■ Basic Information Real Name: Kenshi Yonezu. Date of Birth: March 10, 1991. Currently 35 years old. Hometown: Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture. Other Moniker: Hachi. Affiliated with REISSUE RECORDS. ■ Physical Features Overwhelming Height: Standing at 188cm, he has a very gifted tall stature and a slender, model-like build. Mysterious Hairstyle: Previously known for a mysterious look with long bangs completely covering his right eye, he has currently updated his style to a trendy center part. Unique Fashion Sense: He stylishly pulls off oversized sets and artistic, mode-style outfits for both private wear and stage costumes. Beautiful Hands: His long, slender fingers and beautiful hands, often featured prominently in his music videos, are a constant point of focus for fans. ■ Personality & Inner Self Introverted and Artistic: Since childhood, he has enjoyed immersing himself in his own world. He has publicly stated he is an "indoor person" and was "not good at communication." Extreme Perfectionist: He handles everything himself, from songwriting, composition, and vocals to CD jacket illustrations, animation, and music video choreography. Deep Literary Quality and Solitude: His lyrics encompass themes of loneliness, life and death, and the kindness of accepting human imperfection, reflecting his highly well-read and introspective nature. ■ Education & Background Tokushima Era (Birth to High School): Raised in Tokushima City, Tokushima Prefecture, and graduated from Tokushima Commercial High School. He was passionate about band activities during middle and high school. Osaka Era (Vocational School): Moved to Osaka after high school. While attending an art vocational school in Osaka, his talent fully blossomed as the Vocaloid producer "Hachi." He also performed in a band. Tokyo Era (Present): Moved to Tokyo upon his solo debut. He is currently based in Tokyo, continuing to produce cutting-edge music. ■ Representative Songs & Musical Achievements "Lemon": Theme song for the drama "Unnatural." The MV has surpassed hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and is a massive hit known by everyone. "Paprika": NHK 2020 Support Song (Foorin). He wrote, composed, and produced this national song loved by children and adults alike. "KICK BACK": Opening theme for the anime "Chainsaw Man." With a convention-breaking intense sound, it achieved the feat of being certified Gold by the RIAA in the US. "Spinning Globe": Theme song for Hayao Miyazaki's Studio Ghibli film "The Boy and the Heron." A gem of a ballad woven over five years with the director. "Garakuta (JUNK)": Theme song for the film "Last Mile" starring Hikari Mitsushima. A delicate medium-tempo number linked to the film's worldview. "Eine Kleine": Used as a Tokyo Metro commercial song. The warm animated MV, entirely directed, illustrated, and edited by Yonezu himself, continues to capture hearts. "LOSER": A rock number putting his roots and struggles over a straight, aggressive beat. The full-scale contemporary dance Yonezu performed in the MV became a major topic. "Peace Sign": Opening theme for the anime "My Hero Academia." A catchy melody full of shonen manga heat and momentum, loved across generations. "Haiiro to Ao (with Masaki Suda)": A nostalgic masterpiece featuring actor Masaki Suda, depicting the crossing paths of friendship and youth. The emotional vocal interplay is heart-piercing. "Kanden": Theme song for the TBS drama "MIU404." A rhythmic and sophisticated pop song linked to the drama's buddy-cop feel, with a playful MV filmed in a closed amusement park. "Uma to Shika": Theme song for the TBS Sunday Theater "No Side Game." Linked to the excitement of the Rugby World Cup, Yonezu's powerful singing while jostled by a crowd of dancers in the MV is memorable. "IRIS OUT": Theme song for the film "Chainsaw Man - Reze Arc." An edgy track that swept domestic and international charts, surpassing 100 million streams within weeks of release. "Shunrai": A hidden masterpiece from the album "BOOTLEG." Characterized by a stylish, meticulous sound comparing the impulse of love to "spring thunder" and pale, psychedelic visual beauty. "orion": Ending theme for the anime "March Comes in Like a Lion." A song that sparkles like a starry sky, using the Orion constellation as a motif to express a desperate wish to stay connected to a loved one. "Flamingo": Expresses a lewd yet somewhat sorrowful world through addictive cutting guitar and wordplay. The elegant electronic sounds and surreal footage of him dancing in a strange parking lot are habit-forming. "Sayonara, Mata Itsuka!": Theme song for the NHK morning drama "The Tiger and Her Wings." A lighthearted number singing of freedom and dignity, with a memorable MV featuring Yonezu in braids at a diner. "Umi no Yuurei (Spirits of the Sea)": Theme song for the animated film "Children of the Sea." A dynamic, grand ballad utilizing digital choir processing throughout. It blends perfectly with the film's beautiful visuals. ■ Albums - Hachi Era 1st Album: "Hanataba to Suisou" (Released Feb 7, 2010) 2nd Album: "OFFICIAL ORANGE" (Released Nov 14, 2010) - Kenshi Yonezu Era 1st Album: "diorama" (Released May 16, 2012) 2nd Album: "YANKEE" (Released Apr 23, 2014) 3rd Album: "Bremen" (Released Oct 7, 2015) 4th Album: "BOOTLEG" (Released Nov 1, 2017) 5th Album: "STRAY SHEEP" (Released Aug 5, 2020) 6th Album: "LOST CORNER" (Released Aug 21, 2024)