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Naniwa Danshi | |
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 Starto Entertainment | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | J-pop |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Storm Labels |
| Members |
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| Website | Storm Labels Official Page |
Naniwa Danshi (なにわ男子) is a Japanese boy band formed by Starto Entertainment (formerly Johnny & Associates) on October 6, 2018. It consists of seven members who primarily come from the Kansai region.[a] The group's official debut announcement was made on July 28, 2021, through their label Storm Labels.[2] Their debut single, "Ubu Love", was released on November 12, 2021.[3] Naniwa Danshi is the fourth Starto Entertainment group from the Kansai region after KinKi Kids, Super Eight, and West. to make an official debut.[4] The name "Naniwa" refers to the old name of Osaka (also name of a ward in Osaka).[5] In just 4 months they sold 1.14 million physical copies in Japan.[citation needed]
History
Naniwa Danshi is produced by Super Eight's Tadayoshi Okura.[3] Prior to Naniwa Danshi, a Kansai Junior trio unit called Naniwa Ouji (なにわ皇子) was formed in August 2012. Naniwa Ouji includes the two current members Daigo Nishihata, Ryusei Onishi, and Ren Nagase, who later became a member of King & Prince.[6][7]
The group's formation was informed to the members through mass e-mails, as opposed of being called directly to Johnny Kitagawa's place, leading members to think that "it was a prank." Nishihata thought it was a prank due to the group's name "Naniwa Danshi" just means they are "people from Kansai." Now he's grateful for it since people are easier to remember them with the name. Formation of Naniwa Danshi was the first time in 4 years for Kansai Junior and was publicly announced through the magazine Potato.[8][9]
On January 5, 2021, Naniwa Danshi, along with two other Kansai Junior groups (Ae! group and Lil Kansai), joined the Junior official YouTube channel, indirectly replacing SixTones and Snow Man after their departure from the channel.[10]
The group's official debut was announced through their Naniwa Danshi First Arena Tour 2021 #NaniwaDanshiShikaKatan concert at Yokohama Arena, which was also a surprise for themselves.[11][12] The debut was announced on Naniwa Day (July 28).[13] This also marks the long-awaited debut for Joichiro Fujiwara, who had been a trainee for 17 years 8 months—the longest in Starto Entertainment's history.[14] Alongside their debut CD release, an Instagram account was also made. They also "graduated" from the Junior YouTube channel and opened their own YouTube channel.[15]
Post-debut
In 2024, Super Eight, West, and Naniwa Danshi collaborated in all-Kansai group named Kamigata Boyz.[b] The group digital single, "Musekinin de Ee Janai ka Love" (無責任でええじゃないかLOVE) was released on May 3, 2024 and is available on music streaming sites.[16] Hyadain wrote and composed the song. The song title is combination of each group songs: Musekinin Hero (Super Eight), Eejanaika (West), and Ubu Love (Naniwa Danshi). Okura was the one who suggested the title.[17]
Members
| Name | Date of Birth | Place of Birth | Blood Type | Height | Member Color |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daigo Nishihata (西畑 大吾, Nishihata Daigo) | January 9, 1997 | Osaka | AB | 167cm | Red |
| Ryusei Onishi (大西 流星, Ōnishi Ryūsei) | August 7, 2001 | Hyogo Prefecture | O | 166cm | Orange |
| Shunsuke Michieda (道枝 駿佑, Michieda Shunsuke) | July 25, 2002 | Osaka | O | 180cm | Pink |
| Kyohei Takahashi (高橋 恭平, Takahashi Kyōhei) | February 28, 2000 | Osaka | B | 176cm | Purple |
| Kento Nagao (長尾 謙杜, Nagao Kento) | August 15, 2002 | Osaka | B | 167cm | Yellow |
| Joichiro Fujiwara (藤原 丈一郎, Fujiwara Jōichirō) | February 8, 1996 | Osaka | B | 168cm | Blue |
| Kazuya Ohashi (大橋 和也, Ōhashi Kazuya) | August 9, 1997 | Fukuoka Prefecture | B | 168cm | Green |
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | ||
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| JPN [18] |
JPN Comb [19] |
JPN Hot [20] | ||||
| 1st Love | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Pop Mall |
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1 | 1 | 1 |
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| +Alpha[c] |
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TBA | ||||
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Sales | Certifications | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPN [26] |
JPN Comb [27] |
JPN Hot [28] | |||||
| "Ubu Love" (初心LOVE) | 2021 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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1st Love |
| "The Answer" | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| "Sachiare" (サチアレ) | — | ||||||
| "Happy Surprise" (ハッピーサプライズ) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Pop Mall | |
| "Special Kiss" | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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| "Make Up Day" | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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+Alpha | ||
| "Missing" | — | ||||||
| "I Wish" | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region. | |||||||
Video albums
| Title | Details | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Sales | |
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| JPN DVD [39] |
JPN BD [40] | ||||
| Naniwa Danshi First Arena Tour 2021 #NaniwaDanshishikakatan |
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1 | 1 |
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| Naniwa Danshi Debut Tour 2022 1st Love |
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1 | 1 |
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| Naniwa Danshi Live Tour 2023 Pop Mall |
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1 | 1 | ||
Tie-ins
| Title | Tie-in(s) | Album | Note | Note 2 |
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| Boku Sora 〜Ashiato no Nai Mirai〜 (僕空〜足跡のない未来〜) |
Theme song for Go! Go! Expo[43] | 1st Love | Pre-debut songs | |
| Aoharu 〜With U With me〜 (アオハル〜With U With Me〜) |
Theme song for TV drama Seiho Boys' High School![44] | Naniwa Danshi lead role | ||
| Yobaiboshi (夜這星) |
Theme song for TV drama Captivated, by You[45] | Ryusei Onishi lead role | ||
| Yume Watashi (夢わたし) |
Cheering song for 2021 Summer Koshien[46] | |||
| Ubu Love | Naniwa Danshi x GU collaboration campaign[47] | Debut single | ||
| Softbank "5G Lab" commercial[47] | ||||
| Theme song for TV drama My Love Mix-Up![47] | Shunsuke Michieda lead role | |||
| Lawson campaign[47] | ||||
| The Answer | Theme song for TV drama The Kindaichi Case Files (2022)[48] | Shunsuke Michieda lead role | Double A-side single | |
| Sachiare | Theme song for Fuji TV's Mezamashi TV (April 2022〜) [49] | |||
| Sincere (シンシア) |
Theme song for TV drama Rent-A-Girlfriend | Ryusei Onishi lead role | ||
| Timeless Love | Theme song for TV drama Keshigomu o Kureta Joshi o Suki ni Natta.[50] | Kazuya Ohashi lead role | ||
| Happy Surprise | Campaign song for Sunstar's Ora2 me commercial[51] | Pop Mall | ||
| #MerryChristmas | Theme song for 2022 Lawson's Christmas campaign[52] | |||
| Special Kiss | Theme song for movie And Yet, You Are So Sweet[53] | Kyohei Takahashi lead role | ||
| Commercial song for Naniwa Danshi x Softbank "Naniwa Danshi House"[54] | ||||
| Seishun Rhapsody (青春ラプソディ) |
Commercial song for Benesse's Shinken Zemi[55] | |||
| Blue Story | Commercial song for Fine Today's Sea Breeze[56] | |||
| Make Up Day | Theme song for TV drama Beni Sasu Life[57] | +Alpha | Ryusei Onishi lead role | Double A-side single |
| Missing | Theme song for TV drama Knockin' On Locked Door[58] | Daigo Nishihata lead role | ||
| I Wish | Theme song for TV drama My Second Aoharu[59] | Shunsuke Michieda lead role | ||
| New Classic | Commercial song for AOKI's new graduates campaign[60] |
Filmography
Dramas & TV Shows etc
| Run | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Maido! Jani〜 | Fuji TV | Left in 2021 after official debut |
| 2019 | Naniwa Kara Ae Kaze Fukasemasu! | Kansai TV | |
| 2020 | Toshihita Kareshi | TV Asahi | Lead roles |
| 2020 | Seiho Boys' High School! | TV Tokyo | |
| 1994 | Mezamashi TV | Fuji TV | Joined in 2020 |
| 2021 | Mada Apude Shitenai no? |