| Hiroshi Takano | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Date: | December 14, 1964 |
| Origin: | Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupation: | Singer-songwriter, record producer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist |
| Years Active: | 1986–present |
| Instrument: | Vocals Guitars Piano Keyboards Electric sitar |
| Label: | East World/Toshiba EMI Agent Consipio/Pony Canyon Five Stars Universal Music Group/Milestone Crowds Records |
| Website: | Official |
(born December 14, 1964) is a Japanese singer, composer, lyricist, music arranger, guitarist and producer. In the end of 1980s and early 1990s, he recorded some successful records which were produced by Todd Rundgren. He has contributed to the works of many musicians, such as Towa Tei and Ryuichi Sakamoto.
| Year | Album | Japanese albums chart | Producer(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | hullo hulloa | did not chart | Yukihiro Takahashi |
| 1989 | Ring | 47 | Hiroshi Takano, Takeshi Kobayashi |
| 1990 | Cue | 2 | Todd Rundgren |
| 1991 | Awakening | 8 | Todd Rundgren |
| 1992 | th@nks | 20 | Hiroshi Takano |
| 1993 | I | 34 | Hiroshi Takano, Tsuneo Imabori |
| 1994 | Sorrow and Smile | 48 | Hiroshi Takano, Towa Tei, Ryuichi Sakamoto |
| 1996 | Rain or Shine | 80 | Hiroshi Takano, Gota Yashiki |
| 1999 | tide | did not chart | Hiroshi Takano |
| 2004 | 確かな光 (Tashika na Hikari) | 125 | Hiroshi Takano |
| Year | Album | Japanese albums chart |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Better Than New (EP) | 13 |
| 1992 | Timeless Piece: The Best of | 30 |
| 1997 | Extra Edition | did not chart |
| 2004 | 相変わらずさ(Aikawarazusa): Best Songs 1988–2004 | 174 |