ISSEI Profile & Facts
Issei Kanasashi, known professionally as ISSEI, is a Japanese singer, performer, and actor. He first gained recognition as a member of the Johnny’s Jr. unit BiShonen before transitioning to a solo career under TOBE in 2024. He debuted with “Go Getter” feat. AK-69 on January 23, 2025.
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Spotify: ISSEI
Stage Name: ISSEI
Birth Name: Kanasashi Issei (金指一世)
Position: Singer, Performer, Actor
Birthday: February, 9, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Height: 170 cm (5’7″)
Weight: –
Blood Type: O
MBTI Type: –
Nationality: Japanese
ISSEI Facts:
– He was born in Tokyo, Japan.
– He joined Johnny’s Jr. on June 19, 2016.
– He was the last member to join the group BiShonen and is its youngest member.
– His image color in BiShonen was pink.
– His favorite foods include hamburgers, and he dislikes all mushrooms.
– His favorite colors are black, white, and red.
– He admires Matsumoto Jun from Arashi and joined Johnny‘s because of this admiration.
– He enjoys roller skating and kickboxing as hobbies, he also has skills in acrobatics.
– He has a keen interest in “Star Wars,” particularly the character Darth Vader.
– He portrayed Ichika Sakurai/MomoHero in the 2021 TV drama *The High School Heroes*.
– He left STARTO ENTERTAINMENT on November 1, 2024, to pursue a solo career.
– He joined the talent agency TOBE on December 3, 2024, adopting the stage name ISSEI.
– He made his solo debut with the digital single “Go Getter feat. AK-69” on January 23, 2025.
– He has expressed a desire to surpass Arashi‘s Matsumoto Jun in his career.
– He has no siblings.
– He treasures a *Star Wars* poster.
– His favorite karaoke song is “Love So Sweet” by Arashi.
– He has a friendly and cute personality but admits he struggles with concentration.
– He considers the bridge of his nose as his charm point.
– He has practiced karate.
– He wears a shoe size of 27.5 cm.
– He participated in his first stage performance during the *Summer Paradise 2016* concert.
– He has performed in various stage plays, including *JOHNNYS’ ALL STARS IsLAND* and *JOHNNYS’ YOU&ME IsLAND*.
– He has appeared in commercials for brands like AOKI and BIGLOBE.
– He has been a regular on variety shows such as *The Shonen Club* and *Hadaka no Shonen*.
– He participated in the 70th *Kohaku Utagassen*.
– He has no pets.
– He has a close relationship with seniors Jinguji Yuta and Iwahashi Genki.
– He considers members of HiHi Jets and BiShonen as his rivals.
– He was given the nickname “Kanapippi” by Iwahashi Genki and Jinguji Yuta.
– He was wearing glasses during his audition for Johnny’s but was asked to remove them before dancing, which he found challenging due to his poor vision.
– He started practicing roller skating in his first year of junior high school.
– He has participated in international events, such as the 79th *Nisei Week Japanese Festival 2019* in Los Angeles.
– He has appeared in the movie *Shonentachi The Movie* as a performer.
– He has been featured in radio programs like *Radirer! Saturday*.
Dramas:
Haru wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Danshi. | 2023 – Main Role “Shikura Toma” (10 Episodes)
Tomodachi Game R4 | 2022 – Support Role “Hashiratani Chisato” (8 Episodes)
The High School Heroes | 2021 – Main Role “Sakurai Ichika” (8 Episodes)
Manatsu no Shonen: 19452020 | 2020 – Main Role “Yamada Kazuhiko” (8 Episodes)
Movies:
Shonentachi | 2019 – Guest Role [Performer]
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