Taichi Kokubun
Appearance
Taichi Kokubun 国分 太一 | |
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Born | September 2, 1974 |
Origin | Higashikurume, Tokyo, Japan |
Genres | Rock |
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Instrument(s) | |
Years active | 1988–present |
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Taichi Kokubun (国分 太一, Kokubun Taichi, born September 2, 1974) is a Japanese keyboardist and actor.[1][2] He plays keyboard for Tokio, a musical group of Starto Entertainment formerly known as Johnny & Associates.
Early life
Taichi Kokubun was born in Higashikurume, Tokyo.
Career
As an artist
Before debuting with
Johnny's Entertainment boy bands, including Hikaru Genji.[3] In 1990 he became the keyboardist of Tokio, but it was not until 1994 that the band debuted.[3]
In 2004, Kokubun took a break from Tokio to form a temporary group with KinKi Kids member Tsuyoshi Domoto.[3] Together they released the theme song to Fantastipo, a movie in which they starred.
As an actor
Kokubun began his acting career with a role in Abunai Shōnen III, a 1989 Japanese drama. Since 1993, he has played parts in drama shows and movies such as Fantistipo and Shaberedomo Shaberedomo.
He has hosted Gachinko! with other
In April 2009, Kokubun became a
Fuji TV show Sports!.[5]
Filmography
Year/s | Title | Medium | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Abunai Shōnen III | TV | Uncredited role | |
1993 | Dousoukai | TV | Ushio | |
1994 | Otōsan wa Shinpaisho | TV | ||
Yagami-kun no Katei no Jijo | TV | Koji Yagami | ||
1995 | Haruyo, Koi | TV | ||
The Chef | TV | Taichi | ||
1996 | Glass no Kakeratachi | TV | ||
1997 | Kin no Tamago | TV | ||
Kenshui Nanako | TV | Shinya Aramaki | ||
1998 | Oshigoto Desu | TV | ||
1999 | Yonigeya Honpo | TV | ||
Shin Oretachi no Tabi | TV | Episode 10 only | ||
2000 | Bus Stop | TV | Kyugo Abe | |
2001 | Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru | TV | ||
2002 | Otōsan | TV | Jiro Yamaguchi | |
Engimono | TV | Lead role | ||
2004 | Tokio | TV | Takumi Miyamoto | Lead role |
2005 | Hiroshima Showa 20 nen 8 Gatsu Muika | TV | Michaki Shigematsu | |
Fantistipo | Movie | Toraji | Starred with KinKi Kids member Tsuyoshi Domoto, whom he released the theme song to the movie with | |
2006 | Dance Drill | TV | Wataru Ishibashi | |
2007 | Inochi no Iro Enpitsu | TV | Lead role | |
Shaberedomo Shaberedomo | Movie | Mitsuba | Award a Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor[2]
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References
- ^ "Johnny's Net Tokio Profiles" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ^ a b c "Taichi Kokubun on IMDB". Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ^ a b c "TOKIO - artists - JaME U.S.A." Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- ^ "Kokubun completes conquest of major networks". TokyoGraph. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
- ^ "Taichi Kokubun becomes a sportscaster". TokyoGraph. Retrieved 2009-12-21.
External links
- Taichi Kokubun at IMDb
- Tokio Official Website