Bakudan Johnny (爆弾ジョニー) is a Japanese rock band formed in Hokkaido in 2010. The band consists of five members: Ryome, Kyosuke, Romantic Yasuda, Kobori Fire and Taichi Thunder.
Bakudan Johnny 爆弾ジョニー | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Hokkaido, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop, indie pop, pop rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Ki/oon Music. (2013–present) |
| Members | Ryome (vocals, guitar) Kyosuke (guitar, chorus) Romantic Yasuda (keyboard, chorus) Kobori Fire (bass, scream) Taichi Thunder (drums, scream) |
| Website | bakudanjohnny |
History
edit2011-2013
editThe five members formed Bakudan Johnny in high school. During the summer break of their last year in high school, they went on a nationwide tour with fellow Hokkaido band, Drop's.[1]
2014
editBakudan Johnny made their major debut on April 23 with the album, はじめての爆弾ジョニー(Hajimete no Bakudan Johnny).[2] Two tie-ups further increased the band's recognition around the nation. The first was 唯一人 (Tada Hitori), which was released on June 4 and used as the theme song for the anime, Ping Pong.[3] The second tie-up was with the movie, Hibi Rock. Bakudan Johnny's single, 終わりなき午後の冒険者(Owarinaki Gogo no Boukensha), was chosen as the theme song for this comedy[4]
Discography
editSingles
edit| Release date | Title | Tracks | Peak chart position[5] |
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| June 4, 2014 | 唯一人 (Tada Hitori) | 1. 唯一人 (Tada Hitori) 2. P.P.P (Power to the Party People) |
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| October 22, 2014 | 終わりなき午後の冒険者(Owarinaki Gogo no Boukensha) | 1. 終わりなき午後の冒険者(Owarinaki Gogo no Boukensha) 2. Super KOBORI. 3. アッチ向いて☆恋っ! (Acchi Muite Koi!) 4. Secret Track |
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Albums
edit| Release date | Title | Tracks | Album details | Peak chart position[6] |
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| April 23, 2014 | はじめての爆弾ジョニー (Hajimete no Bakudan Johnny | 1. Intro 2. なあ～んにも (Naa〜nnimo) 3. おかしな2人 (Okashi na Futari) 4. 男の子 (Otoko no Ko) 5. 真夜中の××× (Mayonaka no xxx) 6. ダイナマイトラヴ (Dynamite Love) 7. へんしん (Henshin) 8. キミハキミドリ (Kimi ha Kimidori) 9. 青空ベイビー (Aozora Baby) 10. イミナシ！ (Iminashi!) 11. うたかたの日々 (Utakata no Hibi) 12. 賛歌 (Sanka) 13. かなしみのない場所へ (Kanashimi no nai Basho he) 14. ギャルがゲル暮らし ～遊牧民～(Gal ga Gel Gurashi ～Yuubokumin～) |
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| October 22, 2014 | Owarinaki Gogo No Boukensya | - | - | - |
| December 3, 2014 | みんなの幸せ (Minna no Shiawase) | 1. KNOCK 2. ◎△$♪×¥●&%#？！ 3. 唯一人 (Tada Hitori) Album Mix) 4. 電車/ROCK (Densha/ROCK) 5. ZENSOKU SWAN ～走れスワン～ (ZENSOKU SWAN ～Hashire Swan～) 6. 柑橘サンバ (Kankitsu Sanba) 7. いたいけBOY♂イケナイGIRL♀(Itaike BOY♂ Ikenai GIRL♀) 8. 冷奴 (Hiyayakko) 9. P.P.P (Power to the Party People) 10. 終わりなき午後の冒険者 (Owarinaki Gogo no Boukensha) 11. さすらい (Sasurai) 12. ステキ世界 (Suteki Sekai) 13. みんなの幸せ(Minna no Shiawase) 14. ぼくらの (Bokura no) |
3.唯一人 (Tada Hitori) was used as the theme song for the anime, Ping Pong, and 10.終わりなき午後の冒険者 (Owarinaki Gogo no Boukensha) was used as the theme song for the movie 日々ロック (Hibi Rock). | 62 |
| February 22, 2017 | Live to BAKUDANIUS | - | - | - |
| July 17, 2017 | BAKUDANIUS | - | - | - |
| November 22, 2017 | Crazy Beat Lariat | - | - | - |
| September 23, 2020 | ホープ (H1OPE) | - | - | - |
References
edit- ^ "上田健司手がける新レーベルから現役高校生バンド2組登場". natalie (in Japanese). natalie. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ "爆弾ジョニー、メジャー盤は「はじめての爆弾ジョニー」". natalie (in Japanese). natalie. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ "爆弾ジョニー「唯一人」で回る初の全国ワンマンツアー". natalie (in Japanese). natalie. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ "Various Jrockers Join Forces for 'Hibi Rock' Movie OST" (in Japanese). JpopAsia. Retrieved March 12, 2015.
- ^ "爆弾ジョニーのランキング". Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
- ^ "爆弾ジョニーのランキング". Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved December 3, 2014.