Tsuyoshi Domoto

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Tsuyoshi Domoto
堂本 剛
Born April 10, 1979 (1979-04-10) (age 32)
Origin Nara, Japan
Genres Pop, Funk, Jazz, Blues, Soul music
Occupations Singer, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, actor, Artist, Japanese idol, fashion designer, writer, illustrator
Instruments Guitar, Bass guitar, Piano, Drums
Years active 1992–present
Labels Johnny's Entertainment
Associated acts KinKi Kids, J-Friends, Toraji Haiji
Website tsuyoshi.in

Tsuyoshi Domoto (堂本 剛 Dōmoto Tsuyoshi?) (born April 10, 1979) is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, fashion designer, writer and illustrator. Along with Koichi Domoto (whom he has no blood-relation with), he is a member of KinKi Kids, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Johnny & Associates and the record holder of Guinness World Records for having the record of the most number of consecutive number-one singles since their debut single.[1]

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[edit] Biography

Born in Nara, Domoto and his bandmate Koichi Domoto first worked together as backdancers for Hikaru Genji, who were holding a concert at Yokohama Arena, and has since then been partnered up for magazine photoshoots, music acts and drama projects. The duo starred in their first drama together called Ningen Shikkaku in 1994, in which Domoto was awarded Best Newcomer in the Television Drama Academy Awards.[2]

Together with Koichi Domoto, he eventually made his debut in 1997 as KinKi Kids with a double release of a single "Garasu no Shōnen" and an album A Album, both of which went on to sell more than a million copies.[3]

On May 29, 2002, Domoto released his first solo single "Machi/Dekiai Logic", in which Domoto penned and composed all the tracks himself.[4] In 2006, Domoto had begun to release his solo work under the project name Endlicheri Endlicheri. However, he renamed his solo project from Endlicheri Endlicheri to 244 Endli-x (pronounced "Tsuyoshi Endorikkusu") in 2008.[5] He announced that he would go on his first concert tour as 244 Endli-x soon after, which began on March 29, 2008 at the Yokohama Arena and ended in Sendai on May 8, 2008.[6] Domoto once again changed his solo project name in 2009 to Tsuyoshi (剛紫?) and simultaneously released a single and an album on April 10, 2009.[7] On the same year, he released another single "Rain" on September 9, which topped the Oricon Single Weekly Charts.[8]

After more than one year and a half, Domoto finally released his 9th single on April 6, 2011, titled "Eni wo Yuite" which The track was recorded at shrines believed to have connections to Nara’s entertainment and music industries, is a love song to Japan.[9] His recent single "Niji no Uta" was released on September 2011, he made the song in 2007 and it has performed only at his concerts,it was first presented at the event “WATERIZE” in May 2008 under the theme of ‘water’ and ‘wound’.

[edit] Discography

For releases as a member of KinKi Kids, please see KinKi Kids discography.

[edit] Singles

# Title Release date Project name
1st "Machi/Dekiai Logic"[note 1] May 29, 2002 Tsuyoshi Domoto
2nd "Waver" June 9, 2004 Tsuyoshi Domoto
3rd "Someiyoshino" February 1, 2006 Endlicheri Endlicheri
4th "The Rainbow Star" June 28, 2006 Endlicheri Endlicheri
5th "Sora Ga Nakukara" February 7, 2007 Endlicheri Endlicheri
6th "Kurikaesu Haru" April 2, 2008 244 Endli-x
7th "Sora: Utsukushii Ware no Sora" April 10, 2009 Tsuyoshi
8th "Rain" September 9, 2009 Tsuyoshi Domoto
9th "Eni wo Yuite" April 6, 2011 Tsuyoshi Domoto
10th "Niji no Uta" September 7, 2011 Tsuyoshi Domoto

As the temporary unit Toraji Haiji with Tokio member Taichi Kokubun for the movie Fantastipo:

[edit] Albums

# Title Release date Project name
1st Rosso e Azzurro August 7, 2002 Tsuyoshi Domoto
2nd Si August 18, 2004 Tsuyoshi Domoto
3rd Coward March 1, 2006 Endlicheri Endlicheri
4th Neo Africa Rainbow Ax April 11, 2007 Endlicheri Endlicheri
5th I and Ai April 2, 2008 244 Endli-x
6th Bigaku: My Beautiful Sky April 10, 2009 Tsuyoshi

[edit] Videos

# Title Release date Project name
1st Live Rosso e Azzurro January 8, 2003 Tsuyoshi Domoto
2nd Tsuyoshi Domoto 2nd Live Si: First Line April 6, 2005 Tsuyoshi Domoto
3rd Mune Uchu Endlicheri Endlicheri Documentary February 14, 2007 Endlicheri Endlicheri
4th Fukanzen Funky White Dragon March 14, 2007 Endlicheri Endlicheri
5th Endlicheri Live DVD March 11, 2009 244 Endli-x
6th 薬师寺 live 2009 June 30, 2010 Tsuyoshi Domoto

[edit] Solo activities

For activities as a member of KinKi Kids, please refer to KinKi Kids.

[edit] Dramas

  • Karin (NHK: April 1, 1994- April 2, 1994)
  • Ningen Shikaku (TBS: July 8, 1994 – September 23, 1994)
  • Date Masamune (TBS: January 1, 1995)
  • Second Chance (TBS: April 14, 1995 – June 30, 1995)
  • Kindaichi Shounen No Jikembo (NTV: July 15, 1995 – September 16, 1995)
  • Kindaichi Shounen No Jikembo SP Snow Demon Murder case (NTV: December 28, 1995)
  • Wakaba No Koro (TBS: April 12, 1996 - June 28, 1996)
  • Dareka Ga Dareka Ni Koishiteru (TBS: March 29, 1996)
  • Kaette Kita Second Chance (TBS: December 20, 1996)
  • Kindaichi Shounen No Jikembo (NTV: April 12, 1997)
  • Ao No Jidai (TBS: July 3, 1998 – September 11, 1998)
  • Kimi To Ita Mirai No Tame Ni: I'll Be Back (NTV : January 16, 1999 – March 20, 1999)
  • to Heart ~Koishite Shinitai~ (TBS: July 2, 1999 – September 17, 1999)
  • Summer Snow (TBS: July 7, 2000 – September 15, 2000)
  • Mukai Arata No Doubutsu Nikki ~Aiken Roshinante No Sainan~ (NTV : January 3, 2001 – March 17, 2001)
  • Gakkou No Sensei (TBS: October 7, 2001 – December 16, 2001)
  • Yume No California (TBS: April 12, 2002 – June 28, 2002)
  • Moto Kare (TBS: July 6, 2003 – September 7, 2003)
  • Home Drama! (TBS: April 16, 2004 – June 25, 2004)
  • Last Present (TV Asahi: June 11, 2005. *Special drama*)
  • Hoshi Ni Negai Wo (Fuji TV: August 26, 2005)
  • 33 Pun Tantei (Fuji TV: August 2008)
  • Kaette Kosaserareta 33pun Tantei (Fuji TV, 2009)

Before joining Johnny's Entertainment, Domoto already started his acting career as a child actor using stage name "Naohiro Domoto" and acted on numerous drama:

  • Waka daijyou tenka Gomen! (Asahi TV: July, 1987, [Extra])
  • Saisoshite Ouna series (19), “Akumu no Ato” (Maiichi broadcast: August 17, 1987 - August 28, 1987)
  • Story of Downtown (Maiichi broadcast: October 20, 1987, [Childhood of Masatosi Hamada])
  • Kyoto suspense: Hotaru kuchi Shin Jyuu (Kansai TV: December 14, 1987. *Special drama*)
  • 1.2.3 to 4.5. ruku (Kansai TV: July, 1988, [Guest])
  • Saisoshite Ouna series (31), “Sajyu no Kazuku” (Maiichi Broadcast: September 26, 1988 - November 25, 1988)
  • Buchi you keiji (ABC: February, 1989, [Guest])
  • Shin buchi you keiji – Metro Polie 24 (ABC: 1989, [Guest])
  • Heart ni ka wo tsukete (Fuji TV: 1989)
  • Denen no alien (Kansai TV: July, 1989)
  • Bechi no Ai (NHK: January 1, 1990 - January 13 [Saturday drama])
  • Saisoshite Ouna series (42), “Mei meji kaku ~ Mata Mamano ko ni naritai” (Maiichi Broadcast: February 5, 1990 - March 30, 1990)
  • Sanjyou Tenkuken (Tokyo TV: May 27, 1990)

[edit] Movies

  • 1997: Kindaichi Shounen No Jikembo Shanghai Mermaid
  • 2005: Fantastipo

Under the name of "Naohiro Domoto":

  • 1988: Yuuzora harete]
  • 1988: Boku to koinu Daijiken
  • 1990: Jotei kasuga no tsubane

[edit] Variety Shows

  • Domoto Tsuyoshi no Do-Ya (TV Asahi: Oct 01, 1996 - Sept 30, 1997)
  • Tsuyochan Douhonbo (NTB: Mar 29, 1999 - Sept 27, 1999)
  • Domoto Tsuyoshi no Shoujiki Shindoi (TV Asahi: Oct 9, 2002 - Sept 30, 2009)
  • 24CH△NNEL (TV Asahi: Oct 7, 2009 - Mar 21,2010)

Under the name of "Naohiro Domoto":

  • 2ji no waido show (Yomiuri TV: August, 1987)
  • －TV MAGAZINE－ haretokitoki takajen (ABC TV: March, 1989)
  • Wanpoku TV station (Yomiuri TV: 1989 (Autumn), as Program host)

[edit] Books

  • 2002: Kimetoarukeba (Story by: Shizuka Iziyuuin, Illustration by: Domoto Tsuyoshi, Published by: Asahi Shimbun)
  • 2003: Zuudo ishyu (Story by: Shizuka Iziyuuin, Illustration by: Domoto Tsuyoshi, Published by: Asahi Shimbun)
  • 2005: Boku no Kutsu oto(Compilation of Domoto Tsuyoshi writing that serialize in Myojo from 1999 to 2005, Published by: Shueisha)

[edit] Concerts

Title Tour date Project name
Tsuyoshi Domoto: Rosso e Azzurro July 24, 2002 - August 14, 2002 Tsuyoshi Domoto
Tsuyoshi Domoto 2nd Live - Si: First Line August 11, 2004 - September 5, 2004 Tsuyoshi Domoto
The Rainbow Star March 19, 2006 - October 29, 2006 Endlicheri Endlicheri
Endlicheri Endlicheri Presents Funky Party 2007: Sparkling Love February 23, 2007 - March 4, 2007 Endlicheri Endlicheri
Endlicheri Endlicheri Presents Funky Party 2007: Neo Africa Rainbow Ax March 16, 2007 - June 24, 2007 Endlicheri Endlicheri
Endlicheri Endlicheri Presents Love Event: Higher in Japan! June 22, 2007, June 25, 2007 Endlicheri Endlicheri
Endlicheri Endlicheri Presents 244 Endli-x Live Tour '08: I and Ai March 29, 2008 - May 25, 2008 244 Endli-x
Endlicheri Endlicheri Presents Waterize May 26, 2008 244 Endli-x
Biware Sora - Bigaku: My Beautiful Sky Tour April 9, 2009 - June 25, 2009 Tsuyoshi
2009 Yakushiji Live July 10, 2009 - July 11, 2009 Tsuyoshi Domoto
Endlicheri Endlicheri Live: Cheri 4 U August 15, 2009 - August 20, 2009, October 3, 2009 - November 29, 2009 Endlicheri Endlicheri

[edit] Awards

  • 1994: 2nd Television Drama Academy Awards (Summer): Best Newcomer for Ningen Shikkaku[2]
  • 1998: 2nd Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (98-99): Best Actor for Ao no Jidai[2]
  • 1999: 22nd Television Drama Academy Awards (Summer): Best Actor for To Heart Koishite Shinitai[2]
  • 2000: 26th Television Drama Academy Awards (Summer): Best Actor for Summer Snow[2]
  • 2004: Best Jeanist of the Year[11]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ The single topped the Oricon charts and sold 162,620 copies in its first week.[10]

[edit] References

  1. ^ (Japanese) "キンキ13連続初登場１位をギネスが認定". Nikkan Sports. January 3, 2002. Archived from the original on January 5, 2002. http://web.archive.org/web/20020105072716/http://www.nikkansports.com/news/entert/p-et-tp0-020103-03.html. Retrieved June 5, 2010. 
  2. ^ a b c d e "Drama Academy Awards". Tokyograph. http://www.tokyograph.com/info/Drama_Academy_Awards. Retrieved November 2, 2009. 
  3. ^ "1997 Million-Seller List". RIAJ. http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/million_list/1997.html. Retrieved October 17, 2009.  (Japanese)
  4. ^ "Machi/Dekiai Logic". Johnny's net. http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/kinki/disco/_popup/pop_machi.html. Retrieved November 2, 2009.  (Japanese)
  5. ^ "Tsuyoshi Domoto renames solo project". Tokyograph. January 31, 2008. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2487. Retrieved November 2, 2009. 
  6. ^ "Domoto announces first tour as ENDLI-x". Tokyograph. February 15, 2008. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2570. Retrieved November 2, 2009. 
  7. ^ "Charts: Tsuyoshi Domoto's solo project sells big". Tokyograph. April 15, 2009. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-4652. Retrieved November 2, 2009. 
  8. ^ "Charts: Mai Kuraki, Tsuyoshi Domoto, Namie Amuro". Tokyograph. September 15, 2009. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/charts-mai-kuraki-tsuyoshi-domoto-namie-amuro. Retrieved November 2, 2009. 
  9. ^ "KinKi Kids’ Domoto Tsuyoshi to release new single in April". tokyohive. February 25, 2011. http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/02/kinki-kids-domoto-tsuyoshi-to-release-new-single-in-april/. Retrieved April 14, 2011. 
  10. ^ "2002年06月第2週のシングルランキング情報". Oricon. http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2002&month=6&week=2&submit4.x=27&submit4.y=6. Retrieved November 2, 2009.  (Japanese)
  11. ^ "List of Best Jeanists". Tokyograph. http://www.tokyograph.com/info/Best_Jeanist. Retrieved November 1, 2009. 

[edit] External links

KinKi Kids
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Compilation albums


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