Tackey & Tsubasa (タッキー&翼) were a Japanese idol duo formed in 2002 by Hideaki Takizawa and Tsubasa Imai under Johnny & Associates. Signed to Avex Trax, they built their career around polished J-pop, a performance-driven image, and the appeal of two of Johnny’s most recognizable entertainers working as a unit.
During the 2000s and 2010s, Tackey & Tsubasa were known for accessible pop songs, strong visual presentation, and the fan identity often associated with Japanese idol groups. Their music and public image made them a familiar name for listeners drawn to mainstream Japanese pop and Johnny’s-style entertainment, with a career that stayed closely tied to the personalities and chemistry of Takizawa and Imai.
The duo disbanded on September 10, 2018, closing a run that had made them a notable part of Japan’s idol scene. For fans searching for J-pop duos, Johnny & Associates acts, or Takizawa and Imai’s joint work, Tackey & Tsubasa remain a significant reference point in 2000s and 2010s Japanese pop.
