[Kanjani∞] 1st Thread

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Kanjani∞ (関ジャニ∞ (エイト)) is a seven member idol group under Johnny & Associates. Their record company is Teichiku Entertainment.

In December, 2002 the group was created out of members of Kansai Juniors. At the time, the 7 members were appearing on the TV program "J³KANSAI" on Kansai TV. In the Kansai area, Kansai TV is on channel 8, so Kitagawa Johnny added another member, Ohkura Tadayoshi, to match the channel number and their unit was than called as Kanjani8 (関ジャニ8).


Shortly after their formation, they held their first concert, titled "Kanjani8 Xmas Party 2002" at the Osaka Shouchikuza theater, where they performed their first song as an 8-member group, "Do you agree?" On August 25th, 2004 they released their first single, Naniwa Iroha Bushi which was first limited to the Kansai area but later (September 22nd) was released nationally as well.


The limited-release CD debuted at a record #1 on the Oricon Enka chart, and a #8 on the overall chart. The nationwide release reached #1 on both the enka and overall charts. At this time, the numerical "8" in their name was turned onto its side and made into an infinity symbol (∞). The members are known for being very close, possibly even the closest in all of Johnny's, shown by their annual barbecues and birthday celebrations together.


In concerts they have been known to dress up as "Kanjani Sentai 8 Ranger" and do skits. Their ranger outfits of course are in their image colors. In 2005, Uchi Hiroki was suspended from all activities with Kanjani8 due to an underaged drinking incident. Other than a part in the musical PLAYZONE, Uchi had remained away from the public eye. In 2007 he was brought onstage during a Kanjani8 concert where the members welcomed him back as a member of their unit, although there was no official statement at the time.


In January 2008, Uchi Hiroki officially graduated from his "trainee" status. It is uncertain whether Uchi will return as a member of Kanjani8, but in the meantime he will pursue solo activities. Uchi starred in a dorama called Isshun no Kaze ni Nare, along with Nishikido Ryo.


Kanjani∞ Discography:-


ALBUMS

[2006.03.15] KJ1 F.T.O (KJ1 F・T・O)
[2007.06.06] KJ2 Zukkoke Daidassou (KJ2 ズッコケ大脱走)
[2009.04.15] PUZZLE
[2010.10.20] 8UPPERS （パッチアッパーズ）
[2011.11.16] FIGHT
[2013.10.16] JUKE BOX ; Certification - Platinum
[2014.11.05] Kanjanizm (関ジャニズム)


Best Albums

[2012.10.17] 8EST


Mini-Albums

[2004.12.15] Kansha ni Eight (感謝＝∞)


Singles

[2004.08.25] Naniwa Iroha Bushi (浪花いろは節) [Kansai]
[2004.09.22] Naniwa Iroha Bushi (浪花いろは節) [National]
[2005.03.02] Osaka Rainy Blues (大阪レイニーブルース)
[2005.09.14] Sukiyanen, Osaka. / Oh! ENKA / Mugendai (好きやねん、大阪。 / 桜援歌(Oh!ENKA) / 無限大)
[2006.06.07] Osaka Obachan Rock / Osaka Romanesque (∞SAKAおばちゃんROCK / 大阪ロマネスク)
[2006.12.13] Kanfuu Fighting (関風ファイティング)
[2007.04.11] Zukkoke Otokomichi (ズッコケ男道)
[2007.10.17] It's My Soul (イッツ マイ ソウル)
[2008.03.12] Wahaha (ワッハッハー)
[2008.10.29] Musekinin Hero (無責任ヒーロー)
[2009.11.04] Kyu☆Jo☆Show!! (急☆上☆Show!!)
[2009.12.23] GIFT ~Shiro~ (GIFT ～白～)
[2009.12.24] GIFT ~Aka~ (GIFT ～赤～)
[2009.12.25] GIFT ~Midori~ (GIFT ～緑～)
[2010.06.30] Wonderful World!!
[2010.08.25] LIFE ~Menomae no Mukou e~ (LIFE ～目の前の向こうへ～)
[2011.04.20] T.W.L / Yellow Pansy Street (T.W.L / イエローパンジーストリート)
[2011.05.11] My Home (マイホーム)
[2011.06.08] 365 Nichi Kazoku (365日家族)
[2011.08.17] Tsubusa ni Koi (ツブサニコイ)
[2012.06.13] Ai Deshita (愛でした。)
[2012.07.25] ER
[2012.09.05] Aoppana (あおっぱな)
[2013.04.24] Hesomagari / Kokonishikanai Keshiki (へそ曲がり/ここにしかない景色) ; Certification - Platinum
[2013.06.12] Namida no Kotae (涙の答え)
[2013.12.04] Kokoro Sora Moyou (ココロ空モヨウ)
[2014.01.15] Hibiki (ひびき)
[2014.02.19] King of Otoko! (キング オブ 男！)
[2014.07.02] Omoidama (オモイダマ)
[2014.08.06] ER2
[2014.10.15] Ittajanaika / CloveR (言ったじゃないか)
[2014.12.03] Gamushara Koushinkyoku (がむしゃら行進曲)


Video Releases

[2005.03.30] Excite!!
[2005.11.23] Spirits!!
[2006.06.28] DREAM BOYS
[2006.09.06] Heat Up!
[2007.12.12] 47
[2009.09.23] PUZZLE TOUR 2∞9
[2010.03.31] COUNTDOWN LIVE 2009-2010 in Kyocera Dome Osaka
[2010.03.13] KANJANI∞　LIVE TOUR 2010→2011　8UPPERS
[2012.03.21] Kanjani8 Godai Dome Tour Eight X Eighter Omonnakattara Dome Suimasen
[2013.03.13] KANJANI8 LIVE TOUR!! 8EST -Minna no Omoi wa Donandai? Bokura no Omoi wa Mugendai!!-
[2014.04.30] KANJANI∞ LIVE TOUR JUKE BOX ; Certification - Platinum
[2014.12.24] Jussai (十祭)


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