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.jpg) Golden Bomber at Japan Expo 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Pop punk, power pop, comedy rock |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Labels | Euclid/Zany Zap Atlantic (2008–present) |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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Golden Bomber (ゴールデンボンバー, Gōrudenbonbā, abbreviated as Kinbaku (金爆), Bomber (ボンバー, Bonbā) or GB) 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.[1] 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.[2] 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.[2] 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.[3]
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.[4][5] Their "Mata Kimi ni Bangou wo Kikenakatta" single reached No. 4 on Oricon weekly charts[6] and was ranked No. 3 on the Oricon 2010 year top selling indies singles chart.[7] The Shimohanki Best album was ranked No. 3 on the Oricon weekly chart.[8]
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).[9] In July, Golden Bomber performed at Japan Expo in Paris, France,[10] and played two live shows in Seoul, South Korea, in August. The "Yareba Dekiru Ko" national tour was announced for autumn 2011.[11]
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.[12]
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,[13] with different fashion brands and game producers.
In 2014, Golden Bomber was featured in Japanese television commercials for Mr. Donut and Softbank.[14][15]
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.[16]
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.[17]
Members
- (Vocals): Shō Kiryūin (鬼龍院 翔, Kiryūin Shō)
- Born on 20 June 1984, in Tokyo.
- Writes all music and lyrics by himself. He can play various musical instruments, including violin.[18]
- 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.[19]
- Released his autobiography "I’m Golden Bomber’s vocalist, are there any questions?"[20] 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.[21]
- On 4 September 2021, Kiryūin announced his marriage to his non-celebrity girlfriend on that same day.[22]
- (Guitar): Yutaka Kyan (喜矢武 豊, Kyan Yutaka)
- 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[23]
- On 21 August 2021, Kyan announced that he had been tested positive for COVID-19.[24]
- Has competed on Sasuke (Japanese version of Ninja Warrior) since 31st tournament.
- (Bass guitar): Jun Utahiroba (歌広場 淳, Utahiroba Jun)
- 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[25]
- 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.[26] In March 2019, Jun announced that his wife had given birth to a daughter.[27] The couple welcomed their second child, a son, in August 2021.[28]
- On 6 August 2020, Jun announced that he had been tested positive for COVID-19.[29]
- (Drums): Kenji Darvish (樽美酒 研二, Darubisshu Kenji)
- 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[30][31]
- Famous for appearing in the 28th, from 30th to 39th and 41th tournaments of Sasuke (Japanese version of Ninja Warrior).
Past members
- Doramu: Dankichi Tenkūjō (天空城 団吉, Tenkūjō Dankichi)
- Born on 13 August 1984, in Hokkaido.
- Left on 5 April 2009 at Takadanobaba Club Phase live.
- Drums: Teppei Chimatsuri (血祭 鉄兵, Chimatsuri Teppei)
- 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: Riku Toriaezu (鶏和酢 里紅, Toriaezu Riku)
- 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,[when?] 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.)[32]
Discography
Singles
| No. | Title | Title (Japanese) | Date of release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dakishimete Schwarz / Doutei ga! | 抱きしめてシュヴァルツ / 童貞が! | 1 May 2008 | |
| 02 | Saite Saite Kirisaite / Masashi | 咲いて咲いて切り裂いて / まさし | 1 June 2008 | |
| 03 | Gomen ne, Aishiteru / Kame Power | ごめんね、愛してる/ 亀パワー | 1 July 2008 | |
| 04 | Torauma Kyabajou / Motokare Korosu | トラウマキャバ嬢 / 元カレ殺ス | 1 August 2008 | |
| 05 | Hotel Love / Itsumo to Onaji Yoru | ホテルラブ / いつもと同じ夜 | 1 September 2008 | |
| 06 | Blow Wind / Time Machine ga Hoshii yo | Blow Wind / タイムマシンが欲しいよ | 17 June 2009 | Joint single with Smily☆Spiky. "Time Machine ga Hoshii yo" is 5pb.'s game Skip Beat! ending theme[33] |
| 07 | Memeshikute | 女々しくて | 21 October 2009 | 3 types. Oricon Weekly chart No. 77, Oricon Indies chart No. 4 |
| 08 | Mou Bandoman ni Koi Nante Shinai | もうバンドマンに恋なんてしない | 25 November 2009 | 2 types. Oricon Weekly Chart No. 103 |
| 09 | Mata Kimi ni Bangou wo Kikenakatta | また君に番号を聞けなかった | 6 October 2010 | 3 types. Oricon Weekly Chart No. 4, Oricon Indies Chart No. 1 |
| 10 | Boku Quest | 僕クエスト | 1 June 2011 | 4 types. Oricon Weekly Chart No. 5, Oricon Indies Chart No. 1. "Boku Quest" is Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal anime ending theme.[34][35] |
| 11 | Memeshikute/Nemutakute | 女々しくて/眠たくて | 24 August 2011 | 3 types Oricon Weekly Chart No. 4, Oricon Indies Chart No. 1 |
| 12 | Yowasete Mojito | 酔わせてモヒート | 23 November 2011 | 3 types Oricon Weekly Chart No. 3 |
| 13 | Dance My Generation | Dance My Generation | 1 January 2013 | 3 types Oricon Weekly Chart No. 1 |
| 14 | 101 Kaime no Noroi | 101回目の呪い | 1 January 2014 | 4 types Oricon Weekly Chart No. 1 |
| 15 | Laura no Kizudarake | ローラの傷だらけ | 20 August 2014 | Oricon Weekly Chart No. 2 |
| 16 | Shinda Tsuma ni Niteiru | 死 ん だ 妻 に 似 て い る | 29 May 2015 | 4 types, sung by Kiryuin Shou,[36] Kyan Yutaka,[37] Utahiroba Jun,[38] Darvish Kenji[39] |
| 17 | Mizushōbai o Yamete Kurenai Ka | 水商売をやめてくれないか | 27 April 2016 | |
| 18 | Odoru Pompokolin | おどるポンポコリン | 9 November 2016 | Opening 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.[40] |
| 19 | #CD ga Urenai Konna Yononakaja | #CDが売れないこんな世の中じゃ | 5 April 2017 | |
| 20 | Yanya Yanya Night – Odoroyo ※※ – | やんややんやNight ～踊ろよ※※～ | 8 November 2017 | Different versions were released for each prefecture, with the title and lyrics changing to reflect the prefecture it was released in. |
| 21 | Tatsuo . . . Yome wo Ore ni Kure | タツオ・・・嫁を俺にくれ | 1 September 2018 | |
| 22 | Gagagagagagaga | ガガガガガガガ | 20 February 2019 | |
| 23 | Reiwa | 令和 | 17 April 2019 | |
| 24 | Human/ningen | 人間だ | 25 December 2022 | |
| 25 | Yeah!metcha stress | Yeah!めっちゃストレス | 25 December 2022 |
Albums
| No. | Title | Title (Japanese) | Date of release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ongaku ga bokura wo dame ni suru | 音楽が僕らを駄目にする | 24 December 2006 | Was distributed at the first lives in the venues. Out of production. Contained 7 songs, including Suppin (スッピン, "Without make-up") |
| 02 | The Golden J-Pops | The Golden J-Pops | 24 December 2007 | Was distributed at live venues. Out of production.[41] |
| 03 | Ren'ai Shuukyouron | 恋愛宗教論 | 24 December 2007 | Was distributed at live venues. Out of production.[41] |
| 04 | Imitation 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 2009 | The parodies of hit songs by famous artists: |
| 05 | Sorinokoshita Natsu | 剃り残した夏 | 29 July 2009 | Soundtrack CD for "Sorinokoshita Natsu" film |
| 06 | Golden Album | ゴールデン・アルバム | 4 January 2012 | 4 types Oricon weekly No. 2 |
| 07 | The Past Masters Vol.1 | ザ・パスト・マスターズ | 24 April 2013 | |
| 08 | No Music No Weapon | ノーミュージック・ノーウエポン | 17 June 2015 | Oricon weekly No. 1[42] |
| 09 | Kirāchūn shikanē yo | キラーチューンしかねえよ | 31 January 2018 | |
| 10 | Mō kōhaku ni dashite kurenai | もう紅白に出してくれない | 28 December 2019 | |
| 11 | COMPACT DISC | COMPACT DISC | 8 February 2023 |
Best albums
| No. | Title | Title (Japanese) | Date of release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Golden Best ~Pressure~ | ゴールデンベスト〜Pressure〜 | 6 January 2010 | Oricon Chart No. 150 |
| 02 | Golden Best ~Brassiere~ | ゴールデンベスト〜Brassiere〜 | 6 January 2010 | Oricon Chart No. 193 |
| 03 | Golden Hour ~ Kamihanki Best 2010~ | ゴールデン・アワー〜上半期ベスト2010〜 | 21 July 2010 | Oricon Daily Chart No. 6, Oricon Weekly Chart No. 14, Oricon Indies Chart No. 1 |
| 04 | Golden Hour ~ Shimonanki Best 2010~ | ゴールデン・アワー〜下半期ベスト2010〜 | 6 January 2011 | Oricon Daily Chart No. 1, Oricon Weekly Chart No. 3 |
| 05 | The Golden Best | The Golden Best | 18 June 2012 | 6 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)
DVD
| No. | Title | Title (Japanese) | Date of release |
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| 01 | Gyaru Punch DE Batan Q (Out of production[41]) | ギャルパンチDEバタンQ | 24 December 2007 |
| 02 | "Kinbaku Nengoro Tour Final Hatsu Oneman "Ai wa Chikyuu wo Sukuu" ~Miwa-san 100 km Marathon~ |
"金爆ねんごろツアー ファイナル 初ワンマン
「愛は地球を巣喰う」〜美輪さん100kmマラソン〜" |
1 February 2009 |
| 03 | Sorinokoshita Natsu (Golden Bomber performance, script, direction.) | 剃り残した夏 | 29 July 2009 |
| 04–09 | Zdroj:https://en.wikipedia.org?pojem=Golden_Bomber