Choutokkyuu (Bullet Train)

Choutokkyuu (超特急) also known as Bullet Train is a six-member Japanese boy group under EBiDAN affiliated with Stardust Promotion. The group concept is main dancer and back vocal, where the dancers are dancing in the front while the vocalist is singing in the back. Choutokkyuu doesn't have a permanent center. The center of the group will change for each song.

About the Group
Choutokkyuu was formed on December 25, 2011. They debuted on June 10, 2012. At that time, they still consisted of seven members, but Koichi's retirement from the group was announced on the January 16, 2018 and he officially left on April 8. They don't call themselves idols, but the media does. Each member has a color and a specific role. They also represent the cars of a train with their numbers. They are diverse in style, but mostly known for their 'lame and cool ' (dasai-kakkoi) style.

Members
Current Members


 * KAI
 * RYOGA
 * TAKUYA
 * YUKI
 * TAKASHI

Former Members


 * Takemura Sho (Left the group in 2012)
 * KOICHI (Withdrew on January 16, 2018; Officially Left on April 8, 2018)
 * YUSUKE (Left the group on February 29, 2020)

2011: Debut Formation
On December 25, the group was formed under the name "超特急☆-BULLET TRAIN- (Chōtokkyū☆-BULLET TRAIN-)" but later changed the name to "超特急 (Choutokkyuu)". The group was consisted of the 7 original members: Yoshino Koichi, Ogasawara Kai, Funatsu Ryoga, Murata Yuki, Fukuda Yusuke, Matsuo Takashi and Takemura Sho.

2012: CD Debut
In 2012, Takemura Sho left the group. On March 7, Takuya joined the group replacing Sho.

On June 10, they released their first single "TRAIN" with Yuki as the center.

On October 24, they released their second single "Shake Body" with Takuya as the center.

Albums

 * 1) [2014.12.03] RING
 * 2) [2016.10.26] Dramatic Seven
 * 3) [2018.11.14] GOLDEN EPOCH

Digital Albums

 * 1) [2019.01.23] Sweetest Battlefield at Musashino Forest Sport Plaza DAY2
 * 2) [2019.03.27] GOLDEN EPOCH AT SAITAMA SUPER ARENA

Singles

 * 1) [2012.06.10] TRAIN
 * 2) [2012.10.24] Shake body
 * 3) [2013.02.13] POLICEMEN
 * 4) [2013.06.05] Bloody Night
 * 5) [2013.11.13] Kiss Me Baby
 * 6) [2014.03.26] ikki!!!!!i!!
 * 7) [2014.06.11] Believe×Believe
 * 8) [2014.11.12] Star Gear / EBiDAY EBiNAI / Burn!
 * 9) [2015.06.10] Stardust LOVE TRAIN / Battaman (スターダストLove Train/バッタマン)
 * 10) [2015.09.09] Beautiful Chaser feat Marty Friedman
 * 11) [2016.03.02] Yell
 * 12) [2017.04.26] Chou Nevagiva DANCE (超ネバギバ DANCE)
 * 13) [2017.07.26] My Buddy
 * 14) [2018.04.04] a kind of love
 * 15) [2018.08.08] Jesus
 * 16) [2019.06.10] Hey Hey Hey

Special Unit Singles

 * 1) [2013.07.17] Starlight under the name Ultra Choutokkyuu as a collaboration single with '"Ultraman Ginga"

Limited Singles

 * 1) [2015.02.14] No More Cry [3rd Anniversary Special!!!!!!!!ver.] in CD diameter 8cm
 * 2) [2019.02.20] Soleil (ソレイユ) collaboration with Ren Takada -12inch Analog Single-

Digital Singles

 * 1) [2017.07.09] My Buddy(TVsize)
 * 2) [2019.01.23] New Mix ≪vol.1≫
 * 3) [2019.03.27] New Mix ≪vol.2≫

Compilations / Others

 * [2015.12.16] Various Artists - #globe20th -SPECIAL COVER BEST- (#10 Love Again)

Live Concerts DVD & Blu-Ray

 * 1) [2014.04.07] BULLET TRAIN ONE MAN SHOW ikki ni HOORU de Fuku-okoshida!!!!!i!! 2014 at Nippon Seinenkan
 * 2) [2015.02.04] “BULLET TRAIN ONEMAN SHOW 2014” Zenkoku Zepp TOUR 8.29 at Zepp Tokyo
 * 3) [2015.12.02] BULLET TRAIN ONE MAN "CHRISTMAS"SHOW 3rd Anniversary Special!!!!!!!!〜Seinaru Ichiya at TOKYO INTERNATIONAL FORUM HALL A
 * 4) [2016.05.18] Choutokkyuu CHRISTMAS ONEMAN LIVE 2015 Fantasy Love Train〜Kimi no Gen Made Tsunagaru Rail〜 at Kokuritsu Yoyogi  Kyōgi-jō Daiichi Taiikukan
 * 5) [2017.02.15] Choutokkyuu LIVE TOUR 2016 Synchronism
 * 6) [2017.09.20] BULLET TRAIN ONEMAN SHOW SPRING HALL TOUR 2015 "20 Oku-bun no LINK Bokura no RING"
 * 7) [2017.09.20] BULLET TRAIN ONEMAN SHOW SUMMER LIVE HOUSE TOUR 2015〜fanfare to you.〜
 * 8) [2017.09.20] Choutokkyuu BOYS GIG Vol.2
 * 9) [2017.09.20] BULLET TRAIN CHRISTMAS ONEMAN SHOW 2016 Aisu. in Wonder Land
 * 10) [2017.11.15] Bullet Train 5th Anniversary Tour 2017 Super Trans NIPPON Express
 * 11) [2018.05.23] BULLET TRAIN ARENA TOUR 2017-2018 THE END FOR BEGINNING AT YOKOHAMA ARENA
 * 12) [2018.05.23] BULLET TRAIN ARENA TOUR 2017-2018 THE END FOR BEGINNING AT OSAKA-JO HALL
 * 13) [2019.01.23] BULLET TRAIN ARENA TOUR 2018 Sweetest Battlefield at Musashino Forest Sport Plaza Main Arena
 * 14) [2019.03.27] BULLET TRAIN Arena Tour 2018 GOLDEN EPOCH AT SAITAMA SUPER ARENA
 * 15) [2019.08.08] BULLET TRAIN Arena Tour 2018 Sweetest Battlefield at WORLD HALL
 * 16) [2019.08.08] BULLET TRAIN Arena Tour 2018 GOLDEN EPOCH at OSAKA-JO HALL

Variety Show DVD & Blu-Ray

 * 1) [2013.08.07] Chou×D
 * 2) [2013.11.13] Chou×D Music+ 2nd Season
 * 3) [2014.03.26] Chou×D Music+ 3rd Season
 * 4) [2017.07.26] Choutokkyuu to Iku! Tabetetsu no Tabi Taiwan
 * 5) [2019.01.09] Choutokkyuu to Iku! Tabetetsu no Tabi Thailand
 * 6) [2019.08.08] Gira Gira Choutokkyuu

Music Videos

 * Sakura Color by GreeeeN (Kai, Ryoga, Takuya, Yuki, Yusuke)

Movies

 * Sideline. October 21, 2015 (Starring all members)

Awards and Nominations

 * 2018 MAMA FANS' CHOICE IN JAPAN - Favorite Dance Artist Japan