Koichi Domoto (堂本 光一, Dōmoto Kōichi^?) (born January 1, 1979) is a Japanese idol, singer, singer-songwriter, composer, lyricist, television personality, seiyū and actor. Along with Tsuyoshi Domoto (with whom he has no blood-relation), he is a member of KinKi Kids, which is a Japanese duo under the management of Johnny & Associates.

Career[link]

Born in Ashiya, Hyōgo, Japan, Domoto joined the Japanese talent agency Johnny & Associates at the age of 12 after his sister sent in his application without his knowledge.^[1] Domoto and his bandmate Tsuyoshi Domoto first worked together as backdancers for Hikaru Genji, who were holding a concert at Yokohama Arena,^[1] and has since then been partnered up for magazine photoshoots, music acts and drama projects. The duo eventually made their debut in 1997 with a double release of a single "Garasu no Shōnen" and an album A Album, both of which went on to sell over a million copies.^[1][2]

In July 2007, after five years, Domoto starred as the lead in a drama entitled Sushi Ōji!.^[3] With kōhai Yuichi Nakamaru of KAT-TUN playing the role of his partner, he played the role of a martial artist training in the art of sushi.^[4] In addition, about a month before the release of the drama, it was announced that Domoto would star in the movie sequel to Sushi Ōji. It was Domoto's first time starring alone in a movie, and his first movie appearance since the 1994 movie Ienaki Ko.^[4] In 2008, it was announced that Domoto would not only reprise his role for the sequel to Sushi Ōji!, Ginmaku Ban Sushi Ōji!: New York e Iku, but he would also provide the theme song, marking his first time as a solo artist to sing a theme song for a movie.^[5] In April 2008, Domoto's long-running musical Endless Shock was awarded the Grand Prize of the 33rd Kazuo Kikuta Drama Awards for theater.^[6] Later that month, Domoto traveled to New York to attend the American premiere of his Sushi Ōji! movie, which was screened at the Walter Reade Theatre.^[7]

2009 saw Domoto's first solo single release in nearly three years. Titled "Ayakashi", it topped the Oricon charts by selling 151,000 copies in the first week of its release.^[8]

On September 1, 2010, Domoto released BPM, his first solo album in four years. He will also begin his solo tour on September 11, 2010.^[9]

Discography[link]

For releases as a member of KinKi Kids, please see KinKi Kids discography.

Singles[link]

• "Deep in your Heart/Million But Love" (July 12, 2006)^{[note 1]}
• "No More" (April 30, 2008)^{[note 2]}
• "Ayakashi" (July 29, 2009) Total sales - 171,255 ^{[note 3]}

Albums[link]

• Koichi Domoto Endless Shock Original Sound Track (January 11, 2006)
• Mirror (September 13, 2006)
• BPM (September 1, 2010)

Videos[link]

• Koichi Domoto Shock Digest (June 19, 2002)
• Koichi Domoto Shock (January 16, 2003)
• Koichi Domoto Live Tour 2004½ (October 14, 2004)
• Koichi Domoto Endless Shock (February 15, 2006)
• Koichi Domoto Concert Tour 2006 Mirror – The Music Mirrors My Feeling (May 16, 2007)
• Endless Shock 2008 (October 29, 2008)^[16]

Solo activities[link]

For activities as a member of KinKi Kids, please refer to KinKi Kids.

Concerts[link]

• Koichi Domoto Live Tour 2004½ (March 29, 2004 – June 5, 2004)
• Koichi Domoto Concert Tour 2006 "Mirror" The Music Mirrors My Feeling (September 13, 2006 – October 30, 2006)
• Koichi Domoto Concert Tour 2009 Best Performance and Music (August 15, 2009 – October 12, 2009)

Dramas[link]

• Ningen Shikkaku (TBS: July 8, 1994 – September 28, 1994)
• Ie Naki Ko Ii (NTV: April 15, 1995 – July 8, 1995)
• Mokuyō No Kaidan "Mario" (Fuji TV: November 2, 1995)
• Kinyō Entertainment "Honoo No Ryouri-Nin" (Fuji TV: December 1, 1995)
• Papa Kaeru 96 (TV Asahi: January 4, 1996)
• Ginrō Kaiki File: Futatsu No Zunō Wo Motsu Shōnen (NTV: January 13, 1996 – March 16, 1996)
• Wakaba No Koro (TBS: April 12, 1996 – September 29, 1996)
• Shin Mokuyō no Kaidan "Cyborg" (Fuji TV: October 17, 1996 – November 21, 1996)
• 24 hrs TV Drama – Yūki To Iu Koto (NTV: Aug 23, 1997)
• Tsuya Sugata! Kouzaburō Shichihenge (Kansai Telecasting Corporation: October 2, 1997)
• Bokura no Yūki Miman Toshi (NTV: October 18, 1997 – December 20, 1997)
• Harmonia: Kono Ai No Hate (NTV: July 11, 1998 – September 12, 1998)
• P.S. Genki Desu, Shunpei (TBS: June 24, 1999 – September 16, 1999)
• Tenshi ga Kieta Machi (NTV: April 12, 2000 – June 29, 2000)
• Rookie! (Kansai Telecasting Corporation: April 10, 2001 – June 26, 2001)
• Remote (NTV: October 12, 2002 – December 14, 2002)
• Tales of The Unusual 2006 Autumn Special Drama: Kinno Kōen (Fuji TV: October 2, 2006)
• Sushi Ōji! (TV Asahi: July 27, 2007 – September 14, 2007)

Anime[link]

• Jyu Oh Sei (Fuji TV: May 18, 2006 – June 22, 2006)

Movies[link]

• Ginmaku Ban Sushi Ōji!: New York e Iku (Warner Bros.: April 19, 2008 (2008-04-19))

Musicals[link]

• Another (August 6, 1993 – August 24, 1993)
• Mask'99 (January 6, 1999 – January 31, 1993)
• Millennium Shock (November 2, 2000 – November 26, 2000: 38 shows): Lead Role
• Shock (December 1, 2001 – December 25; January 3, 2002 – January 27, 2002: 76 shows): Lead Role
• Shock (June 4, 2002 – June 28, 2002: 38 shows): Lead Role
• Shock is Real Shock (January 8, 2003 – February 25, 2003: 76 shows): Lead Role
• Shocking Shock (February 6, 2004 – February 29, 2004: 38 shows): Lead Role
• Endless Shock (January 8, 2005 – February 28, 2005: 76 shows): Lead Role
• Endless Shock (February 6, 2006 – March 29, 2006: 76 shows): Lead Role
• Endless Shock (January 6, 2007 – February 28, 2007: 81 shows): Lead Role
• Endless Shock (January 6, 2008 – February 26, 2008: 76 shows): Lead Role
• Endless Shock (February 5, 2009 – March 30, 2009: 76 shows): Lead Role
• Endless Shock (February 14, 2010 – March 30, 2010; July 4, 2010 – July 31, 2010: 100 shows): Lead Role

Awards[link]

• 2002: 6th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix: Best Supporting Actor for Remote^[17]
• 2003: 35th Television Drama Academy Awards (Winter): Best Supporting Actor for Remote^[18][19]

Notes[link]

References[link]

External links[link]

• Koichi Domoto at the Internet Movie Database
• Koichi Domoto at Anime News Network's Encyclopedia