A roundup of enka singers who have been active since childhood

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

When you think of the world of enka, many of you may imagine a “grown-up realm where one has tasted the sweet and bitter of life.” However, there are also performers who debuted as enka singers in childhood and have been active across a wide range of fields.

In this article, we’ll introduce enka singers who have been active since they were children.

Their pure, innocent voices and endearing gestures—unique to children—are full of charm, so take this opportunity to discover what makes them so appealing.

Compilation of enka singers active since childhood (11–20)

Original songTokunaga Yuuki

Yuki Tokunaga appears in the commercial for the Hyogo Prefecture Silver Human Resources Center Association.

Speaking of Tokunaga, he’s a popular young enka singer who skyrocketed in recognition after appearing on “Chidori no Oni Renchan.” In this commercial, we see him interviewing people who are active through the Silver Human Resources Center Association.

Moreover, not only is he the one singing the song playing in the background of the commercial, but he also handled the lyrics, composition, and even the guitar performance.

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Hane Keisuke

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