The Collectors (Japanese band)

The Collectors (ザ・コレクターズ) are a Japanese rock band formed in 1986. They are one of the foremost Japanese mod bands, and have enjoyed a long-running career spanning 25 studio albums. In 2017, they played a one-man concert at the Nippon Budokan arena to mark their 30th anniversary.

The band has achieved some commercial success with their hit songs "The World on Pause" (世界を止めて) and "Evil Angel and Righteous Devil" (悪の天使と正義の悪魔). Their music has also been featured in the popular anime series Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo and Dragon Ball Super.

Members

 * Hisashi Kato (加藤ひさし) – vocals, songwriting
 * Kotaro Furuichi (古市コータロー) – guitar
 * Masayuki "Jeff" Yamamori (山森 JEFF 正之) – bass
 * Takayuki "cozi" Furusawa (古沢 "cozi" 岳之) – drums


 * Former members
 * Kosaku Abe (阿部耕作) – drums (1986–1991)
 * Makoto Ori (小里誠) – bass (1991–2014)
 * "Ringo" Tamaki (リンゴ田巻) – drums (1986–1991)
 * Toshiharu "Chorkey" Itou (チョーキーとしはる) – bass (1986–1991)
 * Daimyo (大名) – guitar (1986)
 * Yukihiro Katsumoto (勝本幸浩) – bass (1986)

Discography

 * Main albums: