T-Pistonz+KMC


T-Pistonz+KMC was a Japanese pop group that formerly operated under the label; a joint venture between Level-5, with the Avex Group and formerly with the Up-Front Group. They actually debuted on UFG imprint "hachama".
They performed the theme songs of Nintendo DS software and TV animation series, "Inazuma Eleven".

History

In 2008, T-Pistonz was formed from a four-man punk rock band, Tonkotsu Pistons. A Japanese choreographer, Lucky Ikeda a.k.a. In-Chiquita has been working with them.
Since "Maji de Kansha", KMC, a rapper, joined and they used the name "T-Pistonz+KMC".
Their 5th single "Katte Nakōze!" made it high up the Oricon weekly chart.
All of their singles have been used as theme songs for the Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS and Wii software and TV animation series, "Inazuma Eleven", "Inazuma Eleven GO", "Inazuma Eleven GO: Chrono Stone" and "Inazuma Eleven GO: Galaxy".
On September 16, 2014, the band formally announced their dissolving on the official website.

Members

Current members

  • Ton-Nino Elder brother of Hiroshi Dot.
  • KMC
  • In-Chiquita
  • Hiroshi Dot Younger brother of Ton-Nino.

Former members

Discography

Singles

  • Ri-yo ~Seishun no Inazuma Eleven~
  • Tachiagari-yo
  • Maji de Kansha!
  • Tsunagari-yo
  • Katte Nakōu Ze!
  • Ultra Katte Nakōu Ze!/Vamos!Nippon
  • GOOD Kita-!/Genki ni Nari-yo!
  • Bokura no Goal!/Matane...no Kisetsu
  • Ten Made Todoke!/Minna Atsumari-yo!
  • Naseba Narunosa Nanairo Tamago
  • Ohayō! Shining Day/Uchiku Dark!
  • Jōnetsu de Mune Atsu!
  • Kandōu Kyōuyuū!
  • Kokoro Korogase!
  • Shoshin wo KEEP ON!
  • Raimei! Blue Train!

Albums

Studio albums

  • Ganbari-yo!
  • Gorilla Beat wa Lucky7
  • Hakkaku!? ThiriThiri7

Compilation album

  • T-Pistonz+KMC Story-yo! ~Hajimete no Best~

Appearances

DVD

  • T-Pistonz+KMC LIVE TPKing Vol.1

Concerts