Thanks to the popularity of the Chainsaw Man anime, which included his opening theme song KICK BACK, Japanese singer Kenishi Yonezu has had a phenomenal year in the music industry. The collective Recording business Association of America is the source of Yonezu's most recent success: getting his first ever Gold-certified record! As of right now, KICK BACK is the only song composed and performed in Japanese to receive a Gold certification since the RIAA began awarding Gold and Platinum certificates in 1958.
Check out a newly released image of Kenishi Yonezu and his Gold record now!
Learn more about the talented Kenichi Yonezu down below:
Kenichi Yonezu is a popular Japanese musician, singer-songwriter, and producer who has gained widespread recognition and popularity for his contributions to the music industry in Japan. He was born on March 10, 1991, in Tokushima, Japan. Yonezu started his music career online, where he initially gained fame as a Vocaloid producer under the name Hachi. Vocaloid is a singing synthesizer technology that allows users to create songs by typing in lyrics and melodies for a virtual vocalist.
Yonezu released a number of Vocaloid songs that garnered attention, with some of his most popular works including Matryoshka and Panda Hero. His talent as a songwriter and producer was evident from the intricate and emotionally charged compositions he created.
In 2012, Kenichi Yonezu transitioned from being a Vocaloid producer to a mainstream music artist. He released his debut album diorama under his own name in 2012, and his career took off from there. His music is known for its heartfelt lyrics, catchy melodies, and a blend of various genres, including pop, rock, and electronic elements.
Some of his notable songs and albums include:
- Lemon (2018): This song became a massive hit in Japan and was featured as the theme song for the TV drama Unnatural. It topped the charts and remains one of his most recognized works.
- Paprika (2018): Yonezu's song Paprika was used as a theme song for the Japanese animated film Your Name (Kimi no Na wa), and it received widespread acclaim.
- Bootleg (2017): This album was well-received in Japan and featured a diverse range of songs, showcasing Yonezu's musical versatility.
- STRAY SHEEP (2020): This album marked another significant success for Yonezu, with tracks like Kanden and Campanella.
Kenichi Yonezu is known for his distinctive voice and his ability to create emotionally resonant music that connects with a wide audience. He has won numerous awards and accolades for his work and is considered one of the leading musicians in the Japanese music scene. His impact extends beyond just music, as he has also worked as an illustrator and has designed the artwork for some of his releases.
Learn more about the Chainsaw Man anime series down below!
Denji is a teenage boy living with a Chainsaw Devil named Pochita. Due to the debt his father left behind, he has been living a rock-bottom life while repaying his debt by harvesting devil corpses with Pochita.
One day, Denji is betrayed and killed. As his consciousness fades, he makes a contract with Pochita and gets revived as "Chainsaw Man" — a man with a devil's heart.
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