is a Japanese visual kei "air" rock band formed in 2004 and signed to the independent label Euclid Agency (sublabel Zany Zap). Despite not actually performing the instruments themselves during concerts, they have gained popularity through their theatrical "live shows".
History The band was formed in 2004 by vocalist Shō Kiryūin and guitarist Yutaka Kyan. The band's concept was "Hyper Giga Hybrid Super Subculture Visual Rock". Teppei Chimatsuri joined as the first drummer and keyboardist; when he left later, Dankichi Tenkujō took over as drummer. Jun Utahiroba joined as bassist on 22 April 2007. On 5 April 2009, Dankichi left the band, and on 10 April 2009, Kenji Darvish joined as a drummer.
None of the members except Shō Kiryūin play instruments for the band. The band's studio recordings are done by professional musicians, as attested to by the group members themselves. Shō Kiryūin writes the music and lyrics, and creates the arrangements with Tatsuo of Everset. In concert, the band members don't play their instruments; instead they dance and perform and act out dramas with the aid of videos. Akiho Minami of Japanese pop culture website Real Sound suggests this may have been influenced by Malice Mizer, whose guitarists Mana and Közi would put down their instruments and dance during certain songs. Shō Kiryūin is the only member who always sings live. The band's creative output, including songs, music videos, promotional videos and performances, contains parodies of famous bands, artists, manga and other aspects of Japanese popular culture.
Their first single, "Dakishimete Schwarz", was released on 1 May 2008, followed by four more consecutive singles. Their first two albums, The Golden J-Pops and Renai Shuukyouron, went on sale on 24 December 2007, and their first live DVD was released that same day. In 2009, Golden Bomber had 12 consecutive one-man concerts on the 1st day of each month and performed a country-wide "4646" tour. Their most famous song, "Memeshikute", was released as a single on 21 October 2009.
Through 2010 they continued putting on their one-man concerts during the "Oneman Kowai" and "Zenryoku Baka" tours, and they released 12 consecutive monthly songs on dwango.jp. All the songs released on dwango reached No. 1 in dwango daily rankings. In 2010, the band was due to perform in Shanghai, China, during Expo 2010, but the performance was cancelled.
The popularity of the band increased significantly through 2010. By the end of the year, Golden Bomber had received major debut offers from seven companies, but rejected them all, preferring to remain a "good-for-nothing" indie band out of consideration for feelings of their fans. Their "Mata Kimi ni Bangou wo Kikenakatta" single reached No. 4 on Oricon weekly charts and was ranked No. 3 on the Oricon 2010 year top selling indies singles chart. The Shimohanki Best album was ranked No. 3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
In 2011, Golden Bomber continued with the "Life is All Right" spring national tour (the initial name of the tour, "Isshou Baka (Lifetime Idiot)" was changed due to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan). In July, Golden Bomber performed at Japan Expo in Paris, France, and played two live shows in Seoul, South Korea, in August. The "Yareba Dekiru Ko" national tour was announced for autumn 2011.
On 14 and 15 January 2012, Golden Bomber performed at Nippon Budokan, and at Osaka-jō Hall on 21 January.
Golden Bomber also performed for two days at the Yokohama Arena on 17 and 18 June 2012. On 18 June 2012, they released their first international album, The Golden Best, in the UK, USA, France, Germany, Taiwan, and Korea.
Golden Bomber also hosts a program on Nico Nico Douga. The members have collaborated with different artists not only from music, but also from the fashion industry,Kiryuuin Shou as producer with different fashion brands and game producers.
In 2014, Golden Bomber was featured in Japanese television commercials for Mr. Donut and Softbank.
In 2016, the band was one of the first acts announced for Visual Japan Summit, a multi-artist event hosted by rock group X Japan at Makuhari Messe on 14–16 October 2016.
In 2019, Golden Bomber released a song and music video titled "Reiwa" just hours after the new Japanese era's name had been officially announced.
Members (Vocals): Born on 20 June 1984, in Tokyo. Writes all music and lyrics by himself. He can play various musical instruments, including violin. Created lots of parody songs of songs by famous singers and bands, imitating their melody, lyrics, singing style. For example, "Ultra Phantom" is Koshi Inaba, "Tsunami no Johnny" – Keisuke Kuwata imitation. A host of the All Night Nippon radio program, from 5 January 2011 to 29 June 2015. Released his autobiography "I’m Golden Bomber’s vocalist, are there any questions?" on 20 June 2012. Fan of Gackt and Malice Mizer. Made his solo debut with the opening theme "Life Is Show Time" from Kamen Rider Wizard. On 4 September 2021, Kiryūin announced his marriage to his non-celebrity girlfriend on that same day. (Guitar): Born on 15 March 1985, in Tokyo. He creates all the stage properties for the shows on his own. Played main role in "Shi ga futari wo wakatsu made" film ("Iro no nai Ao" chapter) released in September 2012 On 21 August 2021, Kyan announced that he had been tested positive for COVID-19. Has competed on Sasuke (Japanese version of Ninja Warrior) since 31st tournament. (Bass guitar): Born as Takayama Jun (高山淳) on 30 August 1985, in Chiba. Graduated Nihon University, Faculty of Fine Arts Literature Department. Writes an interview column called "No Ikemen No Life" about music artists in Monthly TVnavi magazine Big fan of Jun Matsumoto. On 25 July 2016, Jun announced his marriage to his non-celebrity girlfriend of two years. The private ceremony took place in June 2016. In March 2019, Jun announced that his wife had given birth to a daughter. The couple welcomed their second child, a son, in August 2021. On 6 August 2020, Jun announced that he had been tested positive for COVID-19. (Drums): Born on 28 November 1980, in Fukuoka. Joined on 10 April 2009. Famous for doing white-black-red kabuki-like make-up Originally a guitarist, also did vocals in his previous band, now vocalist in Reverset. His blog is published as a book "The Best of Obama blog" on 2 February 2012 Famous for appearing in the 28th, from 30th to 39th and 41st tournaments of Sasuke (Japanese version of Ninja Warrior).
Past members Doramu: Born on 13 August 1984, in Hokkaido. Left on 5 April 2009 at Takadanobaba Club Phase live. Drums: Born on 15 March 1974, in Nagasaki. First air-drummer, also played keyboards on stage. Joined on 24 December 2005 at Roppongi Edge live. Left on 15 March 2007 at Ikebukuro Cyber live. He and Shō Kiryūin were originally colleagues of the same shop of Lawson. Doramu: He stood in as an air-drummer and an air-keyboardist when Dankichi Tenkujo left, when Tenkujo returned he went back to being a staff member. He managed BAR of "Beer Bar Lemon Heart" in Tokyo. Now, He is on manga-art café Care Zenon's staff, and the assistant of Japanese Manga "BAR Lemon Heart" .
Music relationships Different musicians took part in Golden Bomber recordings, Golden Bomber also appeared together with a number of bands. (Deluhi Leda, Janne Da Arc shuji, Ikuo, Hiroki, La'cryma Christi Shuse, Kishidan, Shokotan etc.) tokyohive.com
Discography Singles No.TitleTitle (Japanese)Date of releaseNotes01Dakishimete Schwarz / Doutei ga!抱きしめてシュヴァルツ / 童貞が!1 May 200802Saite Saite Kirisaite / Masashi咲いて咲いて切り裂いて / まさし1 June 200803Gomen ne, Aishiteru / Kame Powerごめんね、愛してる/ 亀パワー1 July 200804Torauma Kyabajou / Motokare Korosuトラウマキャバ嬢 / 元カレ殺ス1 August 200805Hotel Love / Itsumo to Onaji Yoruホテルラブ / いつもと同じ夜1 September 200806Blow Wind / Time Machine ga Hoshii yoBlow Wind / タイムマシンが欲しいよ17 June 2009Joint single with Smily☆Spiky. "Time Machine ga Hoshii yo" is 5pb.'s game Skip Beat! ending theme07Memeshikute女々しくて21 October 20093 types. Oricon Weekly chart No. 77, Oricon Indies chart No. 408Mou Bandoman ni Koi Nante Shinaiもうバンドマンに恋なんてしない25 November 20092 types. Oricon Weekly Chart No. 10309Mata Kimi ni Bangou wo Kikenakattaまた君に番号を聞けなかった6 October 20103 types. Oricon Weekly Chart No. 4, Oricon Indies Chart No. 110Boku Quest僕クエスト1 June 20114 types. Oricon Weekly Chart No. 5, Oricon Indies Chart No. 1. "Boku Quest" is Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal anime ending theme.(in Japanese)11Memeshikute/Nemutakute女々しくて/眠たくて24 August 20113 types Oricon Weekly Chart No. 4, Oricon Indies Chart No. 112Yowasete Mojito酔わせてモヒート23 November 20113 typesOricon Weekly Chart No. 313Dance My GenerationDance My Generation1 January 20133 typesOricon Weekly Chart No. 114101 Kaime no Noroi101回目の呪い1 January 20144 typesOricon Weekly Chart No. 115Laura no Kizudarakeローラの傷だらけ20 August 2014Oricon Weekly Chart No. 216Shinda Tsuma ni Niteiru死 ん だ 妻 に 似 て い る 29 May 20154 types, sung by Kiryuin Shou, Kyan Yutaka, Utahiroba Jun, Darvish Kenji17Mizushōbai o Yamete Kurenai Ka水商売をやめてくれないか27 April 201618Odoru Pompokolinおどるポンポコリン9 November 2016Opening song for the Chibi Maruko-chan anime series since 10 April 2016. The B-side is Yume Ippai, the cover of the first opening of the Chibi Maruko-chan anime series.19#CD ga Urenai Konna Yononakaja#CDが売れないこんな世の中じゃ5 April 201720Yanya Yanya Night – Odoroyo ※※ – やんややんやNight ～踊ろよ※※～8 November 2017Different versions were released for each prefecture, with the title and lyrics changing to reflect the prefecture it was released in.21Tatsuo . . . Yome wo Ore ni Kureタツオ・・・嫁を俺にくれ1 September 201822Gagagagagagagaガガガガガガガ20 February 201923Reiwa令和17 April 201924Human/ningen人間だ25 December 202225Yeah!metcha stressYeah!めっちゃストレス25 December 2022
Albums No.TitleTitle (Japanese)Date of releaseNotes01Ongaku ga bokura wo dame ni suru音楽が僕らを駄目にする24 December 2006Was distributed at the first lives in the venues. Out of production. Contained 7 songs, including Suppin (スッピン, "Without make-up")02The Golden J-PopsThe Golden J-Pops24 December 2007Was distributed at live venues. Out of production.03Ren'ai Shuukyouron恋愛宗教論24 December 2007Was distributed at live venues. Out of production.04Imitation Gold ~Kinbaku no Meikyoku Niban Shibori~イミテイション・ゴールド〜金爆の名曲二番搾り〜1 January 2009The parodies of hit songs by famous artists: Gackt, Southern All Stars, CHAGE and ASKA, B'z, Aqua Timez.05Sorinokoshita Natsu剃り残した夏29 July 2009Soundtrack CD for "Sorinokoshita Natsu" film06Golden Albumゴールデン・アルバム4 January 20124 types Oricon weekly No. 207The Past Masters Vol.1ザ・パスト・マスターズ24 April 201308No Music No Weaponノーミュージック・ノーウエポン17 June 2015Oricon weekly No. 109Kirāchūn shikanē yoキラーチューンしかねえよ31 January 201810Mō kōhaku ni dashite kurenaiもう紅白に出してくれない28 December 201911COMPACT DISCCOMPACT DISC8 February 2023
Best albums No.TitleTitle (Japanese)Date of releaseNotes01Golden Best ~Pressure~ゴールデンベスト〜Pressure〜6 January 2010Oricon Chart No. 15002Golden Best ~Brassiere~ゴールデンベスト〜Brassiere〜6 January 2010Oricon Chart No. 19303Golden Hour ~ Kamihanki Best 2010~ゴールデン・アワー〜上半期ベスト2010〜21 July 2010Oricon Daily Chart No. 6, Oricon Weekly Chart No. 14, Oricon Indies Chart No. 104 Golden Hour ~ Shimonanki Best 2010~ゴールデン・アワー〜下半期ベスト2010〜6 January 2011Oricon Daily Chart No. 1, Oricon Weekly Chart No. 305The Golden BestThe Golden Best18 June 20126 versions. Released by Atlantic Records.
PV 01. Memeshikute (女々しくて)
02. Mou Bandoman ni Koi Nante Shinai (もうバンドマンに恋なんてしない)
03. Mata Kimi ni Bangou wo Kikenakatta (また君に番号を聞けなかった). 3 versions
04. Boku Quest (僕クエスト). 3 versions
05. Memeshikute (女々しくて) from Memeshikute/Nemutakute single. 2 versions
06. Yowasete Mojito (酔わせてモヒート)
07. Ii Hito （いい人）
08. Sayonara Fuyumi （さよなら冬美）
09. Chéng lóng hěn kù (成龍很酷) (01/01/12)
10. Dance My Generation (01/01/13)
11. Gomen ne, aishiteru (ごめんね、愛してる)
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