H Jungle with t is back to do a live performance for the first time in 29 years!

It has been announced that Komuro Tetsuya will appear with H Jungle with t (Hamada Masatoshi as MC, Komuro Tetsuya as musician, it is not known if Marc Panther will be DJ) on the second day of the music festival “Gobugobu Festival” to be held Read More …

Nishikawa Takanori x Komuro Tetsuya collaboration for “FREEDOM” (theme song for “Gundam Series” movie)

The “Gundam SEED Series” retrospective event “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FESTIVAL ~CONNECT Beyond That Era~” was held in Tokyo on the 19th. At the event, the theme song of the movie “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED FREEDOM” to be released on January 26th next year will Read More …

Marc Panther wants to see globe reunite

“It’s always been my role as a banquet manager, standing between two people,” laughs Marc Panther, 52. Of course, “two people” refers to Komuro Tetsuya (63) and KEIKO (50) (the former married couple). The legendary unit “globe” representing the Komuro family in the 1990s. Many Read More …

Shinohara Ryoko and Komuro Tetsuya reunite to do a 2023 version of her 1994 hit “koishisato setsunasato kokorozuyosato”

1994, it was the beginning of the TK Family. With the success of the group TRF, producer, musician and songwriter Komuro Tetsuya began working with various talents and groups who would become part of his umbrella known as the TK Family. Which would include Uchida Read More …

Ongaku Cafe (The ’80s): TM NETWORK – DRESS (1989/2013) (Blu-Spec CD 2)

What happens when TM NETWORK gives their masters out to America’s top music producers to recreate the music of popular songs.  It may not be for everyone, but for those intrigued by the concept, may want to check it out! BAND: TM NETWORK ALBUM: DRESS Read More …

Anime Reviews (The ’80s): Vampire Hunter D (1985)

Are you ready for “Vampire Hunter D”?, an anime classic from 1985! Image courtesy of © MOVIC/ANIPLEX. Click here to purchase this Blu-ray on Amazon TITLE: Vampire Hunter D (吸血鬼ハンター”D”) ANIME FILM RELEASE DATE: 1985 DURATION: 80 Minutes BLU-RAY INFORMATION: 1080p High Definition (4×3), English Read More …

Suzuki Ami talks about “ASAYAN”, Komuro Tetsuya and her first #1 hit single “BE TOGETHER”

Many will remember Suzuki Ami from the past, from debuting on the show “ASAYAN” (a show which led to many music groups, most popular being Morning Musume) and also her first #1 hit single “BE TOGETHER” produced by Komuro Tetsuya (TK). As Suzuki Ami still Read More …

TM NETWORK is back, Komuro Tetsuya (TK) returns from retirement

TM NETWORK is one of Japan’s most popular new wave bands from the ’80s. Featuring keyboardist Komuro Tetsuya (TK) (62), vocalist Utsunomiya Takashi (63) and guitarist Kine Naoto (64),and are best known for their song “Get Wild”, the ending theme for the anime “City Hunter”. Read More …

Komuro Tetsuya and KEIKO finalize their divorce

They were once Japan’s super couple, super producer and musician Komuro Tetsuya (TK) (62) and globe vocalist KEIKO (48) have finalized their divorced. The announcement was made on the official website of KEIKO’s management. The two were married in 2002 but in January 2018, Bunshun Read More …

Komuro Tetsuya comes out of retirement to compose/arrange Nogizaka46’s new song “Route 246”

It was announced on July 15th that retired musician/producer Komuro Tetsuya will be returning back to the music industry and composed/arranged Nogizaka46’s new song “Route 246” (which will be released on July 24th). This is a collaboration work between producer Akimoto Yasushi (62) who will Read More …

Shukan Bunshun is reporting that Komuro Tetsuya has filed his claim for divorce with KEIKO

Shukan Bunshun is reporting that music producer Komuro Tetsuya (61) has filed a claim for divorce mediation with his wife KEIKO (47). Both were known for being part of the music trio (along with Marc Panther), globe. The first round of arbitration has begun by Read More …

Ongaku Cafe (The ’90s): trf – EZ DO DANCE (July 1993)

“EZ DO DANCE” will continue to be an album that I can never foresee myself letting go.  This album was my first fore into the music of trf and what turned me on to the group. This album is definitely a J-POP classic! GROUP: trf Read More …

Weekly Bunshun is reporting that TK & KEIKO are in divorce mediation

Weekly Bunshun Digital is reporting that music producer Komuro Tetsuya (60) and his wife, singer KEIKO (47) are divorcing. Documents related to the Tokyo Family court have been submitted and divorce mediation have already been held five times. According to the report, KEIKO has been Read More …

[UPDATE] globe’s KEIKO tweets, “I love globe”, Marc Panther responds to KEIKO’s tweet

globe was no doubt one of the most popular and successful groups from the ’90s. Created and featuring music by Komuro Tetsuya (TK), the group would feature TK, vocalist KEIKO and rapper/DJ Marc Panther and the group which made their debut on August 9, 1995 Read More …