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Naniwa Danshi Introduction

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • MUSIC: 3 to 5
  • CONTENT: 6 to 10
  • MEMBERS: 12 to 18
  • BACKGROUND: 19

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Naniwa Danshi Discography (61)

PRE-DEBUT SONGS

UBU LOVE SINGLE (Release: Nov 12, 2021)

  • Ubu Love (初心 Love)
  • NANIWA'N WAY
  • Starting Bell
  • What a Funky Time!!
  • Kimi Dake wo Nigasanai (君だけを逃がさない)

THE ANSWER SINGLE (Release: Apr 27, 2022)

  • The Answer
  • Sachiare (サチアレ)
  • NANDE?!
  • Good Day!!
  • Mahougaoka (魔法ヶ丘)
  • Naniwa no Danshi yanen (なにわの男子やねん)

1ST LOVE ALBUM (Release: Jul 13, 2022)

  • Sincere (シンシア)
  • Timeless Love
  • Emerald
  • Overture
  • Dreamin’ Dreamin’
  • Getsu Ka Sui Moku Kimiyoubi (月火水木君曜日)
  • Imagination Kiss Discooooooo!! (妄想っちゅー Discooooooo!!)
  • Brand New Heroine
  • Chuki Chuki Hurricane (ちゅきちゅきハリケーン)
  • Welcome to I Love You (Welcome to アイラブユー)

Happy Surprise Single (Release: Nov 16, 2022)

  • Happy Surprise (ハッピーサプライズ)
  • #MerryChristmas
  • One Pocket
  • Flower in the Snow
  • I Fell In love with You (君に恋をした)
  • The Treasure Winter Gave Me (冬がくれたたからもの)

Special Kiss Single (Release: Mar 08, 2023)

  • Special Kiss
  • Youth Rhapsody (青春ラプソディ)
  • HaruZora (春空)
  • Dance in the Rain
  • Viva Viva Carnival !!
  • Atarashii Koi, Hajimeyou (新しい恋、はじめよう)

POPMALL Album (Release: Jul 12, 2023)

  • Poppin’ Hoppin’ Lovin’
  • Prime Time
  • Tutti Frutti
  • I Know
  • LAI-LA-LA
  • Wanna Be Yours
  • Magic (マジック)
  • Tick Tack Heart
  • Super Drivers !!
  • NEE (ねぇ)
  • Blue Story
  • Melody
  • Paradise
  • Chuki Chuki Blizzard (ちゃきちゃきブリザード)

Make Up Day/Missing Single (Release: Sep 13, 2023)

  • Make Up Day
  • Missing

  • The ones in black text are available to listen to on youtube!!

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Streaming

  • Unfortunately, because of Johnny's strict music laws their music is unavailable on spotify or apple music. However, you can find some songs on youtube or on soundcloud uploaded by fans.

  • Click here for my soundcloud playlist with some of their songs.

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Random facts about Naniwa songs

Seven Stars

This rap is their introduction rap and they wrote this while eating barbeque together.

Yume Watashi

This is the theme song to the “Netto Koshien” TV documentary on ABC TV!!!

Aoharu - With U With me

This is the theme song for “Men’s Kou” which starred all of the Nanidan members.

Time View

This song is composed by member Michieda Shunsuke.

Yobaiboshi

This is the theme song to the drama “Captivated, by you” that starred member Onishi Ryusei as one of the main leads.

Ubu Love

This is the theme song to the jdrama “My Love Mix-up” that starred member Michieda Shunsuke as the main lead.

The Answer

This is the theme song to the drama “Young Kindaichi 5” that stars member Michieda Shunsuke as the main lead.

Sachiare

This is the theme song for Mezamashi TV, a popular news broadcasting show in Japan.

Sincere

This is the theme song for the live-action drama of the animanga series ‘Rent a Girlfriend’ starring Onishi Ryusei as the main lead.

Timeless View

This is the theme song for the jdrama ‘Keshisuki” starring Ohashi Kazuya as the main lead

Chuki Chuki Hurricane

This song was written by member Nishihata Daigo. The choreography was also made by member Onishi Ryusei.

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Social Media

Nanidan

Johnnys

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Questions

What is update_danshi?

Update_danshi are the social media accounts on instagram and twitter for Naniwa Danshi’s regular TV program that airs every Saturday at 3:30 in Japan.

What is naniwanderful?

Naniwanderful is the official twitter of Jo’s radio show supported by Lawson.

What is Johnnys’ Jr. Channel?

Johnnys’ Jr. Channel is where Johnnys’ groups that haven’t debuted yet post youtube videos, and since Naniwa Danshi has already debuted they no longer post on that channel but all of their old content is still available to watch.

What is naniwadanshiann?

Naniwadanshiann is the official twitter of Nanidan’s Nippon broadcasting system.

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Websites to find info/content

J-Island TV

What is J-Island TV? Island TV is a website where Johnnys groups that have not debuted yet can post video content, since Naniwa Danshi has already debuted, they no longer post content on Island TV but you can find all of their posts in the ARCHIVED section.

J-Storm

This is the official Naniwa Danshi J-Storm site where you can find things such as news and trial listenings to new songs.

Johnny’s Net

Here you can find the official profiles for each of the Nanidan members and more.

Information by other fans!

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Where to buy merch?

  • You can buy Naniwa Danshi’s singles, albums, and magazines on CDjapan!!

1st Single

1st Album

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Shows starring Nanidan members

My Love Mix-Up

Starring member Michieda Shunsuke.

Muchu sa, kimi ni

Starring member Onishi Ryusei.

Rokuhoudou

Starring member Onishi Ryusei.

Homestay

Starring member Nagao Kento.

1100 Days Til Debut

A documentary following Naniwa Danshi’s journey until debut.

Ride on Time S1

A documentary showing the behind the scenes of many Johnnys groups. You can find Naniwa Danshi in the Kansai Johnny's Jr episodes.

Ride on Time S3

A documentary showing the behind the scenes of many Johnnys groups. You can find Naniwa Danshi in the Kansai Johnny's episodes.

Ride on Time S4

A documentary showing the behind the scenes of many Johnnys groups. You can find Naniwa Danshi in the Naniwa Danshi episodes.

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Hi Hi !

Want to join a community where you can talk about Naniwa Danshi and other groups?

Well you should join my Naniwa Danshi Discord Server!

It is full of welcoming people and many jpop fans!!!

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Nishihata Daigo (西畑大吾)

  • Birthday: January 9th, 1997 (25 y/o)
  • Height: 5’6”
  • Birthplace: Osaka
  • Bloodtype: AB
  • Fav Nanidan Song: Time View

Fun facts

  • Joined Johnny’s on April 3rd, 2011
  • Tends to speak in third person
  • Has tiktok
  • Center of the group
  • Bursted out crying when he saw their debut album
  • Was the first person in the world to buy the Naniwa Danshi debut single
  • Wrote the lyrics for their song ‘Chuki Chuki Hurricane’
  • - Likes the smell of sweat (he smells the other members’ sweat after rehearsal)
  • - Thinks Ryusei smells the best

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Onishi Ryusei (大西流星)

  • Birthday: August 7th, 2001 (20 y/o)
  • Height: 5’5
  • Birthplace: Hyogo
  • Bloodtype: O
  • Fav Nanidan Song: Starting Bell

Fun facts

  • Joined Johnny’s on July 12th, 2012
  • Loves trains
  • Has a cat named Toki
  • Most updated on recent trends
  • Has tiktok
  • Naniwa Danshi’s merch designer
  • Is in charge of Naniwa Danshi’s instagram feed and stories
  • Enjoys doing makeup
  • Does Kyohei’s eye makeup for concerts
  • Kyohei’s gyaru friend
  • Invented the “Chuki Chuki” pose
  • Likes volleyball
  • Ahn Mika Fan
  • Can play the piano
  • Did the choreography for their song “Chuki Chuki Hurricane”
  • - Got his own makeup product (mascara)

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Nagao Kento (長尾謙杜)

  • Birthday: August 15th, 2002 (19 y/o)
  • Height: 5’6”
  • Birthplace: Osaka
  • Bloodtype: B
  • Fav Nanidan Song: 君だけを逃がさない

Fun facts

  • Joined Johnny’s on November 23rd, 2014
  • Collects sneakers
  • Enjoys wearing feminine, genderless, and masculine clothing
  • Loves fashion
  • Naniwa Danshi’s costume designer
  • Loves soccer
  • Likes BTS (Biases Jungkook)
  • The youngest of the group
  • His morning alarm is America’s National Anthem
  • Favorite artist is Travis Scott
  • Is a Justin Bieber fan
  • The first album he ever bought was a Justin Bieber album
  • Was the second person in the world to buy the Naniwa Danshi debut single
  • When he was 12 he had to remember 10 dances in 2 days, he cried while practicing

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Ohashi Kazuya (大橋和也)

  • Birthday: August 9th, 1997 (24 y/o)
  • Height: 5’6”
  • Birthplace: Fukouka
  • Bloodtype: B
  • Fav Nanidan Song: なにわ Lucky Boy!!

Fun facts

  • Joined Johnny’s on April 3rd, 2009
  • Naniwa Danshi’s Leader
  • Loves to eat
  • Loves pudding
  • Voice actor of the virtual idol Ichigoya Kanata
  • When Ohashi visited Yamada Ryosuke’s house for the first time (Yamada from Hey!Say!Jump!) Ohashi suggested to play hide and seek with just the two of them, and after Yamada was done counting he looks for Ohashi only to find Ohashi naked in Yamada’s bathroom taking a shower.
  • Is a fan of the kpop group SEVENTEEN

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Fujiwara Joichiro (藤原丈一郎)

  • Birthday: February 8th, 1996 (26 y/o)
  • Height: 5’6”
  • Birthplace: Osaka
  • Bloodtype: B
  • Fav Nanidan Song: Diamond Smile

Fun facts

  • Joined Johnny’s on February 21st, 2002
  • Loves baseball
  • Fan of the Orix Buffaloes
  • Voice actor of the virtual idol Kaido Asuka
  • Naniwa Danshi’s oldest member
  • When he found out fans called them NaniDan he was like wtf is that, we don’t even call ourselves NaniDan please don’t call us that LMAO

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Takahashi Kyohei (高橋恭平)

  • Birthday: February 28th, 2000 (22 y/o)
  • Height: 5’9”
  • Birthplace: Osaka
  • Bloodtype: B
  • Fav Nanidan Song: 2 Faced

Fun facts

  • Joined Johnny’s on November 23rd, 2014
  • His mom sent in his application without him knowing
  • Loves basketball
  • Is a narcissist
  • Loves male fans and wants a strong male fanbase
  • Really dumb
  • Loves to game
  • A Yoshizawa Ryo fan
  • Nagase Ren inspired him to take being an idol seriously
  • Thinks Nagase Ren is cool
  • Wanted to become a hairdresser before he became an idol
  • Styles Ryusei’s hair for concerts
  • Ryusei’s gyaru friend
  • Likes anime such as Jujustu Kaisen and Demon Slayer
  • He’s the only one who has gone to the movies with Micchi
  • His ideal way of being woken up is by Micchi
  • Is Micchi’s shopping buddy
  • Won 2nd place for “Someone who would make a romantic date”
  • Cried the most on their debut announcement
  • Wants to try being in a BL drama

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Michieda Shunsuke (道枝駿佑)

  • Birthday: July 25th, 2002 (19 y/o)
  • Height: 5’10”
  • Birthplace: Osaka
  • Bloodtype: O
  • Fav Nanidan Song: Yobaiboshi

Fun facts

  • Joined Johnny’s on November 23rd, 2014
  • Has two pet dogs
  • Naniwa Danshi’s tallest member
  • A Yamada Ryosuke fan
  • Got the nickname *Micchi* from Kyohei
  • Has a one track mind
  • Favorite movie is Confidence Man JP
  • Composer of their song ‘Time View’
  • Threw up once while filming a drama
  • Won 1st place for “Someone who would make a romantic date”
  • Smells like blueberries and raspberries
  • Is a fan of the kpop groups BTS and SEVENTEEN
  • Was a Hey!Say!Jump and SMAP fan before joining Johnnys
  • Scared of crows

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Nanidan Info/History (Last Updated: May 26, 2022)

Naniwa Danshi (Nanidan for short) is a 7-member jpop group formed by the talent agency ‘Johnny & Associates’ which is also known as ‘Johnnys’. Johnnys was founded by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962, it is known for producing groups such as SMAP in 1988 and ARASHI in 1999. Before Naniwa Danshi there was a 3-member group called Naniwa Ouji (Naniwa Prince) but one of the members (Nagase Ren) had to move to Tokyo due to his father’s work. Nagase Ren then went on to join the 5-member group King & Prince which is under the same agency as Naniwa Danshi. In October 6th, 2018, Naniwa Danshi was formed. At the time Naniwa Danshi consisted of 4 younger members who were still in highschool and 3 older members. The members are Nishihata Daigo, Onishi Ryusei, Nagao Kento, Ohashi Kazuya, Fujiwara Joichiro, Takahashi Kyohei, and Michieda Shunsuke. Kento being the youngest (16 at the time) and Joichiro being the oldest (22 at the time). Their debut was announced on July 28th, 2021, during their nationwide arena tour at Yokohama Arena, and after 3 years of hard work they finally made their debut on November 12th, 2021, under the label J-storm, with their debut single Ubu love which was the OST for a japanese drama that features one of the members, Michieda Shunsuke, as the main lead, this drama is known as ‘Kieta Hatsukoi’, or ‘My Love Mix Up’ and can be streamed on Rakuten Viki. In November alone their single had 795,914 sales, and they reached 1st place in the monthly Oricon charts. 4 months after their debut on March 6th, they announced they will be releasing their 2nd single which is titled ‘The Answer’. This single is the OST to another Japanese drama which also features the member Michieda Shunsuke as the main lead. This single is was released on April 27th, 2022 along with their song Sachiare which is the new theme song for Mezamashi TV, a popular news broadcasting show in Japan. A month after the release of their 2nd single ‘The Answer’ they announced the release of their 1st album, titled ‘1st Love’ on May 26th during an instagram livestream. This album will include all of their pre-debut songs (Excluding ‘Yume Watashi’ because it was included in the ‘Ubu love’ single) and 2 new songs titled ‘Sincere’ and ‘Timeless Love’. The song ‘Sincere’ will be the theme song to the live action of the animanga series ‘Rent a Girlfriend’, starring member Onishi Ryusei as Kazuya Kinoshita. ‘Timeless Love’ will be the theme song to Keshisuki, starring members Ohashi Kazuya as the main lead, and Fujiwara Joichiro. During their instagram livestream they also announced that they will be having a debut tour. This tour will start July 23rd and end October 16th with a total of 39 shows at 9 different cities.

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Random Facts

  • It seems to always rain when Naniwa Danshi has an important event LOL
  • Johnny’s fans are called Janiwotas & Naniwa Danshi fans are called Nanifam.
  • All the members were disappointed when they found out their group name was “Naniwa Danshi” 😭
  • They set up their debut cds themselves at a cd shop with the biggest Naniwa Danshi promotion in Japan

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