The Brilliant Green is a Japanese rock band from Kyoto formed in 1995. They were signed to Sony Music Records. Their major debut single under Sony, "Bye Bye Mr. Mug", was released in 1997. Their contract with Sony ended in 2008, and on December 1, 2009, the band announced that it had signed with Warner Music Japan.
Tomoko Kawase is a Japanese singer, songwriter, producer, actress, and model from Kyoto. She is the lead singer of the alternative rock band The Brilliant Green. She also has a solo career under the alter-ego pseudonyms Tommy february6 and Tommy heavenly6.
Tommy February6 is the debut album of the Brilliant Green vocalist Tomoko Kawase's alter ego Tommy February6. The album, in addition to launching Kawase's solo career, also established Tommy February6's trademark sound, which is heavily influenced by 80's synthpop music.
Tommy Heavenly6 is Japanese artist, Tomoko Kawase's third solo studio album, and debut studio album under the name Tommy heavenly6. The album was released August 24, 2005 through DefStar Records. Tommy heavenly6 peaked at #4 on the Oricon albums chart and is certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
"Je t'aime je t'aime" is Tomoko Kawase's fourth single released as Tommy February6, and the first single for her second studio album, "Tommy Airline". The single was released February 6, 2003 and peaked at #5 in Japan and stayed on the charts for 14 weeks. Translated from French, the title means: "I Love You, I Love You".
"Love Is Forever" is Tomoko Kawase's fifth single released as Tommy February6, and the second single for her second studio album, "Tommy Airline". The single was released July 16, 2003, and peaked at number six in Japan and stayed on the charts for seven weeks. The single was released the same day as Tommy heavenly6's debut single "Wait till I Can Dream". It was also used as an insert song in episode 5 of the anime Paradise Kiss.
"Wait Till I Can Dream" is a song by Tomoko Kawase, released as the first single under Tommy Heavenly6. It was released at the same time as Tommy February6's single, "Love is Forever". The song peaked at #5 in Japan and stayed on the charts for 8 weeks.
"Magic in Your Eyes" is the sixth single released by Tomoko Kawase under the name Tommy February6. "Magic in Your Eyes" is the theme song for the Japanese drama: Okusama wa Majo - Bewitched in Tokyo. It was released on February 11, 2004. It peaked at number six on the Oricon singles chart and is certified gold in Japan. The cover artwork features Tommy February6's mascots, Little Twin Stars.
"I Love Xmas" is the 7th single released from Tomoko Kawase's alter-ego, Tommy heavenly6, and the 15th overall single from her solo career. It was released on December 6, 2006, and peaked at No. 29 on the Oricon singles chart. "I Love Xmas" appropriately enough has a Christmas theme surrounding the lyrics as well as the music video.
Heavy Starry Heavenly is the second album by the Brilliant Green vocalist Tomoko Kawase under her pseudonym Tommy heavenly6.
Shunsaku Okuda is the leader of the Japanese rock/pop band The Brilliant Green where he plays bass guitar and rhythm guitar and has composed the vast majority of the band's music. He also produces music under the pseudonyms Chiffon Brownie, Malibu Convertible, and Mark and John.
"Papermoon" is Tommy heavenly6's 9th single and Tomoko Kawase's 16th single overall, which was released on December 10, 2008. Since The Brilliant Green made their comeback, Kawase had been very inactive as a solo singer. Since "Papermoon" has been released, it marks her first solo single in over a year. "Papermoon" was featured as the second opening song to the anime Soul Eater. "Papermoon"'s B-side is a song called "Ruby Shoes", which is possibly in reference to the overall theme of the "Papermoon" music video. "Papermoon" peaked at #10 on the Oricon singles chart.
Gothic Melting Ice Cream's Darkness Nightmare is the first compilation album from Tomoko Kawase's alter ego, Tommy heavenly6. It was released on February 25, 2009 by DefSTAR Records. Its top position on the Oricon charts was number 6.
I Kill My Heart is the third studio album by Tommy heavenly6. It was released on April 29, 2009, and was Kawase's final album with DefSTAR Records. "I Kill My Heart" is a concept album in which Tommy heavenly6 uses a less energetic and darker sound than on previous albums, and each track was played by the same backing band.
Strawberry Cream Soda Pop Daydream is the first compilation album from Tommy february6, released on February 25, 2009, by DefSTAR Records coinciding with Tommy heavenly6's release of Gothic Melting Ice Cream's Darkness Nightmare. The album was a released as a double-disc CD and DVD. The CD features all singles released by Tommy february6, one new song, and a few additional tracks. The DVD features music videos for each single, as well as making of videos.
"Monochrome Rainbow" is a song by Japanese singer Tommy heavenly6, and first single for her fourth album. Monochrome Rainbow was released on October 26, 2011, and debuted at number 14 on the Oricon singles chart. "Monochrome Rainbow" was Tommy heavenly6's first official single since 2008 and first official single with Warner Music Japan. "Monochrome Rainbow" was also used as the second season ending song for the anime, Bakuman.
February & Heavenly is Tomoko Kawase's sixth solo studio album, her first under the Warner Music Japan record label. Released February 29, 2012, the album is a double album featuring Kawase as both the february6 and heavenly6 personas. The album is Tommy february6's third studio album, and heavenly6's fourth. february & heavenly debuted at #7 on the Oricon albums chart.
Tommy Candy Shop "Sugar Me" is the fourth studio album by Tommy february6, released on June 12, 2013, through Warner Music Japan. The album debuted at #4 on the Oricon Japan chart. It is Tommy february6's first album to be written predominantly in English. It is also february6's first album that wasn't written entirely by Tomoko Kawase. Tommy Candy Shop "Sugar Me" is the february6 counterpart to heavenly6's Tommy Ice Cream Heaven "Forever".
Tommy Ice Cream Heaven "Forever" is the fifth studio album by Tommy heavenly6 It was released on November 27, 2013. The album's first single, "Ruby Eyes", was released on October 2, 2013. Tommy Ice Cream Heaven "Forever" is the heavenly6 counterpart to february6's Tommy Candy Shop "Sugar Me".
"Tommy's Halloween Fairy Tale" is the second solo EP by Tomoko Kawase, released October 21, 2015 through Warner Music Japan. The EP features songs from both the Tommy heavenly6 and Tommy february6 personas. The EP peaked at #28 on the Oricon Albums Chart and stayed on the chart for two weeks.
