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was a Japanese
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band, active from 1988 to 1991.


Members

Sasano is female. All other members are male. *: Vocals *, also known as : Guitar * also known as : Bass *: Keyboard


Biography

Despite the name, which literally means "Tokyo Boys", the band was founded in 1988 by Sasano, when she was still a student at
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in
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. Sasano wrote all the lyrics and initially composed all the songs, though other members composed later songs. Their songs were often treated as a sort of
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-style girl pop. However, the band was heavily influenced by
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bands, such as U2 and
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. They released their debut album on November 21, 1988. Over the years, they released five albums, two best-of-compilations, and seven singles. After the release of their final album on August 21, 1991, the band dissolved. The former members are still active in the music industry.


Discography


Singles

* (January 21, 1989) * (May 21, 1989) * (June 21, 1990) * (August 21, 1990) * (November 7, 1990) * (April 21, 1991) * (July 21, 1991)


Albums

* (November 21, 1988) * (June 7, 1989) * (March 7, 1990. Mini album) * (July 21, 1990) * (December 16, 1990 . Best album) * (August 21, 1991) * (December 16, 1991. Best album)


Videos

All videos were shot by
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. * (1991) *Hi no Ataru Sakamichi de (1991) * (1991)


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songs

*, used for the television advertisement of Tokyo Mode Gakuen. *Kimi no Uta ni Boku o Nosete, used for the TBS
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''Dramatic 22'' theme song. *Present, used for the
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Nettōhen'' closing song. *Shy Shy Japanese, used for the television advertisement of Alpen ski store. *Silent Möbius ~Sailing, used for the anime movie ''
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The Motion Picture'' theme song.


External links


Michiru Sasano official website

Michiru Sasano official blog


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