The members are:
大倉忠義 (Ohkura Tadayoshi - green ranger)
村上信五 (Murakami Shingo - purple ranger)
丸山隆平 (Maruyama Ryuhei - orange ranger)
安田章大 (Yasuda Shota - blue ranger)
横山裕 (Yokoyama You - black ranger)
Ex-member:
内博貴 (Uchi Hiroki - He has never been a ranger, because he left before they started as rangers)
渋谷すばる (Shibutani Subaru - red ranger)
錦戸亮 (Nishikido Ryo - yellow ranger)
The members are known for being very close, possibly even the closest in all of Johnny's, shown by their annual barbecues and birthday celebrations together. In concerts they have been known to dress up as "Kanjani Sentai 8 Ranger" and do skits. Their ranger outfits of course are in their image colors.
In December 2002 the group was created out of members of Kansai Juniors. At the time, the 7 members excluding Ōkura Tadayoshi were appearing on the TV program "J3 KANSAI" on Kansai TV. In the Kansai area, Kansai TV is on channel 8, so Johnny Kitagawa added another member, Ōkura Tadayoshi, to match the channel number. Shortly after their formation, they held their first concert, titled "Kanjani8 Xmas Party 2002" at the Osaka Shouchikuza theater, where they performed their first song as an 8-member group, Do you agree?.
On August 25th, 2004 they released their first single, Naniwa Iroha Bushi which was first limited to the Kansai area but later (September 22nd) was released nationally as well. The limited-release CD debuted at a record #1 on the Oricon Enka chart, and a #8 on the overall chart. The nationwide release reached #1 on both the Enka and overall charts. At this time, the numerical "8" in their name was turned onto its side and made into an infinity symbol (∞).
無責任ヒーロー
関ジャニ∞ Lyrics
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オイラ伝説の無責任ヒーロー
夢は無限大の無責任ヒーロー
昭和と平成 またいできました
酸いも甘いも味見してきました
バブルがなんたら ITかんたら
みんながみんな 不安を抱えてうつむいてるぜ
時代の流れに上がって下がって
君の人生は誰のもの?
全力前進 ジャジャジャジャーン
丸腰宿無し ジャジャジャジャーン
笑っておくれよ なるようになるさ
土足でごめんね ジャジャジャジャーン
バタ足駆け足 ジャジャジャジャーン
まかせておくれよ 何とかなるさ
オイラ伝説の無責任ヒーロー
夢は無限大の無責任ヒーロー
恋の綱渡り 愛は一人きり
結局出ない答え探しの旅
駆け引きなんでしょ? 計算なんでしょ?
あ～ 分かっちゃいるけど対応出来ないよ
みんながみんな 愛情に飢えて震えているぜ
些細な言葉に登って下って
君の人生は誰のもの?
1, 2 の 3, 4で ジャジャジャジャーン
汗掻けそこ退け ジャジャジャジャーン
笑って誤魔化しゃなんとでもなるさ
足腰ガクガク ジャジャジャジャーン
歯軋り空振り ジャジャジャジャーン
心1つでなんとでもなるさ
オイラ伝説の無責任ヒーロー
夢は無限大の無責任ヒーロー
呼ばれてないけど ジャジャジャジャーン
関係なくても ジャジャジャジャーン
笑っておくれよ なるようになるさ
呼ばれて飛び出せ ジャジャジャジャーン
限界挑戦 ジャジャジャジャーン
まかせておくれよ 何とかするさ
オイラ伝説の無責任ヒーロー
夢は無限大の無責任ヒーロー
Fight 関ジャニ 無限大 eight
The lyrics of 関ジャニ∞'s song 無責任ヒーロー ("Irresponsible Hero") tell the story of a person who considers themselves to be a legendary and irresponsible hero with boundless dreams. The song speaks to the struggles people face in their lives and the difficulties they encounter while trying to make sense of their existence. The lyrics highlight the challenges faced in the Showa and Heisei eras, particularly during the economic bubbles and technological advancements that took place. The song encourages listeners to move forward through life with laughter and to believe in their dreams of becoming a hero without any sense of responsibility.
Throughout the lyrics, there is a persistent message of hope; urging people to face their fears and take on any challenges that come their way. The chorus of the song emphasizes this message, with lyrics that translate to "I am the legendary and irresponsible hero, my dreams are boundless as an irresponsible hero," which establish that listeners can choose to be heroes in their own lives and strive for greatness without being burdened by a sense of responsibility.
Overall, 無責任ヒーロー is a song that encourages listeners to embrace their dreams and live their lives in the best way possible, without worrying about the consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Fight 関ジャニ 無限大 eight
We, members of Kanjani Eight, are ready to fight and take on any challenge, irrespective of its size and complexity.
オイラ伝説の無責任ヒーロー
I am a legendary hero who takes responsibility for nothing and enjoys complete freedom.
夢は無限大の無責任ヒーロー
As a dreamer, my aspirations have no boundaries or limits, and I am free to do as I please, without any sense of accountability.
昭和と平成 またいできました
We have seen both the Showa and Heisei eras, and with that experience, we have tasted both the good and bad times in life.
酸いも甘いも味見してきました
We have experienced both the sour and sweet moments in life and tasted a range of flavors that life has to offer.
バブルがなんたら ITかんたら
We have witnessed the impact of the bubble economy and the introduction of new technology, but we may not fully understand what it all means.
あ～ 分かっちゃないけど 大変なんでしょ?
Although we may not fully comprehend everything happening around us, we know that it is significant and serious.
みんながみんな 不安を抱えてうつむいてるぜ
Everyone is struggling with their inner turmoil and worries, causing them to feel low and dejected.
時代の流れに上がって下がって
We have felt the ups and downs of the changing times and have struggled to keep up with the pace of change.
君の人生は誰のもの?
Ultimately, only you are responsible for your life, and you alone have the power to shape your destiny.
全力前進 ジャジャジャジャーン
We put in all our effort and energy and surge ahead with power and determination.
丸腰宿無し ジャジャジャジャーン
We have no external support or resources and are fighting this battle with nothing but our own strength and willpower.
笑っておくれよ なるようになるさ
Despite the challenges, we face them with a smile, knowing that everything will fall into place eventually.
土足でごめんね ジャジャジャジャーン
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by our direct and straightforward approach.
バタ足駆け足 ジャジャジャジャーン
We are ready to face any obstacle, moving forward with quick steps and energetic movements.
まかせておくれよ 何とかなるさ
Leave it to us and do not worry because we believe that everything will work out just fine in the end.
恋の綱渡り 愛は一人きり
Love can be a delicate balancing act, and one can experience it without any external support or help.
結局出ない答え探しの旅
We are searching for answers and trying to find a direction in our journey, but ultimately the answers elude us.
駆け引きなんでしょ? 計算なんでしょ?
It is all just a game of tactics and strategizing, or is it all just math and calculations?
あ～ 分かっちゃいるけど対応出来ないよ
Even if we may be aware of how things work, we may not always have the ability to handle them effectively.
みんながみんな 愛情に飢えて震えているぜ
Everyone is in search of love and affection, and they are shivering with the longing for love.
些細な言葉に登って下って
People tend to over-analyze insignificant words or statements, leading to an emotional rollercoaster ride.
君の人生は誰のもの?
No one else but you can live your life, and you are the only one who can decide what you want to make of it.
1, 2 の 3, 4で ジャジャジャジャーン
We count from 1 to 4 with the rhythm, waving and swaying to the beat.
汗掻けそこ退け ジャジャジャジャーン
Sweat it out while moving forward, pushing aside everything else that does not matter, with renewed energy and focus.
笑って誤魔化しゃなんとでもなるさ
We take everything with a smile and laugh, and we can make anything work with our charm and positivity.
足腰ガクガク ジャジャジャジャーン
Our legs and body may be shaking and giving way, but we push through the pain and struggle ahead.
歯軋り空振り ジャジャジャジャーン
We may grit our teeth in frustration, but let us not waste our energy on those futile attempts and focus on what we can accomplish.
心1つでなんとでもなるさ
With a determined heart, we can face and overcome any obstacle or challenge that comes our way.
呼ばれてないけど ジャジャジャジャーン
We may not be called forward or recognized, but that does not stop us; we come forward with enthusiasm and energy.
関係なくても ジャジャジャジャーン
Even when something is irrelevant or inconsequential to us, we still move with the same energy and vitality.
笑っておくれよ なるようになるさ
We always approach every challenge in good spirits and with a smile, knowing that everything will eventually work out the way it is supposed to.
呼ばれて飛び出せ ジャジャジャジャーン
When called upon, we fly into action and take on the challenge with renewed vigor and enthusiasm.
限界挑戦 ジャジャジャジャーン
We challenge ourselves to see how far we can go, even beyond our limits.
まかせておくれよ 何とかするさ
Leave it to us; we will figure out everything, and we will find a way to make it work.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jouya Uenaka, Koji Makaino
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