kokua
kōkua, a Japanese pop band, was formed in 2006. The group initially comprised
Shikao Suga on vocals, composition, and lyrics; Satoshi Takebe on production,
lyrics, and keyboard; Hirokazu Ogura on guitar; Takamune Negishi on bass; and
Gota Yashiki on drums. Their breakthrough moment came with the release of their
debut single "Progress" on August 2, 2006, which served as the theme song for
the NHK program Professional Shigoto no Ryūgi, known internationally as "The
Professionals." The single gained significant traction and helped establish
kōkua's presence in the Japanese music sc...
