Shigeru Joshima
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is a Japanese musician and actor. He is the leader and main guitarist of Tokio
, a Johnny & Associates
musical group.
, Joshima was a backup-dancer for various Johnny's Entertainment boy bands at the time. He also formed temporary music units during that time, such as the Joshima Band with other to-be Tokio members. In 1990 he became the leader and guitarist of Tokio, but it wasn't until 1994 that the band debuted.
. He has also hosted Ai no Apron and Leader's How-To Book, Brain Power Expedition Quiz! Homunculus with fellow member Taichi Kokubun
, and with other Tokio
members, hosted Gachinko!, The Tetsuwan Dash, Mentore G, and 5LDK.
Tokio (band)
Tokio is a Japanese rock/pop band formed by Johnny & Associates that debuted in 1994. It is made up of five men who were signed with Sony Music Entertainment from 1994 to 2001, with Universal Music Japan from 2001 to 2008, and are now signed under J Storm, a label owned by Johnny & Associates...
, a Johnny & Associates
Johnny & Associates
is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Johnny & Associates trains and promotes groups of male idols, collectively known as , in Japan.-1962–1989:...
musical group.
As an artist
Prior to debuting with TokioTokio (band)
Tokio is a Japanese rock/pop band formed by Johnny & Associates that debuted in 1994. It is made up of five men who were signed with Sony Music Entertainment from 1994 to 2001, with Universal Music Japan from 2001 to 2008, and are now signed under J Storm, a label owned by Johnny & Associates...
, Joshima was a backup-dancer for various Johnny's Entertainment boy bands at the time. He also formed temporary music units during that time, such as the Joshima Band with other to-be Tokio members. In 1990 he became the leader and guitarist of Tokio, but it wasn't until 1994 that the band debuted.
As an actor
Joshima has had parts in various dramas since 1989. One of his first roles ever was as a supporting cast member in the show Gomendou Kakemasu, where he acted alongside Kazuya Takahashi of Otokogumi and Naoto Endou of former Johnny's band NinjaNinja
A or was a covert agent or mercenary of feudal Japan specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations...
. He has also hosted Ai no Apron and Leader's How-To Book, Brain Power Expedition Quiz! Homunculus with fellow member Taichi Kokubun
Taichi Kokubun
is a Japanese keyboardist and actor. He is keyboard of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group.-Early life:Taichi Kokubun was born in Higashikurume, Tokyo...
, and with other Tokio
Tokio (band)
Tokio is a Japanese rock/pop band formed by Johnny & Associates that debuted in 1994. It is made up of five men who were signed with Sony Music Entertainment from 1994 to 2001, with Universal Music Japan from 2001 to 2008, and are now signed under J Storm, a label owned by Johnny & Associates...
members, hosted Gachinko!, The Tetsuwan Dash, Mentore G, and 5LDK.
Filmography
| Year/s | Title | Medium | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | D×D | TV | Tomoya Nagase Tomoya Nagase is a Japanese singer and actor. He is a member of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group. He is the primary vocalist, in addition to playing the guitar alongside Tokio's leader, Shigeru Joshima.- As an artist :... and Tatsuya Yamaguchi also acted in this drama |
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| Hagure Keiji Junjoha | TV | Seasons 10 and 11 (1997–1998) | ||
| 1999 | Makasete Darling | TV | ||
| Tenshi no Oshigoto | TV | |||
| Shin Oretachi no Tabi | TV | |||
| 2002 | Engimono | TV | Dr. Hirune | Black Handkerchief series, co-starred with Tatsuya Yamaguchi |
| 2003 | Manhattan Love Story | TV | ||
| 2004 | Gekidan Engimono | TV | Automatic specials only | |
| 2006 | Imo Tako Nankin | TV | Tokiuchi Hanaoka | |
| 2007 | Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Fall Special | TV | Hamaguchi Naoki | Vending Machine Man/Jihanki Otoko(自販機男) segment |
| 2009 | Ketsuekigatabetsu Onna ga Kekkon Suru Hoho | TV | Hitoshi Gondawara | |
| 0 Goshitsu no Kyaku | TV | Episodes 4 and 5 | ||