A Japanese idol, singer–songwriter, actor, television personality, producer, radio host and occasional model. Born and raised in Edogawa, Tokyo, he joined the Japanese talent agency, Johnny & Associates, at the age of 12 and was drafted as a member and co-lead vocalist of the popular J-pop group
KAT-TUN in 2001. The group officially debuted in 2006, and has since achieved a string of chart successes with all five albums and 17 singles reaching number 1 on the Oricon charts. He is a guy with a somehow feminine beauty. He shows professionalism and hard work in everything he does.
Kamenashi has also established himself as an actor with award-winning roles in Nobuta wo Produce, the second season of Gokusen, Kami no
Shizuku, Yamato
Nadeshiko Shichi Henge and has regularly appeared in various television dramas since 2005