
Tomoyasu Hotei
Biography
Is a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, composer, record producer and actor. With a career spanning more than 40 years, Hotei claims record sales of over 40 million copies and has collaborated with acclaimed artists from around the world. Hotei first rose to prominence in the 1980s as the guitarist for Boøwy, one of Japan's most popular rock bands, before starting a solo career.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances

Samurai Fiction
as Rannosuke Kazamatsuri
1998

Red Moon
as Colonel Osugi
2004

HOTEI + Todai-ji Hotei Tomoyasu SPECIAL LIVE ~FLY INTO YOUR DREAM~
as Self
2009
The Great Music Experience | Nara City, Japan 1994
as Self
1994

Tomoyasu Hotei - Guitar X Symphony
as musician, guitarist, composer, singer-songwriter, producer
2012

Another Battle
as Tochino Masatatsu
2000

Tomoyasu Hotei - THE LIVE! DOBERMAN
as Himself
2004

Complex 20110730 - Toyko Dome
as Guitarist / Vocals
2012

Complex 19901108 - Toyko Dome
as Guitarist / Vocals
1991

COMPLEX Tour 1989 - Tokyo Inkstick Shibaura
as Guitarist / Vocals
1989
Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Opening Ceremony - Moving Forward: We Have Wings
as Self
2021

COMPLEX 20240515-16 Japan Isshin
as Guitarist / Vocals
2024

Boøwy - Last Gigs (Live At Tokyo Dome / 1988)
as Guitarist / Backing Vocals
2001

Tomoyasu Hotei - MONSTER DRIVE PARTY!!!
as Guitar / Vocal
2005

The Smashing Machine
as Tomoyasu Hotei
2025

Tomoyasu Hotei - GUITARHYTHM active tour '91-'92
as Guitars / Piano / Vocal
1991

Tomoyasu Hotei - TONIGHT I'M YOURS
as Guitars / Vocal
1999

Tomoyasu Hotei - ROCK THE FUTURE TOUR 2000-2001
as Guitar / Vocal
2000