関ジャニ∞
KANJANI8
welcome to the official KANJANI8 tread!
KANJANI8 is an eight-man group under Johnny's & Associates and all members hail from the Kansai region of Japan. their name derives from KANSAI + JYANNI (JOHNNY) + 8 = KANJANI8. their releases are a modern take on enka, but they have a diverse range of styles. they're also known for the comedic skits both on TV & tours. trust me, they're HILARIOUS.
MEMBERS
丸山隆平
Maruyama Ryuhei
- Maru is currently 23.
- He is K8's bassist!
- he has an obsession with the words "PAAAAAN~" & "TEXAS~". LOL.
- He is a facial gymnastics master, a.k.a. he can do incredible impressions w/ his face.
- I LOVE YOU SO MUCH TO YOU.
- His trademark K8 color is
ORANGE.
村上信五
Murakami Shingo (a.k.a. Hina)
- Hina is currently 25.
- He talks a lot. A LOT.
- Likes to hit the other members on the head if they're being dumb. XD
- HE IS A JAPANESE AIDORU (idol). plz see
this to understand.
- His trademark K8 color is
PURPLE.
錦戸亮
Nishikido Ryo
- Ryo is currently 23.
- He juggles a life between K8 & another JE unit, NEWS, b/c he is in both groups!
- Known for his rather sharp tongue.
- He has a nickname around JE fans & it is: Sexy Osaka Man. i call him Sexy Psycho.
- PLZ DO NOT CONFUSE RYO NISHIKIDO WITH SOSUKE OIKAWA. RYO DOESN'T BEAT UP WOMEN. AT LEAST TO OUR KNOWLEDGE.
- His trademark K8 color is
YELLOW.
大倉忠義
Ohkura Tadayoshi
- Tacchon is currently 22.
- He is K8's drummer boy!
- Known as the last member to join K8.
- He is a pervert. XD
- UM. HE IS HOT.
- His K8 trademark color is
GREEN.
渋谷すばる
Shibutani Subaru
- Baru is currently 26
- He is the main vocalist of K8, known for his amazing enka-like voice!
- He has a very "dark" past and had rebelled against Johnny's Jimusho. however, JE still kept him.
- His K8 trademark color is
RED.
安田章大
Yasuda Shota
- Yassu is currently 23
- He is the guitarist of K8!
- Hates it when Subaru steals his strawberries on cakes & such. XD he even cried.
- Love fashion (& Subaru)
- His K8 trademark color is
BLUE.
横山裕
Yokoyama Kimitaka (a.k.a. Yokoyama Yu)
- Yoko is the oldest member at the age of 26.
- Mr. Johnny gave Yoko his name "Yu" b/c Kimitaka was hard to remember. Yoko explained it as one of Johnny-san's infamous "You!" jokes at an episode of Hey!Hey!Hey!.
- HE IS AWESOME, OK.
- His K8 trademark color is
BLACK
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内博貴
Uchi Hiroki
- Uchi is the youngest member at the age of 21.
- With Nishikido Ryo, he once balanced a life between NEWS & K8.
- He is no longer a part of K8/NEWS due to an underage drinking scandal that occured in 2005, however, the other members still consider him a part of this group.
- He returned to work w/ fellow ~DRUNK DIVA~ Kusano Hironori in a musical for their sempais Shounentai (PLAYZONE 2007「Change2Chance」) in 2007.
- He appears in magazines now! (as a Johnny's Junior
)
- His trademark K8 color is
PINK. PINK IS SO FIERCE.
DISCOGRAPHY
Singles
01. Naniwa Iroha Bushi (浪花いろは節)
02. Osaka Rainy Blues (大阪レイニーブルース)
03. Sukiyanen, Osaka / Sakura Enka (Oh! ENKA) / Mugendai (好きやねん、大阪。/桜援歌(Oh!ENKA)/無限大)
04. Osaka Obachan Rock / Osaka Romanesque (∞SAKAおばちゃんROCK/大阪ロマネスク)
05. Kanfuu Fighting (関風ファイティング)
06. Zukkoke Otokomichi (ズッコケ男道)
07. It's My Soul (イッツ マイ ソウル)
08. Wahaha (ワッハッハー)
09.
[NEW] Musekinin Hero (無責任ヒーロー) (10.29.2008 RELEASE!)
Albums
01. Kansha ni Eito (感謝＝∞) [Mini Album]
02. KJI F·T·O
03. KJ2 Zukkoke Daidassou (KJ2 ズッコケ大脱走)
DVDs
Live
01. Excite!!
02. Spirits!!
03. Heat Up!
04. 47
Musicals
01. Dream Boy (Takizawa Hideaki, KAT-TUN, & KANJANI8)
02. Dream Boys KAT-TUN vs. KANJANI8
Photobook
01. KANJANI8 E! Honma!? Bikkuri!! Tour 2007 Close-up Document Photobook
happy posting!