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If you haven't listened to Fujii Kaze, you're seriously missing out. This 25-year-old pop star has sold out stadiums all over Japan and recently released a concert film with Netflix. From posting covers on YouTube to reaching the top spot on Billboard Japan's Hot Albums chart, Kaze radiates talent and charisma with everything he does. 

His songs are catchy and meaningful.

You might've heard the sped-up version of "Shinunoga E-Wa" on TikTok accompanying edits of your favorite celebs, but Kaze's discography is so much more than that. His first album, "HURT NEVER HELP EVER," explores spirituality and social issues in addition to sending positive messages. For example, in "Mo-Eh-Wa," he empowers listeners to stand up for themselves and do what makes them happy. We also recommend "Tabiji" and "YASASHISA," some of our personal faves. We bet you won't be able to get these songs out of your head.

He's versatile.

Each of Kaze's songs has a unique sound (trust us, we know—we've listened to all of them), yet he manages to make them all equally good. If you want something slow and emotional, listen to "Kaerou" and "grace." Try "Matsuri" if you want to dance, or "Kirari" if you want to feel like the main character in a teen movie. Kaze really is a musician you can listen to every day, in every type of mood. 

He's multitalented.

Singing, dancing, piano playing, songwriting—Kaze can truly do it all (and do it *well*, if we may add). This is probably why he's been breaking records left and right, including being the first Japanese artist to reach 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify. 

He's adorable.

Just look at this picture. Need we say more? Kaze is never afraid to show his fun, goofy side to his fans on live streams and social media posts, which is just one reason of *many* why we love him so much. 

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All images: @fujiikaze 

by Cathy Li | 4/15/2023