Introduction
Shigeru Joshima (城島 茂, Jōshima Shigeru, born November 17, 1970) is a Japanese musician and actor. He is the leader and main guitarist of Tokio, a Johnny & Associates musical group.
Career
As an artist
Prior to debuting with Tokio, Joshima was a backup-dancer for various Johnny's Entertainment boy bands at the time. He also formed temporary music units during that time, such as the Joshima Band with other to-be Tokio members. In 1990 he became the leader and guitarist of Tokio, but it wasn't until 1994 that the band debuted.
As an actor
Joshima has had parts in various dramas since 1989. One of his first roles ever was as a supporting cast member in the show Gomendou Kakemasu, where he acted alongside Kazuya Takahashi of Otokogumi and Naoto Endou of former Johnny's band Ninja. He has also hosted Ai no Apron and Leader's How-To Book, Brain Power Expedition Quiz! Homunculus with fellow member Taichi Kokubun, and with other Tokio members, hosted Gachinko!, The Tetsuwan Dash, Mentore G, and 5LDK.
Filmography
| Year/s | Title | Medium | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | D×D | TV | Tomoya Nagase and Tatsuya Yamaguchi also acted in this drama | |
| Hagure Keiji Junjoha | TV | Seasons 10 and 11 (1997–1998) | ||
| 1999 | Makasete Darling | TV | ||
| Tenshi no Oshigoto | TV | |||
| Shin Oretachi no Tabi | TV | |||
| 2002 | Engimono | TV | Dr. Hirune | Black Handkerchief series, co-starred with Tatsuya Yamaguchi |
| 2003 | Manhattan Love Story | TV | ||
| 2004 | Gekidan Engimono | TV | Automatic specials only | |
| 2006 | Imo Tako Nankin | TV | Tokiuchi Hanaoka | |
| 2007 | Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Fall Special | TV | Hamaguchi Naoki | Vending Machine Man/Jihanki Otoko(自販機男) segment |
| 2009 | Ketsuekigatabetsu Onna ga Kekkon Suru Hoho | TV | Hitoshi Gondawara | |
| 0 Goshitsu no Kyaku | TV | Episodes 4 and 5 |