Sudden Disbandment: Thank You for 16 Years! 6 Romantic Songs by "Tacky & Tsubasa" Perfect for Weddings
2018.09.13 published
Shock! Tackey & Tsubasa have disbanded.
On September 13, 2018, I woke up to shocking news.
It seems that the duo Tackey & Tsubasa from Johnny's Entertainment disbanded on the 10th of this month.
The duo consists of the same age members, Hideaki Takizawa (36), born in March 1982, and Tsubasa Imai (36), born in October 1981.
They debuted in September 2002 and quietly ended their idol activities after about 16 years.*
Popular since their junior days
Tackey & Tsubasa were popular members even before their major debut, during their time as Johnny's Juniors.*
Particularly, Tackey was so famous that he was referred to as "Tackey from the East and Subarun from the West."
(By the way, Subarun from the West, Shuburo Shibuya from Kanjani∞, also left Johnny's Entertainment this year.)
Among those who were fans from that time, there is a sadness that an era of Johnny's is coming to an end...
What will happen from now on?
Hideaki Takizawa will finish his entertainment activities by the end of 2018 and will begin nurturing and producing talent at Johnny's Entertainment, akin to what Johnny Kitagawa, the company president, used to do.
There are rumors that he may eventually inherit the agency...!
Tsubasa Imai had suspended his activities since 2017 due to treatment for Meniere's disease, but it seems he will leave Johnny's Entertainment to focus on his therapy.
It's sad, but what Tackey & Tsubasa have left behind is great!
Tackey & Tsubasa announced their disbandment to their fans in a post-factum manner, without holding their final tour or live events.
The sudden reality that we can no longer see the two of them singing, dancing, or acting on stage is truly sad, but the value of what they have left behind will not change from now on.
Especially for a duo, the songs that require individual vocal abilities have been one of the activities they have consistently dedicated themselves to!♩
Here’s a collection of Tackey & Tsubasa's songs that would be perfect as BGM for weddings!*
① Yume Monogatari
Yume Monogatari is Tackey & Tsubasa's long-hit song that gained their first Oricon No. 1 after their debut.
This song is a stylish, vibrant love song with the catchy chorus "Kimi ga ai no hana boku ga koi no hana."*
➡ Listen to Yume Monogatari on YouTube♩
② Venus
Released in 2006, Venus is a representative song of Tackey & Tsubasa.
Many may remember the two singing while manipulating a microphone stand in stylish tuxedos!
It’s a passionate and adult song that also evokes an exotic feel.*
③ Ho! Summer
Ho! Summer, a classic karaoke song, is a summer love song released in 2006.
The fun call-and-response of "Ho! Summer! Ho Ho! Summer!" creates a bright melody.*
➡ Listen to Ho! Summer on YouTube♩
④ Ai wa Takaramono
The song that became the most popular in 2010 was Ai wa Takaramono.
It's a cute and love-filled song with a pop melody!♡
➡ Listen to Ai wa Takaramono on YouTube♩
⑤ Boku no Soba ni wa Hoshi ga Aru
Boku no Soba ni wa Hoshi ga Aru is a comparatively recent song released in 2014.
This lovely song is sung from a man's perspective about the importance of his beloved girlfriend, which makes you swoon!*
➡ Listen to Boku no Soba ni wa Hoshi ga Aru on YouTube♩
⑥ Epilogue
Finally, I would like to introduce Epilogue, included in the 2012 album "TEN."
It's not a single, but it's a very popular song among fans.
This calm ballad, which repeats the phrase "I'll be there for you," is perfect for end roll BGM!♩
➡ Listen to Epilogue on YouTube♩