Gero (singer)

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

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

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 Dasoku (蛇足, Dasoku).[4]

Career

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-".

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

Single
TitleRelease Date
1Beloved×Survival[20]Jul.10, 2013
2~Outgrow~[15]Jan.29, 2014
3I am a Male CatMay 21, 2014
4MY SWEET HEAVEN♂♀[18]November 26, 2014
5The BanditsMay. 25, 2015
6DREAMEROctober 21, 2015
7HHOOWWLLJuly 24, 2019

Album
TitleRelease Date
1Gourmet[21][22]July 7, 2011
2Cross[23]June 6, 2012
3one[24]July 24, 2013
4SECOND[17]July 2, 2014
5ZERO[19]July 1, 2015
7RoadJuly 9, 2016
6EGOISTJuly 27, 2017
7TOKYO HAZEAugust 26, 2020

Compilations
TitleRelease Date
1Gero The Best “Treasure”August 8, 2018

DVD
TitleRelease Date
1Gero Live Tour 2014 -SECOND- DVD[1]February 25, 2015

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

Media

TV
  • Mezamashi TV (「MIDORI ga MADOGUCHI corner, Dec. 2013 – )[26]
  • Anipara Music Place( Feb. 2014 – )[27]

Radio
  • A&G ARTIST ZONE 2h Tuesday(Apr.2013 – Mar.2015 ）[28]
  • A&G ARTIST ZONE GeroのTHE CATCH（超!A&G+：Apr.7,2015 – ）[29]

References
  1. Official website
  2. Tetsu Narimatsu (July 12, 2013). "[Power Push] Gero "Beloved×Survival" & "one" interview". Natalie. Natasha. p. 1. Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  3. "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). Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  5. 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. "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. "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. "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. "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. "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.
  21. "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.
  22. "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.
  23. "Gero / Cross [CD+DVD]". CD journal (in Japanese). Retrieved January 29, 2014.
  24. "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.
  25. "Gero". 主婦と生活社 SHUFU-TO-SEIKATSU SHA. 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 video
Gero List – Niconico
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