Koichi Domoto

Koichi Domoto
堂本 光一
Born January 1, 1979 (1979-01-01) (age 33)
Origin Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan
Genres Pop
Occupations Singer, actor, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, seiyū
Instruments Guitar
Years active 1992–present
Labels Johnny's Entertainment
Associated acts KinKi Kids, J-Friends

Koichi Domoto (堂本 光一 Dōmoto Kōichi?) (born January 1, 1979) is a Japanese idol, singer, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, seiyū and actor. Along with Tsuyoshi Domoto (with whom he has no blood-relation), he is a member of KinKi Kids, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Johnny & Associates.

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Career

Born in Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan, Domoto joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates at the age of 12 after his sister sent in his application without his knowledge.[1] Domoto and his bandmate Tsuyoshi Domoto first worked together as backdancers for Hikaru Genji, who were holding a concert at Yokohama Arena,[1] and has since then been partnered up for magazine photoshoots, music acts and drama projects. The duo eventually made their debut in 1997 with a double release of a single "Garasu no Shōnen" and an album A Album, both of which went on to sell over a million copies.[1][2]

In July 2007, after five years, Domoto starred as the lead in a drama entitled Sushi Ōji!.[3] With kōhai Yuichi Nakamaru of KAT-TUN playing the role of his partner, he played the role of a martial artist training in the art of sushi.[4] In addition, about a month before the release of the drama, it was announced that Domoto would star in the movie sequel to Sushi Ōji. It was Domoto's first time starring alone in a movie, and his first movie appearance since the 1994 movie Ienaki Ko.[4] In 2008, it was announced that Domoto would not only reprise his role for the sequel to Sushi Ōji!, Ginmaku Ban Sushi Ōji!: New York e Iku, but he would also provide the theme song, marking his first time as a solo artist to sing a theme song for a movie.[5] In April 2008, Domoto's long-running musical Endless Shock was awarded the Grand Prize of the 33rd Kazuo Kikuta Drama Awards for theater.[6] Later that month, Domoto traveled to New York to attend the American premiere of his Sushi Ōji! movie, which was screened at the Walter Reade Theatre.[7]

2009 saw Domoto's first solo single release in nearly three years. Titled "Ayakashi", it topped the Oricon charts by selling 151,000 copies in the first week of its release.[8]

On September 1, 2010, Domoto released BPM, his first solo album in four years. He will also begin his solo tour on September 11, 2010.[9]

Discography

For releases as a member of KinKi Kids, please see KinKi Kids discography.

Singles

Albums

Videos

Solo activities

For activities as a member of KinKi Kids, please refer to KinKi Kids.

Concerts

Dramas

Anime

Movies

Musicals

Awards

Notes

  1. ^ The single topped the Oricon charts by selling 221,116 copies in its first week.[10] Domoto also provided the composition for both the double A-side tracks.[11]
  2. ^ Releasing the single under the name of his Sushi Ōji! character, Maizu Tsukasa, the single topped the Oricon charts by selling 110,538 copies in its first week.[12]
  3. ^ The single topped the Oricon charts by selling 151,093 copies in its first week.[13] It was certified Gold by RIAJ.[14] Domoto also provided the composition for single.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b c Shōnen Club Premium. NHK. July 15, 2007. (Japanese)
  2. ^ "1997 Million-Seller List". RIAJ. http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/million_list/1997.html. Retrieved October 17, 2009.  (Japanese)
  3. ^ "Koichi Domoto to star in first drama series in 5 years". Tokyograph. February 28, 2007. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-574. Retrieved November 1, 2009. 
  4. ^ a b "'Sushi Ouji' film announced before TV series starts". Tokyograph. June 5, 2007. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-1165. Retrieved November 1, 2009. 
  5. ^ "Koichi Domoto sings for "Sushi Ouji!"". Tokyograph. January 16, 2008. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-2418. Retrieved November 1, 2009. 
  6. ^ ""Endless Shock" wins Kazuo Kikuta Award". Tokyograph. April 22, 2008. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-3037. Retrieved November 1, 2009. 
  7. ^ "The "Sushi Prince" goes to New York". Tokyograph. April 30, 2008. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-3091. Retrieved November 1, 2009. 
  8. ^ "Charts: Koichi Domoto, Coming Century". Tokyograph. August 5, 2009. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-5116. Retrieved November 1, 2009. 
  9. ^ "Koichi Domoto's "Endless SHOCK" aims for U.S.". Tokyograph. 2010-07-31. http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-6416. Retrieved 2010-08-06. 
  10. ^ "2006年07月第4週のシングルランキング情報". Oricon. http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2006&month=7&week=4&submit4.x=13&submit4.y=14. Retrieved November 1, 2009.  (Japanese)
  11. ^ "Deep in your Heart/Million But Love". Johnny's net. http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/kinki/disco/_popup/pop_koichideepinyourheart.html. Retrieved November 1, 2009.  (Japanese)
  12. ^ "2008年05月第2週のシングルランキング情報". Oricon. http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2008&month=5&week=2&submit4.x=5&submit4.y=17. Retrieved November 1, 2009.  (Japanese)
  13. ^ "2009年08月第2週のシングルランキング情報". Oricon. http://www.oricon.co.jp/search/result.php?kbn=js&types=rnk&year=2009&month=8&week=2&submit4.x=23&submit4.y=12. Retrieved November 1, 2009.  (Japanese)
  14. ^ "ゴールド等認定作品一覧　2009年7月". RIAJ. http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/200907.html. Retrieved November 1, 2009.  (Japanese)
  15. ^ "Ayakashi". Johnny's net. http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/kinki/disco/_popup/pop_ayakashi.html. Retrieved November 1, 2009.  (Japanese)
  16. ^ "Endless Shock 2008". Johnny's net. http://www.johnnys-net.jp/j/artists/kinki/disco/_popup/endlessshock08_dvd.html. Retrieved November 1, 2009.  (Japanese)
  17. ^ "Nikkan_Sports_Drama_Grand_Prix". wikipedia. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikkan_Sports_Drama_Grand_Prix. Retrieved April 14, 2011. 
  18. ^ "Drama Academy Awards". Tokyograph. http://www.tokyograph.com/info/Drama_Academy_Awards. Retrieved November 2, 2009. 
  19. ^ "ザテレビジョン　ドラマアカデミー賞: 【第35回 助演男優賞】堂本光一". Television Drama Academy Awards. January 29, 2003. http://blog.television.co.jp/drama/academy/2003/01/post_210.html. Retrieved November 2, 2009.  (Japanese)

External links

KinKi Kids
Studio Albums
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Compilation Albums
Singles
"Garasu no Shōnen" · "Aisareru yori Aishitai" · "Jetcoaster Romance" · "Zenbu Dakishimete/Ao no Jidai" · "Happy Happy Greeting/Cinderella Christmas" · "Yamenai de, Pure" · "Flower" · "Ame no Melody/To Heart" · "Suki ni Natteku Aishiteku/KinKi no Yaru Ki Manman Song" · "Natsu no Ōsama/Mou Kimi Igai Aisenai" · "Boku no Senaka ni wa Hane ga Aru" · "Jōnetsu" · "Hey! Minna Genki Kai?" · "Kanashimi Blue" · "Solitude: Shinjitsu no Sayonara" · "Eien no Bloods" · "Kokoro ni Yume wo Kimi ni wa Ai wo/Gira Gira" · "Hakka Candy" · "Ne, Ganbaru yo" · "Anniversary" · "Velvet no Yami" · "Snow! Snow! Snow!" · "Natsu Moyō" · "Harmony of December" · "Brand New Song" · "Eien ni" · "Secret Code" · "Yakusoku" · "Swan Song" · "Family (Hitotsu ni Naru Koto)" · "Time"
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