
Sound
Masayoshi Takanaka
Born
1953-03-27 (73)
Place of birth
Tokyo, Japan
Known for
Sound
Credits
38 titles
Masayoshi Takanaka is a Japanese guitarist, with their main genre performance being Jazz Fusion. His music was a staple of popularity in the 1970s to the 1980s. He still regularly performs live performance concerts around Japan every year.
Known for
10.0Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs from the SAUDADE album, for its 40th anniversary release date, along with various other songs from his albums over the years!
Takanaka Super Live 2022 ~ Saudade 40th Anniversary
2023
10.0Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years, this year it's the Brasilian Skies album, celebrating its 40th anniversary release date! His 4th album!
Brasilian Skies 40th (Super Live 2018)
2019
10.0Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years, this year it's the Blue Lagoon single celebrating its 40th anniversary release date! A major hit of his!
Super Live 2019 - Blue Lagoon 40th Anniversary - Christmas Special
2020
NRThe super guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka turns 70 and returns to Katsushika for the first time in four years!! In 2021, he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his debut, and his legendary live "Niji Densetsu Final" was a great success at the Budokan. This year, at his 70s, he is still running through the national tour, including a live show at Katsushika. Guitar freaks should not miss this show!
Super Best Live 2023 ULTRASEVEN-T
2024
10.0Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years, this time under the precaution of COVID-19.
Super Live 2020 - Rainbow Finger Dancin' - Christmas Special
2021
10.0All recorded at National Yoyogi Stadium on June 4th, 2005.
Takanaka Crossover Japan '05 Live
2005
Film credits
2020s · 8 titles
10.0Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs from the SAUDADE album, for its 40th anniversary release date, along with various other songs from his albums over the years!
Takanaka Super Live 2022 ~ Saudade 40th Anniversary
2023
10.0Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years, this year it's the Blue Lagoon single celebrating its 40th anniversary release date! A major hit of his!
Super Live 2019 - Blue Lagoon 40th Anniversary - Christmas Special
2020
NRThe super guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka turns 70 and returns to Katsushika for the first time in four years!! In 2021, he celebrated the 50th anniversary of his debut, and his legendary live "Niji Densetsu Final" was a great success at the Budokan. This year, at his 70s, he is still running through the national tour, including a live show at Katsushika. Guitar freaks should not miss this show!
Super Best Live 2023 ULTRASEVEN-T
2024
10.0Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years, this time under the precaution of COVID-19.
Super Live 2020 - Rainbow Finger Dancin' - Christmas Special
2021
NRThe world tour performance held at the historic prestigious live venue "02 Academy Brixton" in London, England! As the heat of city pop reassessment is increasing around the world, tickets are sold out immediately! A miraculous night in which an audience of five thousand people who filled the venue was enthusiastic about high-middle sound across generations and borders.
SUPER TAKANAKA WORLD LIVE IN LONDON 2026
2026
10.0Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians celebrate his 50th debut anniversary, by playing The Rainbow Goblins album in full live, along with songs from his previous albums.
Super Live (2021) - Debut 50th Anniversary ~ The Rainbow Goblins Final
2022
NRThis documentary follows the path of musician Kazuhiko Kato, who has created many masterpieces that remain in the history of Japanese pop music. Kazuhiko Kato, affectionately known as "Tonovan," influenced many people with his musicality that was ahead of its time, such as "The Folk Crusaders" and "Sadistic Mika Band." The documentary introduces the behind-the-scenes story of the formation of The Folk Crusaders, who created Japan's first million-selling hit, rare footage of the Sadistic Mika Band's overseas performances and recording scenes as they made their way around the world, and hidden anecdotes about the "Europe Trilogy," which is said to be a monumental work of Japanese pop music. In addition, a new recording of the timeless classic "Ano Subarashii Ai wo Mouichido" is made, and the song's evolution by musicians of various genres is shown. The film was planned, directed, and produced by Yumi Aihara, who also worked on "SUKITA: A Moment Carved by Artists."
Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era
2024
NROn March 9th and 10th 2025, guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka held sold out shows at the prestigious Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. The concerts were a great success and the March 10th show was recorded, with a space-moving finale that captured the hearts of the American people by sending the fans who gathered into a whirlpool of excitement.
Takanaka Super Live 2025 Black Ship in L.A.
2025
2010s · 10 titles
10.0Masayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years, this year it's the Brasilian Skies album, celebrating its 40th anniversary release date! His 4th album!
Brasilian Skies 40th (Super Live 2018)
2019
NRMasayoshi Takanaka 40th Anniversary SUPER COLLECTION All recorded at NHK Hall on December 16th, 2011.
Takanaka 40th Debut Anniversary - Super Collection
2012
NRMasayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years.
Takanaka Super Live 2012
2013
NRRecorded in Hibiya Yagai Ongakudo on October 22 2016.
Takanaka Super Live 2016 ~ 45th Debut Anniversary
2017
NRThe put on wigs for the final song. It's great.
Takanaka Super Live 2014
2014
NRTAKANAKA WAS REBORN
Takanaka 60th Birthday Anniversary Live ~ TAKANAKA WAS REBORN
2014
NRRecorded in Bunkamura Orchard Hallon on November 6 2015.
Takanaka Super Live 2015 ~ My Favorite Songs
2016
NRRecorded in Hitomi Memorial Hall on December 23 2017.
Takanaka Super Live 2017 ~ Christmas Special
2018
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Takanaka Super Live 2010
2011
NRWhen the "Summer Road" train goes through the tunnel, it was the body of Strato. Live DVD on October 12, 2009. The sound of the sound of "Ki" in the high is the best weather in the world. Opening just like an autumn sports meet. The high and middle players have a blast and fun atmosphere for other Natsumo players (support members). This first diorama guitar has been introduced to a world class where you can see a hole in the body and dig a tunnel to enter and exit the train without any previous guitar, but can you have an adult. The entire songs from the new book "Summer Ro" has been selected in the first half and the second half is Norinoli. The train on summer road players will still be heading to the late half of the ride, but the Nori of the high stadium is awesome. In the summer of 2009, the porch of Karuizawa's high nakama, "When playing guitars, you can hear the voice of birds in the woods.
Takanaka Super Live 2009
2010
2000s · 7 titles
10.0All recorded at National Yoyogi Stadium on June 4th, 2005.
Takanaka Crossover Japan '05 Live
2005
NRRecorded in Hibiya Yagai Ongakudō on October 3 2004, and Well City Osaka Kōsei Nenkin art hall on September 26 2004.
Takanaka Super Live 2004
2005
NRPerformances from Crossover Japan '03 at Yomiuri-Land Open East on May 24, 2003.
Crossover Japan '03
2004
NRRecorded at the Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall⠀
Takanaka Super Live 2007
2007
NRAll recorded in Hibiya Yagai-Ongakudoh on October 11th, 2008.
Takanaka Super Live 2008
2008
NRRecorded at the Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall.
Takanaka Super Live 2005
2006
NRRecorded in Hibiya Yagai Ongakudō on September 14 2003, and Well City Osaka Kōsei Nenkin art hall on September 27 2003⠀
Takanaka Live 2003
2003
1990s · 3 titles
1980s · 6 titles
NRExperience the mesmerizing sounds of Takanaka World with this rare Laserdisc/Betamax. Tropical music video film features music from Masoyoshi Takanaka's "Brasilian Skies". Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Takanaka World and enjoy the soulful melodies that will transport you to a different universe.
Takanaka World
1981
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Guitar Fantasia
1982
6.0A historic 1981 performance in Budokan of Takanaka's entire Rainbow Goblins album. Based upon THE RAINBOW GOBLINS by Ul de Rico.
Rainbow Goblins Story / Live at Budokan
1981
NRRecorded live at Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo on 16 & 17 Sep, 1986.
Jungle Jane Tour Live
1986
NRThe first of many Takanaka Super Live's, was held at Yokohama Stadium.
Takanaka Super Live
1981
NRMasayoshi Takanaka live in 1989
The Party's Just Begun
1989
Behind the camera
10.0All recorded at National Yoyogi Stadium on June 4th, 2005.
Takanaka Crossover Japan '05 Live
2005
10.0All recorded at National Yoyogi Stadium on June 4th, 2005.
Takanaka Crossover Japan '05 Live
2005
NRMasayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years.
Takanaka Super Live 2012
2013
NRMasayoshi Takanaka and his fellow musicians perform songs live from his various albums over the years.
Takanaka Super Live 2012
2013



