Taniyama is the vocalist for GRANRODEO, and the band has performed theme songs for such anime as Kotetsushin Jeeg, Psychic Squad, Needless, togainu no chi – Bloody Curs, Uta no Prince Sama, Hamatora, Samurai Jam -Bakumatsu Rock-, The Seven Deadly Sins, Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, Magical Girl Ore, and Baki.
Voice actor and singer Kishō Taniyama announced on Monday that he has ruptured his Achilles tendon.
The band has also canceled a September 22 appearance at the Inazuma Rock festival.
The official website for his band GRANRODEO noted that he injured his right foot while performing during a live concert in Hokkaido on Saturday.