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Imai Tsubasa
In Kanji: 今井 翼
Birthdate: 17 October, 1981
Birthplace: Fujisawa, Kanazawa
Siblings: 1 married sister (three years older)
Education: Graduated from Correspondence School (units system)
J-Web corner: Titled “283” Tsubasa’s cell phone diary updated regularly, only
available to cell phones within Japan, but translations can be found here
Radio show: Tsubasa no to base (翼のto base) Tsubasa’s 30 minute, nationwide radio show Thursdays at midnight on JOQR (part of “Rekomen”) Features guest artists, other Johnny’s, letters, sports and love advice. The name is a play on words. “Tsubasa to base” is radio jargon and “To-ba-se” and “Tsu-ba-sa” sound alike in soft, sibilant Japanese. His radio show website is at: http://www.joqr.co.jp/reco/tobase.html and you can write to him there at: Tsubasa@joqr.net Audio clips of his show are posted regularly at the Takitsuba forum
Blood Type: A
Western Zodiac: Libra
Chinese Zodiac: Metal Rooster
Zodiac traits: Witty, neat, meticulous, mischievous, organised, decisive, perfectionist, practical, responsible. Can be critical, abrasive and opinionated. Often seen as the strong, silent type. Quite moody and emotional and can be too outspoken, people often consider them eccentric. Talented and capable, they are devoted to their career and have a reputation for being hard-working and fussy about details. Extraordinarily talented, they have little patience for the slower and less-talented. They can distinguish right from wrong very clearly and always end up going the right way in life.
Favourite foods: Sushi, sea urchin, pasta, なべりょうり (“nabe-ryouri” cooking things in a pot - japanese style). Enjoys specialty and foreign cuisine and enjoys restaurant-hopping.
Interests: Dancing, baseball, travel (has been known to take quick trips to foreign countries to sample dance styles or foreign cuisine), cooking, fashion design, collecting miniature cars, darts, video-games, watching movies, guitar, drums, piano.
Interesting facts:
- Tsubasa’s older sister was a TOKIO fan and she submitted his application to join Johnny’s Jimusho. He and Tackey had their audition on the same day on 23 April 1995. Tackey and Tsubasa were first united in a 3 person unit with another boy, Kawano Naoki as they were immediately cast as the three leads in the drama Kaiki Club Ghost Stories (Oct 1995). They soon became known as “The Kaidan Trio” and appeared together in many magazine shoots between 1995 and 1997. Naoki, a keen drummer, eventually left the Jimusho to pursue a career in a succession of rock bands.
- Tsubasa was also once linked in a unit with Arashi’s Sakurai Sho.
- MILLENIUM SHOCK, the dance musical starring Domotou Koichi and Tsubasa was a revival of the original SHOCK, which starred members of Johnny’s Group “Shounentai”. As Higashiyama Noriyuki (Shonentai) and Akasaka Akira (Hikaru Genji) also appeared in the MILLENIUM SHOCK revival in November 2000, the four leads, Koichi, Tsubasa, Higashiyama and Akasaka came to be known as “Johnny’s Four Dance Kings”.
- Tsubasa is a huge Yokohama Bay Stars (baseball) fan, and big fan of U2 (travelled to Dublin, Ireland in 2007 to see their home town). Will often mention both, at length, on his radio show.
- When describing what sorts of traits he admires in a girl, Tsubasa always mentions “good manners”.
Amusing facts:
- In Chinese, the kanji for Imai Tsubasa is pronounced “chin chin ii”, which in Japanese is slang for “a good penis” This proved a great shock for him on his first overseas tour, when his chinese-speaking fans called out his name.
- Dislikes cats and other small, quick-moving animals.
- Is freakishly neat and enjoys housework.
Drama credits: complete details here
Solo stage credits:
MILLENIUM SHOCK (Nov 2000)
SHOGEKI SHOCK (Dec 2001)
SHOGEKI SHOCK (Jun 2002)
SHOCKING SHOCK (Feb 2004)
Tsubacon (Aug 2004)
ENDLESS SHOCK (Feb 2005)
Tsubasa Imai 1st Tour 23 to 24 (Sep 2005)
ENDLESS SHOCK (Feb 2006)
Tsubasa Imai “STYLE” 06 (Aug 2006)
World’s Wing Tsubasa Premium (Aug 2007)
World’s Wing Tsubasa Premium (Aug 2007 - Osaka)
World’s Wing Tsubasa Premium (October 2007 - Tokyo)
World’s Wing Tsubasa Premium (Aug 2008 - Osaka)
World’s Wing Tsubasa Premium (October 2008 - Tokyo)
Commercial credits:
Sega Prifun
Lotte, various (1)
Calpis Nude (1, 2)
Tongari Corn spokesperson, various (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Wii Gamesoft “Family Series” (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Drama awards
2nd Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (98-99): Best Newcomer - Brothers
How to write to Tsubasa
Imai Tsubasa
Johnny’s Family Club
Miyamasu Tower B1F
1-10-10 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-8550
JAPAN
(Letters and postcards only - remember that Johnny’s Jimusho will return all
gifts unopened)
You can email Tsubasa at his radio show on JOQR: Tsubasa@joqr.net
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Takizawa Hideaki
In Kanji: 滝沢 秀明
In Katakana: タッキー (Takki)
(“Takizawa” is his stepfather’s name.
Takki’s family name was originally “Sashida”)
Birthdate: 29 March 1982
Birthplace: Hachioji, Tokyo
Siblings: 1 older sister, 1 older brother
Education: Horikoshi High School. Left after middle school due to work commitments.
J-Web corner: Titled “Takizawa Rengou” (滝沢連合)
Tackey’s cell phone diary updated regularly, only available to cell phones within Japan, but translations can be found here
Radio Show: Takizawa Denpajou (タッキーの滝沢電波城 “Takki’s Radio Castle”) Tackey’s radio program (Nippon Broadcasting System), airs 22:30 on Saturday nights. You can email Tackey’s radio program at: tackey@allnightnippon.com The website is at: http://allnightnippon.com/ Audio of his radio program is regularly uploaded at the Takitsuba forum
Blood Type: A
Western Zodiac: Aries
Chinese Zodiac: Water Dog
Zodiac traits: Honest, intelligent, straight-forward, loyal, attractive, amiable, unpretentious, sociable, open-minded, idealistic, moralistic, practical and affectionate. Can also be cynical, judgmental, stubborn and quarrelsome. Can be emotionally distant and might not mix well at social gatherings. Find happiness in the happiness they bring to others, such as finding the right gift for friends. Always seem to have money and are excellent leaders. They are real charmers, easily attracting friends and colleagues to their inner circle. They adapt like chameleons to new environments.
Favourite foods: Ramen, pasta, crab, nattou (fermented soy beans). (Doesn’t like to cook.)
Interests: Photography, film (shooting dramas, video clips etc.) computers, pro-wrestling (actually wanted to be a pro-wrestler when he was young, but he was too slightly built) doesn’t listen to much music or watch TV, likes silence at home.
Interesting facts:
- Tackey submitted his own application to join Johnny’s Jimusho. He and Tsubasa had their audition on the same day on 23 April 1995. Tackey and Tsubasa were first united in a 3 person unit with another boy, Kawano Naoki as they were immediately cast as the three leads in the drama Kaiki Club Ghost Stories (Oct 1995). They soon became known as “The Kaidan Trio” and appeared together in many magazine shoots between 1995 and 1997. Naoki, a keen drummer, eventually left the Jimusho to pursue a career in a succession of rock bands.
- In an already long and distinguished acting career, Tackey holds the record at many theatres in Japan for being the youngest shachou (lead actor) in a stage show.
- Tackey is part of an unofficial group within Johnny’s Entertainment called "No Border" which bypasses the senpai/kohai relationship. Other members include Atsuhiro Sato (Hikaru Genji), Yoshihiko Inohara (V6), Tomohisa Yamashita (NEWS), Shingo Murakami (Kanjani), Toma Ikuta (Johnny’s Jr.), Koichi Domoto (KinKi Kids), Tatsuya Yamaguchi (TOKIO) and Jun Matsumoto (Arashi).
- In Febuary 2007, 2 days before the start of Tackey & Tsubasa’s national “DAME”’ tour, Tackey fell and broke his nose. He had to perform for several weeks wearing a mask but the show went on regardless.
- Tackey does his songwriting under the moniker “LaVenDer”.
- When describing what kinds of girls “turn him on” Tackey always mentions “uchimata” (pigeon toes). He says it reflects a woman’s fragility if he sees a girl standing at the traffic lights, doing “uchimata”.
Amusing facts: Tackey laments the fact that he can’t swim and has small nipples! He hates socks and they are the first thing he takes off when he gets home. He likes to sing “Sarai” at Karaoke.
Drama credits: complete details here
Solo stage credits:
MASK (Dec 1998)
DREAM BOY (Jan 2004)
Arigatou 2005, Sayonara (Dec 2005)
Takizawa Enbujou (Mar 2006)
One! The history of Tackey (Sep 2006)
Takizawa Enbujou (Jul 2007)
Takizawa Enbujou (Apr 2008)
Commercial credits:
Sega Dreamcast (1)
Lotte, various (1, 2, 3)
Square Enix, Final Fantasy X (1, 2)
DoCoMo (1, 2, 3)
Fuji Film (1, 2, 3)
Misawa Home
National Dairy Association (1)
Shiseido Ma Cherie
KIRIN, various
Oronamin C (1)
Sapporo Naisu Ocha (1)
Soh
Fitit Hair Color
Meiji (1, 2)
AMO (1, 2, 3, 4)
Olympus Cameras (1, 2, 3)
Wii Gamesoft “Family Series” (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Nissin Spa King Pasta varieties (1, 2)
Drama awards
16th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor - News no Onna
25th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor - Taiyou wa Shizumanai
34th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actor - Taiyou no Kisetsu
1st Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (97-98): Best Newcomer - News no Onna
5th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (01-02): Best Actor - Antique
8th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix (04-05): Best Actor - Yoshitsune
How to write to Tackey
Takizawa Hideaki
Johnny’s Family Club
Miyamasu Tower B1F
1-10-10 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku
Tokyo 150-8550
JAPAN
(Letters and postcards only - remember that Johnny’s Jimusho will return all
gifts unopened)
You can email Tackey at his radio show on Nippon Broadcasting System: tackey@allnightnippon.com
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