[Enka] A special feature on male singers in their 20s. Glamorous charm.
Enka, a genre that lets you feel the Japanese heart and soul.
Even those who don’t usually listen to it may have encountered it on the grand stage of the Red and White Song Battle or through their grandparents.
It’s been decades since Kiyoshi Hikawa—now known for activities far beyond enka—first broke through, and in recent years young male enka singers seem to be drawing attention.
The fan base has been steadily spreading to younger generations, and the sense of closeness to the artists is one reason for their popularity.
In this article, we’ll focus on male enka singers in their 20s among these young performers!
Let’s shine a spotlight on their dazzling appeal!
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[Enka] Special Feature on Male Singers in Their 20s: Radiant Charm (1–10)
Winter ButterflyNakazawa Takuya
Takaya Nakazawa is an enka singer from Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture.
He had an interest in motorsports from a young age and seemed to be pursuing a career as a professional racer, but before entering high school he decided to become a professional singer.
From then on, he majored in vocals, and after winning NHK Nodo Jiman, he made his debut in 2017 with Nippon Crown.
His greatest charm is, above all, his deeply resonant voice.
It’s not that his voice is particularly low, but it has a depth that makes any song strike a chord with the listener.
I won’t let go, I won’t let go.Shinhama Reon
Leon Niihama is an enka singer from Shiroi City, Chiba Prefecture, whose striking looks are reminiscent of a K-pop idol.
He is the son of enka singer Yasuo Takashiro, known for the Hakata no Shio commercial jingle, and in his childhood he was devoted not to enka but to baseball.
Later, at his father’s recommendation, he set his sights on becoming an enka singer, trained from the ground up, and debuted in 2019.
His greatest charm is, above all, his mood-rich singing voice.
Although he has a pure, clean-cut image, his vocals exude a remarkably mature sensuality.
It’s a clumsy way of living, but…Kikawa Naoki
Naoki Kigawa is an enka singer from Namegata City, Ibaraki Prefecture, known for his strikingly straightforward vocal style that evokes the late Kyu Sakamoto.
Influenced by his father and grandparents, he developed an interest in enka, and as a child he often sang enka while balancing it with baseball.
He later achieved strong results at the 7th Omigata Presents! Star★Impersonation Kayō Show and the 10th Omigata Presents! Star★Impersonation Kayō Show – Final – and made his debut as an enka singer.
His greatest appeal is, above all, the way he sings that resonates with the heart.
Gifted in expressive delivery, he’s highly recommended for those who enjoy moving, emotionally stirring songs.
Nostalgic Cape TappiRyūsei
Ayato Saisei is an enka singer from Iwamizawa, Hokkaido, well known as a disciple of Takashi Hosokawa.
He began studying folk songs at age five and Tsugaru shamisen at seven, cultivating a strong foundation in traditional music from an early age.
At around eleven, he came under the tutelage of Takashi Hosokawa, one of Japan’s top performers, and made his debut in 2019.
His greatest appeal is, above all, his vocal technique.
Not only does his singing style resemble Hosokawa’s, but his vocal ability is of exceptionally high quality.
If you’re looking for a serious, young enka singer, be sure to check him out.
It’ll work out.Tokunaga Yuuki
Yuuki Tokunaga is a famous young enka singer who frequently appears on TV.
Born in Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, he was familiar with enka from an early age.
In high school, he passed NHK Nodo Jiman, and in the same year won the Grand Champion title at the NHK Nodo Jiman Champion Tournament 2012.
Riding that momentum, he made his debut in 2013.
His greatest appeal is his wide musical range: while rooted in enka, he also has many pop-style songs, making him a great recommendation even for those not accustomed to enka.