Gero (singer)

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Gero
Also known asGero-rin (げろりん)
Born (1986-01-23) January 23, 1986 (age 38)
OriginHyōgo Prefecture, Japan
GenresPop rock, anime
Occupation(s)Singer, radio personality
Years active2008–present
LabelsGeneon Universal Entertainment (2013–)
WebsiteOfficial website

Gero (げろ, Gero, born January 23, 1986[1]) is a Japanese singer and radio personality.[2][3]

He made some of his recordings public on Niconico, a Japanese video sharing website in 2008 and since then, his videos have been watched over 40 million times in total. He released his debut single "Beloved×Survival", the theme song of a TV anime Brothers Conflict in 2013.[2] He also forms a duo called Dagero (蛇下呂, Dagero) with the singer Dasoku (蛇足, Dasoku).[4]

Career[edit]

He came to like heavy metal music when he was in junior high and has been influenced by the singing style of Anchang, the vocalist of SEX MACHINEGUNS.[2][5]

He started posting his singing videos on Niconico[2] from 2008. His name "Gero" comes from his experience of being nauseated while he was recording his first singing video ("Gero" means "vomit" in Japanese).[6][7]

He started performing at live music clubs from 2010.[5][8] In 2011, he made a national tour where he performed in 18 cities across Japan.[9] Tickets for most of those 18 shows were sold out within a couple of minutes after they went on sale.

In 2012, he sang the opening song of a TV drama Air's Rock and also the theme song of an arcade game, "Pokémon Tretta".[10][11]

He made his debut under Geneon Universal Entertainment in July 2013 with the single "Beloved×Survival", the opening theme of a TV anime Brothers Conflict.[2][12] In the same month, he started his third national tour and performed in 26 cities.[3][13][14]

On January 29, 2014, he released his 2nd single, "~Outgrow~",[15] the theme song of a TV anime Tokyo Ravens. He created lyrics for its flip-side song, "Bokurano (僕らの, Bokurano)".

He released his 3rd single "I am a Male Cat" (lyrics, music and arrange by Kenichi Maeyamada) on May 21, 2014. Its flip-side song, "CHAN－BA－LA Justice Densetsu", is the ending theme of a TV anime, Eagle Talon EX (Extreme).[16]

On July 2, 2014, he released his 2nd major album Second[17] and in the same month, he started his fourth nationwide tour "Gero Live Tour 2014 -SECOND-".[citation needed]

He released his 4th single "MY SWEET HEAVEN♂♀ ",[18] the opening theme of OVA Brothers Conflict on November 26, 2014.

On February 25, 2014, he released his first-ever live DVD "Gero Live Tour 2014 -SECOND- DVD".[1]

On July 1, 2015, he released his 3rd major album ZERO[19] and in the same month,he started his fifth nationwide tour "Gero Live Tour 2015 -ZERO-".

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

No. Title Release date
1 Gourmet[20][21] July 7, 2011
2 Cross[22] June 6, 2012
3 One[23] July 24, 2013
4 Second[17] July 2, 2014
5 Zero[19] July 1, 2015
7 Road July 9, 2016
6 Egoist July 27, 2017
7 Tokyo Haze August 26, 2020
8 Parade September 7, 2022

Compilation albums[edit]

No. Title Release date
1 Gero the Best: Treasure August 8, 2018

Singles[edit]

No. Title Release date
1 "Beloved×Survival"[24] Jul.10, 2013
2 "Outgrow"[15] Jan.29, 2014
3 "I Am a Male Cat" May 21, 2014
4 "My Sweet Heaven"[18] November 26, 2014
5 "The Bandits" May 25, 2015
6 "Dreamer" October 21, 2015
7 "Hhoowwll" July 24, 2019

DVD[edit]

No. Title Release date
1 Gero Live Tour 2014: Second DVD[1] February 25, 2015

Book[edit]

  • Gero（2012, SHUFU-TO-SEIKATSU SHA, ISBN 978-4-391-14209-9）[25]

Media[edit]

TV[edit]

Radio[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Official website
  2. ^ a b c d e Tetsu Narimatsu (July 12, 2013). "[Power Push] Gero "Beloved×Survival" & "one" interview". Natalie. Natasha. p. 1. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "Geroさん、本日10日『ブラコン』OP曲発売でデビュー！ アニサマ2013にも出演決定! [Gero Makes His Debut Today with the OP Theme of a TV Anime Brothers Conflict. Also Selected as a Performer for Anisama 2013]" (in Japanese). Animate TV. p. 1. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  4. ^ ""【インタビュー】ニコニコ動画でお馴染みの美声ユニット蛇下呂、直撃インタビュー＆激レア特典発表"(【Interview】Surprise Interview with Dagero, a Popular Niconico Duo Well Known for Their Attractive Singing Voice & Super Rare Privilege". BARKS (in Japanese). June 12, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  5. ^ a b Tetsu Narimatsu (July 12, 2013). "[Power Push] Gero 'Beloved×Survival' & one Interview". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. p. 2. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  6. ^ "生音の素晴らしさを伝える、その架け橋になりたい[I Wish to Serve as a Bridge Helping to Convey How Great the Live Music Is to Everyone]". OKMusic (in Japanese). オーケーライフ. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  7. ^ "レジェンド・アーティストとの共演に思わず緊張……!? ニコ動出身の歌い手・Geroに「アニぱら音楽館」初出演記念インタビュー！[Interview with Gero, a Singer from Niconico, Congratulating for His First Appearance in "AniPara Music-place". Did He Get Extremely Nervous When He Stood On the Same Stage with Legendary Singers…!?]". oh (in Japanese). n3o. p. 2. Archived from the original on February 20, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  8. ^ Minoru Hirota (October 22, 2010). "ぽこた×Geroが語る、ここに注目「ニコニコ大会議2010秋」[Pokota and Gero Tell You the Must-See of 「Niconico Daikaigi Autumn 2010」]". ASCII.jp (in Japanese). ASCII Media Works. p. 3. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  9. ^ Yuki Yamadai (October 18, 2011). "「コメントで歌詞が飛んじゃいそう」 ニコファーレライブ直前"歌い手"Geroインタビュー[Interview with Gero Just Before his Nicofare Live, "I may Forget the Lyrics If I Focus Too Much on Users' Comments" ]". Niconico News (in Japanese). Niwango. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  10. ^ "GAINAX戦隊ドラマの主題歌が神聖かまってちゃん、Geroに[ Shinsei Kamatte-chan and Gero Sing the Theme Songs of a GANAX Squadron Drama]". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. March 9, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  11. ^ "＃349：Interview with Gero". AniPara Music-place (in Japanese). Kids Station. n.d. Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  12. ^ "人気歌い手Gero、アニメ Brothers Conflict OPテーマでメジャーデビュー！[Popular Niconico Singer Gero Makes His Debut with the OP Theme Song of a TV Anime Brothers Conflict]". oh (in Japanese). n3o. Archived from the original on February 20, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  13. ^ Yuki Yamadai (August 1, 2013). "Gero、興奮気味にアルバムをPR!?「アニメぴあちゃんねる」収録レポート[Gero Excitedly Introduces his New Album!? ]". UREPIA Soken (in Japanese). ぴあ Pia. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  14. ^ "Geroさん、本日10日『ブラコン』OP曲発売でデビュー！ アニサマ2013にも出演決定！[Gero Makes his Debut Today with the OP Theme of a TV Anime Brothers Conflict Also Selected as a Performer for Anisama 2013]" (in Japanese). Animate TV. p. 2. Retrieved January 31, 2014.
  15. ^ a b "Gero、新曲「~Outgrow~」は「東京レイヴンズ」新OP曲[Gero's 2nd Single "~Outgrow~" is the New OP Theme of a TV Anime 『 Tokyo Ravens 』]". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  16. ^ "Gero、新曲「吾輩はオス猫である」作詞作曲にヒャダイン[Hyadain composed lyrics and music of Gero's new single,「I'm a Male Cate」]". BARKS. April 8, 2014. Retrieved April 11, 2014.
  17. ^ a b "Gero、新アルバム全曲＆特典をクロスフェードで紹介 [Gero Introduced All Songs from His New Album in a Crossfade Movie & Benefits to be Provided to the Purchaser of the Album]". Natalie. Natasha. Retrieved June 29, 2014.
  18. ^ a b "Gero、11月26日発売のニュー・シングル「MY SWEET HEAVEN♂♀」のジャケット写真を公開！[Gero Unveiled the Record Jacket of his New Single "MY SWEET HEAVEN♂♀" to be Released on Nov.26]". Lis Ani! (in Japanese). M-ON!. Archived from the original on January 1, 2015. Retrieved January 1, 2015.
  19. ^ a b "Gero、新作「ZERO」でインディーズ時代の楽曲を新録[His Previously Released Music were Newly Recorded for the Brand-New Album "ZERO"]". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. Retrieved November 13, 2015.
  20. ^ "Geroが語る「自ら課したメジャーデビューへのハードル」[Interview with Gero 'About My Self-Imposing Hurdle for Debut']". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  21. ^ "ニコニコ動画で人気の歌い手"Gero(ゲロ)"が遂にソロアルバム「Gourmet」7/7リリース[The Popular Niconico Singer Gero Finally Releases His Solo Album Gourmet on Jan. 7]". OOPS! (in Japanese). Archived from the original on February 2, 2014. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  22. ^ "Gero / Cross [CD+DVD]". CD journal (in Japanese). Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  23. ^ "Gero吐き出す新作「one」制作陣に前山田健一や40mPら [Gero's Emotional New Album one, Kenichi Maeyamada and 40mP Also Wrote Songs for His Album]". Natalie. Natasha. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  24. ^ "人気歌い手Geroメジャーデビューシングル『BELOVED×SURVIVAL』のジャケットが完成！[Popular Singer Gero, the Cover Image of his Debut Single 'Beloved×Survival' Has Been Completed!]". oh (in Japanese). n3o. Archived from the original on September 22, 2013. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  25. ^ "Gero". 主婦と生活社 SHUFU-TO-SEIKATSU SHA. June 14, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  26. ^ "めざましテレビ – 《エンタメ》※情報解禁※ 松尾翠アナ卒業で一時休止していた...[Mezamashi TV 《Entertainment》*Information Released* The Program Has Been Halted Since the Former MC, Midori Matsui left Mezamashi Due to Her Pregnancy]". 『Mezamashi TV』Official Facebook (in Japanese). Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  27. ^ "織田かおり、キッズステーション『アニぱら音楽館』新レギュラーに決定[Kaori Oda Has Been Selected as a Regular Performer for Kids Station"AniPara Music-place"]". CD journal (in Japanese). Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  28. ^ "祝・初レギュラー"Ｇｅｒｏ" 新『火曜２ｈ』[Congratulation! "Gero" Selected as a Regular MC for the first time at "Tuesday 2h"" (in Japanese). 超!A&G+. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  29. ^ "第一回 火曜THE CATCH[Gero's first THE CATCH on Tuesday". 超!A&G+. Retrieved April 25, 2015.

External links[edit]

External videos
video icon Gero List – Niconico
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