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. As an artist, ISSEI is known for his versatile vocal abilities and dynamic stage presence. His career spans various entertainment fields, including television dramas and music. He debuted with Go Getter feat. AK-69 on January 23, 2025.
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
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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]
TV Shows:
Night Brunch | 2021 – Guest (Ep. 89)
Human Gourmentary Omoumai Mise | 2021 – Guest (Ep. 104)
Nani on Saturday!? | 2020 – Guest
CDTV Live! Live! | 2020 – Guest
Ride on Time Season 2 | 2019 – Guest (Ep. 7-8)
Hadaka no Shounen | 2018 – Regular Member
MUSIC STATION | 1986 – Guest [Performer]
Music Fair | 1964 – Guest
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