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'''TOKIO''' is one of the most popular groups and one of the few actual bands handled by [[Johnny's Entertainment]]. They debuted in 1994 under the [[Sony Music Entertainment|Sony]] label, however they switched to [[Universal Music Japan|Universal Music J]] in 2001. They transferred to [[J Storm|J Storm]] label in 2008.
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'''TOKIO''' is a [[J-Pop|Japanese pop]]-[[:category:J-Rock|rock]] band handled by [[Johnny's Jimusho|Johnny's Entertainment]]. They debuted in 1994 under [[Sony Music Japan]], however they switched to [[Universal Music|Universal Music J]] in 2001. They transferred to [[J Storm]] label in 2008.
  
 
==Members==
 
==Members==
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* [[Joshima Shigeru]] (城島茂) (Leader)
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* [[Nagase Tomoya]] (長瀬智也) - Vocals, guitar
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* [[Yamaguchi Tatsuya]] (山口達也)
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* [[Joshima Shigeru]] (城島茂) - Guitar, leader
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* [[Kokubun Taichi]] (国分太一)
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* [[Yamaguchi Tatsuya]] (山口達也) - Bass
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* [[Matsuoka Masahiro]] (松岡昌宏)
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* [[Kokubun Taichi]] (国分太一) - Keyboard
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* [[Nagase Tomoya]] (長瀬智也)
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* [[Matsuoka Masahiro]] (松岡昌宏) - Drums
  
 
==Information==
 
==Information==
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* Agency: [[Johnny & Associates]]
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* Formed: 1990
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* Debuted: 1994
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* Labels: [[Sony Music Entertainment]] (1994–2001), [[Universal Music Japan]] (2001–2008), [[J-Storm]] (since 2008)
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==History==
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In 1990, the original Tokio was formed when Joshima Shigeru was put together with other 'Juniors' Matsuoka Masahiro and Kokubun Taichi, both of whom had also joined Joshima and Yamaguchi in a few of their practices in the past.<ref name="oshareism">{{cite web | url=http://www.ntv.co.jp/oshare/| title=Oshareism interview with Matsuoka Masahiro, aired 2008.07.20| accessdate=2009-10-06|language=Japanese}}</ref> Rhythm-guitarist [[Kojima Hiromu]] joined soon after this. During this time, Joshima underwent negotiations with [[Johnny Kitagawa]] himself into allowing Yamaguchi 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.
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In 1994, just before the release of the band's debut single, "[[Love You Only]]", the rhythm guitarist Kojima Hiromu suddenly left the band and was officially replaced by Nagase. Their debut single was released on September 21, 1994. Two months later, on November 21, 1994, their debut and self-titled album, ''[[Tokio (album)|Tokio]]'' was released. Their very first performance after their debut was held on New Year's Eve at the 1994 ''NHK Kouhakutagassen''.
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In 2010 they were chosen to be the main personalities for 33rd [[24hour TV]]. It was their 3rd time being the main personalities for that charity show.
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==Trivia==
 
TOKIO got their name from old romanization of [[Tokyo|Tokyo City]]. TOKIO is also an all-around band as they act, dance, compose and perform. In 2004, they celebrated their 10th year anniversary mark along with the release of 12 albums and 19 singles with the album [[TOK10]].
 
TOKIO got their name from old romanization of [[Tokyo|Tokyo City]]. TOKIO is also an all-around band as they act, dance, compose and perform. In 2004, they celebrated their 10th year anniversary mark along with the release of 12 albums and 19 singles with the album [[TOK10]].
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==Discography==
 
==Discography==
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[[Image:TOKIO.jpg|thumb|250px|TOKIO]]
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[[Image:TOKIO.jpg|thumb|260px|TOKIO (2001)]]
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===Albums===
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[[Image:TOKIO 2007.jpg|thumb|260px|TOKIO promoting "[[Seisyun|SEISYuN]]" (2007)]]
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[[Image:TOKIOTVLife2010.jpg|thumb|260px|TOKIO in "TV Life" Magazine (2010)]]
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[[Image:Haneda KuukouKIBOUpromo.jpg|thumb|260px|TOKIO promoting "[[Haneda Kuko no Kiseki / Kibou|Haneda Kuko no Kiseki / KIBOU]]" (2012)]]
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===Studio Albums===
 
* [1994.11.21] [[TOKIO (album)|TOKIO]]
 
* [1994.11.21] [[TOKIO (album)|TOKIO]]
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* [1995.03.08] [[TOKIO Remix|TOKIO REMIX]]
 
 
* [1995.07.03] [[Bad Boys Bound ~TOKIO II~]]
 
* [1995.07.03] [[Bad Boys Bound ~TOKIO II~]]
 
* [1996.03.25] [[Blowing|BLOWING]]
 
* [1996.03.25] [[Blowing|BLOWING]]
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* [1996.08.26] [[Best E.P Selection of TOKIO]]
 
 
* [1997.03.26] [[Wild & Mild|WILD & MILD]]
 
* [1997.03.26] [[Wild & Mild|WILD & MILD]]
 
* [1998.04.01] [[Graffiti]]
 
* [1998.04.01] [[Graffiti]]
 
* [2000.02.02] [[Yesterday & Today (TOKIO)|YESTERDAY & TODAY]]
 
* [2000.02.02] [[Yesterday & Today (TOKIO)|YESTERDAY & TODAY]]
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* [2001.05.09] [[Best EP Selection of TOKIO II|BEST EP SELECTION OF TOKIO II]]
 
 
* [2001.12.05] [[5 Ahead|5 AHEAD]]
 
* [2001.12.05] [[5 Ahead|5 AHEAD]]
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* [2003.02.19] [[glider]]
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* [2003.02.19] [[Glider (TOKIO album)|glider]]
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* [2004.09.01] [[TOK10]]
 
 
* [2005.02.02] [[Act II|ACT II]]
 
* [2005.02.02] [[Act II|ACT II]]
 
* [2006.10.18] [[Harvest (TOKIO)|Harvest]]
 
* [2006.10.18] [[Harvest (TOKIO)|Harvest]]
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* [2012.08.22] [[17 (TOKIO)|17]]
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===Best Albums===
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* [1996.08.26] [[Best E.P Selection of TOKIO]]
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* [2001.05.09] [[Best EP Selection of TOKIO II|BEST EP SELECTION OF TOKIO II]]
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* [2014.07.16] [[Heart (TOKIO)|HEART]]
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===Remix Albums===
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* [1995.03.08] [[TOKIO Remix|TOKIO REMIX]]
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===Cover Albums===
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* [2004.09.01] [[TOK10]]
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===Mini-Albums===
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* [1998.08.05] [[Denkou Sekka]] (電光石夏)
 
* [2008.02.20] [[Sugar (TOKIO)|sugar]]
 
* [2008.02.20] [[Sugar (TOKIO)|sugar]]
  
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* [1995.12.02] [[Kaze ni Natte (TOKIO)|Kaze ni Natte]] (風になって)
 
* [1995.12.02] [[Kaze ni Natte (TOKIO)|Kaze ni Natte]] (風になって)
 
* [1996.02.26] [[Magic Channel|MAGIC CHANNEL]]
 
* [1996.02.26] [[Magic Channel|MAGIC CHANNEL]]
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* [1996.07.22] [[Arigatou... Yuuki|Arigatou...Yuuki]] (ありがとう…勇気)
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* [1996.07.22] [[Arigatou...Yuuki]] (ありがとう…勇気)
 
* [1996.11.25] [[Everybody Can Do!]]
 
* [1996.11.25] [[Everybody Can Do!]]
 
* [1997.02.11] [[Furarete Genki]] (フラれて元気)
 
* [1997.02.11] [[Furarete Genki]] (フラれて元気)
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* [1998.03.04] [[Kono Yubi Tomare!]] (この指とまれ!)
 
* [1998.03.04] [[Kono Yubi Tomare!]] (この指とまれ!)
 
* [1998.05.20] [[Love & Peace (TOKIO)|Love & Peace]]
 
* [1998.05.20] [[Love & Peace (TOKIO)|Love & Peace]]
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* [1998.08.05] [[Denkou Sekka]] (電光石夏)
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* [1999.02.17] [[Kimi wo Omou Toki / Oh! Heaven]] (君を想うとき)
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* [1999.02.17] [[Kimi wo Omou Toki]] (君を想うとき)
 
 
* [1999.06.30] [[Nandomo Yume no Naka de Kurikaesu Love Song / Afureru Omoi]] (何度も夢の中でくり返すラブ・ソング / 溢れる想い)
 
* [1999.06.30] [[Nandomo Yume no Naka de Kurikaesu Love Song / Afureru Omoi]] (何度も夢の中でくり返すラブ・ソング / 溢れる想い)
 
* [1999.08.25] [[Wasureenu Kimi he...]] (忘れえぬ君へ...)
 
* [1999.08.25] [[Wasureenu Kimi he...]] (忘れえぬ君へ...)
 
* [1999.11.10] [[Ai no Arashi]] (愛の嵐)
 
* [1999.11.10] [[Ai no Arashi]] (愛の嵐)
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* [2000.05.31] [[Minna de Wahhahha! / Ai wa Nude]] (みんなでワーッハッハ! / 愛はヌード)
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* [2000.05.31] [[Minna de Wahaha! / Ai wa Nude]] (みんなでワーッハッハ! / 愛はヌード)
 
* [2000.09.13] [[Koi ni Kizuita Yoru]] (恋に気づいた夜)
 
* [2000.09.13] [[Koi ni Kizuita Yoru]] (恋に気づいた夜)
 
* [2001.03.17] [[Doitsu mo Koitsu mo / Boku no Mirai]] (どいつもこいつも / ボクの未来)
 
* [2001.03.17] [[Doitsu mo Koitsu mo / Boku no Mirai]] (どいつもこいつも / ボクの未来)
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* [2002.07.10] [[Green (TOKIO)|GREEN]]
 
* [2002.07.10] [[Green (TOKIO)|GREEN]]
 
* [2002.12.04] [[Ding-Dong / Glider|ding-dong / glider]]
 
* [2002.12.04] [[Ding-Dong / Glider|ding-dong / glider]]
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* [2003.04.30] [[Omae Yanai to Akannen]] (お前やないと あかんねん) ('''Sakuraba Yuichiro''')
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* [2003.04.30] [[Omae Yanai to Akannen]] (お前やないと あかんねん) <small>('''Sakuraba Yuichiro''')</small>
 
* [2003.10.01] [[Ambitious Japan!|AMBITIOUS JAPAN!]]
 
* [2003.10.01] [[Ambitious Japan!|AMBITIOUS JAPAN!]]
 
* [2003.12.03] [[Love Love Manhattan / Alive-Life|Love Love♡Manhattan / ALIVE-LIFE]] (ラブラブ♡マンハッタン)
 
* [2003.12.03] [[Love Love Manhattan / Alive-Life|Love Love♡Manhattan / ALIVE-LIFE]] (ラブラブ♡マンハッタン)
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* [2004.03.03] [[Transistor G(Glamour) Girl]] (トランジスタ G(グラマー) ガール)
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* [2004.03.03] [[Transistor G Girl]] (トランジスタ G(グラマー) ガール)
 
* [2004.11.17] [[Jibun no Tame ni / For You|Jibun no Tame ni / for you]] (自分のために)
 
* [2004.11.17] [[Jibun no Tame ni / For You|Jibun no Tame ni / for you]] (自分のために)
 
* [2005.12.07] [[Ashita wo Mezashite!]] (明日を目指して！)
 
* [2005.12.07] [[Ashita wo Mezashite!]] (明日を目指して！)
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* [2007.11.28] [[Seisyun|SEISYuN]] (青春)
 
* [2007.11.28] [[Seisyun|SEISYuN]] (青春)
 
* [2008.09.03] [[Amagasa / Akireru Kurai Bokura wa Negaou]] (雨傘 / あきれるくらい 僕らは願おう)
 
* [2008.09.03] [[Amagasa / Akireru Kurai Bokura wa Negaou]] (雨傘 / あきれるくらい 僕らは願おう)
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* [2009.08.19] [[Taiyou to Sabaku no Bara / Subeki Koto]] (太陽と砂漠のバラ / スベキコト)
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* [2010.02.03] [[Advance / Mata Asa ga Kuru|advance / Mata Asa ga Kuru]] (advance / また朝が来る; ''The Morning Will Come Again'')
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* [2010.06.16] [[Haruka (TOKIO)|-Haruka-]] (-遥か-; ''Faraway'')
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* [2010.08.11] [[Nanana (Taiyou Nante Ira nee)|NaNaNa (Taiyou Nante Ira nee)]] (NaNaNa(太陽なんていらねぇ); ''I Don't Need Things Like the Sun'')
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* [2011.05.25] [[Miageta Ryusei]] (見上げた流星; ''I Looked Up At a Meteor'')
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* [2012.02.29] [[Haneda Kuko no Kiseki / Kibou|Haneda Kuko no Kiseki / KIBOU]] (羽田空港の奇跡 / KIBOU; ''Miracle of Haneda Airport / Hope'')
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* [2013.02.20] [[Lyric (TOKIO)|Lyric]] (リリック)
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* [2013.03.20] [[Tegami (TOKIO)|Tegami]] (手紙; ''Letter'')
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* [2013.10.30] [[Honton Toko / Future|Honton Toko / FUTURE]] (ホントんとこ / FUTURE)
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* [2014.05.21] [[Love, Holiday.|LOVE, HOLIDAY.]]
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* [2015.10.28] [[Tokyo Drive]] (東京ドライブ)
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* [2016.02.24] [[Fragile|fragile]]
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* [2016.11.30] [[Ai! I Wanna Be With You|Ai! I wanna be with you]] (愛)
  
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===Video Releases===
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* [2000.03.29] [[TOKIO 1999 Live in Nihon Budokan|TOKIO 1999 LIVE IN Nihon Budokan]]
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* [1995.03.08] [[TOKIO in Yamato2520 ~Yamato2520 Theme Songs~|TOKIO in YAMATO2520 ~YAMATO2520 Theme Songs~]] (TOKIO in YAMATO2520～YAMATO2520テーマソングス～)
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* [1995.11.23] [[TOKIO First Live Video ~Bad Boys Bound '95~|TOKIO FIRST LIVE VIDEO ~BAD BOYS BOUND '95~]]
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* [1996.12.23] [[TOKIO Video Clip Selection|TOKIO VIDEO CLIP SELECTION]]
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* [1998.04.01] [[TOKIO Live 1997 + Special Bonus Track 1998|TOKIO LIVE 1997 + SPECIAL BONUS TRACK 1998]]
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* [1999.10.06] [[TOKIO 1999 Live in Nippon Budoukan ~Kimi wo Omou Toki~|TOKIO 1999 LIVE IN Nippon Budoukan ~Kimi wo Omou Toki~]] (TOKIO 1999 LIVE IN 日本武道館 ~君を想うとき~)
 
* [2000.03.29] [[TOKIO Video Clips 2000|TOKIO VIDEO CLIPS 2000]]
 
* [2000.03.29] [[TOKIO Video Clips 2000|TOKIO VIDEO CLIPS 2000]]
 
* [2002.05.22] [[5 Round|5 ROUND]]
 
* [2002.05.22] [[5 Round|5 ROUND]]
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* [2002.08.07] [[TOKIO Live Tour 2002 5 Ahead in Nippon Budokan|TOKIO LIVE TOUR 2002 5 AHEAD in Nippon Budokan]]
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* [2002.08.07] [[TOKIO Live Tour 2002 5 Ahead in Nippon Budoukan|TOKIO LIVE TOUR 2002 5 AHEAD in Nippon Budoukan]] (TOKIO LIVE TOUR 2002 5 AHEAD in 日本武道館)
 
* [2004.05.19] [[5 Round II|5 ROUND II]]
 
* [2004.05.19] [[5 Round II|5 ROUND II]]
 
* [2005.01.12] [[TOKIO 10th Anniversary Live 2004|TOKIO 10th anniversary LIVE 2004]]
 
* [2005.01.12] [[TOKIO 10th Anniversary Live 2004|TOKIO 10th anniversary LIVE 2004]]
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* [2005.11.16] [[Boku no Renai Jijou to Daidokoro Jijou|Boku no Renai Jijou to Daidokoro Jijou]] (僕の恋愛事情と台所事情)
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* [2005.11.16] [[Boku no Renai Jijou to Daidokoro Jijou]] (僕の恋愛事情と台所事情) <small>(DVD Single)</small>
 
* [2006.11.22] [[TOKIO Special Gigs 2006 ~Get Your Dream~|TOKIO Special GIGs 2006 ~Get Your Dream~]]
 
* [2006.11.22] [[TOKIO Special Gigs 2006 ~Get Your Dream~|TOKIO Special GIGs 2006 ~Get Your Dream~]]
 
* [2007.01.31] [[5 Round III|5 ROUND III]]
 
* [2007.01.31] [[5 Round III|5 ROUND III]]
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* [2011.09.14] [[Over / Plus|OVER / PLUS]]
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===VHS===
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* [2013.04.17] [[TOKIO Live Tour 1718|TOKIO LIVE TOUR 1718]]
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* [1995.11.23] [[TOKIO First Live Video Bad Boys Bound 95|TOKIO FIRST LIVE VIDEO: BAD BOYS BOUND 95]]
 
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* [1998.04.01] [[TOKIO Live 1997 Plus SPecial Bonus Track 1998|TOKIO LIVE 1997 plus SPECIAL BONUS TRACK 1998]]
 
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* [1999.10.06] [[TOKIO 1999 Live in Nippon Budokan|TOKIO 1999 LIVE IN Nippon Budokan]]
 
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* [2000.03.29] [[TOKIO Video Clips 2000|TOKIO VIDEO CLIPS 2000]]
 
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* [2002.05.22] [[5 Round|5 ROUND]]
 
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* [2002.08.07] [[TOKIO Live Tour 2002 5 Ahead in Nihon Budokan|TOKIO LIVE TOUR 2002 5 AHEAD in Nihon Budokan]]
 
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* [2004.05.19] [[5 Round II|5 ROUND II]]
 
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* [2005.01.17] [[TOKIO 10th Anniversary Live 2004|TOKIO 10th anniversary LIVE 2004]]
 
  
 
==Television Shows==
 
==Television Shows==
 
===Current Shows===
 
===Current Shows===
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* The!Tetsuwan!DASH!! (ザ!鉄腕!DASH!!)
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* [[The!Tetsuwan!DASH!!]] (ザ!鉄腕!DASH!!)
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* 5LDK
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* [[TOKIO Kakeru]] (TOKIOカケル)
  
 
===Past Shows===
 
===Past Shows===
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* Gachinko! (ガチンコ!)
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* [[Gachinko!]] (ガチンコ!)
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* Daishouten (大笑点)
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* [[Daishouten]] (大笑点)
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* TOKIO Koi no Yokan (TOKIO恋の予感)
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* [[TOKIO Koi no Yokan]] (TOKIO恋の予感)
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* TOKIO Shijousaidai no Tokuban! (TOKIO史上最大の特番！)
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* [[TOKIO Shijousaidai no Tokuban!]] (TOKIO史上最大の特番！)
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* TOKIO de Night (TOKIOでナイト)
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* [[TOKIO de Night]] (TOKIOでナイト)
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* Sakurakko Club (桜っ子クラブ) (with [[Uchiumi Kouji|Uchiumi Kouji]] and [[SMAP]])
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* [[Sakurakko Club]] (桜っ子クラブ) (with [[Uchiumi Kouji|Uchiumi Kouji]] and [[SMAP]])
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* Danjo Hachinin Renai Tour! TOKIO no Na.ri.yu.ki!! (男女8人恋愛ツアー!TOKIOのな・り・ゆ・き!!)
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* [[Danjo Hachinin Renai Tour! TOKIO no Na.ri.yu.ki!!]] (男女8人恋愛ツアー!TOKIOのな・り・ゆ・き!!)
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* Nebagiba! TOKIO (ねばぎば!TOKIO)
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* [[Nebagiba! TOKIO]] (ねばぎば!TOKIO)
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* Sports Party Tadaima Muchuu! (Sports Party ただいま夢中!)
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* [[Sports Party Tadaima Muchuu!]] (Sports Party ただいま夢中!)
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* TOKIO HEADZ!
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* [[TOKIO HEADZ!]]
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* Toki-kin Kyuukou Suki da yo! Sukiyanen (Toki-kin急行 好きだよ!好きやねん) (with [[KinKi Kids]])
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* [[Toki-kin Kyuukou Suki da yo! Sukiyanen]] (Toki-kin急行 好きだよ!好きやねん) (with [[KinKi Kids]])
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* Magical Zunou Power!! (マジカル頭脳パワー!!)
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* [[Magical Zunou Power!!]] (マジカル頭脳パワー!!)
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* Tenshi no Kamen (天使の仮面)
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* [[Tenshi no Kamen]] (天使の仮面)
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* Ai to Makoto (★愛と誠★)
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* [[Ai to Makoto (program)|★Ai to Makoto★]] (★愛と誠★)
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* Idol on Stage (アイドルオンステージ)
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* [[Shounen Club|Idol on Stage]] (アイドルオンステージ)
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* Mentore G (メントレG)
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* [[Mentore G]] (メントレG)
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* [[5LDK]]
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==Radio==
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* [[TOKIO CLUB]] <small>(1992.04 - 1994.03)</small>
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* [[TOKIO Karaoke HIT CLUB]] (TOKIO カラオケ HIT CLUB) <small>(1993.10 - 1994.03)</small>
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==Notes and References==
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{{Reflist}}
  
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://www.j-storm.co.jp/tokio/index.html J Storm Official Website]
 
* [http://www.j-storm.co.jp/tokio/index.html J Storm Official Website]
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* [http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/tokio/index.html Johnny's net]
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* [http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/tokio/index.html Johnny's net Profile]
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* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/tokio/ Universal Music Artist Info]
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* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/tokio/ Universal Music Japan Profile]
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* [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/SR/Tokio/ Sony Music Artist Info]
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* [http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Music/Arch/SR/Tokio/ Sony Music Japan Profile]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 22:15, 4 October 2016

TOKIO promoting "Tegami" (2013)

TOKIO is a Japanese pop-rock band handled by Johnny's Entertainment. They debuted in 1994 under Sony Music Japan, however they switched to Universal Music J in 2001. They transferred to J Storm label in 2008.

Members

Information

History

In 1990, the original Tokio was formed when Joshima Shigeru was put together with other 'Juniors' Matsuoka Masahiro and Kokubun Taichi, both of whom had also joined Joshima and Yamaguchi in a few of their practices in the past.[1] Rhythm-guitarist Kojima Hiromu joined soon after this. During this time, Joshima underwent negotiations with Johnny Kitagawa himself into allowing Yamaguchi 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.

In 1994, just before the release of the band's debut single, "Love You Only", the rhythm guitarist Kojima Hiromu suddenly left the band and was officially replaced by 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.

In 2010 they were chosen to be the main personalities for 33rd 24hour TV. It was their 3rd time being the main personalities for that charity show.

Trivia

TOKIO got their name from old romanization of Tokyo City. TOKIO is also an all-around band as they act, dance, compose and perform. In 2004, they celebrated their 10th year anniversary mark along with the release of 12 albums and 19 singles with the album TOK10.

Discography

TOKIO (2001)
TOKIO promoting "SEISYuN" (2007)
TOKIO in "TV Life" Magazine (2010)
TOKIO promoting "Haneda Kuko no Kiseki / KIBOU" (2012)

Studio Albums

Best Albums

Remix Albums

Cover Albums

Mini-Albums

Singles

Video Releases

Television Shows

Current Shows

Past Shows

Radio

Notes and References

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External Links

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Actor/Musical
Past Debuted Groups
Past Johnny's Jr. Group
Official Website
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