The band consisted of five actors, namely Kenta Kamakari (lead vocals), Kei Hosogai (bass), Kosuke Yonehara (drums), Shogo Suzuki (guitar), and Takuya Ide (keyboard and rap).
Cocoa Otoko was put together on the romance variety show Ikemen Deru no Hōsoku in 2009.
They released their debut single, "Amai Wana Nigai Uso...", on April 15, 2010.
[1][3] The band's name was decided because the members all like chocolate (ココア, Cocoa) and they are all men (男, Otoko).
[3] On December 5, 2011, Cocoa Otoko announced that they were disbanding in March 2012, citing interest in other career paths.