021.06.09] [[Ongaku (Tokyo Jihen)|Ongaku]] (音楽; ''Music'')
  
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==<span class="mw-headline">Discography</span>==
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===Best Albums===
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* [2012.02.15] [[Tokyo Collection]] (東京コレクション) (live best album)
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* [2012.08.29] [[Shinya Waku]] (深夜枠) (B-side best album)
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* [2021.12.22] [[Sougou]] (総合; ''Comprehensive'')
  
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: ''Note: See "[[Shiina Ringo#Discography]]" for Shiina's solo releases''
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===Mini-Albums===
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* [2012.01.18] [[Color Bars|color bars]]
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* [2020.04.08] [[News (Tokyo Jihen)|News]] (ニュース)
  
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===Box-Set===
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* [2013.02.27] [[Hard Disk (Tokyo Jihen)|Hard Disk]]
  
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* [2004.11.25] [[Kyouiku]] (教育; ''Education'')
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===Singles===
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* [2006.01.25] [[Adult]] (大人(アダルト))
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* [2004.09.08] [[Gunjou Biyori]] (群青日和; ''Ideal Days for Ultramarine'')
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* [2007.09.26] [[Variety]] (娯楽(バラエティ))
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* [2004.10.20] [[Sounan (Tokyo Jihen)|Sounan]] (遭難; ''Distress'')
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* [2005.11.02] [[Shuraba]] (修羅場; ''The Rat's Nest'')
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===<span class="mw-headline">Singles</span>===
 
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* [2004.09.08] [[Gunjou Biyori]] (群青日和; ''Ultramarine Weather'')
 
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* [2004.10.20] [[Sounan]] (遭難; ''Disaster'')
 
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* [2005.11.02] [[Shuraba]] (修羅場; ''Scene of Carnage'')
 
 
* [2007.07.11] [[Osca|OSCA]]
 
* [2007.07.11] [[Osca|OSCA]]
 
* [2007.08.22] [[Killer Tune]] (キラーチューン)
 
* [2007.08.22] [[Killer Tune]] (キラーチューン)
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* [2009.12.02] [[Noudouteki Sanpunkan]] (能動的三分間: ''Three Minutes'')
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* [2011.05.11] [[Sora ga Natteiru / Onna no Ko wa Dare Demo]] (空が鳴っている /女の子は誰でも; ''The Sky Is Ringing / A Girl Is Anyone'')
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">DVD</span>===
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===Digital Singles===
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* [2006.03.17] [[Himitsu (Tokyo Jihen)|Himitsu FOR DJ]] (秘密; ''Secret'')
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* [2006.03.17] [[Koi wa Maboroshi (Tokyo Jihen)|Koi wa Maboroshi FOR MUSICIAN]] (恋は幻; ''Get It Up for Love'')
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* [2006.03.17] [[Tasogare Naki|Tasogare Naki FOR MOTHER]] (黄昏泣き; ''Don't Cry My Child'')
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* [2006.08.25] [[Shoujo Robot (Tokyo Jihen)|Shoujo Robot]] (少女ロボット; ''Girl Robot'')
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* [2007.01.07] [[Senkou Shoujo]] (閃光少女)
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* [2010.02.08] [[Sweet Spot (Tokyo Jihen)|Sweet Spot]] (スイートスポット)
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* [2010.07.23] [[Tengoku e Youkoso / Dopamint!]] (天国へようこそ / ドーパミント!; ''Welcome to Heaven (Where's Heaven) / Dopamint!'')
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* [2011.08.26] [[Handsome Sugite]] (ハンサム過ぎて; ''Too Handsome'')
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* [2011.09.21] [[Tengoku e Youkoso|Tengoku e Youkoso (Tokyo Bay Version)]] (天国へようこそ; ''Welcome to Heaven (Where's Heaven)'')
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* [2012.01.11] [[Konya wa Kara Sawagi]] (今夜はから騒ぎ; ''Beaucoup de Bruit pour Rien (Beaucoup de Bruit pour Rien)'')
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* [2012.02.01] [[Sanjuunisai no Wakare|Sanjuunisai no Wakare (from Discovery)]] (三十二歳の別れ; ''A Separation'')
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* [2012.02.01] [[Sanjuunisai no Wakare|Sanjuunisai no Wakare (from Tokyo Collection)]] (三十二歳の別れ; ''A Separation'')
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* [2012.02.01] [[Fukushuu (Tokyo Jihen)|Fukushuu (from Spa & Treatment)]] (復讐; ''Vengeance'')
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* [2012.06.08] [[Onna no Ko wa Dare Demo|Onna no Ko wa Dare Demo (from Bon Voyage)]] (女の子は誰でも; ''A Girl Is Anyone'')
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* [2012.06.08] [[Gunjou Biyori|Gunjou Biyori (from Bon Voyage)]] (群青日和; ''Ideal Days for Ultramarine'')
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* [2012.06.08] [[Seishun no Mabataki|Seishun no Mabataki (from Bon Voyage)]] (青春の瞬き; ''Moment of Youth'')
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* [2012.06.08] [[Atarashii Bunmei-kaika|Atarashii Bunmei-kaika (from Bon Voyage)]] (新しい文明開化; ''Brand New Civilization'')
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* [2012.08.10] [[Tadanaranu Kankei]] (ただならぬ関係; ''And the Beat Goes On'')
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* [2012.11.28] [[The Best 3 (Tokyo Jihen)|The Best 3]]
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* [2020.01.01] [[Erabarezaru Kokumin]] (選ばれざる国民; ''The Lower Classes'')
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* [2020.02.29] [[Eien no Fuzai Shoumei]] (永遠の不在証明; ''The Eternal Alibi'')
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* [2020.08.12] [[Aka no Doumei]] (赤の同盟; ''Red Alliance'')
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* [2020.11.06] [[Ao no ID]] (青のＩＤ; ''Blue ID'')
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* [2020.12.16] [[Inochi no Tobari]] (命の帳; ''Book of Life'')
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* [2021.01.23] [[Yaminaru Shiro]] (闇なる白; ''Whiteout'')
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* [2021.03.30] [[Ryokushu]] (緑酒)
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* [2021.04.09] [[Eien no Fuzai Shoumei]] (永遠の不在証明)
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* [2021.09.29] [[Primal (Tokyo Jihen)|Primal]] (プライマル)
  
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* [2004.12.08] [[Tokyo Incidents Vol.1]]
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===Video Releases===
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* [2005.07.13] [[Dynamite in]]
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* [2004.12.08] [[Tokyo Incidents Vol.1|tokyo incidents vol.1]]
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* [2005.08.17] [[Dynamite out]]
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* [2005.07.13] [[Dynamite In|Dynamite in]]
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* [2006.03.23] [[Adult Video]]
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* [2005.08.17] [[Dynamite Out|Dynamite out]]
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* [2006.09.06] [[Just Can't Help It.]]
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* [2006.03.23] [[Adult Video|ADULT VIDEO]]
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* [2006.09.06] [[Just Can't Help It.|Just can't help it.]]
 
* [2007.11.21] [[Senkou Shoujo]] (閃光少女; ''Flash Girl'')
 
* [2007.11.21] [[Senkou Shoujo]] (閃光少女; ''Flash Girl'')
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* [2010.08.25] [[Spa & Treatment]]
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* [2010.08.25] [[Ultra C]] (ウルトラC)
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* [2011.09.21] [[CS Channel]]
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* [2012.02.15] [[Discovery (Tokyo Jihen)|DISCOVERY]]
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* [2012.06.13] [[Bon Voyage (Tokyo Jihen)|Bon Voyage]]
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* [2012.08.29] [[Chin Play Kou Play]] (珍プレー好プレー)
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* [2013.02.27] [[Golden Time (Tokyo Jihen)|Golden Time]]
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* [2021.04.14] [[2020.7.24 Uruu Vision Tokuban News Flash|2020.7.24 Uruu vision Tokuban News Flash]] (2O2O.7.24閏vision特番ニュースフラッシュ)
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* [2021.12.22] [[Prime Time (Tokyo Jihen)|Prime Time]]
  
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===<span class="mw-headline">Vinyls</span>===
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===Vinyls===
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* [2004.11.25] [[Gunjou Biyori / Sounan]] (群青日和 / 遭難; ''Ideal Days for Ultramarine / Distress'')
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* [2006.03.23] [["Adult Video" Original Sound Track|"ADULT VIDEO" Original Sound Track]]
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* [2007.11.21] [[Variety|Variety Zokango]] (娯楽(バラエティ)増刊号)
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* [2021.09.29] [[Kyouiku]] (教育)
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* [2021.09.29] [[Adult]] (大人 (アダルト))
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* [2021.09.29] [[Variety]] (娯楽 (バラエティ))
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* [2021.09.29] [[Sports (Tokyo Jihen)|Sports]] (スポーツ)
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* [2021.09.29] [[Daihakken]] (大発見)
  
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* [2004.11.25] [[Gunjou Biyori/Sounan Analog]] (群青日和/遭難)
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===Compilations / Other===
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* [2006.03.23] [["Adult Video" Original Sound Track]]
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* [2010.06.16] [[DJ Yatsui Ichiro]] - [[Atarashii Yatsu!|ATARASHII YATSU!]] (#20 ''Gunjou Biyori'')
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* [2007.11.21] [[Variety (analog)|Variety]] (娯楽(バラエティ))
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* [2010.09.01] [["Atami no Sosakan" Original Soundtrack]] (#25 ''Tengoku e Youkoso (Instrumental Version)'')
  
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==<span class="mw-headline">Concerts & Live Performances</span>==
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==Concerts & Live Performances==
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* [2003.07.17] [[Phycho Justice|PHYCHO JUSTICE]]
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* [2003.07.17] [[PHYCHO JUSTICE|PHYCHO JUSTICE]]
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* [2004.07.24] [[0724 Yamabikari|0724 YAMABIKARI]]
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* [2004.07.24] [[0724 YAMABIKARI|0724 YAMABIKARI]]
 
 
* [2004.07.25] [[Meet the World Beat 2004]]
 
* [2004.07.25] [[Meet the World Beat 2004]]
 
* [2004.07.30] [[Fuji Rock Festival|FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL'04]]
 
* [2004.07.30] [[Fuji Rock Festival|FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL'04]]
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* [2004.09.03] [[FUKUOKA SUNSET LIVE 2004|FUKUOKA SUNSET LIVE 2004]]
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* [2004.09.03] [[Fukuoka Sunset Live 2004|FUKUOKA SUNSET LIVE 2004]]
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* [2005.01.17]~[2005.02.16] [[Dynamite!]]
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* [2005.01.17]-[2005.02.16] [[Dynamite!]]
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* [2005.12.12]~[2005.12.21] [[Ringohan Convention|Ringohan Convention]]
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* [2005.12.12]-[2005.12.21] [[Ringohan Convention|Ringohan Convention]]
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* [2006.02.19]~[2006.02.21] [[DOMESTIC! Virgin LINE]]
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* [2006.02.19]-[2006.02.21] [[Domestic! Virgin Line|DOMESTIC! Virgin LINE]]
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* [2006.04.07]~[2006.05.30] [[DOMESTIC! Just Can't Help It|"DOMESTIC!" Just can't help it.]]
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* [2006.04.07]-[2006.05.30] [[Domestic! Just Can't Help It.|"DOMESTIC!" Just can't help it.]]
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* [2006.07.02] [[SOCIETY OF THE CITIZENS vol.1|SOCIETY OF THE CITIZENS vol.1]]
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* [2006.07.02] [[Society of Citizens Vol.1|SOCIETY OF THE CITIZENS vol.1]]
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* [2006.12.29]~[2007.01.01] [[COUNTDOWN JAPAN LIVE 06-07|COUNTDOWN JAPAN LIVE 06-07]]
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* [2006.12.29]-[2007.01.01] [[Countdown Japan Live 06-07|COUNTDOWN JAPAN LIVE 06-07]]
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==Publications==
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===Books===
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[[Image:Channel Guide Tokyo Jihen Official Book.jpg|100px]]
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* [2012.02] [[Channel Guide Tokyo Incidents Official Book|CHANNEL GUIDE TOKYO INCIDENTS OFFICIAL BOOK]]
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===Band Scores===
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[[Image:DaihakkenBandScore.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Color BarsBandScore.jpg|100px]]
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[[Image:Shinya WakuBandScore.jpg|100px]]
  
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==<span class="mw-headline">External Links</span>==
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* [2011.09] [[Tokyo Jihen Score "Daihakken"]]
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* [2012.11] [[Official Score Book Tokyo Jihen "Color Bars"|Official Score Book Tokyo Jihen "color bars"]]
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* [2012.11] [[Official Score Book Tokyo Jihen "Shinya Waku"]]
  
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* [http://www.toshiba-emi.co.jp/tokyojihen/ Tokyo Jihen Official Website]
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==External Links==
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* [http://www.oricon.co.jp/artists/345261/ Oricon Profile]
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* [https://www.tokyojihen.com/ Official Website]
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* [http://www.ether-sea.com/ringo/ Ringo Catalogue] - Shiina Ringo/Tokyo Jihen fansite with comprehensive information & lyrics
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* [https://www.universal-music.co.jp/tokyojihen/ Official Universal Profile]
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* [https://www.kronekodow.com/ Official Twitter]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/user/incidentstokyoch Official YouTube]
  
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Latest revision as of 05:43, 30 December 2021

Tokyo Jihen promoting Sougou (2021)

Tokyo Jihen (東京事変; also known as The Tokyo Incidents) is a Japanese rock band formed by well-known rock artist Shiina Ringo in 2003. The band was originally comprised of the backing members of her Sugoroku Ecstasy Tour. In 2004, the band debuted with the single "Gunjou Biyori". After a lineup switch in 2005, their sophomore album Adult reached #1 on the Oricon weekly charts. On January 11, 2012, Shiina announced that Tokyo Jihen would disband on February 29th following a final farewell tour. In 2020, the group reunited again for a new EP and a tour.

Members

Current Members

Former Members

Labels

Information

Tokyo Jihen promoting Variety (2007)

On May 29, 2004, after announcing that Shiina Ringo would be ceasing to release solo music anymore, it was revealed that she would in turn become the leading vocalist of a band she had formulated, called Tokyo Jihen. The band consisted of five members: herself, bassist Kameda Seiji (who previously worked a lot in arranging music in Shiina's solo career), drummer Hata Toshiki (who had similarly worked with Shiina as a live session drummer), guitarist Hirama Mikio and the pianist for the band PE'Z, Hiizumi Masayuki (who went under the stage names "H Zeddo M" and "HZM" during Tokyo Jihen). These band members were previously the band for Shiina's last live tour, her Sugoroku Ecstasy Tour (in fact, you are able to see the members play during Shiina's Electric Mole DVD concert).

"Gunjou Biyori" was then released as the band's debut single in September. The song was used for the KDDI CDMA 1X WIN W21SA cellphone commercial song, and managed to reach #2 on Oricon charts (just below the mega-hit single by Gorie with Jasmine and Joann, "Mickey"). The band's sophomore single, "Sounan" (released just one month after their first), received similar rankings (by reaching #2 on Oricon charts) though it did not exceed the record sales of their first.

The band would then release their debut album, Kyouiku, one month after the release of Sounan. The album reached the same position as both singles (#2), below Hirai Ken's SENTIMENTALovers. Interestingly, band member Kameda Seiji had arranged many of the songs on Hirai's album.

In the first quarter of 2005, Tokyo Jihen's first major tour entitled Dynamite! spanned the nation, with over 14 different concerts. It was announced at these venues that the band would release a follow-up single to their debut, entitled "Himitsu". However, the single was postponed and finally canceled.

Tokyo Jihen promoting Sports (2010)

In July 2005, it was officially announced that two members of the band, guitarist Hirama Mikio and keyboardist Hiizami Masayuki were to leave the band. Reputedly, Hirama left to start his solo project, and Hiizami Masayuki left in order to become part of PE'Z once more. It was not until two months later in September that two new replacement members were announced, guitarist Ukigumo and keyboardist Izawa Ichiyou. The band's crane logo also changed with this announcement.

Shiina was asked to sing the theme song to the drama Oh-oku ~Hana no Ran~. While Shiina already had a song in mind - "Shuraba" - she noted that she had to week the song to fit the drama. While this single was not as successful as the band's previous two singles, it still reached #5 on Oricon charts and sold a total of over 100,000 copies.

Tokyo Jihen promoting Daihakken (2011)

This single was be followed by the band's second full length album, Adult. The album would contain the aforesaid planned first single as its first track. Adult would become the band's first #1 release in their two years of activity. Following the success of Tokyo Jihen's second album, the band went on the largest tour in any of the member's careers. The tour entitled DOMESTIC! Just can't help it. spanned over 21 different concerts in over 17 different areas in Japan.

Tokyo Jihen begun preparations for their third album while Shiina was working on her concept soundtrack album to the movie Sakuran, Heisei Fuuzoku. A large amount of the other band members' demo material was collected and the best songs were chosen. The band's fourth single, "OSCA", was written and composed by guitarist Ukigumo and is described as a fast, wild rock tune. Spawning their third album, Variety, Tokyo Jihen confirmed that their releases have been following the theme of television genres (ie: Education, Adult, Variety).

On February 12, 2011, it was reported that Hata Toshiki was arrested for interfering with a policeman's duties. At approximately 8:55 PM on February 10, a woman had called the police after discovering that her bathroom window was broken. A police officer arrived on the scene ten minutes later, only to be attacked by Hata. Hata was intoxicated at the time of the incident. After this episode, the release of Tokyo Jihen's single "Sora ga Natteiru / Onna no Ko wa Dare Demo", which was scheduled for the 23rd, was postponed until May 11th.

Shiina announced on January 11th, 2012, that Tokyo Jihen would disband on February 29th following a final farewell tour, Tokyo Live Tour 2012 Domestique Bon Voyage, with two shows each in Yokohama, Osaka and Tokyo. Tickets for all six shows, including the 28th and 29th concerts at the Nippon Budokan, sold out the day they went on sale.

On January 1, 2020, Tokyo Jihen released a surprise digital single, "Erabarezaru Kokumin", and announced a tour of Japan titled "Live Tour 2020 News Flash", beginning February 29th. In February, the band announced their 5-track mini-album News would be released on April 8, 2020.

Discography

Tokyo Jihen promoting DISCOVERY (2012)
Tokyo Jihen promoting "Aka no Doumei" (2020)
Note: See Shiina Ringo#Discography for Shiina's solo releases

Studio Albums

  • [2004.11.25] Kyouiku (教育; Education)
  • [2006.01.25] Adult (大人 (アダルト))
  • [2007.09.26] Variety (娯楽 (バラエティ))
  • [2010.02.24] Sports (スポーツ)
  • [2011.06.29] Daihakken (大発見; Great Discovery)
  • [2021.06.09] Ongaku (音楽; Music)

Best Albums

  • [2012.02.15] Tokyo Collection (東京コレクション) (live best album)
  • [2012.08.29] Shinya Waku (深夜枠) (B-side best album)
  • [2021.12.22] Sougou (総合; Comprehensive)

Mini-Albums

Box-Set

Singles

Digital Singles

Video Releases

Vinyls

Compilations / Other

Concerts & Live Performances

Publications

Books

Channel Guide Tokyo Jihen Official Book.jpg

Band Scores

DaihakkenBandScore.jpg Color BarsBandScore.jpg Shinya WakuBandScore.jpg

External Links

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