He is best known for his performances of the theme songs for the anime Galactic Whirlwind Sasuraiger, Pettonton, and Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion.
Takano also sung the songs in Ai Shite Knight for the fictional in-story band, Bee Hive, even though the singer character, Gou, is voiced by singer Isao Sasaki.
Before starting his anisong career, Takano was drummer of The Golden Cups and a vocalist of Creation.
In the early 1980s, Takano was a vocalist of Creation and also began his anisong solo career.
Songs were released on the album Debut Bee Hive in Japan in June 1983.