Naniwa Danshi (なにわ男子) is a seven-member boy group founded by STARTO ENTERTAINMENT. They debuted on November 12, 2021, with their first single "UBU LOVE".
Members[]
- Nishihata Daigo (西畑大吾; Red) - center
- Onishi Ryusei (大西流星; Orange)
- Michieda Shunsuke (道枝駿佑; Pink)
- Takahashi Kyohei (高橋恭平; Purple)
- Nagao Kento (長尾謙杜; Yellow) - youngest
- Fujiwara Joichiro (藤原丈一郎; Blue) - sub-leader
- Ohashi Kazuya (大橋和也; Green) - leader
History[]
- In September 2018, they were informed about their formation through a group message sent by their manager. On October 6, an idol magazine announced it to the public. On the 24 of the same month, they were introduced on the first-day performance of Kansai Johnny's Jr. "Fall in LOVE 〜Aki ni Kanju ni Koishichainayo〜". They were the first group to be formed under Kansai Johnny's Jr. after four years. Their member colors were decided through rock-paper-scissors except for Nishihata and Michieda, which were determined by their staff.
- On July 29, 2023, Naniwa Danshi announced their fifth single "Make Up Day / Missing" to be released on September 13. The song "Make Up Day" will be featured as the theme song for Nippon TV's upcoming drama Beni Sasu Life starring Onishi Ryusei, while the song "Missing" will be featured as the theme song for TV Asahi's forthcoming drama Knockin' on Locked Door, starring Matsumura Hokuto (SixTONES) and Nishihata Daigo.[1]
- On October 4, 2023, their new song "I Wish" was announced to be featured as the theme song for the drama My Second Aoharu starring member Michieda on TBS.[2] It will be released as their sixth single on November 15.
Discography[]
Singles[]
CD Singles[]
- [2021.11.12] UBU LOVE (初心LOVE)
- [2022.04.27] The Answer / Sachiare (The Answer / サチアレ)
- [2022.11.16] Happy Surprise (ハッピーサプライズ)
- [2023.03.08] Special Kiss
- [2023.09.13] Make Up Day / Missing
- [2023.11.15] I Wish
- [2024.08.28] KOISURU HIKARI (コイスルヒカリ)
Digital Singles[]
- [2024.11.22] Arigato Kokorokara / Yuki 100% (ありがとう心から / 勇気100%)
Albums[]
Video Works[]
- [2022.02.23] Naniwa Danshi First Arena Tour 2021 #NaniwaDanshiShikaKatan
- [2023.04.26] Naniwa Danshi Debut Tour 2022 1st Love
- [2024.02.14] Naniwa Danshi LIVE TOUR 2023 'POPMALL'
Concerts and Tours[]
- Naniwa Danshi First Live Tour 2019 〜Naniwa to Issho ni #AoharuShiyo?〜
- Kansai Johnny's DREAM PAVILION 〜Shall we #AOHARU?〜
- Naniwa Danshi First Arena Tour 2021 #NaniwaDanshiShikaKatan
- Naniwa Danshi Debut Tour 2022 1st Love
- NANIWA DANSHI LIVE TOUR 2023 "POPMALL"
- Naniwa Danshi LIVE TOUR 2024 "+Alpha"
Gallery[]
Promoting "KOISURU HIKARI"
Promoting +Alpha
Promoting "I Wish"
Promoting "Make Up Day / Missing"
Promoting POPMALL
Promoting "Special Kiss"
Promoting "Happy Surprise"
Promoting 1st Love
Promoting "Sachiare"
Promoting "The Answer"
Promoting "UBU LOVE"
Naniwa Danshi