Takashima debuted in the 1987 film Totto Channel, directed by Kazuki Ōmori.
He covered the King Crimson song Starless[4] on the B side of his 1993 single Kowarerukurai Dakishimetai (こわれるくらい抱きしめたい).
On Rock Fujiyama, he was nicknamed Starless Takashima (スターレス髙嶋) because he was a King Crimson enthusiast.
[7] Takashima appeared on the Japanese music show Rock Fujiyama in 2006 and 2007, speaking about his favorite English band King Crimson, stating that he had attended live concerts of the following groups: King Crimson, Michael Schenker Group, Yes and AC/DC.
[8] Takashima professes to enjoy the music of Grand Funk Railroad, Thin Lizzy, and the Sex Pistols.