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Kome Kome Club
Company typeMusic group
IndustryMusic, entertainment
Founded1982
FounderTatsuya Ishii (Carl Smoky Ishiii)
Headquarters
Japan
Area served
Japan
Key people
Tatsuya Ishii (lead vocals)
ProductsMusic albums, singles, live performances
ParentSony Music Entertainment Japan
is a Japanese pop rock ensemble established in 1982, recognized for merging soul and funk genres.[1] Their live shows often feature influences from rakugo storytelling.[2]

1982–1997: Rise to Prominence

The group was founded in 1982 by lead singer Tatsuya Ishii (also known as "Carl Smoky Ishiii") along with other members,[3] and they launched their debut single and album in October 1985. Their popularity surged with the 1990 track "Roman Hikō." In 1992, the single "Kimi ga Iru Dake de" dominated the Oricon charts for 33 consecutive weeks,[4] ranking as the fifth highest-selling song in Japan since Oricon began tracking sales,[5] and standing as the second top-selling J-Pop single after Southern All Stars' "TSUNAMI." This track was inspired by the marriage between band members Minako (Ishii’s sister) and Kaneko, who plays saxophone and keyboards.

In 1995, drummer Ryo-J and guitarist Joplin Tokunoh departed from the band. Ishii continued leading the group until it disbanded in March 1997.

2006–present: Reformation

The band reassembled in mid-2006, issuing new material such as "Well Come 2," which was accompanied by a unique music video portraying members as toy figures with oversized doll-like heads and UPC barcodes. This video also pays tribute to all participants, including those from Big Horns Bee and Sue Cream Sue. Associated with Sony Music Japan, the "Well Come 2" video has been selectively removed from some streaming services by Sony, although other DVD content remains accessible.

A combined CD/DVD package featured a comedic take on "hentai" (provocative) videos, showcasing dancers Minako and Mari ("Sue Cream Sue") in various outfits that were more modest compared to their earlier "Costume Dance" performances. Guitarist Be provides voiceover narration during certain segments.

"Well Come 2" secured a spot within the Top 10 on Oricon's charts. On October 22, 2006, the group officially announced the cancellation of their previous breakup. Their studio album komedia.jp followed in September 2007, with a live appearance at the 58th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen on December 31, 2007.

Current members

  • (1985–1997, 2006–present) – lead vocals
  • (1985–1997, 2006–present) – vocals, chorus
  • (1985–1997, 2006–present) – bass guitar
  • (1985–1997, 2006–present) – guitar
  • (1985–1997, 2006–present) – saxophone, keyboards, flute
  • (1985–1997, 2006–present) – vocals, dance (Ishii’s younger sister and Kaneko’s spouse)
  • (1985–1996, 2006–present) – vocals, dance, percussion
  • (1985–1995, 2006–present) – drums
  • (1985–1995, 2006–present) – guitar

Live-band supporting personnel

  • (1990-1997, 2006-present) - Percussion, Backing Vocals
  • (1991-1997, 2006-present) - Backing Vocals
  • (2013-present) - Dance, Master of Ceremonies, Subvocalist

Past members

  • Toshi: Drummer
  • Juliano Katsumata: Keyboardist
  • Juliano Narabe: Keyboardist
  • Kohtaro: Dancer
  • Shinji: Dancer
  • SCS (Sue Cream Sue)
  • B.H.B. (Big Horns Bee)
  • G.I. Gyo: Trumpet Player
  • Himarayan Shimogami: Trumpet Player
  • Kawai Wakaba: Trombone and Saxophone
  • Orita Nobotta: Saxophone and Flute
  • Fussy Kobayashi: Trumpet Player
  • Megumi Hakata: Guitarist
  • Lala Okaku: Guitarist
  • Maru: Percussionist
  • Taka: Vibraslap Performer
  • Bohz: Percussionist
  • Andes Murata: Trombone Player
  • Rocky Tada: Trumpet Player
  • Beauty Kondo: Saxophonist
  • Satomi: Dancer

Studio albums

Album Title Release Information Highest Chart Ranking
Japan
Oricon
Shari Sharism (シャリ・シャリズム)
  • Release Date: 21 October 1985
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Available Formats: LP, Cassette, CD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 35
E・B・I・S
  • Release Date: 10 October 1986
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Available Formats: LP, Cassette, CD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 3
Komeguny
  • Release Date: 21 October 1987
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Available Formats: LP, Cassette, CD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 3
Go Funk
  • Release Date: 21 September 1988
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Available Formats: LP, Cassette, CD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 1
5 1/2
  • Release Date: 11 November 1989
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Available Formats: Cassette, CD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 1
K2C
  • Release Date: 25 January 1991
  • Label: CBS Sony
  • Available Formats: Cassette, CD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 1
Kome Kome Club (米米CLUB)
  • Release Date: 25 April 1991
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Available Formats: 2CD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 1
Octave
  • Release Date: 25 June 1992
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Available Formats: Cassette, CD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 1
Seimaiya (聖米夜)
  • Release Date: 10 December 1992
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Available Formats: CD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 1
Phi
  • Release Date: 1 November 1993
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Available Formats: CD, Cassette, MD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 2
Phi II
  • Release Date: 10 December 1994
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Available Formats: CD, Cassette, MD, Blu-spec CD2+DVD, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 3
Sorry Music Entertainment
  • Release Date: 23 November 1995
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Available Formats: 2CDs, 2Blu-spec CD2+DVD sets, Digital Download, Streaming Services
 6
H20
  • Release Date: 21 March 1996
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Available Formats: CD, Cassette, Blu-spec CD2+DVD edition, Digital Download and Streaming Services
 6
Pushed Rice
  • Release Date: 1 March 1997
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Available Formats: CD version and Blu-spec CD2+DVD edition; Digital Download and Streaming available
 2
komedia.jp
  • Release Date: 5 September 2007
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Available Formats include CD only; CD with DVD; Blu-spec CD2+DVD; Digital Download; and Streaming Services
 10
Sunrice
  • Released on 5 September 2009 by Sony Music
  • Offered in formats such as double CD set; single CD; CD with DVD; Blu-spec CD2+DVD; plus Digital Download and Streaming options
 8


Live albums

Album Title Release Information Highest Chart Rankings
Japan
Oricon
The Last Symposium: Kome Kome Club Last Live in Tokyo Dome (THE LAST SYMPOSIUM 〜米米CLUBラスト・ライブ in 東京ドーム〜)
  • Release date: 8 August 1997
  • Record label: Sony Music
  • Available formats: 3CD set
 15

Soundtracks

Soundtrack Title Release Details
K2C Produce ICTL
  • Date of release: 10 June 1992
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD
K2C Produce ICTL No.2
  • Released on: 22 September 1992
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD

Compilation albums

Compilation Title Release Specifications Chart Peak Positions
Japan
Oricon
Singles
  • Released on: 21 June 1987
  • Label: Sony Music Entertainment
  • Formats available: CD, cassette
 14
Decade
  • Release date: 20 February 1995
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Formats offered: CD, cassette, MD
 1
Harvest Singles 1985–1992
  • Released: 31 March 1997
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD only
 4
Harvest Singles 1992–1997
  • Date released: 1 June 1997
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format available: CD
 7
Star Box
  • Released on: 30 January 1999
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format: CD
 12
Star Box Extra Kome Kome Club
  • Release date: 5 December 2001
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Format offered: CD
 —
Kome: Best of Best
  • Released on: 21 October 2005
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Formats available: 2CD, 2CD+DVD packages
 8
Last Best
  • Date of release: 8 August 2017
  • Label: Sony Music
  • Formats offered: Blu-spec CD2 and Blu-ray collections
 11

Singles

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Year Title Chart Ranking
(Japan) 		Label
1985 "I Can Be" 67 CBS Sony
1986 "Shake Hip!" 54
"Gayu (加油 (GAYU))" 27
1987 "Paradise" 19
"Sûre Danse"
1988 "Yometsu Nami (嫁津波)" 42
"Kome Kome War" 5
"Time Stop" 25
1989 "Funk Fujiyama" 2
1990 "Roman Hikou (浪漫飛行)" 1
"Shake Hip! (Ishii Version)" 5
1991 "Hitosuji ni Narenai (ひとすじになれない)" 3 Sony Music Entertainment Japan
"Ai wo Komete (愛を米て)" 20


DVD singles

Year Album Chart ranking
(JP) 		Record label
2012 "Tennen no Bi" (天然の美) 8 Sony Music

Digital singles

Year Single Source
2017 "Kodomo na Otona/Uplight" (コドモ ナ オトナ / Uplight) [6]
2021 "Who?" [6]

Video albums

No. Release date Title Available formats Catalog number
1st 21 July 1989 Kome Kome Club Daizenshuu Vol.7 SHARISHARISM 7 Kick-Knock VHS
LD
8mm 		48ZH-249
48LH-249
CSWM-6156
2nd 10 August 1989 Kome Kome Club Daizenshuu Vol.8 SHARISHARISM 7 2much-2ist VHS
LD
8mm 		48ZH-250
48LH-250
CSWM-6157
3rd 21 August 1989 Kome Kome Club Daizenshuu Vol.9 SHARISHARISM 7 Co-Conga VHS
LD
8mm 		48ZH-251
48LH-251
CSWM-6158
4th 21 April 1990 Kome Kome Club Daizenshuu Vol.1 DEBUT SHARISHARISM VHS
LD
8mm
β 		CSVM-175
CSLM-175
CSWM-6175
CSUM-3175
5th 21 September 1990 Kome Kome Club Daizenshuu Vol.10 TiTi SHARISHARISM TARO VHS
LD
8mm
β 		CSVM-203
CSLM-203
CSWM-6203
CSUM-3203
6th Kome Kome Club Daizenshuu Vol.11 HaHa SHARISHARISM TARO VHS
LD
8mm
β 		CSVM-204
CSLM-204
CSWM-6204
CSUM-3204
7th 21 February 1991 Kome Kome Club Daizenshuu Vol.12 SHARISHARISM ART WORK ART UP VHS
LD
8mm
β 		CSVM-233
CSLM-233
CSWM-6233
CSUM-3233
8th Kome Kome Club Daizenshuu Vol.13 SHARISHARISM ART WORK WORK UP VHS
LD
8mm
β 		CSVM-234
CSLM-234
CSWM-6234
CSUM-3234
9th 1 August 1991 Kome Kome Club Daizenshuu Vol.14 ANTI SHARISHARISM VHS
LD
8mm
β 		CSVM-265
CSLM-265
CSWM-6265
CSUM-3265
10th 1 March 1992 Kome Kome Club Daizenshuu Vol.15 Kanzenban Eiyuu Densetsu AU SHARISHARISM VHS
LD
β 		SRVM-301〜302
SRLM-301〜302
SRUM-301〜302
11th 10 July 1993 The 8th ANNIVERSARY SHARISHARISM ACE THE 8TH OF ACE VHS
LD
8mm 		SRVM-352
SRLM-352〜353
SRWM-6352〜6353
12th 20 February 1995 10th ANNIVERSARY LIVE VIDEO SHARISHARISM IOTA VHS
LD 		SRVM-449
SRLM-449
13th 24 March 1995 10th ANNIVERSARY LIVE VIDEO SHARISHARISM THETA VHS
LD 		SRVM-434
SRLM-434

Music videoclips

No. Release date Title Formats available Catalog number
1st 22 July 1987 Kome KomeTV ONODA-SAN VHS
LD
Betamax 		48ZH-135
58LH-135
48QH-135
2nd 21 September 1991 K2C2 KOME KOME CLUB CREATORS VHS
LD
8mm
βetamax 		SRVM-276
SRLM-276
SRWM-6276
SRUM-3276
3rd 31 March 1997 KOME KOME CLUB HISTORY RICISM VHS
LD
DVD 		SRVM-5552
SRLM-5552
SRBL-1057

Documentaries

No. Release Date Title Media Type Catalog Number
1st 21 June 1997 THE BEST SYMPOSIUM VHS SRVM-5572

DVD Box Sets

No. Release Date Title Media Type Catalog Number
1st 21 February 2007 a K2C ENTERTAINMENT DVD BOX Vol. I DVD SRBL1301〜1312
2nd 26 December 2007 a K2C ENTERTAINMENT DVD BOX Vol. III DVD SRBL1341〜1343
3rd 8 August 2008 a K2C ENTERTAINMENT DVD BOX Vol. II DVD SRBL1351〜1362
4th 8 August 2010 a K2C ENTERTAINMENT DVD BOX Vol. IV DVD SRBL1423〜14235
5th 26 June 2013 a K2C ENTERTAINMENT DVD BOX Vol. V DVD SRBL1576〜1579

See also

  1. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named oricon 1
  2. ↑ 懐かしの名曲を探せ！（第22回）～米米クラブ復活「君がいるだけで」の巻 (in 日本語). Nikkei Business Publications. 2006-03-24. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
  3. ↑ "今夜21時、米米CLUBがニューアルバムを引っさげて生出演！" (in 日本語). RBB Today. 2007-09-05. Retrieved 2008-11-22.
  4. ↑ 君がいるだけで (in 日本語). Oricon. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
  5. ↑ "SMAP「世界に一つだけの花」、 シングル売上歴代9位に！！" (in 日本語). Oricon. 2004-08-03. Retrieved 2008-12-06.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named kk2digital

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