ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI (エレファントカシマシ) is a rock band. They were originally formed in 1981 when the members were in middle school together, and played covers of songs by western and Japanese rock bands. They signed with Sony in 1986 after passing the CBS/Sony SD Audition. They made their debut in 1988.
Members[]
- Miyamoto Hiroji (宮本浩次) - Vocals/Guitar
- Ishimori Toshiyuki (石森敏行) - Guitar
- Takamidori Seiji (高緑成治) - Bass (Joined 1986)
- Tominaga Yoshiyuki (冨永義之) - Drums
Discography[]
Albums[]
- [1988.03.21] THE ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI
- [1988.11.21] THE ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI II
- [1989.08.21] Ukiyo no Yume (浮世の夢)
- [1990.09.01] Seikatsu (生活)
- [1992.04.08] ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI 5 (エレファントカシマシ5)
- [1993.05.21] Dorei Tengoku (奴隷天国)
- [1994.05.21] Tokyo no Sora (東京の空)
- [1996.08.21] Kokoro ni Hana wo (ココロに花を)
- [1997.09.10] Ashita ni Mukatte Hashire -Tsukiyo no Uta- (明日に向かって走れ-月夜の歌-)
- [1998.12.09] Ai to Yume (愛と夢)
- [2000.04.26] good morning
- [2002.05.02] Life (ライフ)
- [2003.07.16] Ore no Michi (俺の道)
- [2004.03.31] Tobira (扉)
- [2004.09.29] Kaze (風)
- [2006.03.29] Machi wo Miorosu Oka (町を見下ろす丘)
- [2008.01.30] STARTING OVER
- [2009.04.29] Noboreru Taiyou (昇れる太陽)
- [2010.11.17] Akuma no Sasayaki ~Soshite, Kokoro ni Hi wo Tomosu Tabi~ (悪魔のささやき〜そして、心に火を灯す旅〜)
- [2012.05.30] MASTERPIECE
- [2015.11.18] RAINBOW
- [2018.06.06] Wake Up
Best Albums[]
- [1997.12.01] ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI Best (エレファントカシマシ ベスト)
- [2000.10.12] sweet memory ~Elekashi Seishun Selection~ (sweet memory〜エレカシ青春セレクション〜)
- [2002.03.27] ELEPHANT KASHIMASHI SINGLES 1988-2001 (エレファントカシマシ SINGLES1988-2001)
- [2009.09.16] Elekashi Jisen Sakuhinshuu (エレカシ 自選作品集)
- [2012.12.19] THE BEST 2007-2012 Ore-tachi no Ashita (THE BEST 2007-2012 俺たちの明日)
- [2017.03.21] All Time Best Album THE FIGHTING MAN
Mini Albums[]
- [2002.12.26] DEAD OR ALIVE
Singles[]
- [1988.03.21] Dede (デーデ)
- [1988.07.21] Fuwafuwa (ふわふわ)
- [1988.11.02] Ohayou Konnichiwa (おはよう こんにちは)
- [1989.08.02] Ukigumo Otoko (浮雲男)
- [1990.07.21] Otoko wa Yuku (男は行く)
- [1992.03.25] Shokou (曙光)
- [1993.04.21] Dorei Tengoku (奴隷天国)
- [1993.10.01] Gokuraku Taishou Seikatsu Sanka (極楽大将生活賛歌)
- [1994.04.21] Kono Yo wa Saikou! (この世は最高!)
- [1996.04.19] Kanashimi no Hate (悲しみの果て)
- [1996.07.19] Kodoku na Tabibito (孤独な旅人)
- [1996.11.01] Kanashimi no Hate (悲しみの果て)
- [1997.02.19] Ashita ni Mukatte Hashire (明日に向かって走れ)
- [1997.03.14] Tatakau Otoko (戦う男)
- [1997.07.30] Koyoi no Tsuki no You ni (今宵の月のように)
- [1997.11.07] Kaze ni Fukarete (風に吹かれて)
- [1998.05.13] Hajimari wa Ima (はじまりは今)
- [1998.09.18] Yume no Kakera (夢のかけら)
- [1998.11.18] Hito Koishikute, Ai wo Motomete (ヒトコイシクテ、アイヲモトメテ)
- [1999.01.27] Ai no Yume wo Kure (愛の夢をくれ)
- [1999.04.28] Mayonaka no Hero (真夜中のヒーロー)
- [1999.12.08] Gustronger (ガストロンジャー)
- [2000.01.26] so many people
- [2000.04.26] Call and Response (コール アンド レスポンス)
- [2001.03.16] Kodoku na Taiyou (孤独な太陽)
- [2001.07.25] Shochuu Mimai -Yuutsu na Gogo- (暑中見舞 -憂鬱な午後-)
- [2002.02.27] Futsuu no Hibi (普通の日々)
- [2002.04.17] Anata no Yasashisa wo Ore wa Nani ni Tatoe You (あなたのやさしさをオレは何に例えよう)
- [2003.06.27] Ore no Michi (俺の道)
- [2003.06.27] Hello Jinsei!! (ハロー人生!!)
- [2003.06.27] Seimei Sanka (生命賛歌)
- [2004.03.10] Bakemono Seinen (化ケモノ青年)
- [2004.09.01] Tomodachi ga Iru no sa (友達がいるのさ)
- [2007.11.21] Ore-tachi no Ashita (俺たちの明日)
- [2008.01.01] Egao no Mirai e (笑顔の未来へ)
- [2008.03.05] Sakura no Hana, Maiagaru Michi wo (桜の花、舞い上がる道を)
- [2008.10.01] Atarashii Kisetsu e Kimi to (新しい季節へキミと)
- [2009.03.18] Kizuna (絆(きづな))
- [2010.05.12] Shiawase yo, Kono Yubi ni Tomare (幸せよ、この指にとまれ)
- [2010.09.22] Ashita e no Kioku (明日への記憶)
- [2010.10.20] Itsuka Mita Yume wo / Kanojo wa Kaimono no Kaerimichi (いつか見た夢を/彼女は買い物の帰り道)
- [2011.11.16] Winding Road / Tokyo Kara Manma de Uchuu (ワインディングロード/東京からまんまで宇宙)
- [2012.04.25] Daichi no Symphony / Yakusoku (大地のシンフォニー/約束)
- [2012.10.31] Zureteru Hou ga Ii (ズレてる方がいい)
- [2013.11.20] Anata e (あなたへ)
- [2014.06.11] Destiny
- [2015.09.23] Ai Subeki Kyou (愛すべき今日)
- [2016.08.03] Yume wo Ou Tabibito (夢を追う旅人)
- [2017.07.26] Kaze to Tomo ni (風と共に)
- [2017.11.08] RESTART / Ima wo Utae (RESTART/今を歌え)
- [2023.03.08] yes. I do