Takanori Nishikawa

Takanori Nishikawa, born on September nineteenth, nineteen seventy, is a multifaceted Japanese artist known for his dynamic contributions to music, acting, and voice work. He is widely recognized by his stage name T.M.Revolution, which stands for 'Takanori Makes Revolution.' This name pays homage to the iconic pop electronic band TM Network from the 1980s. Although many of his songs are penned by Akio Inoue and arranged by Daisuke Asakura, T.M.Revolution is fundamentally a solo endeavor that showcases Nishikawa's unique artistry.

Nishikawa's career took off after he spent three years as the vocalist for the visual kei rock band Luis-Mary. He made his solo debut in May nineteen ninety-six with the single 'Dokusai (Monopolize).' His third single, 'Heart of Sword (Yoake Mae),' became the third ending theme for the beloved anime series Rurouni Kenshin, significantly broadening his audience. He has also made notable contributions to the Mobile Suit Gundam SEED franchise, providing six songs across both Gundam SEED and Gundam SEED Destiny, and has appeared as a minor character in the anime series that featured his music.

In two thousand five, Nishikawa formed the rock band Abingdon Boys School, further diversifying his musical portfolio. He was the inaugural artist signed to Tofu Records, a label associated with Sony Music Japan that promotes Japanese artists in North America. Tofu released three of his studio albums: coordinate in two thousand three, Seventh Heaven in two thousand four, and vertical infinity in two thousand five. Nishikawa made his North American live debut at Otakon in two thousand three and has since performed at various conventions, including Pacific Media Expo and New York Comic Con.

His influence extends beyond music; in two thousand ten, his single 'Save the One, Save the All' served as the ending theme for the movie Bleach: Hell Verse. Additionally, several of his tracks, such as 'Crosswise' and 'Flags,' have been featured in Capcom's Sengoku Basara video game series. Nishikawa celebrated his legacy by revisiting his performance at Otakon during its twentieth anniversary on August tenth, two thousand thirteen, marking a significant milestone in his illustrious career.