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2024年10月25日 21時35分

【OSHI NO KO】 Theme Song Performer Kento Nakajima Embarks on Solo Career

By Hinako Itoga

Kento Nakajima, who left the popular Japanese idol group Sexy Zone (now known as timelesz) at the end of March, will make his solo debut. He will release his album “N/bias” on December 25. From January 17 to 19 next year, he will hold solo performances at Ariake Arena in Tokyo. “Since it’s a fresh start, I want people to fully grasp my thoughts,” he expressed.

Kento Nakajima, making his solo debut with the album “N/bias”

In April, he launched his solo activities and established a fan club. “I wanted to create a place where I could immediately give back to my fans,” he said, and came up with the idea to release his work on Christmas, December 25. For the first time, he is producing an album by himself.

He has been involved in writing and composing all the songs on this album. “Japan pops, which is based on the good aspects of new music in Japan, is about creating new sounds and expressions. I strongly want to become an icon of that. I think music with unprecedented development will begin,” he predicted. Regarding the album name “N”, he explained, “It stands for ‘Neo’, ‘Natural’, and ‘Nakajima’. I was ‘Born to be an idol’, but I also want to show my true self.”

Kento Nakajima, making his solo debut with the album “N/bias”

The album will be released by Sony Music Entertainment, a major Japanese music agency that represents artists like YOASOBI and King Gnu. “I have a goal of doing many anime theme songs. Sony is the best place to realize that. My friend Ayase from YOASOBI is also with Sony, and I’ve heard a lot from him. It might have been inevitable that I was led here,” he said.

The unit “GEMN”, which he formed with Tatsuya Kitani, handled the theme song “Fatal” for the anime 【OSHI NO KO】, which received a great response even overseas. Looking ahead, Nakajima said, “I’d be happiest if we could attract attention from all over the world.”