- For discography information, visit her artist page on the J-Pop Wiki.
Kana Nishino (西野カナ) is a Japanese singer, active from 2008 to 2019. She began her indefinite hiatus in February 2019.
Career History[]
Kana Nishino was signed to SME Records in 2006, and she began preparing for her debut while at college. There, she met Australian duo "Nervo"; they offered her a song titled "I Don't Wanna Know", which she translated the song into Japanese. This song became her first single, titled "I". Nishino continued to grow in popularity, with multiple songs serving as openings for popular anime.
In 2010, Nishino competed in the 61st Kohaku Uta Gassen with her song "Best Friend", and she received many awards for his discography throughout her career, including "Outstanding Works Award" at the Japan Record Awards.
On January 8, 2019, Kana Nishino announced through her Twitter account that she would be taking an indefinite hiatus.[1]
In Gyaru Culture[]
Kana Nishino became popular with many gyaru during the late 2000s and early 2010s, with her music being described as "Gyaru Enka" (gyaru heartbreak songs).[2]
Nishino has been on the cover of Popteen Magazine and Vivi Magazine, while keeping a simple gyaru-esque image. Her blonde and red, dyed hair, cute style and light gyaru makeup has helped to keep her place in the gyaru world, even into her hiatus.
