Kōichi Dōmoto

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Koichi Domoto
堂本光一

Background information
Origin Flag of Japan Ashiya, Japan
Genre(s) J-pop
Years active 1997-present
Label(s) Johnny's Entertainment

Kōichi Dōmoto (堂本光一 Dōmoto Kōichi?, born January 1, 1979 in Ashiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan) is a famous performing artist in Japan. He joined Johnny & Associates, a talent agency well-known for producing famous boy-band music groups such as SMAP, Tokio and Shōnentai at the age of 12. His sister was a big fan of Noriyuki Higashiyama (member of Shōnentai), and sent her brother's profile to Johnny's Agency.

He, together with Tsuyoshi Dōmoto formed the group temporarily called Kanzai Boya in 1993, and debuted officially as KinKi Kids in 1997 with their best-selling single Garasu no Shōnen (硝子の少年), or The Glass Boy. Though the two of them share a last name, they are not related. Another coincidence is that both of them come from an area in Japan called Kinki, the true inspiration for the name despite the double meaning to the English ear.

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[edit] Career Related

  • Was a member of Johnny's group J-Friends until its separation
  • Is especially well-known now in Japan having performed for seven consecutive years in the musical, Shock. This musical, now named, Endless Shock have reach its 499th show on February 28, 2007.
  • Kōichi held his first solo tour from March to May 2004 and had his second solo tour two years later from September to October 2006.
  • Had his seiyū debut in Jyu Oh Sei voicing the main character Thor. Also provided "Deep in Your Heart" as the opening theme for the anime.
  • First solo single "Deep in Your Heart/+Million but −Love" debuted on July 12, 2006
  • First solo album "Mirror" debut on Sept. 13, 2006.

[edit] Music Related

  • For KinKi Kids related items, please refer to KinKi Kids.

[edit] Singles

  • Deep in your heart/+Million but −Love (July 12, 2006)
  • [No more] As Maizu Tsukasa (April 30, 2008)

[edit] Albums

  • Koichi Domoto Endless Shock Original Sound Track (Jan 11, 2006)
  • Mirror (Sep 13, 2006)

[edit] Concerts

  • Koichi Domoto Live Tour 2004 1/2
    March 29, 2004 – June 5
    27 shows at 6 venues in 16 days
  • Koichi Domoto Concert Tour 2006 "mirror" The Music Mirrors My Feeling
    Sept 13, 2006 – Oct 30
    27 shows at 7 venues in 19 days

[edit] Videos

  • Koichi Domoto Shock Digest (Jun 19,2002)
  • Koichi Domoto Shock (Jan 16,2003)
  • Koichi Domoto Live Tour 2004 1/2 (Oct 14,2004)
  • Koichi Domoto Endless Shock (Feb 15,2006)
  • Koichi Domoto Concert Tour 2006 Mirror – The Music Mirrors My Feeling (May 16, 2007)

[edit] Performances

  • For KinKi Kids performances, please refer to KinKi Kids.

[edit] TV Variety Programmes

  • Chichi Papa Oyaji! Musume Wo Tanomu De! (Fuji TV : Apr 25,1997 – Sep 26,1997)
  • Pikaichi (NTV : Oct 3,1999 – Sep 30,2001)
  • Pop Jam (NHK : Apr 1,2000 – Feb 18,2002)
  • Japan☆Walker (NTV : Oct 7,2001 – Mar 31,2002)
  • Generation Jungle (NTV : Apr 7,2002 – Sep 29,2002)
  • Jane Jan (NTV : Oct 6,2002 — )
  • Yuuwaku★Asoviva (NTV : Apr 6,2003 – Mar 28,2004)

[edit] TV Dramas

  • Ningen Shikkaku ~Tatoeba Boku Ga Shindara~ (TBS : Jul 8, 1994 – Sep 28, 1994)
  • Ie Naki Ko Ii (NTV : Apr 15, 1995 – Jul 8, 1995)
  • Mokuyou No Kaidan "Mario" (Fuji TV : Nov 2, 1995)
  • Kinyou Entertainment "Honoo No Ryouri-Nin" (Fuji TV : Dec 1, 1995)
  • Papa Kaeru 96 (TV Asahi : Jan 4, 1996)
  • Ginrou Kaiki File ~Futatsu No Zunou Wo Motsu Shounen~ (NTV : Jan 13, 1996 – Mar 16, 1996)
  • "Wakaba No Koro" (TBS : Apr 12, 1996 – Sep 29, 1996)
  • Shin Mokuyou No Kaidan "Cyborg" (Fuji TV : Oct 17, 1996 – Nov 21, 1996)
  • 24 hrs TV Drama – Yuuki To Iu Koto (NTV : Aug 23, 1997)
  • Tsuya Sugata! Kouzaburou Shichihenge (Kansai Telecasting Corporation : Oct 2, 1997)
  • Bokura No Yuuki Miman Toshi (NTV : Oct 18, 1997 – Dec 20, 1997)
  • Harmonia ~Kono Ai No Hate~ (NTV : Jul 11, 1998 – Sep 12, 1998)
  • P.S. Genki Desu, Shunpei (TBS : Jun 24, 1999 – Sep 16, 1999)
  • Tenshi Ga Kieta Machi (NTV : Apr 12, 2000 – Jun 29, 2000)
  • Rookie! (Kansai Telecasting Corporation : Apr 10, 2001 – Jun 26, 2001)
  • Remote (NTV : Oct 12, 2002 – Dec 14, 2002)
  • Tales of The Unusual 2006 Autumn Special Drama: Kinno Kouen (Fuji TV : Oct 2, 2006)
  • Sushi Ouji! (TV Asahi : July 27, 2007 - September 14, 2007)

[edit] TV Commercials

  • House Foods (Dec 1998 – Jan 1999)
  • Panasonic (1997 – Dec 1999)
  • Benesse Education (Dec 1995 – Mar 1997)
  • Takeda Pharmaceutical (May 2000 – Apr 2001)
  • Morinaga Confectionery (Apr 2001 – Apr 2003)
  • NTT DoCoMo Kansai (Nov 2001 – Jun 2003)
  • Coca-cola (Mar 2003 – Jul 2003)
  • Morinaga Choco Monaka Jumbo
  • Morinaga Dars Chocolate
  • Asahi 16 Tea

[edit] Anime

  • Jyu Oh Sei (Fuji TV : May 18, 2006 – Jun 22, 2006)

[edit] Movies

  • Ginmaku Ban Sushi Ouji! ~New York e Iku (Warner Bros.: April 19, 2008)

[edit] Musicals

  • Another (1993)
  • Mask'99 (1999)
  • Millennium Shock (Nov 2, 2000 – Nov 26) Total of 38 shows
  • Shock (Dec 1, 2001 – Dec 25, Jan 3, 2002 – Jan 27)Total of 76 shows
  • Shock (June 4, 2002 – June 28)Total of 38 shows
  • Shock is Real Shock (Jan 8 2003 – Feb 25)Total of 76 shows
  • Shocking Shock (Feb 6,2004 – Feb 29)Total of 38 shows
  • Endless Shock (Jan 8, 2005 – Feb 28)Total of 76 shows
  • Endless Shock (Feb 6, 2006 – March 29)Total of 76 shows
  • Endless Shock (Jan 6, 2007 – Feb 28)Total of 81 shows

[edit] Miscellaneous

  • Type B blood type
  • Recorded height of 168 cm
  • Kōichi is nicknamed the 'Prince' by his fans, due to his perceived gentle nature and natural elegance
  • Other nicknames: kitty, Kochan
  • The number "51" is associated with Koichi due to the Japanese pronunciation of "51" being very similar to the pronunciation of "Koichi"
  • An F1 fanatic. Is known to get into lengthy spiels about F1 and cars ("Do you know why a car turns when you turn its steering wheel?") during his solo concerts and Domoto Kyodai
  • Buddies with Johnny's Jr. Musical Academy, whom have been KinKi's back dancers in performances and in their concerts, and also been a significant part in Koichi's Shock musical.
  • Best friends with Tokio's Nagase Tomoya.
  • Also know to get along with Kokubun Taichi (Tokio), Yamaguchi Tatsuya (Tokio), Takizawa Hideaki (Tackey and Tsubasa), Akiyama Jun (from Musical Academy)
  • Immediate family includes his father, mother, and an older sister.
  • Has poor eyesight, always wears his soft contacts in order to see.
  • Member of Johnny's unofficial group NO BORDER.