Rock Band TOKIO Announce Disbandment – News

The official website of the rock band Tokio The group has decided to dissolve Wednesday after it recently discovered that one of its members, Taichi Kokubun, had committed multiple “compliance” violations in the past.

The organization apologized sincerely for Kokubun’s compliance violations from all relevant parties. After the members confirmed each other’s intentions, they decided to dissolve because it was difficult to continue working as a group and regain the trust and support of the people.

On June 20, the group’s official website Announce After discovering that he had violated compliance standards, Kokubun was suspended indefinitely and encouraged to reflect deeply on his behavior. In Kokubun’s comment, he apologized for the inconvenience caused by the problem. He said it was all caused by his immaturity, complacency and inadequate actions and his awareness of his position.

Nippon TV President Hiroyuki Fukuda A press conference was also held on June 20 confirm Kokubun’s past compliance violations have also announced that he will leave the network’s popular TV show Tetsuwan Dashthe group appears regularly.

The following TokioAnnounced dissolution news, Nippon TV Announce Wednesday, Tetsuwan Dash The plan will continue, adding that it wants to ask two former members Shigeru Joshima and Masahiro Matsuoka Continue to appear on the show.

In 2018, the band’s former bassist and singer Tatsuya Yamaguchi left the band, termination His contract with the then-Johnny & Associates talent agency (now Starto Entertainment) was accused of indecently assaulting a high school girl.

Tokio Their CD debuted in 1994. The group played opening theme songs in several anime series, e.g. kochira katsushika-ku kamearikouen-mae hashutsujo,,,,, Kodocha,,,,, Skull man,,,,, High! Isamiand Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai.

Source: NHK WorldYomiuri Shimbun’s Japanese News,,,,, Tokio‘ website ((Link 2), Livedoor News pass hachimakikō ((Link 2)