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【衝撃】解散の理由は〇〇！？その後の人生がヤバすぎた…！？【セックスマシンガンズ】

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Engaging recap (main plot + highlights)

The video is a documentary-style rundown of Sex Machineguns, explaining how the band became a heavy metal/pop-culture force in Japan, then zooming in on the shockingly complicated “downfall → comebacks → reshuffles” that followed.

Origin (late 80s/early 90s)

  • Guitarist/vocalist An-chan (Ando/Koji Ando) wanted a band for a university festival, mixing punk and metal styles.
  • After work and life changes scattered the original group, An-chan tried again while working as a salaryman.

Early trouble and “fired for pigeons”

  • When An-chan attempted to recruit members, a vocalist candidate (Ota Hiroshi, linked to “Noi-ko”) reportedly wasn’t taking practice seriously.
  • The punchline: he was “feeding pigeons instead of vocal training”, and was kicked out—becoming an early “how did this even work out?” story.

Breakthrough as a “novelty metal” TV act (mid-90s)

  • Their performances—especially An-chan’s explosive chorus shouting—caught attention via TV appearances and competitions.
  • They were praised for skill (An-chan as vocalist/guitar) even when they didn’t win major awards.
  • The growing exposure sets up the period where the band is treated like a novelty, while proving they’re legit.

Lineup solidifies, then the first major rupture (1999 → 2003)

  • Key drummer additions (including Ueno/Star and later Clutch J) help shape the debut era.
  • But health issues cause Ueno to leave due to a herniated disc.
  • By 2003, the members hold a meeting and decide their individual career paths don’t align—leading to a feared breakup.
  • They even hold a cheerful disbandment explanation meeting to frame it as amicable.

Budokan finale + reformation (2003 → 2004)

  • Their last live performance becomes a Nippon Budokan show (Aug 13, 2003).
  • In 2004, they reform with new and returning members, launching a “fourth major period.”
  • The video notes that the visual kei vibe and comedic atmosphere fans associated with the band were much less present, and the sound leaned more toward traditional metal.

Another shutdown (2006)

  • During a concert at Yokohama Blitz (March 20, 2006), An-chan suddenly announces a suspension.
  • The official site confirms it the next day.
  • The video frames it as abrupt and disruptive—like the band was “turning off” without warning.

5th generation auditions + more turbulence (2008–2014)

  • An-chan restarts the group via auditions, bringing in new members (5th generation).
  • A standout sub-story:
    • Ku-san changes his stage name to something long (“Mojimaru”), then unexpectedly leaves in August 2008 (family reasons cited, but unclear).
    • Because of timing/management choices, instead of recruiting a permanent replacement, they temporarily bring Sushi as a pinch hitter.

Indie era + personal shocks

  • Around late 2008, An-chan/EMI contracts ends; they operate as an independent band.
  • In 2010, An-chan announces he’s leaving his agency and reveals he’s married, shocking fans.
  • Around 2012, a member from the 5th generation (Ichi) discusses gender publicly, and the band pauses temporarily to reorganize.

Resumption and modern lineup formation (2014 → 2019 → present)

  • By July 2014, An-chan announces renewed activity with An-chan + Shingo Star + support members, and Leon joins officially that same year.
  • In 2019, Leon’s group is announced.
  • Eventually, long-time support contributors (Thomas Ko and Okubo Yuji) are brought in officially, forming the current setup.

Key jokes / memorable reactions

  • The early recruitment drama is delivered as a comedic punchline: someone gets fired for pigeon-feeding instead of practicing vocals.
  • The video leans into An-chan’s comical lyrics, including his insistence that he doesn’t write them to be funny on purpose—he claims he turns everyday life into lyrics.
  • There’s also a playful fan line about An-chan’s “Mika” song: the narrator jokes they feel like they “have to eat Mika from Ehime,” a wordplay/affectionate reference tied to the song’s identity.

Current member highlights (what each person is doing now)

  • An-chan (vocals/guitar):

    • Now described as having a wild visual but still gentle personality.
    • Known for comedic lyrics drawn from daily life.
    • Highlights include:
      • His guitar design is personally made (a story about clay imitation).
      • Missing index/middle fingers from an elementary-school accident, but he compensates with dedicated technique.
      • Active online (TwitCasting/Instagram), plus an intense interest in fishing (including a column and an updated blog since 2018).

  • Shingo Star (bass):

    • Reimagined as youthful.
    • Runs a handmade leather goods brand (“Gosta”) sold at live venues.
    • Portrayed as a stage/mood lifter and frequent streamer (TwitCasting), with quirky streams (Ishigaki Island broadcasts, grave cleaning streams, etc.).
    • The video notes fans sometimes compared him to earlier bassist NoiG, which bothered him at the time—but now he takes it in stride and focuses on being himself.

  • Thomas (drums, joined 2022):

    • Presented as a fresh “last drummer,” blending old-school visual kei atmosphere with hard-hitting drumming.
    • Has a law-university background (design engineering).
    • Explains that his interest in metal drumming started through a story about speed and “risk life” culture.
    • Speaks passionately about making the most of limited time to play, since the band’s long history may mean the “end” could come sooner.

Ending note / standout favorite

The narrator states their personal favorite is “Mika”—a song synonymous with the band and loved from the past into the present—and closes by inviting viewers to comment and subscribe.

Personalities featured

  • An-chan (Koji Ando) – vocals/guitar
  • Shingo Star (Shingo Totama) – bass
  • Thomas – drums (joined 2022)

(Also referenced throughout: Ota Hiroshi / Noi-ko, Sussy / Sushi Yamado Power Tsuchida no Iji, Hamad Power Tsuchiya, Ueno / Star Saibanjo, Speed, Clutch J / Katsuyuki Meguri, Panther (Panther Jo), Sa W-ro, Murai Jiro, Yan-chan, Leon / Higa Leon, Ichi, Okubo Yuji, Thomas Ko, and others as support/alternate members.)

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