Years active 1988–1991 Active until 1991 Genres Pop rock, New wave | Labels Victor Entertainment Albums も〜いいかい? | |
Past members Michiru Sasano
Katsuhito Teshirogi
Hideo Nakamura
Akira Minakami Origin Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan (1988) Members Michiru Sasano, Katsuhito Teshirogi, Akira Minakami Similar Etsuko Nishio, Kusu Kusu, Yoshie Hayasaka, Azusa Senou, Michiyo Nakajima |
Tokyo Shōnen (東京少年, Tōkyō Shōnen) was a Japanese rock band, active from 1988 until 1991.
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Members
Sasano is female. All other members are male.
Biography
Despite its name literally meaning "Tokyo Boys", the band was founded in 1988 by Sasano, when she was still a student of Doshisha University in Kyoto. All the lyrics were written by Sasano. She composed all the songs at first, but other members also composed later songs. Their songs were often treated as a sort of idol style girl pop. However, the band was heavily influenced by new wave music bands, such as U2 or XTC. They released their first album on November 21 1988. They had released 5 albums, 2 best of compilations, and 7 singles. After the release of their final album on August 21, 1991, the band dissolved. The former members are still active in music industry.
Singles
Albums
Videos
All videos were shot by Shunji Iwai.
Tie-in songs
Songs
プレゼントらんま1/2 閉幕的主題歌全集 · 1992
Shy Shy Japanese1990
陽のあたる坂道で1990