Johnny's & Associates
Group and talent history since 1962-present (for my own satisfaction) LOL
- A THREAD -
Jhonny's & Associates is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Here I will compile the groups/ solo talent under Johnny's with their debut song
Group and talent history since 1962-present (for my own satisfaction) LOL
- A THREAD -
Jhonny's & Associates is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Here I will compile the groups/ solo talent under Johnny's with their debut song


If you read this and seek for soke info here please:
Don't reply, just Quote RT so my thread won't be messed up.. 

Note for solo, the year is when they are still in Johnny's but group is year's active
Thank you so much. Maybe not that complete.. I do my best 







1. Johnny's (1962-1967)
Member: 4
Debut song : Wakai Namida (1962)
Member: 4
Debut song : Wakai Namida (1962)
2. High Society (1966-1973)
used to be a band for Four Leaves and Johnny's
Member : 4
Debut song : Fushigi na koi no monogatari (1971)
I can't find the video/the music
used to be a band for Four Leaves and Johnny's
Member : 4
Debut song : Fushigi na koi no monogatari (1971)
I can't find the video/the music

3. Four Leaves (1967-1978) and after inactive for 24 years, they re-debuted in 2002-2009 named "Leaves"
Member: 4
Debut song: Olivia no Shirabe (1968)
Member: 4
Debut song: Olivia no Shirabe (1968)
4. Nagata Eiji (1969-1977)
- after 1977 he left Johnny's and still active as producer, singer, etc until now
- former High Society member as a vocalist
- former Four Leaves member till 1968
Debut song : Akogare (1969)
- after 1977 he left Johnny's and still active as producer, singer, etc until now
- former High Society member as a vocalist
- former Four Leaves member till 1968
Debut song : Akogare (1969)
5. Jukebox (1969-1973)
Members: 8 (in 1970 become 4 members)
Debut song: Sayonara no Inori (1970)
I can't find their debut song video so I'll give you another videos from them
This is "Hoho no namida wo niji wo shite"
Members: 8 (in 1970 become 4 members)
Debut song: Sayonara no Inori (1970)
I can't find their debut song video so I'll give you another videos from them
This is "Hoho no namida wo niji wo shite"
6. Go Hiromi (1972-1975)
- now still active as singer, actor, etc
Debut song: otoko no ko onna no ko (1972)
- now still active as singer, actor, etc
Debut song: otoko no ko onna no ko (1972)
7. Little Gang (1975-1976)
Member: 2
Debut song : I love you (1975)
Member: 2
Debut song : I love you (1975)
8. Toyokawa Jo (1975-1977)
- after resigned from Johnny's, now still active as producer, singer, etc
Debut song : Kegaranaki Itazura (1975)
- after resigned from Johnny's, now still active as producer, singer, etc
Debut song : Kegaranaki Itazura (1975)
9. VIP (1978-1980)
Member: 5 (two of them are female)
Debut song : Minami Juusei (1978)
I can't find their video
Member: 5 (two of them are female)
Debut song : Minami Juusei (1978)
I can't find their video

10. Three Yankees (1978)
All female groups
Member : 3
Debut Song : The Baseball (1978)
I also cannot find their video
All female groups
Member : 3
Debut Song : The Baseball (1978)
I also cannot find their video

10. Kondo Masahiko (1980-present)
Debut song : Sneaker Blues (1980)
Debut song : Sneaker Blues (1980)
11. Tahara Toshihiko (1980-1991) still active till now after resigned from Johnny's
Debut song : Aishuudeito (1980)
Debut song : Aishuudeito (1980)
12. Shibugakitai (1982-1988)
Member : 3
Debut song: Nai nai 16
Member : 3
Debut song: Nai nai 16
13. Noba Yoshiyuki (1983-1990)
Debut song: Daijoubu My Friend (1983)
Debut song: Daijoubu My Friend (1983)
14. Nomura Yoshio (1983- I can't find when he was resign from Johnny's but he is still active now)
- was with Matchy and Tahara in Tanokin Trio (this trio didn't properly debut)
- later debut with THE GOODBYE
Debut song: Matasete Sorry (1983)
- was with Matchy and Tahara in Tanokin Trio (this trio didn't properly debut)
- later debut with THE GOODBYE
Debut song: Matasete Sorry (1983)
15. Eagles (1983-1985)
Member : 4
- After disbanded, Nakamura debut solo, Utsumi and Osawa joined Hikaru GENJI
Debut song : Hashire, Going Boy! (1983)
Member : 4
- After disbanded, Nakamura debut solo, Utsumi and Osawa joined Hikaru GENJI
Debut song : Hashire, Going Boy! (1983)
16. The Goodbye (1983-1990) (2003-present)
Member : 4
Debut song: Kimagure ONE WAY BOY (1983)
Member : 4
Debut song: Kimagure ONE WAY BOY (1983)
17. Orange Sisters (1984-1985)
all female groups
Member : 3
Debut song: Summer Holiday (1984)
all female groups
Member : 3
Debut song: Summer Holiday (1984)
18. Nakamura Shigeyuki (1985-1993)
- still active as an actor
- Former Eagles' member
Debut song : Do Fashion (1985)
- still active as an actor
- Former Eagles' member
Debut song : Do Fashion (1985)
19. Shounentai (1985-present)
Member : 3
- longest group that still exist in Johnny's
Debut song : Kamen Budokai (1985)
Member : 3
- longest group that still exist in Johnny's
Debut song : Kamen Budokai (1985)
20. Hikaru GENJI (1987-1995)
Member : 7
- First Johnny's group with roller skate
- All members has left Johnny's except Sato Atsuhiro)
Debut song: STARLIGHT (1987)
Member : 7
- First Johnny's group with roller skate
- All members has left Johnny's except Sato Atsuhiro)
Debut song: STARLIGHT (1987)
21. Otokogumi (1988-1993)
Member : 4
- All members has left Johnny's except Okamoto Kenichi (his son debut with HSJ)
Debut song : Daybreak (1988)
Member : 4
- All members has left Johnny's except Okamoto Kenichi (his son debut with HSJ)
Debut song : Daybreak (1988)
22. Ninja (1990-1997)
Member : 6
Debut song : Omatsuri Ninja
Member : 6
Debut song : Omatsuri Ninja
23. SMAP (1991-2016)
Member : 6
- in 1996 Katsuyuki Mori was resign and become car racer
- in 2016 Inagaki Goro, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Shingo Katori resign
- in 2020 Nakai Masahiro also left Johnny's
Debut song : Can't Stop Loving (1991) https://twitter.com/power_smap/status/1172479907940581382?s=09
Member : 6
- in 1996 Katsuyuki Mori was resign and become car racer
- in 2016 Inagaki Goro, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Shingo Katori resign
- in 2020 Nakai Masahiro also left Johnny's
Debut song : Can't Stop Loving (1991) https://twitter.com/power_smap/status/1172479907940581382?s=09
24. TOKIO (1994-present)
Member : 5 (now 4)
- Yamaguchi Tatsuya left Johnny's in 2018
Debut Song : Love You Only (1994)
Member : 5 (now 4)
- Yamaguchi Tatsuya left Johnny's in 2018
Debut Song : Love You Only (1994)
25. V6 (1995-present)
Member : 6
- Their MV all released at Avex youtube channel
Debut song : Music For The People (1995)
Member : 6
- Their MV all released at Avex youtube channel
Debut song : Music For The People (1995)
26. Kinki Kids (1997-present)
Member : 2
- They have same family name Domoto, but Koichi and Tsuyoshi are not blood related
Debut Song : Garasu No Shounen (1997)
Member : 2
- They have same family name Domoto, but Koichi and Tsuyoshi are not blood related
Debut Song : Garasu No Shounen (1997)
27. Arashi (1999-present)
Member : 5
- Plan to hiatus start 2021
- Has SNS platform: Twitter, IG, Youtube, tiktok, weibo
- Their music also available in Spotify, Apple music, etc
Debut song : A.R.A.S.H.I (1999)
Member : 5
- Plan to hiatus start 2021
- Has SNS platform: Twitter, IG, Youtube, tiktok, weibo
- Their music also available in Spotify, Apple music, etc
Debut song : A.R.A.S.H.I (1999)
28. Tackey & Tsubasa (2002-2018)
Member : 2
- Instead of single, they debuted with album
- From 2019 Tackey become vice president for JA
- Tsubasa has left Johnny's
Debut song : Sotsugyou ~sayonara wa ashita no tame ni~ (2002) https://twitter.com/YouandJ_me/status/909789353383038976?s=09
Member : 2
- Instead of single, they debuted with album
- From 2019 Tackey become vice president for JA
- Tsubasa has left Johnny's
Debut song : Sotsugyou ~sayonara wa ashita no tame ni~ (2002) https://twitter.com/YouandJ_me/status/909789353383038976?s=09
29. NEWS (2003-present)
Member : 9 (now 4)
- Moriuchi Takahiro now known as Taka left NEWS in 2005
- in 2006 Kusano and Hiroki Uchi suspended, later Kusa left but Uchi not
- YamaPi and Nishikido Ryo left NEWS in 2011
Debut song : NEWS Nippon (2003)
Member : 9 (now 4)
- Moriuchi Takahiro now known as Taka left NEWS in 2005
- in 2006 Kusano and Hiroki Uchi suspended, later Kusa left but Uchi not
- YamaPi and Nishikido Ryo left NEWS in 2011
Debut song : NEWS Nippon (2003)
30. Kanjani8 (2004-present)
Member : 8 (now 5)
- Hiroki Uchi left Kanjani8 because of scandal (now still talent at Johnny's)
- Subaru left Johnny's in 2018
- Nishikido Ryo left Johnny's in 2019
Debut song : Naniwa Iroha Bushi (2004)
Member : 8 (now 5)
- Hiroki Uchi left Kanjani8 because of scandal (now still talent at Johnny's)
- Subaru left Johnny's in 2018
- Nishikido Ryo left Johnny's in 2019
Debut song : Naniwa Iroha Bushi (2004)
31. Shuji to Akira (sub unit) (2005, 2017-present as Kame to Yamapi)
- Debut for drama Nobuta Wo Produce
- in 2017 reunited as Kame to Yamapi
Debut song : Seishun Amigo (2005)
- Debut for drama Nobuta Wo Produce
- in 2017 reunited as Kame to Yamapi
Debut song : Seishun Amigo (2005)
32. KAT-TUN (2006-present)
Member : 6 (now 3)
- Akanishi Jin left in 2010 to solo debut
- Tanaka Koki was removed in 2013
- Taguchi Junnosuke left in 2015
Debut Song : Real Face (2006)
Member : 6 (now 3)
- Akanishi Jin left in 2010 to solo debut
- Tanaka Koki was removed in 2013
- Taguchi Junnosuke left in 2015
Debut Song : Real Face (2006)
33. Tegomass (sub unit) (2006-present)
Member : 2 (from NEWS)
Debut song : Miso Soup (2006)
Member : 2 (from NEWS)
Debut song : Miso Soup (2006)
34. Yamashita Tomohisa (2006-present)
- former member of NEWS
- first Johnny's talent who own Official Instagram
Debut song : Daite Senorita (2006)
- former member of NEWS
- first Johnny's talent who own Official Instagram
Debut song : Daite Senorita (2006)
35. Hey!Say!JUMP (2007-present)
Member : 10 (now 9)
- Morimoto Ryutaro left HSJ in 2011
- Keito Okamoto currently hiatus for his study in America (plan to return this year)
Debut song: Ultra Music Power (2007)
Member : 10 (now 9)
- Morimoto Ryutaro left HSJ in 2011
- Keito Okamoto currently hiatus for his study in America (plan to return this year)
Debut song: Ultra Music Power (2007)
36. Akanishi Jin (2009-2012)
- still active as a singer
- former member of KAT-TUN
Debut song: Bandage (2009)
- released with LANDS for movie ost
- still active as a singer
- former member of KAT-TUN
Debut song: Bandage (2009)
- released with LANDS for movie ost
37. NYC Boys (sub unit) (2009-2014)
Member : 3 (2 from HSJ + Nakayama Yuma) + 4 Jr (B.I Shadow)
- Since 2010, NYC perform without B.I Shadow
- Inactive since 2014
Debut song: NYC Boys (2009)
Member : 3 (2 from HSJ + Nakayama Yuma) + 4 Jr (B.I Shadow)
- Since 2010, NYC perform without B.I Shadow
- Inactive since 2014
Debut song: NYC Boys (2009)
38. Kis-My-Ft2 (2011-present)
Member : 7
- Group with roller skate after Hikaru GENJI
Debut song: Everybody Go (2011)
Member : 7
- Group with roller skate after Hikaru GENJI
Debut song: Everybody Go (2011)
39. Sexy Zone (2011-present)
Member : 5
- Matsushima Sou take a break for his mental health since 2018
Debut song : Sexy Zone (2011)
Member : 5
- Matsushima Sou take a break for his mental health since 2018
Debut song : Sexy Zone (2011)
40. A.B.C-Z (2012-present)
Member : 5
- Debut with album instead of single
Debut song: Za ABC ~5 stars~ (2012)
Member : 5
- Debut with album instead of single
Debut song: Za ABC ~5 stars~ (2012)
41. Nakayama Yuma (2012-present)
Debut song: Missing Piece (2012)
Debut song: Missing Piece (2012)
42. Johnny's WEST (2014-present)
Member: 7
Debut song: Ee janai ka (2014)
Member: 7
Debut song: Ee janai ka (2014)
43. King&Prince (2018-present)
Member : 6
- Iwahashi Genki is taking a break for his mental health since nov 2018
Debut song: Cinderella Girl (2018)
Member : 6
- Iwahashi Genki is taking a break for his mental health since nov 2018
Debut song: Cinderella Girl (2018)
44. Ken Tackey (sub unit) (2018)
Member : 2
- released single for Tackey's butai
Debut song : Gyakuten Lovers (2018)
Member : 2
- released single for Tackey's butai
Debut song : Gyakuten Lovers (2018)
45. Kimura Takuya (2020-present)
- former member of SMAP but just release his solo album
Debut song : Go with the flow (2020)
- former member of SMAP but just release his solo album
Debut song : Go with the flow (2020)
46. Snowman (2020-present)
Member : 9
- Own official Weibo and Youtube Channel
Debut song: D.D (2020)
Member : 9
- Own official Weibo and Youtube Channel
Debut song: D.D (2020)
47. SixTONES (2020-present)
Member : 6
- Has the same debut day with Snowman
- Released Japonica Style MV before debut in Youtube
- First Youtube Artist Campaign for Japan in 2018
- Own official Instagram and Youtube
Debut song: Immitation Rain (2020)
Member : 6
- Has the same debut day with Snowman
- Released Japonica Style MV before debut in Youtube
- First Youtube Artist Campaign for Japan in 2018
- Own official Instagram and Youtube
Debut song: Immitation Rain (2020)