The Collectors (Japanese band)
The Collectors (ザ・コレクターズ) are a Japanese rock band formed in 1986. They are a representative Japanese mod band. They performed the themes from the anime series Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo, Dragon Ball Super and so on. In 2017, they played a one-man concert at Nippon Budokan.
The Collectors | |
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| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | Rock, neo mods, psychedelic rock |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Labels | Mint Sound Records (1986) Teichiku Records (1987-1991) Nippon Columbia (1991-present) |
| Associated acts | The Bike, 21st Century Stars, Francis, Kotaro & The Bizarre Men, Qps, The King All Stars |
| Website | thecollectors |
| Members | Hisashi Kato Kotaro Furuichi Masayuki "Jeff" Yamamori Takayuki 'cozi' Furusawa |
| Past members | Kosaku Abe(1991 - 2016, Drums) Makoto Ori (1991 - 2014, Bass) Ringo "Tamaki" (1986 -1991, Drums) Chokey Toshiharu (1986 -1991 Drums) Daimyo (1986, Guitar) Yukihiro Katsumoto (1986, Bass) |
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| on Official You Channel(in Japanese) | |
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Member
- Hisashi Kato (加藤ひさし, Katō Hisashi) – vocals
- Kotaro Furuichi (古市コータロー, Furuichi Kōtarō) – guitar
- Masayuki "Jeff" Yamamori (山森 JEFF 正之, Yamamori Jeff Masayuki) – bass
- Takayuki 'cozi' Furusawa (古沢 'cozi' 岳之, Takayuki Côzi Furusawa) – drums
- Former members
- Kosaku Abe (阿部耕作, Abe Kôsaku) – drums (1986-1991)
- Makoto Ori (小里誠, Ori Makoto) – bass (1991-2014)
- Ringo "Tamaki" (リンゴ田巻, Ringo Tamaki) – drums (1986-1991)
- Chokey Toshiharu (チョーキーとしはる, Chokey Toshiharu) – bass (1986-1991)
- Daimyo (大名, Daimyō) – guitar (1986)
- Yukihiro Katsumoto (勝本幸浩, Katsumoto Yukihiro) – bass (1986)
- A former support member
- Jun Suzuki (鈴木淳, Suzuki Jun) – (2014)
Discography
- Main albums
| # | Information |
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| Indies | Yokoso Ohanabatake to Mushroom Okoku e (Read as "Welcome To The Flower Fields And The Mushroom Kingdom")
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| 1st | Bokuwa collector (Read as "I'm a Collector")
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| 2nd | Niji iro Circus dan (Read as "Niji-iro Circus")
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| 3rd | Boku wo Kunou Saseru Samazama na Kaibutsu tachi (Read as "My Dear Various Disturbing Monsters")
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| 4th | PICTURESQUE COLLECTORS' LAND ~ Maboroshi no Kuni no Collectors ~ (Read as "Picturesque Collectors' Land")
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| 5th | Collector Number.5
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| 6th | Ufo cluv
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| 7th | Candyman
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| 8th | Free
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| 9th | Mighty Blow
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| 10th | Here Today
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| 11th | Beat Symphonic
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| 12th | Supersonic Sunrise
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| 13th | Glitter Tune
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| 14th | Yoake to Mirai to Mirai no Katachi (Read as "The Future in the Shade of Dawn")
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| 15th | Rock Kyoshitsu (Read as "The Rock 'n Roll Culture School")
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| 16th | Tokyo Mushi Bugs
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| 17th | Seishun Mirror (Kimi wo Omou Nagai Gogo)
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| 18th | Chikyu no Aruki kata (Read as "The Way We Walk Around The Globe")
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| 19th | Kyujyu-kyu hiki me no Saru (Read as "The 99th Monkey")
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| 20th | Nariyama nai Love Song (Read as "Singing in Love")
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| 21st | Iitai-koto Ienai-koto Iisobireta-koto
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| 22nd | Roll Up The Collectors
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| 23rd | Young Man Rock
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References
External links
- ザ・コレクターズ – official site (in Japanese)
- 日本コロムビア｜ザ・コレクターズ – Columbia Records' official site (in Japanese)
- 池袋交差点24時 – official site of podcast "Ikebukuro Ko-saten Nijyu-yoji" (in Japanese)
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