Taichi Kokubun
# Taichi Kokubun

Taichi Kokubun (国分 太一, Kokubun Taichi, born September 2, 1974) is a Japanese keyboardist and actor. He plays keyboard for Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group.

## Early life

Taichi Kokubun was born in Higashikurume, Tokyo.

## Career

### As an artist

Before debuting with Tokio, Kokubun, like other Tokio members, was a backup-dancer for Johnny's Entertainment boy bands, including Hikaru Genji. In 1990 he became the keyboardist of Tokio, but it was not until 1994 that the band debuted.

In 2004, Kokubun took a break from Tokio to form a temporary group with KinKi Kids member Tsuyoshi Domoto. Together they released the theme song to Fantastipo, a movie in which they starred.

### As an actor

Kokubun began his acting career with a role in Abunai Shōnen III, a 1989 Japanese drama. Since 1993, he has played parts in drama shows and movies such as Fantistipo and Shaberedomo Shaberedomo.

He has hosted Gachinko! with other Tokio members. Currently Kokubun hosts Kaitai Shin Show and Shonen Club Premium on NHK, Tetsuwan Dash and Guruguru Ninety-Nine on NTV, R30 and Sekai Kurabete Mitara on TBS, Mentore G on Fuji TV, and Aura no Izumi on TV Asahi.

In April 2009, Kokubun became a sportscaster for the Fuji TV show Sports!.

## Filmography

| Year/s | Title | Medium | Role | Notes |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | Abunai Shōnen III | TV | | Uncredited role |
| 1993 | Dousoukai | TV | Ushio | |
| 1994 | Otōsan wa Shinpaisho | TV | | |
| 1994 | Yagami-kun no Katei no Jijo | TV | Koji Yagami | |
| 1995 | Haruyo, Koi | TV | | |
| 1995 | The Chef | TV | Taichi | |
| 1996 | Glass no Kakeratachi | TV | | |
| 1997 | Kin no Tamago | TV | | |
| 1997 | Kenshui Nanako | TV | Shinya Aramaki | |
| 1998 | Oshigoto Desu | TV | | |
| 1999 | Yonigeya Honpo | TV | | |
| 1999 | Shin Oretachi no Tabi | TV | | Episode 10 only |
| 2000 | Bus Stop | TV | Kyugo Abe | |
| 2001 | Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru | TV | | |
| 2002 | Otōsan | TV | Jiro Yamaguchi | |
| 2002 | Engimono | TV | | Lead role |
| 2004 | Tokio | TV | Takumi Miyamoto | Lead role |
| 2005 | Hiroshima Showa 20 nen 8 Gatsu Muika | TV | Michaki Shigematsu | |
| 2005 | Fantistipo | Movie | Toraji | Starred with KinKi Kids member Tsuyoshi Domoto, whom he released the theme song to the movie with |
| 2006 | Dance Drill | TV | Wataru Ishibashi | |
| 2007 | Inochi no Iro Enpitsu | TV | | Lead role |
| 2007 | Shaberedomo Shaberedomo | Movie | Mitsuba | Award a Mainichi Film Award for Best Actor |
