Shigeru Joshima (城島 茂, Jōshima Shigeru, born November 17, 1970) is a Japanese musician and actor.[1][2] He is the leader and main guitarist of Tokio, a musical group of Starto Entertainment formerly known as Johnny & Associates.
Shigeru Joshima 城島 茂 | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 17, 1970 |
| Origin | Yamatokōriyama, Nara, Japan |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupations | |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | |
Career
editAs an artist
editPrior to debuting with Tokio, Joshima was a backup-dancer for various Johnny's Entertainment boy bands at the time.[3] 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.[3]
As an actor
editJoshima 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 Ninja.[4] 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.[2]
Filmography
edit| Year/s | Title | Medium | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | D×D | TV | Tomoya Nagase and Tatsuya Yamaguchi also acted in this drama | |
| 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 | ||
| 2017 | Blazing Transfer Students | Netflix | Himself | Guest appearance in the final episode |
References
edit- ^ "Johnny's Net Tokio Profiles" (in Japanese). Retrieved 2009-11-26.
- ^ a b "Shigeru Joshima on IMDB". Retrieved 2009-11-26.
- ^ a b "TOKIO - artists - JaME U.S.A." Retrieved 2009-09-29.
- ^ "Potato 1989, September Issue, Page 23". 学研パブリッシング. Archived from the original on June 10, 2011. Retrieved 2010-07-08.
