Shigeru Joshima 城島 茂 | |
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Background information | |
Born | November 17, 1970 |
Origin | Yamatokōriyama, Nara, Japan |
Genres | Rock |
Occupation(s) | |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1986–present |
Labels |
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.
Prior 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]
Joshima 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]
Year/s | Title | Medium | Role | Notes |
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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 |