Tsuyoshi Domoto
Encyclopedia
is a Japanese idol
, singer, actor, singer-songwriter
, composer
, lyricist
, television personality, 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
.
, Domoto joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates at the age of 12 after his mother sent in his application without his knowledge. 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.
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.
On May 29, 2002, Domoto released his first solo single "Machi/Dekiai Logic", in which Domoto penned and composed all the tracks himself. 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
in 2008. 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. Domoto once again changed his solo project name in 2009 to and simultaneously released a single and an album on April 10, 2009. On the same year, he released another single "Rain" on September 9, which topped the Oricon Single Weekly Charts.
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.
As the temporary unit Toraji Haiji with Tokio
member Taichi Kokubun for the movie Fantastipo
:
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:
Under the name of "Naohiro Domoto":
Under the name of "Naohiro Domoto":
Japanese idol
In Japanese culture, are media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly attractive or cute and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g...
, singer, actor, singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
, composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
, lyricist
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
, television personality, writer and illustrator. Along with Koichi Domoto
Koichi Domoto
is a Japanese idol, singer, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, seiyū and actor. Along with Tsuyoshi Domoto , he is a member of KinKi Kids, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Johnny & Associates.- Career :Born in Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan, Domoto joined the...
(whom he has no blood-relation with), he is a member of KinKi Kids
KinKi Kids
is a Japanese duo consisting of Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto under the talent agency Johnny & Associates. Although the members share the same surname, the only relation they have to each other is that they both hail from the Kinki region, hence the duo's name....
, which is a Japanese duo under the management of 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:...
.
Biography
Born in NaraNara, Nara
is the capital city of Nara Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. The city occupies the northern part of Nara Prefecture, directly bordering Kyoto Prefecture...
, Domoto joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates at the age of 12 after his mother sent in his application without his knowledge. Domoto and his bandmate Koichi Domoto
Koichi Domoto
is a Japanese idol, singer, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, seiyū and actor. Along with Tsuyoshi Domoto , he is a member of KinKi Kids, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Johnny & Associates.- Career :Born in Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan, Domoto joined the...
first worked together as backdancers for Hikaru Genji, who were holding a concert at Yokohama Arena
Yokohama Arena
is an indoor sporting arena located in Yokohama, Japan. The capacity of the arena is 17,000 and was opened in 1989. The arena was modeled after US sports venue Madison Square Garden in New York City. It is a five minute walk from the closest subway station, Shin-Yokohama Station on the JR/Yokohama...
, and has since then been partnered up for magazine photoshoots, music acts and drama
Japanese television drama
, also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others...
projects. The duo starred in their first drama
Japanese television drama
, also called , are a staple of Japanese television and are broadcast daily. All major TV networks in Japan produce a variety of drama series including murder romance, comedy, detective stories, horror, and many others...
together called Ningen Shikkaku in 1994, in which Domoto was awarded Best Newcomer in the Television Drama Academy Awards.
Together with Koichi Domoto
Koichi Domoto
is a Japanese idol, singer, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, seiyū and actor. Along with Tsuyoshi Domoto , he is a member of KinKi Kids, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Johnny & Associates.- Career :Born in Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan, Domoto joined the...
, he eventually made his debut in 1997 as KinKi Kids
KinKi Kids
is a Japanese duo consisting of Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto under the talent agency Johnny & Associates. Although the members share the same surname, the only relation they have to each other is that they both hail from the Kinki region, hence the duo's name....
with a double release of a single "Garasu no Shōnen" and an album A Album
A Album
A Album is the debut album of the Japanese group KinKi Kids. It was released on July 21, 1997 on the same day as their debut single "Garasu no Shōnen". The album debuted at the top of the Oricon charts, selling 315,330 copies in its first week. It was certified Million by RIAJ and is currently the...
, both of which went on to sell more than a million copies.
On May 29, 2002, Domoto released his first solo single "Machi/Dekiai Logic", in which Domoto penned and composed all the tracks himself. 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
244 Endli-x
244 Endli-x is a renamed solo project of singer/songwriter Domoto Tsuyoshi which was previously named ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI. The project began in 2008 as the announcement of 244 Endli-x first Live Tour I and 愛 that started in March. The name itself was supposed to sound "Tsuyoshi Endlichs", which...
in 2008. He announced that he would go on his first concert tour as 244 Endli-x
244 Endli-x
244 Endli-x is a renamed solo project of singer/songwriter Domoto Tsuyoshi which was previously named ENDLICHERI☆ENDLICHERI. The project began in 2008 as the announcement of 244 Endli-x first Live Tour I and 愛 that started in March. The name itself was supposed to sound "Tsuyoshi Endlichs", which...
soon after, which began on March 29, 2008 at the Yokohama Arena and ended in Sendai on May 8, 2008. Domoto once again changed his solo project name in 2009 to and simultaneously released a single and an album on April 10, 2009. On the same year, he released another single "Rain" on September 9, which topped the Oricon Single Weekly Charts.
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.
Discography
- For releases as a member of KinKi KidsKinKi Kidsis a Japanese duo consisting of Koichi Domoto and Tsuyoshi Domoto under the talent agency Johnny & Associates. Although the members share the same surname, the only relation they have to each other is that they both hail from the Kinki region, hence the duo's name....
, please see KinKi Kids discographyKinKi Kids discographyThe discography of KinKi Kids, a Japanese pop duo, consists of eleven studio albums, three compilation albums and thirty-one singles.-Studio albums:-Compilation albums:-Other albums:-Singles:-External links:* * * *...
.
Singles
| # | Title | Release date | Project name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | "Machi/Dekiai Logic" | 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 |
As the temporary unit Toraji Haiji with 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...
member Taichi Kokubun for the movie Fantastipo
Fantastipo
Fantastipo is a 2005 Japanese film starring Domoto Tsuyoshi and Kokubun Taichi . The movie theme song "Fantastipo" is sung by the special unit of the 2 lead actors "Toraji x Haiji".-Story:...
:
- "Fantastipo" (January 26, 2005)
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 |
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 |
Dramas
- Karin (NHKNHKNHK is Japan's national public broadcasting organization. NHK, which has always identified itself to its audiences by the English pronunciation of its initials, is a publicly owned corporation funded by viewers' payments of a television license fee....
: 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 SnowSummer SnowSummer Snow is a Japanese television drama that aired from July 7, 2000 to September 15, 2000 on TBS. It is a love story between a young man who has been forced to grow up too quickly, and a young woman with an activity-restricting ailment. The title refers to marine snow, which the two promise to...
(TBS: July 7, 2000 – September 15, 2000) - Mukai Arata No Doubutsu Nikki ~Aiken Roshinante No Sainan~ (NTVNippon Televisionis a television network based in the Shiodome area of Minato, Tokyo, Japan and is controlled by the Yomiuri Shimbun publishing company. Broadcasting terrestrially across Japan, the network is commonly known as , contracted to , and abbreviated as "NTV" or "AX".-Offices:*The Headquarters : 6-1,...
: 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)
Movies
- 1997: Kindaichi Shounen No Jikembo Shanghai Mermaid
- 2005: FantastipoFantastipoFantastipo is a 2005 Japanese film starring Domoto Tsuyoshi and Kokubun Taichi . The movie theme song "Fantastipo" is sung by the special unit of the 2 lead actors "Toraji x Haiji".-Story:...
Under the name of "Naohiro Domoto":
- 1988: Yuuzora harete]
- 1988: Boku to koinu Daijiken
- 1990: Jotei kasuga no tsubane
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)
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)
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 |
Awards
- 1994: 2nd Television Drama Academy Awards (Summer): Best Newcomer for Ningen Shikkaku
- 1998: 2nd Nikkan Sports Drama Grand PrixNikkan Sports Drama Grand PrixThe Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix is an award given by the Nikkan Sports newspaper to Japanese television dramas.-Best Drama:*1st: Love Generation*2nd: Great Teacher Onizuka*3rd: Beautiful Life*4th: Hero*5th: Antique...
(98-99): Best Actor for Ao no Jidai - 1999: 22nd Television Drama Academy Awards (Summer): Best Actor for To Heart Koishite Shinitai
- 2000: 26th Television Drama Academy Awards (Summer): Best Actor for Summer SnowSummer SnowSummer Snow is a Japanese television drama that aired from July 7, 2000 to September 15, 2000 on TBS. It is a love story between a young man who has been forced to grow up too quickly, and a young woman with an activity-restricting ailment. The title refers to marine snow, which the two promise to...
- 2004: Best Jeanist of the Year